Super FAST cooking + TRIBAL food with BLOOD SAUCE | Indonesian STREET FOOD TOUR in MEDAN, Indonesia

MEDAN in north Sumatra is one of Indonesia’s culinary capitals! In this INDONESIA series we’re HUNTING down LOCAL spots and eating where the LOCALS EAT. This city is a melting pot of different cultures and religions which makes for a fascinating food scene. Get ready for some mouthwatering food. Make sure you’re subscribed to our channel goo.gl/9rfeRS so you don’t miss out on heaps more food videos!
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We start the day with mie balap or “racing noodles’, so named because people pick up a plate on their way to work whilst they’re in a rush so they need to be cooked super fast. Made up of wok fried flat rice noodles, egg and sprouts the dish looks like a gluggy mess but the proof is in the taste- it bursts with flavour and retains a smokiness from the wok.
Our next stop is for a popular drink in Medan- an avocado shake- smashed avocado, chocolate syrup and evaporated milk combines to make a thick, creamy sweet confection.
We then head for a feast of tribal food- BPK or Babi Panggang Karo- a dish of the Karo people made up of grilled pork, blood sausage, fried pork accompanied by a blood sauce and spicy sambal. Unique and startlingly spicy- this is one meal you have to eat in Medan.
Medan has a growing coffee culture and we sample the local coffee at our final stop- a cafe called 38 Coffee Lab owned by Jaya Pranata- runner up in the 2017 Aeropress championships.
Where we ate:
Mie balap “Racing Noodles” at Mie Balap Krakatau, Jl. Gunung Krakatau, Glugur Darat I, Medan Tim., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20236. Open daily 7:00am to 11:30am.
Avocado shake at Pockat Kocok Simpang Glugur Bukiya, Jl. KL Yos Sudarso No.21 K, Glugur Kota, Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20115. Open daily 11:00am to 10:00pm.
Babi Panggang Karo (BPK) at BPK Ola Kisat, Jl. Jamin Ginting No.839, Beringin, Medan Selayang, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20157. Open daily 10:00am to 9:00pm.
Coffee at 38 Coffee Lab, Jalan Dagan No.2h, Sekip, Medan Petisah, Sekip, Medan Petisah, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20113. Open 10:00am to 10:00pm Monday to Saturday, 2:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday.
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[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi guys, let us know what you think of this MEDAN video! We loved filming here- all the locals were super friendly and the food was EPIC! Thanks for your support guys- we appreciate every sub, like, comment and share! Cheers,Thomas & Sheena P.S Follow along in real time on Instagram Stories @chasingaplate 😍

[@mzahidfullah2]

The title is not compatible with the picture... because the picture depic muslim women.. But muslim dont use blood as part of food because for muslim blood is unclean.. for me personally.. It confusing..

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi mohd zahidfullah abd razak. We ate a number of food in this video. The "super fast cooking" part relates to the picture but because the video is about more than that we had to give more info in the title. The blood sauce is from the BPK meal. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@jadecummings8093]

Hey Thomas and Sheena, I love this food hunting video and hey want you to know that the other day I love your drawing, it's so cool!

[@mzahidfullah2]

@@ChasingaPlate totally understood.. Just express my concern because when i saw the picture i thought my muslim brothers and sisters in indonesia use blood in their food and it disturbed me a little bit. Of course in 1.8 billion population.. Maybe some muslim do that.. Muslim is not perfect.. however we need to avoid to show our sinful act or our fellow muslim sinful act to public.. For example.. May be some muslim eat pork.. But it is not easy for you to see video muslim eat pig or drink alcohol.. for 1.8 billion peoples. Supposed to be easy. Just convey the concern because the title disturbed me a little bit.. But of course.. for a muslim point of view.. It is a very good clickbait.. I was one of your earliest subscriber.. Maybe the 600 something.. Just want the best for you.. For improvement your future videos.. Thank you very much Thomas & Sheena..

[@AddWib]

medan food series is by far the best reference of medan culinary options in youtube. definitely you guys eat like locals do. really enjoy watching your videos. and as a proud medan kid who now lives in jakarta, im recommeding this to my friends. can't wait to see more.

[@jurianf.kaunang1808]

The purpose of Indonesian people eating with hands is to have this comfort way of eating meals, so if your comfort way of eating is with fork and spoon/knife then please don't force yourself to eat with bare hands. Bit painful (at least for me) to see LOL but if you guys did it just to feel how the locals doing it then I hope you liked it, just hoping that you can still enjoy the meal without being too messy with your hands :) I really appreciate all these videos that you both made. Great job and thank you so much :)

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Jurian F. Kaunang, thanks for watching and we're so glad you are enjoying our content! We love eating where the locals eat and eating how they eat. We've spent a lot of time travelling in Malaysia and India and are pretty used to using our hand to eat so it feels pretty natural to us 😄 Hope you enjoy the Java content we have coming up on the channel! We loved our time food hunting in Indonesia! Cheers, Sheena

[@jurianf.kaunang1808]

I enjoy your Indonesian vids so much, sorry didn't intend to critisize maybe I should appreciate more and complain less :) Glad that you get used to it and I heard that both (or one of you) got sick during travel, wish you a full recovery and happy culinary+traveling

[@carlosliwang2518]

The main reason why we eat with our hands is not for convenience tho. We eat with our hands because of the Islamic influence. The islam teaches it is sunnah to eat with ur hands. Islam being the dominant religion in the country, as the time progresses more and more non muslim people began to adapt this way of eating food and it became more a cultural thing.

[@alohamorski8691]

Where do you get your food references from? Except for the coffee shop (which is pretty much the same everywhere), all the places you visited in these Medan videos are truly where the locals go! You even went to the avocado stall LOL that's amazing! Me, as a local, APPROVED! Cheers from a new subscriber! 🕺🏻

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Wahyu Utomos, 😀😀😀 we're so pleased you enjoyed our Medan series! Thanks for watching and subscribing. Gosh the food scene in Medan is AWESOME! We do a lot of research before we film to make sure we're visiting the most local of places- we talk to locals and do a lot of reading on forums etc 😀 So glad you think we hit the nail on the head! We can't wait to return for more food hunting one day soon! Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@bandknight]

I'm loving these Indonesia videos. The racing noodles looked good, but it was really fun watching them make it. The BPK also looked great. I LOVE coffee, so that last stop was great. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😄😄😄😄😄 Yay! We're so happy to hear that bandknight! We stood and watched the team cooking those noodles for ages- I love that with street food- how you get to watch the cooking process from start to finish. The BPK was AWESOME- one of the most memorable meals we ate during our month in Indonesia! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@arivanuaranu]

Really glad that you tried Batak food because as much as I love ouf local Medanese Malay, Chinese, and Indian dishes, you could probably find similar stuff in neighboring provinces / countries. Batak food is the true flavors of North Sumatra, along with Nias food (which is even more elusive). Next time please choose North Sumatran beans like Mandailing (or Mandheling for Westerners) to have the real flavors of the land. Is this the end of your culinary journey in Medan?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Ari Vanuaranu, we loved it so much- it was very unique! We are very intrigued by Nias food now- I hope we can find some on our next visit. What types of dishes are they known for? Ahhhh on a different visit we sampled Mandailing beans- super delicious! Yep this is the last of the Medan portion- next up is Solo 😄 Hope you enjoy those too- thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@arivanuaranu]

@@ChasingaPlate unfortunately it's not easy to find Nias food even in Medan, I think there's that one place in Petisah. If you have the chance, go and try harinake (diced pork with spices), bavi niovuru (salt-cured pork), have them with fakhe nifalegu (crusty rice) or gowi nifufu (pounded sweet potato), and wash down with tuo nifare (palm wine). Heaven!

