Travel Tips
Berastagi Food You Must Try on a Road Trip
From grilled corn to Karo specialities, a food guide to Berastagi for visitors, including tips for finding halal food.
Berastagi is not just about cool air and mountain views. The town also has food that is perfect for cold weather.
Popular snacks
- Grilled and boiled corn at Penatapan and in the town centre
- Roasted sweet potatoes and hot fritters
- Fresh fruit such as oranges and passion fruit from nearby farms
- Hot drinks such as bandrek (ginger drink) and sweet hot tea
Karo dishes
Karo cuisine has a distinctive spice profile. Some traditional dishes contain non-halal ingredients. Muslim travellers should ask the seller or choose restaurants clearly labelled halal.
Food-hunting tips
- Visit the fruit market in the morning for the freshest fruit.
- Try the hot snacks in the late afternoon and evening.
- Ask your driver for places that suit your group's tastes.
Taking food home
Oranges and passion fruit keep well enough to take back to Medan. Store them in a box with air holes, out of direct sunlight in the car.
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Frequently asked questions
What food should I try in Berastagi?
Grilled corn, roasted sweet potatoes, fresh fruit and hot drinks such as bandrek.
How do I find halal food in Berastagi?
Ask the seller or choose restaurants displaying a halal label.
