This post should have been up long time ago but couldn't find the right time to post it so well here it is. In Medan, you can find various stores selling Cha Sio Pui or Roasted Pork Rice, with each offering unique taste. While there are many discussions about the nicest Cha Sio Pui in town, A San Cha Sio Pui is the nicest in my humble opinion.
The place can be pretty crowded especially during lunch. A note to be taken if you want to visit this place: it is only open from morning till afternoon. Also, as a Kopitiam, it doesn't have a separate place for smokers and non-smokers and thus, can be quite frustrating for the non-smokers to eat there. I would recommend you to come early i.e. at about 11.30 if you do not wish to join in the longggg queue (I really mean it when I say loooonnnggg).
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| Came at the right time; tables were still empty until about 1 hour after my arrival |
Coming into the menu, I am pretty sure they do not have many variations. So, this Kopitiam is really for those who know what they want to have. The Cha Sio Pui is really luxurious as it is dubbed the most expensive one in town; one portion costs Rp. 35,000, a pretty hefty price for that small portion of meat and rice. However, in my opinion, the taste is worth every cent you spend on this dish. The crunchiness of the Cha Sio and the tenderness of the Sio Bak make this meal unforgettable and would leave your tongue tingling in happiness for hours. The brown sauce topped on the meat brings out the fragrance of the hearty meat.
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| One portion will look like this: a plate filled with Cha Sio, Sio Bak, cucumber and egg, a bowl of Kiam Chai soup and a plate of rice |
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| Aren't you enticed by the pretty looking Cha Sio? |
In conclusion, while the price can be a bit exorbitant, I think it would be good if you can have it as a reward for your hardwork once in a while. Fattening it may be but I ensure you that you won't regret eating this.
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