[@ChasingaPlate]

OMG it all sounds AMAZING!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks for listing some of the dishes!!

[@arivanuaranu]

@@ChasingaPlate terima kasih (Indonesian), gam sia (Hokkien), nandri (Tamil), mauliate (Toba Batak), saohagele (Nias), thank YOU for visiting Medan and introducing Medanese food to the world! 🙏 Can't wait for your Solo video!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Sama sama! It was a pleasure and we can't wait to return for more 😍

[@DanFandelli]

Medan has to be one of the most underrated cities in Indonesia. Yeah maybe not everywhere is pretty but the food options are amazing

[@ChasingaPlate]

Totally agree Dan!!!! We loved it there. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Sheena

[@14mtan]

What camera and mic do you guys use to shoot these vids ? Looking so HD and good!!!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi. Thanks for watching this one! We filmed this video on a Lumix GH5 and used a Rode VideoMic Pro+. Glad to hear it looks good! Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@alfredoiganz]

5:31 I don't think it was chocolate syrup, i believe it was (caramelized) palm sugar that's why you said it was taste like caramel. you may ask less sugar or less condenced milk if you don't like it too sweet.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Yes you're right Alfredo Iganz! Thanks for that 😄 We should have picked up on that 😝 I guess that's why Thomas said it didn't taste like chocolate syrup and more like caramel 😂 Hope you enjoyed this video- we loved the food scene in Medan so much- we ate SO well! Can't wait to return. Thanks for watching and we hope you like the Java content we have coming up! Cheers, Sheena

[@rotitelor]

I think that sugar is what we call gula melaka in Malaysia.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Yes rotitelor 😄😄😄😄

[@alfredoiganz]

in Indonesia we called it Gula Aren...

[@ChasingaPlate]

Alfredo Iganz, is gula jawa just another name for it? Cheers, Sheena

[@AussieAngeS]

Hi Sheena and Thomas, avocados are about the same price here in Australia lol, I can’t believe that avocado shake, that blew my mind and I know that would be sensational but very sweet. Yum! I love your channel, the foods are interesting and I like how,you explain everything about the dishes you eat.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi FitAngie, it's really awesome that you're enjoying our content 😄 The liberal use of the avos blew our minds- we hardly ever eat avos when we're home since they're so expensive 😝 Thanks for watching and commenting on this one FitAngie! Cheers, Thomas

[@AnisKhoirunnisakunis]

I am Indonesian and I also think that pukat kocok is too sweet, I often order without gula merah (brown sugar) added cz the caramel change the taste too much

[@ibnuramli1721]

Hi Thomas and Sheena. It's Zul from Alor Setar here. Nice video 😀

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Zul!! How are you?! Hope you are well mate and all is going brilliantly in Alor Setar! Thanks for watching this one- Medan had an awesome food scene- we really loved exploring it! 😄😄😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@srinivasradhe2976]

GOOD

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😄😄😄 thanks for watching this one! Cheers, Sheena

[@danarthur771]

that green chilli paste is called sambal andaliman. it's a mix of green chilli and andaliman. the chilli gives the spiciness but andaliman amplifies and sting your tounge. andaliman is a special spice that can only be found in bataknese delicay

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Dan Arthur, thanks so much for expanding on my explanation! We both really enjoyed the Bataknese food we ate- the flavours were so unique! Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy our other Medan videos! Cheers, Sheena

[@Hdienwlwkoooo]

After you go to Medan 🇲🇨, I always watch your videos..

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍 thanks so much for your support- hope you’ve been enjoying our videos mate! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@tonymoly8739]

An avocado fruit costs about $2 each in Singapore. It's a super food and everyone should eat it often. Mexican avocadoes are the best, buttery and rich. The avocado shake you featured looks good except that dose of condensed milk and brown sugar syrup. I love following you guys on your travel vlogs with all your yummy eats. A pity I can't eat these foods as I've been diagnosed with breast cancer and I've to watch what I eat now. As I grapple with the side effects of chemotherapy, I watch you guys on you-tube to get respite from the ordeal. Seriously you are what you eat. Lifestyle without stress is equally important. I'm sure you both are having a great time, doing the things you want to do, travelling and eating your way around the world. Make sure you load up on lots of fruits/vege packed with anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory food to stay healthy during your travels. 😘

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi A G, sending lots of positive and healing vibes to you as you battle this disease. My Mum had breast cancer and like you had to undergo chemotherapy- it must be such a difficult time for you and your family to go through. We're so happy that you are able to watch our videos to take your mind off of things and to eat vicariously through us! You are so right- we are what we eat so we need to be very conscious of what we're putting into our bodies and we try to eat healthily on days when we're not filming. We're heading back to NZ for a couple of months to spend time with family and so that will be a good chance for us to do a lot more cooking and eating well! 😍 Hope you enjoy the content we have coming up A G- thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@tonymoly8739]

Thank you so much Sheena for your kind words and encouragement. Yes, it's not an easy time for me and family. I make each day count instead of counting the days. Sorry to hear about your mom's cancer but I'm sure she has battled it bravely and is a victorious cancer survivor now. Good that you both can return home to New Zealand to recharge yourselves with good healthy home-cooked meals and rest so you can do greater things in the near future. Meanwhile keep well and stay healthy while you hunt down great eats for us. 😘

[@grimjogaming878]

Avocado here in the Philippines is very very very cheap, especially in the provinces.

[@grimjogaming878]

About less a dollar per kilo 😂

[@ChasingaPlate]

She is indeed out the other side victoriously, as you will be soon too we're sure A G! One day at a time and you're right, we all need to make each day count! Have a great week ahead A G. Sending lots of love your way. Cheers, Sheena 😘

[@evachristinacapah1150]

Name of the restaurants is olakisat babi panggang karo..the best from north sumatera..my favorit food the best..the sauce from blood and lemon..especialy kidu2..thx to visit our city.. maybe you must try ayam napinadar,ihan naniura,ikan arsik and restaurant in pringgan jln.iskandar muda in front of ramayana..God Bless

[@ChasingaPlate]

We loved Olakisat and our meal eva christina capah- my mouth is watering just thinking about that delicious meal! Thanks so much for your awesome recommendations! Popping them on the list to visit/eat on our next visit to Medan! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one- we hope you enjoyed this video and our other Medan videos! Cheers, Sheena

[@pastryenthusiast]

Love that you explore other cities in Indonesia and really invested in time to search the traditional food..hope you enjoy you're time here in Indonesia..

