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Soto Kesawan
JL. Ahmad Yani, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20231, Indonesia
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Soto Kesawan

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Re
Review №1

Quite popular in Medan. Located in busy street and old building of Ahmad Yani. The restaurant serves soto with chicken, beef, and prawn. It has light taste, still delicious. It also serves martabak curry, typical of Peranakan taste. I ate beef soto and the martabak when I came here.No parking area here, vehicles are being parked beside the sidewalk. Always full in the lunch time, either dine in or online order.

Nu
Review №2

Compared to soto in my hometown, its just good. But for those who come from outside North Sumatra, I suggest this place. I really recommend their lepat ketan which is soo good that I wont justify myself after eating the whole plate of this local delicacy. The price is equal with that big chunks of beef inside. Quite light for breakfast.

Wi
Review №3

Affordable price with quite nice food.There is three type of Soto, the prawn, beef and chicken. The Soto taste was standard, not have strong flavor or any uniqueness.They also sell Indian martabak curry with roti canai and other snack. It is located in old Dutch building in kesawan road. Pack on lunch time.

Ti
Review №4

Very nice Soto but definately lose to RM Sinar Pagi which is the best Soto in Medan.Had the beef Soto at Kesawan. Soup is fragrant n thick not overwhelming. But beef is tough dry unchewable.Its still worth coming here for the different Soto fragrant soup. Just drink the soup leave the meat.

Ra
Review №5

There are so many kind of soto one of the best is paru. you can also taste jeroan, meat, and chicken. they have little snack and so many vafious of drink. its have a retro and historical feeling. very unique place

De
Review №6

One of my favorite places to enjoy soto medan

Mo
Review №7

Super sekali rasanya. One of the best soto I ever tasted. Galah shrimp was combined with beef meat, that was delicious 😋Not forget to mention, their sate kerang is tremendously delicious..

Ju
Review №8

A popular soto place in Medan. The chicken soto is tasty but very different from the version found in Malaysia and Singapore. The place is in an old shop house so the environment can be a bit below par for some customers, but perfectly acceptable in Medan. Almost no English is spoken here so be prepared. The pancake from the next stall goes very well with the soto for me. A good place to stop if you are exploring the Kesawan area.

Te
Review №9

Yummy and fast service.😍

aw
Review №10

Accidentally discovered on our way to Tjong A Fie Mansion its indeed serving tasty soto especially shrimp! Always crowded by locals who knows whats best in town!

Ri
Review №11

Soto Kesawan is one of the most iconic eating places in Medan. I always come back for the delicious soto. The place is a bit small, without aircon, its packed with customers during lunch and breakfast time, come early to save your spot.

Je
Review №12

The soup was very niceCould have it without rice and still goodNot too thickA light soupThe beef Soto tasted betterMurtabak wasn’t too bad eitherVery good pricing too

in
Review №13

Tasty and worth the money... they served variety of topping for the Soto, from meat, chicken, shrimp and more.

Lu
Review №14

Delicious soto, its savoury the beef is tender enough, the shrimp was large. It is minus the book menu when i was in restaurant, but the service is good

vi
Review №15

Always in love with this. Soto udang + es jeruk itu menu favorite-ku..

sa
Review №16

Really good soto (soup). Specialized in the shrimp soto, but you can get chicken, beef, tripe or others.

he
Review №17

Taste different

Al
Review №18

Good food. You can choose shrimp, chicken, and beef into the soto soup.

Fa
Review №19

One place you should visit for Soto Medan. There are also Martabak Telur and Roti Canai.

