A daytime Kopitiam hiding a vintage listening bar 📻✨

Medan's modern dining scene is evolving, and Merchants Lane is an absolute hidden gem (literally, you will have to enter a small alley to go in). By day, it’s a nostalgic Kopitiam serving up serious Peranakan-style comfort food. At night, the space transforms into an easy-listening bar! 🍜 Here's what we ordered: · Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng Berempah: Beautiful and fragrant nasi lemak with ayam goreng berempah (spiced fried chicken). Topped with crispy anchovies n peanuts, eggs, cucumbers, and sambal belacan for extra kick! Chicken is very soft and the belacan has the perfect spiciness for me. Solid 8/10 · Curry Laksa Noodles: A rich, comforting bowl packed with tofu puffs, green beans, chicken, and oyster. I looove soup dishes, so this one could've rate better, but the soup turns out quite salty once it is not piping hot :( still would give it 8/10 just u need to devour it quickly XD · Gula Melaka Butter Toast: The ultimate Kopitiam staple. Order an iced Kopi O or their Signature Salted Coffee and you'd get the perfect combo! You can never go wrong with thiss 7.5/10 Come for the slow morning coffee and amazing food, and appreciate the hidden aesthetic details. Add this to your Medan itinerary! 📌 Merchants Lane Jl. Perniagaan Dalam No.17, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20212 (Look for an alley opposite of Bank Bumi Arta, then walk in a bit) #localfood #foodiefinds #medan #medaneats #indonesianfood #indonesia #travel2026 #foodie #foodietravel