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Annisa Destiyana, thanks so much for your lovely comment! We had the best time in Medan- the food culture was incredible and the locals were so hospitable. We really loved it and can't wait to return! Hope you enjoy the other Medan content we have on the channel and the Java content we have coming up! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to say hi! Cheers, Sheena

[@pastryenthusiast]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena can't wait for the Java content, since i'm from there so i'm really familiar with the taste and food, if you are planning to go to Yogyakarta (Jogjakarta) you can check @depepedia instagram account, he lived there and he currated the hidden gems (mostly) in Jogja, if you contact him i'm sure he will be happy to accompany you guys..

[@ChasingaPlate]

Ahhhh thanks so much for that advice! We did film in Jogja but we’ve now left! We will have to get in touch on our next visit 🤗 hope you enjoy the videos from your home island mate! 😄☺️

[@an-wy3gh]

@@pastryenthusiast yes try sate babi in yogyakarta. Taste so great. Annise must know best babi in yogyakarta. You can eat with her there.

[@pastryenthusiast]

f a i don't eat pork .. 🙂

[@susandibble3525]

That was a great vlog guys 😁 And that ice shaving machine looked like the frame from my nans old mangle. I used to love trying to help her turn the handle to rinse out the clothes, never realising of course the very hard work she endured bless her 🥰

[@ChasingaPlate]

Bless 💕 It really does look like one doesn’t it Susan!? We loved filming in Medan- the food was great and the people were some of the friendliest we have ever encountered. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one! Cheers, Sheena

[@enkaherlian9783]

Many of tourist from world love to spend their time in medan like singing Batak song, food and coffe...for same like paracetamol try tuak...fermented drink othentic medan or Batak "north sumatera"

[@ChasingaPlate]

We LOVED Medan! The food culture was awesome and the people were so friendly. We would return in a heartbeat! Thanks so much for that recommendation about tuak- it sounds potent 😝 Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@jenniferrodda6937]

You can’t beat the flavour you get from a barbecue (and I should know 😂). The smoky pork with rice sounded amazing and the noodles cooked in those massive woks over fire - wow. We had blood sausage on the barbie tonight - no blood sauce though, sadly. And from a coffee fiend, I wanted to jump through the screen and order a brew... and take one of those cups home for my collection. 😆. Another great feast day guys.x

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😆😂 you're so right Jennifer! We've been getting back into using the Weber and it is so much fun and the flavour is sensational. We loved the cafe so much- Jaya was saying that he had the cups especially made- he designed them so you could really get your nose in and smell the brew before sipping. Love it! So glad you enjoyed this one- thanks for watching and commenting Jennifer 😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@chivaheng7021]

Hi guys how are you? I really enjoyed the food so much thank you for the update video I love the noodle so much have a great day😍

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Chiva Heng, thanks so much for watching and commenting! We're really good thanks- hope you are too 😄 We're so happy you enjoyed this one- OMG the noodles were so delicious- I'd love a plate of them right now!! 😍 Cheers, Sheena

[@Rey-ov4dp]

Great, Peace n Love from Cibubur (South of Jakarta)

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Rey Rey, thanks so much for watching and big love to you in Cibubur! Indonesia has such a great food scene- we loved our time there so much. Hope you enjoy the Java content we have coming up on the channel mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@Rey-ov4dp]

@@ChasingaPlate im so excited, can't wait sir :)

[@denius.online]

ah watching this makes me remember something...now is the time for avocado season...

[@ChasingaPlate]

Lucky!! Hope you enjoyed the video Deni Saputra- we loved visiting Medan and the food culture was truly brilliant. Thanks for watching and commenting and we hope you like the rest of the Indonesia series! Cheers, Sheena 😄

[@cherolyne1]

you guys are so brave for trying the blood saucr and saksang, even my mom said so, we usually just order the pork.. make me craving for some bpk

[@ChasingaPlate]

I am craving bpk BIG TIME Cherz zz!!! We loved the whole meal- the flavours were so unique and I loved the andaliman in the sambal! Hope you enjoyed this video mate, thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@annisafitria8504]

Enjoy in indonesiaa !! 🇲🇨

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much Annisa Fitria! Indonesia has such an amazing food culture- we love ALL of the food! Hope you enjoyed this video, thanks for watching and commenting and we hope you enjoy the rest of our Indonesia series! Cheers, Sheena

[@annisafitria8504]

@@ChasingaPlate I hope u'll get best experience in ma lovely country. Especially from our nice people 😀 welcome and enjoy ur trip 🌻

[@ChasingaPlate]

Terima kasih banyak Annisa Fitria! We met the friendliest locals and were made to feel so welcome in Indonesia 😍

[@waynekerr7838]

Blood sausage with blood sauce..... bloody lovely.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂😂 well said Wayne! It definitely was- I'd return to Medan just to eat that meal- it was so unique and memorable. Hope you enjoyed this video- thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@brilliantbutblue]

Beautifully done. Ive never tried an avocado shake but it looked yummy. The racing noodles so good, blood sausage and blood sauce its ok you can enjoy my share but so cool and great feast. Coffee mmmm☕

[@ChasingaPlate]

Medan was SO cool BBB- the people were some of the most friendly we’ve ever met on our travels. We loved filming there. And the food was so unique! 😍

[@simplyme4756]

Great video as usual....I must say u two are brave when it comes to food!!!...i could not get past no gloves and blood sauce😣...the woman in the beginning with the blue head scarf looked like she was going to burst into tears... thanks again for showing us food ALOT of us would never get to see....👏👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Debra, thanks so much for your lovely words! We are so happy to be able to bring our viewers along on our eating adventures via these videos. It's one of the reasons why we started Chasing a Plate- to bring the world a little bit closer to those who are unable to travel like us, through food. Ah yes, I don't know how she was able to stand the heat- the fire was so ferocious and I can imagine the heat would make your eyes sting! So glad you enjoyed this video Debra! Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Cheers, Sheena

[@simplyme4756]

Both of you are simply AWESOME!!!... thank you SO much for taking the time to answer all your fans🤗... can't wait to see the next exciting adventure..... blessings for a safe journey....💞

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thank you Debra 😍😍😍 We love chatting to our fans- one of the best parts of what we do 😄 Have a great week ahead Debra! Cheers, Sheena 😘

[@kylietipene8054]

So awesome hearing some Kiwi voices on KZbin :-) Keep it up Guys. This new mama is living through your videos from our home in Palmerston North haha

[@kylietipene8054]

And Avocado's have just dropped here from $6 each!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Kylie! We LOVE hearing from Kiwi viewers 😄😄😄😄😄 So glad you are enjoying our videos! Congratulations on your new arrival- what an exciting time for you and your family 😍 Hope you like what we have coming up on the channel- thanks for watching and for taking the time to say hi! Cheers, Sheena

[@ChasingaPlate]

$6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy moly- no avocado on toast or guacamole for us when we head home for a visit in a week 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kylietipene8054]

@@ChasingaPlate they are down to 2 for $4 now haha

[@ChasingaPlate]

Slightly more manageable- that's almost as good as it gets really isn't it in NZ 😝

[@leopang3539]

Agreed with Alfredo Iganz that it should be palm sugar syrup or brown sugar syrup

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks leo pang 😄 I guess that's why it had a caramel like flavour 😂 This is something we should've picked up on but you have some good days and some bad days right!? Hope you enjoyed this video- we loved the food scene in Medan. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Thomas

[@yanenovinatarigan3605]