Fe
Review №20

Delicious! Best soto in town 👌🏻

An
Review №21

I dont really fancy thisBasically, the soup is all the same, what differ is what inside the soup, chicken, shrimp, meat, lamb etcWas a bit priceyWill only try for once

Mo
Review №22

Best soto around the town

Da
Review №23

Not too good, sry

Nu
Review №24

One of my favorite soto in Medan 🍲

Do
Review №25

As I understand this is one of the long established food places in Medan that people say is a must try🤔Well...Its tradition food much like anywhere else served without a smile unfortunately.Place seems rundown and a bit dirty unfortunately.Wasnt busy when we went but I understand it can get busy later in the day.Last time we visited Medan (2012) this place and others like it probably were the place to go because of a lack of more modern restaurants with better hygiene and cleaner facilities..However that has all changed now .. there are many modern clean inviting looking restaurants selling wholesome local food at the same priceWould I come back again...No 😫

Sa
Review №26

First time having lunch here after got a reference from friend. Taste is good but I couldnt enjoy the lunch since the place will be close soon.We can have chicken or shrimp in the soup or combination both.Not a cozy place, but I like the originality.

De
Review №27

The Soto Udang is a must try

kr
Review №28

Decent foodGood serviceFair ambience

n2
Review №29

Its delicious, even for Jakarta people taste

ny
Review №30

Good by the food

Si
Review №31

Interesting place if you like retro stuff. The soups were unique, the other stuff par for the course. Seating is a trifle cramped.

Br
Review №32

Like the soto..esp soto udang..must try.. !!! its unique... since soto usually serve with beef and chicken.. beside the soto.. there is martabak india.. it taste good... must try item...

He
Review №33

Old taste but I love it...

Ba
Review №34

It is a special soto in Medan, very delicious and uncomparable to others. The price is suitable to our purses. You have to try it, you wont be regret.

In
Review №35

A great Medan culinary experience - especially coupled with the Tjong A Fie historical house across the street. The prawn soup is greatly recommended to go with the highlighted spiced curry. Place needs renovation. Customers need the shop to clarify the prices or clarify the prices upon ordering as there is no clear bill upon payment.

AL
Review №36

Yummy foods 🤗🤗

Kr
Review №37

Good

Fa
Review №38

It offers a variety of proteins from chicken, beef, shrimp and innards. A bit pricey for the portion.

No
Review №39

Well... OK.But you can get the same or better version in other less famous stall with less price.

Ja
Review №40

The taste the soto is unique

We
Review №41

Ok

In
Review №42

I have two times breakfast here while visiting Medan. The shrimp soto tastes very right. The soup is tasty but not so rich.. thats make the whole taste is simply right.

Se
Review №43

One of famous soto in Medan. Actually, the Tjong A Fie Mansions staff recommended this restaurant when I asked where I could find a place to have lunch near the mansion. It is located in Ahmad Yani street or as known as Kesawan Street which is a very busy road. It has no parking area.

Ke
Review №44

Famous on internet and mouth to mouth, but as a medanese, i would only come again just if my non-local friends ask me. Their light broth style of soto medan (broth that contains coconut milk and many spices) might suit for those whom never try soto medan but for me its too light too bad for soto medan. There are many more soto joints that suit my medanese tongue, i bet many medanese would say the same.

T.
Review №45

Nice food and good service but not acozy place

PA
Review №46

Ok

Su
Review №47

Always packed here. Visited by mostly local. The soup is just right, not overly rich. Go for udang paru soto, you wont go wrong.A vintage retro establishment

He
Review №48

Best beef and prawn soto on city....

De
Review №49

The authentic soto kesawan! Delicious.

Kh
Review №50

Besides Soto Medan at RM Sinar Pagi, Soto Kesawan is also a famous Soto Medan place known for its rich taste. I, myself, prefer Soto Kesawan over Soto Sinar Pagi because I think its more delicious. I always order soto paru (lungs) but many people say that soto udang (prawn) is the best. Besides paru and udang, theres also soto ayam (chicken), soto daging (beef), martabak, roti canai, etc. The place itself is pretty small especially compared to RM Sinar Pagi so its usually packed. Location is near Tjong A Fie Mansion and near the heart of Medan (Lapangan Merdeka).

Tr
Review №51

Great taste at afordable price.

