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Tip Top Restaurant (Old Town)

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Tip Top Restaurant, located in Medan’s historic Kesawan area, is one of Indonesia’s oldest dining establishments. Founded in 1929, this charming colonial-style café has preserved its vintage ambiance and continues to serve classic dishes that blend Dutch, Indonesian, and Western culinary traditions. For travelers exploring Medan’s heritage, Tip Top is both a cultural landmark and a delightful culinary stop.

What to See & Do

  • Enjoy vintage interiors 🕰️ with antique fans 🌬️, old photographs 📸, and colonial-era charm 👑✨
  • Try classic dishes 🍽️ such as chicken steak 🥩, fried rice 🍚, and homemade ice cream 🍦😋
  • Relax 😌 at the bakery section 🥐 with traditional cakes 🍰 and pastries ☕👍
  • Experience the nostalgic ambiance 🎶 that reflects Medan’s 20th-century past 📜🧠
  • Visit nearby landmarks 🏰 like Tjong A Fie Mansion 👑 and Merdeka Walk 🚶‍♀️🗺️✅

How to Get There

  • Located 📍 in Medan Old Town 🏘️, around 10 minutes ⏱️ from the city center 🧭 by taxi 🚕 or Grab 📱💨✅
  • By Public Transport 🚌: take an Angkot 🚐 heading to Kesawan 🗺️ or Jalan Ahmad Yani 🛣️👍
  • By Foot 👣: easily walkable 🚶‍♂️ from nearby attractions 🏰 in the Old Town area ✅👍

Travel Tips

  • Visit in the evening 🌙 for live music 🎶 and a relaxed colonial ambiance 😌✨
  • Try the homemade ice cream 🍦🍨 – a Tip Top specialty ⭐ since the 1930s 😋👍
  • Bring cash 💵, as some items 🚫 may not accept cards 💳💰✅
  • Sit by the window 🪟 for the best street view 👀 of Kesawan’s old architecture 🏰📸

Suggested Itinerary

  • 5:30 PM – Arrive 🧭 at Tip Top Restaurant 🍽️ and enjoy an early dinner 🍝😋💨
  • 6:30 PM – Stroll 🚶‍♀️ around Kesawan Street 🛣️ to admire colonial buildings 🏰👀
  • 7:00 PM – Visit Merdeka Walk 🚶‍♂️ for evening entertainment 🎉 or coffee ☕🎶
  • 8:00 PM – Return 🔙 to Tip Top 🍽️ for dessert 🍦 or their famous ice cream 🍨🍰👋

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily : 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Entry Fee:

IDR 50,000–150,000 per person

Best Time to Visit:

Late afternoon or evening for the best atmosphere

Location

📌 Tip Top Restaurant, Jalan Ahmad Yani No.92, Kesawan, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

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