Love to watch your channel, thanks to promoting Medan traditional cuisine particularly BPK "the Karonese special cuisine", unfortunately, I think it was not the best one. Medan has a lot of special interesting cuisines, need longer time to try it:-), Each of ethics has their speciality. Anyway, keep posting your wonderful experience. Cheers.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Maria Louisa, thanks for watching and commenting and we're so glad you are enjoying our content! Where do you like to go to eat BPK? We can't wait to return to Medan for more food hunting- you're right- we definitely need longer next time- one week was not enough! Hope you enjoy the rest of our Indonesia series mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@esmanfransiscus]

the BPK looks great. ohh i'm craving for it now. the daun ubi tumbuk is not the one i imagine it would be, usually they are more soft with some soup in it. and if you still in medan, i recommend the ARSIK and NANIURA(batak sushi you may call). both are bataknese food with freshwater carp as the main ingredient,

[@arivanuaranu]

Actually naniura is more like Batak ceviche but yeah definitely a must try

[@esmanfransiscus]

@@arivanuaranu oh yeah more likr cevische. just checked it

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Esman Fransiscus, I am HARDCORE craving bpk too! I think they had run out of daun ubi tumbuk so we got given the daun ubi 'salad' instead 😄 Thanks so much for the recommendation to sample arsik and naniura! The first Bataknese meal we had our friends tried to order arsik for us to try but the restaurant had run out 😝 Hope we get to eat it one day! Would love to get back to Medan- we loved the food scene there SO much! Thanks for watching and commenting- hope you like our Java content we have coming up! Cheers, Sheena

[@ChasingaPlate]

It sounds so delicious guys! 😋 Definitely putting it on the list for next time!!

[@josephc28]

Eating with the blood sauce would make feel like a vampire. That's a little too much blood for taste. I would like try the avocado shake. Avocados are healthy for you. One of the good fatty foods.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Gotta love avocados although I’m not sure if the added extras in the shake negate their healthiness 🤣 the blood sauce was interesting! It was filled with herbs etc so didn’t taste strongly of blood or have that iron-like flavour. Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@wildrift3644]

That dude was react almost similar with mark wiens, and i sense a foodgasm here, Lol, 🤣🤣

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂😂😂 there were foodgasms all day long Lck Flaming! Hope you enjoyed this video- we really enjoyed the food scene in Medan- we ate so well. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy our other Indonesia videos. Cheers, Thomas 😄

[@raviabdallah690]

Mie balap place, love it, this place is my basecamp with ma highschool class

[@ChasingaPlate]

I can see why HastaLa Vista! It is soooooooo enak! Thomas and I loved it- can't wait to return to Medan to eat more of it! Thanks for watching and commenting and hope you enjoyed this video and the other Medan content on our channel mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@indonesiangirl99]

Oh my, my favorite mie balap is here!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

It's soooooo delicious Pru- we loved it too! You're so lucky you can eat it often 😍 Hope you enjoyed this video- we loved food hunting in Medan so much- the food culture is amazing and the people were SO friendly. Can't wait to return! Hope you enjoy our other Medan videos mate. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@irenaflorencia9147]

Woww... U like medan food. I hope u can eat BPK SERASI @BRASTAGI.

[@ChasingaPlate]

We LOVE it irena florencia! But we felt like we barely scratched the surface during our week there! Hope we can return soon for more food hunting. Thanks for that recommendation- we'll pop it on the list for our next visit!! Thanks for watching and commenting and we hope you enjoy our other Indonesia videos! Cheers, Sheena

[@yilinlai2037]

Thomas, you are destroying the avocado shake!!! I was like noooooo when it started pouring out from the side of the cup XD

[@ChasingaPlate]

hahaha I know right!! I was making such a huge mess 😂 No matter what I did it just for worse so I gave up and drunk! It was much better once it was all mixed in though 😀 Thanks very much for watching this one and we hope you enjoyed it! Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@evachristinacapah1150]

The coffee from sidikalang city not only from aceh..maybe both of you should try coffee from sidikalang city..

[@ChasingaPlate]

Great idea eva christina capah! Thanks for that suggestion 😍

[@rasoolbhatti8941]

I like not only your these videos but like your speaking and presentation as well

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for your kind words Rasool Bhatti 😄 We are so happy you are enjoying our videos! We loved our time in Medan so much- it had a great food scene. Hope you enjoy what we have coming up on the channel- thanks for watching and for taking the time to say hi. Cheers, Sheena

[@haithujoeybui3829]

Hi Sheena I just wonder if their noodles got the Wok flavour like Chinese stir fry ?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Absolutely Joey! 😄😄😄😄 it was wok hei central!! They didn't look like much but they had such a great smoky flavour- we loved them! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate- hope you enjoyed it! Cheers, Sheena

[@haithujoeybui3829]

@@ChasingaPlate thanks Sheena, that's great ! It's my favourite plate 👍👍

[@arnoldmamesah2424]

My love city

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍 it’s an incredible place! Thanks for watching and commenting Arnold. Cheers, Sheena

[@dumbbunnie123]

The slightly crispy pork looked amazing! I didn’t realize that the restaurants served anything but halal food! Live and learn!

[@ChasingaPlate]

The pork was INCREDIBLE!! I'd eat a whole plate of it right now if I could! Ahhhh yes- this was a Bataknese restaurant and the Batak Karo people tend to be Christian so they do eat pork 😄 The diversity in the food scene in Medan was awesome!

[@dumbbunnie123]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena ... I'm really hope to travel there one day! The food alone is an enticement!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Absolutely!!! 🙌

[@SamuelAndyPratamaSitohang]

Any Medanese watchers, which one is better? Ola Kisat, Tesalonika or Haleluya? Eat Ola Kisat once when I went to Medan a couple years ago, but never went to Tesalonika nor Haleluya.

[@ChasingaPlate]

We'd love to know the answer too Medanese viewers!! 😍 Hope you enjoyed this video and the rest of our Medan series Samuel Andy Pratama Sitohang, thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@BlueBirdMokas]

Tesalonika's pork rib is a must try.. trust me..

[@ChasingaPlate]

😋😋😋😋😋😋 thanks for that indra gambit! Definitely putting it on the list for next time!

[@dumbbunnie123]

I can’t imagine eating dog or horse meat...I realize that in different parts of the world it’s common,but growing up with horses and dogs as pets I would be sobbing through the meal! You are braver than I am!

[@ChasingaPlate]

I think I could have been clearer that the restaurant we ate at only served pork and not dog 😝 Thomas and I wouldn't eat dog nor promote it on the channel. I would just be seeing our family pet Baxter's (a black labrador) little face staring back at me 😳

[@dumbbunnie123]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena ....I'm so glad you clarified that! I watch and rewatch your videos , it would break my heart if you promoted that! By the way , I was sick over the weekend and it takes two days 24/7 to view you play list, I know because I watched them all!

[@ChasingaPlate]

OMG SaRaH Kruch you're the best!!! 😍😍😍😍 Hope you're feeling much better after resting over the weekend! 😘

[@dumbbunnie123]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena I am ,thank you!

[@tomiemyspace5054]

Have you tasted the Java coffees? Any different than Medan coffees? They are growers out there so there must be some fine coffee beans too. What about coffees from elephants or foxes, have you tasted it before?