Ik
Review №52

Delicious soto Medan. Famous with Soto Udang mix Paru.

Re
Review №53

You can order chicken, beef or shrimp soto. Well accompanied by orange juice.

ya
Review №54

Best soto in town lah

De
Review №55

Prawn soto is very classic and good..

Pe
Review №56

Hard to park but you must try their Soto Udang and Soto Babat !!

Pe
Review №57

One of the best Soto in Medan, but crowded

ob
Review №58

Nothing special

se
Review №59

Good.

Gr
Review №60

Their place was very stuffy and hot

He
Review №61

Expensive & and the taste just standard

Sh
Review №62

One of the best Soto in Medan. Just loved it

RI
Review №63

Soto legend...

re
Review №64

A lot of history in here,recommend

Ab
Review №65

Its nice...

Ma
Review №66

Nice taste

Fe
Review №67

Best soto in town

mu
Review №68

Delicious and unique

Ha
Review №69

Local food taste, yummy

Mi
Review №70

Old but must try

re
Review №71

Delicious food..

Se
Review №72

Above average

Lu
Review №73

Must try Soto Udang (shrimp)

M
Review №74

Not good parking area

Ga
Review №75

Good culinary

Ri
Review №76

Nice

NH
Review №77

One of my sons favorite menus is soto, curious about the shrimp soup, so order via grabfood rp30,000, get 15% discount rp4,500.In my opinion, the soto sauce is runny, the taste is still good, its just that the spice sauce doesnt taste good.

fu
Review №78

Soto kesawan enak, gurih namun cabenya kurang pedes. Over all sabi sih

No
Review №79

I ordered some soto with different fillings.. Theres chicken.. Lungs.. and prawns. If you want to mix it, if Im not mistaken, you can, oh yes, there is also meat, but I didnt order it. Of the three soups I ordered, the most delicious was the prawn soup.. Great...

Ve
Review №80

The soto is delicious, the sauce is just right, the order of prawn soup is quite expensive. Its better to order the mixed one, only 25 thousand, I only use prawns that hit nearly 30 thousand, Indian martabak is a must try

An
Review №81

The soup is delicious, there are mixed ones. meat, offal, there is also fried lung in the soup, if you want martabak or cane bread you can also

Do
Review №82

Rasanya persis soto betawi hanya isinya saja yg berbeda. Kl yg soto Kesawan ini isinya udang dan daging.

Be
Review №83

I think the sauce is quite bland, you have to add chilies plus onions that they have provided and the taste comes out a bit. But I like the lung, its delicious and not fishy, ​​plus its a little crunchy.For the price, honestly, I think its quite pricey, but considering this is one of the legendary Soto in Medan, and the location is in the city center, so the price is reasonable. The service is also quite good, friendly and fast serving.

Ir
Review №84

The soup is solid, not too fat. Because Santa is light, not thick. The price is still affordable

dh
Review №85

Great traditional soup ...The Soto Udang is super delicious, tasty and sweet ...

De
Review №86

The taste of the sauce is lighter than Soto RM Sinar Pagi. Both delicious in my opinion. I ordered prawn soup and jerohan (mixed). Very enjoyable. 28.000 already use rice and the portion is big. Enough for breakfast and lunch.

is
Review №87

Soto variants include prawn soup, meat, offal, chicken. The taste of the soto is not bad, the passion fruit juice is delicious, the clam satay is delicious and spicy but unfortunately the place is small and crowded, for the Covid period it is better to buy then just wrap it.

