The Thirty Six

Medan


With its polished concrete floors, low-hanging light bulbs and vertical garden, this is one of Medan's more stylish hang-outs. It does the likes of white truffle fries, seafood mac 'n' cheese, buttermilk waffles and pulled roast-beef sandwiches, but it's the juicy Big R Burger that's the standout. All-day breakfasts are another reason to come, as are the cold beers and speciality coffees.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Medan attractions

1. Istana Maimoon

0.3 MILES

The grand, 30-room Maimoon Palace was built by the Sultan of Deli in 1888 and features Malay, Mughal and Italian influences. Only the main room, which…

2. Mesjid Raya

0.53 MILES

The impressive Grand Mosque was commissioned by the Sultan of Deli in 1906. The Moroccan-style building has a grand entrance, towering ceilings, ornate…

3. Tjong A Fie Mansion

0.67 MILES

The home of a famous Chinese merchant who died in 1921 – formerly the wealthiest resident of Medan – this mansion mixes opulent Victorian and Chinese…

4. Sri Mariamman Temple

0.84 MILES

Dating to 1884, Medan's oldest Hindu temple has a classic Dravidian style typical of South India, with a storied tower adorned with ornamental deity…

5. Town Hall

1.04 MILES

One of several fine examples of ornate Dutch colonial buildings in downtown Medan is the stately town hall, constructed in 1908.

6. Museum of North Sumatra

1.27 MILES

Housed in a striking traditional building, this museum has a well-presented collection ranging from early North Sumatran civilisations and the Hindu,…

7. Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni

5.25 MILES

One for advocates of religious diversity and quirky architecture, this surreal Catholic church combines Hindu and Islamic architecture styles with a…

8. Gunung Sibayak

24.64 MILES

Famous for its steamy sulphurous fumaroles, Gunung Sibayak (2094m) is one of Indonesia’s most accessible volcanoes. Getting to the summit for sunrise is a…