[@ChasingaPlate]

We're making our way through the second and last packet of Javanese coffee we bought in Jogja right now 😭 Wish we'd bought more as it's sooooooo delicious! We've only ever tasted Luwak coffee! How about you? Elephant coffee sounds interesting!!

[@SuzyGrowsMyBiz]

I'd love to try that avocado shake, I wonder how the flavor profile would be with chocolate syrup, I would never think to combine those flavors as American. And that blood sausage intrigues me seen in many dishes, so spongy to absorb flavors. Does it have iron flavor?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi SuzyGrowsMyBiz, thanks for watching this one! That avocado shake was unreal! I couldn't believe how much avocado went in! We actually made a mistake and it was palm sugar syrup and not chocolate (some places do make it with chocolate though). I was a bit confused when eating it so didn't talk about the chocolate but I did mention a caramel taste and how sweet it was. In hindsight that was the palm sugar I was tasting. That was a really, really nice blood sausage. I'm a huge fan and that one has a lovely flavour of spices and no iron taste at all. The whole BPK meal was incredible! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@SuzyGrowsMyBiz]

@@ChasingaPlate you guys rock! Cool that blood sausage doesn't have iron taste. Ahhhh, palm sugar makes more sense, yes I remember your comment about caramel flavor...my mind can wrap around those flavors easier...but that's what I love about your videos, it opens my mind and palette up to new experiences. Keep up the rockin vids!

[@ChasingaPlate]

We love hearing feedback like this SuzyGrowsMyBiz! Thank you for your continued support!! Hope you're having a lovely weekend 😘😘😘😘 Cheers, Sheena

[@Si_nengatcha]

In Java area, chocolate syrup is more prevalent that palm sugar.

[@ch4minly]

Firs trailer... mie balap krakatau, kakak cerewet😂😘

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Annisa Zu, omg that mie balap was ENAAAAAAAAAK! We loved it so much! Hope you enjoyed this video and our other Medan content. Solo, Jogja and Jakarta videos to come! Thanks for watching and commenting 😄 Cheers, Sheena

[@ChefRafi]

Your videos get better and better!! Love it!! 😊

[@ChasingaPlate]

What a kind thing to say- thank you Chef Rafi's Awesome World 😄😄😄 Hope you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Thomas

[@bona183]

Go to siantar city please, about 2 hours from Medan. The food is amazing there.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Great recommendation! Terima kasih! Popping it on the list for our next visit! What types of dishes are they famous for? Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@bona183]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena mostly bataknese food and chinese food. I suggest you should visit a bataknese restaurant called "Silindung" and try some Naniura (bataknese shasimi).

[@ChasingaPlate]

Awesome Will B Fan! Thanks for that! 😍

[@lukman_PlanetEarth]

come to jakarta, eat seblak jeletet murni, nasi goreng kambing kebon sirih

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Lukman Fadhilah Wahab, thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed this video! We did make it to Jakarta but unfortunately Thomas was unwell so we only ended up filming one video 😝 We really need to return and hit up all the places we had on our list to visit but missed out on- especially nasi goreng kambing kebon sirih! The nasi goreng looks so enak! Hope you enjoy the Java content we have coming up next! Cheers, Sheena

[@dumbbunnie123]

That latte looked so good!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 it was! We were at the cafe most days 😝 Have a great week ahead SaRaH Kruch! Cheers, Sheena

[@taufikherjanto]

You eat with hand perfectly

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍 thanks so much mate! We loved filming in Medan- can’t wait to return to Indonesia to see more of the country soon. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@whatireadtoday4564]

For all those meals just $5.5, omg

[@ChasingaPlate]

Amazing right?! We ate so well and the foreign exchange was really favourable to us luckily. Hope you enjoyed this video mate thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you like the rest of the Indonesia series! Cheers, Sheena

[@dumbbunnie123]

The racing noodles were so synchronized, if one step was interrupted it looks like it would be a disaster! It’s so dangerous looking with the flames flaring up! I hope she is extra careful with her flowing dress and scarves!

[@ChasingaPlate]

The heat coming off the fire was ferocious SaRaH Kruch! We loved standing there and watching them cook. Hope you enjoyed this video- thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Wow, that drink was unusual - would love to try it one day😋 You always find all the authentic food. You guys are the real deal -like it👍 That coffee looked right up our street

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for the kind words Jamesyboy Experiment - Travel Channel 😍 Trying to find the best local food when we're on the road is how Thomas and I have always travelled so it's pretty cool to put into video what comes very naturally to us 😝 That coffee was EPIC!!! Hope you guys enjoyed this one- thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena P.S Did I see that you guys were in the Polish papers again?! Nice work you two 👊

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena We are so glad that you have sought a lifestyle that is what you love and enjoy - that has to be the aim doesn't it?! Your hard work, dedication and love for it sure shines through. We enjoy each video guys and that comes from the heart. Yes we were in the Polish papers again - we seem to have gone down well there! Time for us to move on now though......Corinne x

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for the lovely words Corinne 😘😘😘😘 Enjoy your next destination guys!!

[@pramvadee1]

hello how are you video is good I love noodls foods thank you amazing

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Noi, thanks for watching mate! We are huge noodle fans too 😍 In any form!! So glad you enjoyed this one- hope you are having a lovely relaxing weekend! Cheers, Sheena

[@crabbymuffin]

Wooo...its been a while since i really have time to comment on the video. The noodle seems similar like our Malaysia Fried Kuey Teow..hehehe... and the avocado drinks i heard frm my coll is nice and during my trip to Bandung, i could nt find it on the street. But, the tribal food seems bit challenging for me esp the blood sauce...great to see you guys making great video. Cheers !!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Woooo hooo Hi True Believer! Yes- very similar to fried kuey teow in Malaysia but less ingredients and a bit more subtle in its flavouring. I reckon you'd be right into the tribal food if you tried it- we LOVED it- that pork was insanely good and the blood sauce was super tasty! Thanks for watching mate- hope you are having a brilliant time in Bangkok! Cheers, Sheena

[@Si_nengatcha]

In Java area, you can order jus alpukat (avocado juice), it's kinda different coz they use blender to smash the avocado, chocolate instead of palm sugar. But it still taste good.

[@ekaniar8520]

Masuk mie balab krakatau.. Keren

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Eka Niar, thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed this video! Mie balap krakatau dished up an amazing plate of noodles. They were SO ENAK! Hope you enjoy our other Medan videos- we loved Medan's food! Cheers, Sheena

[@munif8884]

wow, looks nice, Thomas and Sheena......

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Munif, thanks for watching and commenting mate! Everything we ate was SO delicious- the food hunting in Medan was awesome! Hope you enjoy the rest of our Indonesia series! Cheers, Sheena

[@theonepatriot4724]

Thomas looks really tired, hopefully both of you take rest enough

[@ChasingaPlate]

😆😆😆😆😆😆 thanks so much for your concern TheOne Patriot! 😍 Hope you enjoyed this video- I want to eat everything all over again! Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@theonepatriot4724]

@@ChasingaPlate welcome!