Ko
Review №88

One of the legendary soto in Medan city ...Soto Kesawan is strategically located in the center of Medan. But parking space is limited, because of its position on the edge of a big road. And the place isnt that big, because only the shop that extends to the back ...There are about 13 tables, with 3-4 chairs each. Here the system sits first, there will be officers who come to serve ...The choice, yes SOTO, but the difference is the contents, can choose between meat, chicken, shrimp or lung. But you can also choose to mix, for example meat + lung, meat + shrimp, etc. The serving is 1 plate of white rice, 1 small plate of chili (which in my opinion is not spicy at all), 1 bowl of soto and a slice of lime ...For taste, the soup is very solid, coconut milk and savory spices taste, so theres no need to add salt or anything else (except for the chili sauce that wants a bit spicy). The meat is also soft and not hard, so the combination works well. On the table are also available a variety of crackers and nuts, who knows there who want kremes2 so. Really suitable for breakfast ...Here, besides soto, there are also sellers of nets / cane bread and egg martabak, you know. I tried the cane, it turned out delicious, the salty butter was warm when I was sprinkled with sugar, oh my mantaapp ...This place is still a simple service, to pay also there is no EDC machine for debit / credit, so prepare enough cash huh. But just calm, around there are some ATMs anyway. Btw the price does not make the bag burst, you know, rice + meat soup alone is around 25 thousand! Its cheap right ...Here are often very crowded visitors so a few tips are:1. Do not come when eating time, try to come at responsibility, to avoid the crowds of visitors2. Several times here during peak hours, when I drink it always takes a long time to come, so there is no harm in bringing your own mineral water, rather than dragging your mouth hehe ...Overall, Soto Kesawan, mantaaaappp !!

SH
Review №89

The taste of Soto dating is mixed with strong spices ....Im guessing theres a mixture of cardamom and cloves ... sadaaaaapppppppp

Hi
Review №90

Famous for its soto soto. The location is in the middle of the city, but the parking lot is difficult to get it in the morning or afternoon because there is little parking and the area is always crowded.Bad service, waited almost 20 minutes but food did not come too. When asked instead, he said, be patient, there are still lots of wrappers, even though the system itself is wrong, preferring to order from an online motorcycle taxi, it should be improved so that those who eat at the place dont wait too long.The place is also rather narrow, so its better not to come here if you are busy with friends for example more than 5 people. For taste, maybe everyone has their own tastes.

ja
Review №91

It feels good ...

Ri
Review №92

One of the must-try soups in Medan City, a must try.

ne
Review №93

The familys favorite place to eat. the taste is right, the price is good

Re
Review №94

Legend.. Quality and Taste is Maintained..

No
Review №95

This soup is so legendary... Joss

Fa
Review №96

The soup is delicious, open at 9am, brunch is more appropriate if you come here, directly across from tjong a fie, the place is crowded, the soup soto is great

sa
Review №97

Soto is delicious, taste like Soto Betawi, filling soto is meat, shrimp, lungs, chicken we can choose between them, some filling or complete, here there is also a traditional food bugis cake, the bugis really really want to take home

Sh
Review №98

A great choice for breakfast in MedanSoto prawns are the mainstay of this restaurantA portion of soup costs 26 thousandThe average stalls in Medan have a lot of condimentsDont be confused, if the bills swellOh yes, the orange ice is really good here

Da
Review №99

Bagus, Nice and Comfortable Resto. The food is also delicious and cheap. Soto is also delicious and typical of Medan. The service is also good and polite, and friendly, the place is also strategic to make it easy for people to visit this restaurant, perfect for eating with friends and family. Thanks Continue to Improve the Service.

es
Review №100

One of the culinary places in Medan City. Shrimp soup, meat, lungs, intestines and others are available. The taste is very tasty. One of the recommendations for culinary in Medan. The place in my opinion is too hot because there is no AC. If you come here, you should just take a taxi or online taxi because it is difficult to park. For a relatively affordable price. It also sells hotcakes and other small snacks.

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  • Address:JL. Ahmad Yani, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20231, Indonesia
  • Phone:+62 61 4514518
Categories
  • Soup shop
  • Food store
  • Indonesian restaurant
  • Soto ayam restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–2PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–2PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–2PM
  • Thursday:8AM–2PM
  • Friday:8AM–2PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8AM–2PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Payments
  • Cash-only:Yes
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