[@chaeyeondeadlygaze]

thomas is like mark wiens 2.0 :D

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂😆😆😆 thanks for watching this one Heisenberg! Medan was such an awesome city to explore and the food scene was brilliant. Hope you enjoy the rest of the Indonesia series mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@FWesti-cl3cz]

BPK, Saksang, Babi Goreng, Kidu-kidu sind so lecker!!!! Himmlisch.....

[@ChasingaPlate]

We would give anything to be able to jump on a plane and eat that BPK meal right now! We loved it- it was enaaaaaak! Hope you enjoyed this video F. Westi and the other Indonesia content we have on the channel and coming up. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@dengganeuy4187]

Yes, they use their hands 👏👏👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Asa Denggan, thanks for watching and commenting 😄 We love to eat where the locals and also eat how they eat 😍 The food in Medan was insanely delicious- we loved food hunting there! Hope you enjoy the other Indonesia content we have coming up in the series! Cheers, Sheena

[@dengganeuy4187]

@@ChasingaPlate honestly, when i was kid until teenager, i eat saksang dog meat very often. But now, not anymore. I am tobat (sorry what is it in english?) ☺.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Asa Denggan, ahhhh I see 😄 We read that eating dog meat has been a Batak tradition for centuries. Do you live in Medan?

[@dengganeuy4187]

@@ChasingaPlate no, i live in west java. But i live in north sumatera in the past. Eat dog meat is a batak tradition?? I dont think so sheena? 🤔🤷‍♀️ it just influence, temptation, and suggestion from someone to someone according to me.

[@ChasingaPlate]

We read in many resources that the use of dog meat has been a real staple of Batak cuisine for centuries. But we know that many also eat it for both health and enjoyment reasons. Hope you enjoy the Java videos we have coming up denggan euy! Cheers, Sheena

[@HoneyPiepaye]

Noodle? So good!

[@ChasingaPlate]

I KNOW Honey Pie! 😍 They were amazing- they had so much flavour! Hope you enjoyed this video mate, thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@HoneyPiepaye]

Love the flavour and enjoy your videos! Always nice vlogs!

[@tosht2515]

That avocado shake! 😳 Looks awesome. You two have eaten buckets of condensed milk in your travels. Straight from the can. 😂 For me it’s mostly in bread and cake recipes. Fun day as usual. 👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you're not wrong Tosh! I have always loved condensed milk- as a kid it was such a treat to eat it drizzled over hot toast with butter. I was the only one in the family keen on this though so the can would sit in the fridge for months as I slowly made my way through it 😆 Glad you enjoyed this one mate, thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@miloping76]

FINALLY.... have been waiting all week :)

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😄😄😄😘😘😘😘 hope you enjoy this one miloping76! What we wouldn't give for another feast of BPK! Thanks for watching mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@Xannie001]

I just had Yam Woen Sen for dinner. It's a Thai dish. It look the same as Mie Balap. The menu says Salad with chicken prawn, squid, rice vermicelli and Thai herbs. Fun:-)

[@ChasingaPlate]

How was the Yam Woen Sen Xanniepannie1? The last time I had one in Bangkok it nearly blew my head off it was so spicy- super tasty though! Hope you enjoyed this video and thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@Simply_Ngon]

Great video with tasty food as always! Cheers!

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😄😄😄😄😄😄 we're so glad you liked it Banh Bao! What I wouldn't give for some more of that Bataknese food 😍 Thanks for watching mate! Cheers, Sheena

[@bangmasse3644]

Suddenly the tone of your voice became more mellow after that glass of coffee... Just imagine how good the coffee taste...

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 it was the perfect end to a long day of filming rahman massewwa! It was soooooo good! Hope you enjoyed the video mate. Thanks for watching! Cheers, Sheena

[@fel8148]

Sheena r u indonesian? I remember in ur japan video u can also order food in japanese. U can speak lots of language!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Felicia, no- I'm not Indonesian 😄 We just like at least for one of us to be able to speak a teeny tiny bit of the local language- especially when we're eating in local spots like these places- it makes ordering a lot easier 😍 Hope you enjoyed this one! Thanks for watching and commenting Felicia! Cheers, Sheena

[@fel8148]

Ah i see! What a nice gesture. I am enjoying ur videos. Thanks and keep up the good content! 😘

[@tomiemyspace5054]

Felicia Wong. Sheena is fast learner. I guess Thomas too. It just that Sheena's tongue much straighter than Thomas' one. 😇. But they both have good tongues for tasting adventurous foods, and good tastes too.

[@SuzyGrowsMyBiz]

Yeah props to you guys for your linguistic abilities.

[@ChasingaPlate]

So happy to hear that Felicia!! 😍

[@mikeychen8337]

You guys must've been recording this on 9th September 2018, am I right?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi mkchr y! Thanks for watching this one! We hope you enjoyed it. Was loved filming our video series in Medan. We're a bit ahead on videos so this was filmed in July. What happened on 9th September to make you think it was filmed then? Cheers! Thomas 😀

[@mikeychen8337]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena hello Thomas. Oh so this was filmed in July? My bad then haha. The reason was, as you can hear in the video, at 5:10 to 5:14 on the background there were the sound of one of the Indonesian online shopping company. It was its trademark sound and/or their notifications ringtone when used on the mobile application. The company held an event on the date that I mentioned where the customers with the app would shake their phones to get points, and with each point earned, it makes that signature sound.. so, yeah.. I thought it was that day, when half of Indonesian Population were shaking their phones hahaha..

[@ChasingaPlate]

haha that is really funny! Nope this wasn't phone shaking day 😂😂 Thanks for explaining! 😀 Cheers, Thomas

[@mikeychen8337]

Chasing a Plate - Thomas & Sheena you're welcome! I can't wait for your next Indonesia videos! I wish you and Sheena to be in good health so you can explore the places on the world for food and keep up the positivity! Cheers from Bogor, Indonesia!

[@ChasingaPlate]

That’s so kind mkchr y, thanks so much 🤗 hope we can make it to Bogor on our next visit to Indonesia! There are so many places we’d still love to explore. Have a great weekend mate. Cheers, Sheena 😄

[@erikagroote6205]

you had me at coffee lol. as a nurse coffee runs through my veins. loved this video.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😝😂 you would have loved this place then Erika Groote- the coffee was EXCELLENT! So glad you enjoyed this one 😍 The diversity in the food scene in Medan was amazing- we loved it there. Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Cheers, Sheena

[@debojeet1993]

Medan looks like a must visit place! I dont know why but Medan street food reminds me of Indian street food in so many ways, especially the method of preparing and serving the food. Another awesome video guys

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Debojyoti Bhattacharya, do you know what? Medan reminded us a lot of India- it was one of the things we commented on whilst we were there. It was such a great place for food hunting and the locals were so hospitable. So glad you enjoyed this video mate. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment! Cheers, Sheena

[@debojeet1993]

@@ChasingaPlate Im a graduating student. Once I become financially independent, I will definitely embark on a journey. And who knows? Maybe one day I will be doing a food vlog with you guys😊 that would be a dream come true for me

[@ChasingaPlate]

👊 food hunting together! That would be awesome mate! 😄😄😄

[@verypersonal]

Actually, Medan is one of a few cities where many Indian's descendent lives

[@ChasingaPlate]

We're looking forward to returning and exploring the Indian Indonesian dishes inde pendent! Hope you enjoyed this video mate, thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers, Sheena

[@k.kdowning3284]

be right back,got to find something to eat😄

[@ChasingaPlate]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ashtonpaugh1189]

That coffee looked so delicious! I love being able to travel and eat through you guys ♡♡

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😄😄😄 we're so happy to have you along with us Ashton Paugh! That coffee was truly magic- we were at 38 Coffee Lab most days during our time in Medan! Thanks for watching and commenting and we hope you're having a brilliant weekend! Cheers, Sheena 😘

[@diannevisti1397]

I have to say you guys are brave to eat the stuff (blood) you ate in this video. Awesome video as always.

[@ChasingaPlate]

😄😄😄😄😄😄 the tribal food was so unique and very tasty Dianne Visti- the blood sauce really didn't have a strong blood taste- it was very good. So glad you enjoyed the one, hope you're having a great weekend 😄 Cheers, Thomas

[@tomiemyspace5054]

Oh...blood sausage in Medan! Wow! Never can I imagine it. Avocado shake sounds and looks super healthily yummy. At the end of the the women are "membalap" - racing -towards their working places. Pembalap are riders. I would membalap towards nearest food sources now. Jumpa lagi foodie mates. By the way, where are you right now?

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi tomie myspace, so glad you enjoyed this video! My mouth is watering just thinking about all the food we ate! Our friends later told us that the mie balap are called racing noodles because everyone is rushing to work and on their way they pick up a packet of the noodles which have to be cooked super fast so you got it in one!! We're in Germany at the moment and make a trip back to NZ in a weeks time! Thanks for watching mate! Cheers, Sheena

[@vrindaiyer3419]

Waiting for your video . Great people u are showing love to people

[@ChasingaPlate]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 thanks so much Vrinda Iyer!! We loved our time in Medan so much- the food scene was incredible and the people were so welcoming and friendly. We'd return in a heartbeat! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@dlela11]

enjoy your food tour medan..have a good day mate take care..jumppaa laggii...!!

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi dlela11, thanks for watching and commenting on this one! Medan's food scene is pretty awesome- we loved our time there. Jumpa lagi and have a great weekend mate. Cheers, Sheena

[@k.kdowning3284]

avocado milk shake and great foods always,thank you guys😄

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi K.K DOWNING, thanks so much for watching and commenting! That avocado shake was crazy- we hardly ever buy avocados back home as they're so expensive, let alone put one whole one in a drink 😂 Hope you are having a brilliant weekend. Cheers, Thomas

[@k.kdowning3284]

hey how are you thomas,our avacados are from the mexico or other south america,price wise is fair,about a buck for one,lucky me,have a nice weekend guys😄

[@ChasingaPlate]

When we were in Mexico we ate so many avocados 😋 They were really good! You have a great weekend too! Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@k.kdowning3284]

Cheers Thomas and Sheena 😄

[@moahmemdnissar351]

I appreciate and like shina’s really simple dressing sense

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thank you 😄 our wardrobes are so limited since we each travel with only one bag 😆😆😆 hope you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching and commenting- hope you like the other Indonesia videos we have coming up on the channel! Cheers, Sheena

[@anthonylabrum4095]

Loooooove noodles i could eat them everyday lol. The world would be a sad one without noodles lol

[@ChasingaPlate]

👊 we agree Anthony Labrum!! We love them too- it doesn't matter what type or how they're cooked- we love them all!! These ones were delicious- they had so much flavour! Thanks for watching and commenting and we hope you enjoyed this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@irinisanti3282]

Thank you for another awesome video in Medan👍❤️🤗..

[@ChasingaPlate]

We're so glad you enjoyed it irini santi! 😄😄😄 I want to eat everything all over again! Thanks for watching and commenting mate. Hope you're having a lovely weekend! Cheers, Sheena

[@irinisanti3282]

@@ChasingaPlate ❤️😊

[@nikkonick1]

everything look so delicious..but when i heard dog meat?😥

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi nikko nick, everything we ate was super tasty! Yea the dish is sometimes cooked with dog meat although the restaurant we ate at only serves pork. Thomas and I would not eat dog but we thought it was important to mention it as it is part of Bataknese culture. Hope you enjoyed this video mate! Cheers, Sheena

[@nikkonick1]

ahhh..i see😉

[@udayparekh1063]

Good to see u both!;-)

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks for watching UDAY Parekh! Hope you enjoyed this one- it was a really great day of eating. Hope you enjoy the Java videos we have coming up next 😄😄😄 Cheers, Thomas

[@rotitelor]

Looks like you really need to know your meats in Medan to make sure you don't get served anjing (dog).

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi rotitelor, from what little I know, I think there are specific restaurants that people visit if they are wanting to eat dog. The restaurant we ate at only serves pork so luckily we didn't need to specify which saksang we were after 😝 Hope you enjoyed this video mate, thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@elainecarey6863]

Hi guys another great food feast. There goes my diet lol I need noodles with egg and seafood now looks gorgeous. sorry but u will never convince me to like the avocado drink looked very funky but Im sure its an aquired taste.The pork dishes looked really nice and loved the deep fried pork.We call blood sausage black pudding in Ireland its delicious. Nothing beats good coffee and as a past barista I can totally appreciate how well that coffee was. Thanks for a great video and look forward to the next one.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Elaine, thanks for watching and commenting! OMG I want to eat everything in this video all over again- that deep fried pork was INSANE!! We love a bit of black pudding- it's the icing on the cake when having a big breakfast although it's not commonly included in breakfasts when you're eating out in NZ. That coffee was amazing- we visited the cafe most days during our stay in Medan 😍 Hope you're having a lovely weekend! Cheers, Sheena

[@bangmasse3644]

It is brown sugar not chocolate syrup

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi rahman massewwa! Ahhhh yes of course! Thanks so much for letting us know. I did wonder why the chocolate taste wasn't very strong and why it had a caramel flavour. We totally should have picked up on that! That would be all the extra sweetness also. The flavour of the condensed milk was very strong so I was just getting sweetness from that flavour. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed the video! Cheers, Thomas 😀

[@arivanuaranu]

@@ChasingaPlate avocado shake with chocolate syrup is not uncommon either, but we tend to see palm sugar syrup and coconut milk as the more "traditional" toppings

[@ChasingaPlate]

Thanks so much for that Ari Vanuaranu!! 😝

[@Xannie001]

Well the pork / babi you will only find there, because its not something muslims eat. Also try to drink a Kopi Luwak. The most expensive coffee in the world.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Ahhhh yes we've had Kopi Luwak a couple of times! 😋

[@solangefigueiredo4386]

very good juice. .Juice is good for health.

[@ChasingaPlate]

We couldn’t believe they put so much avocado in one drink!!! 😆😝

[@AnisKhoirunnisakunis]

They wasted some of eggs 😢😢😢

[@ChasingaPlate]

Oh we didn’t notice Anis Khoirunnisa, was it when they were cracking them furiously into the wok? Hope you enjoyed this video and like the rest of our Indonesia series- we loved Medan- the food scene was awesome. Cheers, Sheena

[@AnisKhoirunnisakunis]

@@ChasingaPlate Actually I love this video and your reviews, I also enjoy Indonesian food so much. And I amazed by fact that there is Indonesian street food seller who cook those much food so fast. 😅😅😅 The pukat kocok is the best for me 😍😍😍

[@ChasingaPlate]

OMG there was SO much avocado that went into the pukat kocok 😍 We're so glad you enjoyed this video mate- hope you like the other Indonesia content we have coming up! Cheers, Sheena

[@solangefigueiredo4386]

much nice. .I nice see foods japoneses is very good

[@ChasingaPlate]

So glad you enjoyed this video Solange Figueirado! We ate so many delicious things on this day of filming 🤤 thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@kurdishfan5799]

Awesome 👍

[@ChasingaPlate]

So glad you enjoyed this one Lu na! I want to eat everything all over again! 😍 Hope you're having a lovely weekend- thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@yopimoderato8400]

nice vlog...👍😉

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Yopi Moderato, thanks for watching and we're so happy you enjoyed it! It was a great day of eating and filming. We loved our time in Medan- the food was so unique. Hope you like what we have coming up on the channel. Cheers, Thomas

[@PrinceRightyI]

Any plans to go to the mysterious, conservative province of Aceh? Tell me if you go there to eat weed sambal 😂

[@ishakadriansyah8085]

Prince Righty I why would they go to sharia territory

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Prince Righty I! Not heading to Aceh this time- our friend is originally from there and he was telling us a lot about it. Weed sambal eh?! WILD! Hope you enjoyed this video mate- thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Sheena

[@su-lingchia6737]

Awesome video! However, truth be told, I am not keen of the food featured in this video but I would go with the coffee. I am honestly very sorry Thomas and Sheena, the food featured in this video aren't what I can stomach. But the coffee is a good consolation for me though. 😞😞😞

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi Su-Ling, we're so happy you enjoyed it! No need to apologise mate- we know that not everything we eat will be up everyone's alley 😄 it's just cool for us that we can share these unique foods with our audience! OMG that coffee was AMAZING! We were there almost everyday! Thanks for watching and commenting on this one. Cheers, Sheena

[@su-lingchia6737]

Thank you very much again for being so understanding, Sheena and Thomas. Just to let you both know, I love all the videos you have made and will be making. It’s really an eye opening experience for me to get to know what the locals actually eat in all the countries you have travelled, including Malaysia! I never knew Malaysia has such a wide variety of food, there are so many food in Malaysia I have not eaten. I thank you and Thomas again for your wonderful and beautiful friendship. I sincerely hope both of you can come to Malaysia again and uncover more interesting food here. ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@ChasingaPlate]

We love hearing that Su-Ling! It's one of the reasons we started Chasing a Plate- to bring the world a little bit closer to those who can't travel like we do, through food 😄 We're so glad you are finding value in the videos we produce! And we can't wait to return to Malaysia- hope its sometime soon! Hope you've had a relaxing enjoyable weekend mate. Cheers, Sheena 😘

[@su-lingchia6737]

@@ChasingaPlate I am enjoying my weekend because of your newly posted video on KZbin and your regular posts on Instagram. These postings really makes my day always. I am honestly very grateful for getting to know the both of you, Sheena and Thomas. ❤❤❤😘😘😘

[@ChasingaPlate]

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@dancrazyful]

My saliva dripping along

[@ChasingaPlate]

😝😝😝😝😝😝 me too The Man! We loved everything we ate in this video- we both loved how diverse and unique the food scene is in Medan. Hope you enjoyed this video and thanks for watching and commenting ! Cheers, Sheena

[@pinkgal3667]

Visit Philippines

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi EE E, thanks for watching and we hope you enjoyed this one! We'd love to return to the Philippines, Sheena and I loved our last visit- we spent a month traveling around Bohol, Palawan and Cebu. We'd love to see more of the country. Hope we can get back there soon! Until then, we hope you enjoy the content we have coming up 😄 Cheers, Thomas

[@nifepartie]

People in general eat with their eyes first. This begs the question...what has Indonesia been doing in all the time its been a populated country. It certainly hasnt been developing any visually appealing recipes or cooking methods. Indonesia ranks right up there with india as countries that have very unappealing dishes. I understand a persons palate will develop entirely different preferences based upon their culture and available ingrediemts, but thats some plain old ugly food. The final nail was the mention that the meat is sometimes substituted for dog meat (why you felt it was necessary to promote these facts in the video is beyond me). Talk about barbarism. Dogs and cats are more often than not literally boiled alive in these cases. Ive seen it with my own eyes. Any culture that does this has demonstrated the fact that they have not even begun to crawl out of the primordial soup where we all began. Disappointed that Thomas and Sheena would patronize any such region. Culture or not, boiling dogs and cats alive is a clear indication of low IQ, low development, inhumanity, lack of empathy, and just plain sick.

[@ChasingaPlate]

Hi nifepartie, thanks for watching and for your comment. In response to your first remarks about the food being visually unappealing, I believe beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I look at a monotone curry in India or say the noodle dish that we ate in this video and it might not be a pretty dish in the conventional sense but I get excited about the promise of the flavours which have so many people lining up to eat it. But, I feel nothing but disgust when I see people eating a burger with 5 patties, mountains of cheese and a stack of bacon when to many this is their idea of heaven. In response to the second part of your comment, Thomas and I would never eat dog or cat, nor promote this on our channel. I don't feel I was promoting the eating of dog by mentioning that the dish is often cooked using dog- it's just a fact and I think it would have been disingenuous of me not to mention it. Perhaps I could have been clearer that the particular restaurant we were eating at, only serves pork. I struggle with your remark that you're disappointed with us patronising a region in which the eating of dog takes place. For example, we believe that the slaughtering of whales by the Japanese government under the guise of science is a farce. Does it stop us travelling to Japan, no. But Thomas and I would never eat whale, nor promote the eating of whale on our channel. I do understand the strong stance you have on this issue and I wouldn't expect seeing such inhumane treatment of animals as you describe, to invoke anything other than a strong response from you. I do however hope you respect our point of view. Cheers, Sheena

[@eleinaedelweiss6215]

Nifepartie First regarding your prejudice by saying being a low iq by simply eating dog and cat meat. In western culture yes it is unethical and barbaric in nature but each culture have its own sense of which is right and wrong. and to say they have low iq just because of one thing its borderline ignorance of others culture and stupidity. And also what is the difference between eating dog meat and beef i can argue both are the same both are killing to say killing one thing are greater over the other are foolish. And second regarding unappealing food again its your personal preferences. we Indonesians usually dont care much about how the food looks And one last thing do you eat for the appearance or for the tastes. For me taste come first you don't need to answer this because from your comment i can guess the answer

[@arivanuaranu]

Most Indonesians see cats and dogs as pets and wouldn't dream of eating them, and most Indonesians are of the Islamic faith which forbids the consumption of these types of meat. But for some minority groups like the Bataks consuming them is part of the tradition. In Indonesia we are used to this kind of diversity so we can't really judge them. How is eating cats and dogs different from eating any other animals? Why are we outraged about eating dog meat, but not beef or pork? Unless you are a vegetarian or a vegan, you're nothing but a hypocrite.

[@MultiDivebomber]

Once you eat Indonesian food...you wont care about looks. I know some good looking food but taste bland