Medan Kitchen
Indonesian restaurant · Rosemead
8518 Valley Blvd STE 102, Rosemead, CA 91770
Highlights
Indonesian food to-go, snacks, and groceries; beef rendang & chicken
Indonesian food to-go, snacks, and groceries; beef rendang & chicken
"Find Indonesian-style porridge, called bubur ayam cirebon, during colder months at Medan Kitchen. Chef and owner Siu Chen makes sure the soupy porridge is seasoned just right before garnishing it with shredded chicken, shrimp chips, Chinese doughnuts, peanuts, and fresh herbs. The market-style format of the restaurant renders it more ideal for meals on-the-go, although there is usually some limited outdoor seating available." - Eater Staff
"Ever since Kat profiled Mama Drive-By Kitchen, I’ve been following their every move. Finding out which two mom-and-pop restaurants from opposite corners of LA will be paired up next gives me something to look forward to every week. This go-around it was Gamboge and Medan Kitchen, but I didn’t place my preorder fast enough because procrastination is my favorite sport, so I missed out on Gamboge’s Cambodian contributions. I did, however, get to try nasi padang and nasi bungkus from Medan Kitchen, an Indonesian spot that opened in Rosemead last year. I can confidently say this was the best meal I’ve had in 2021, and also that banana leaves are the ideal takeout box. The leaves on both dishes unfurl to reveal sweet bricks of rice, loaded with beef rendang, chicken, boiled egg, and, in the case of the nasi bungkus, sambal belacan with just the right amount of funk, spice, and fishiness. -AS" - the infatuation los angeles crew
"It’s incredible that 78-year-old Siu Chen went from home cook to restaurant owner during the pandemic. The family-run operation is now Rosemead’s hub for Indonesian fare with beef rendang, lemongrass fried chicken, and grilled pork satay. It’s a takeout model where all food is prepared and pre-packaged, so order early or walk-in and try your luck." - Eater Staff
"It’s gonna be a cold and wet weekend, so heading to Medan Kitchen in Rosemead to stock up on Siu Chen’s pitch-perfect Indonesian cooking is definitely the move. While the exact selection of dishes varies from day to day, Medan Kitchen always stocks a good number of set meals that include turmeric or coconut rice, along with beef rendang, fried chicken, and a spicy egg; the crispy anchovies and peanut garnish is irresistible." - Eater Staff
"MAMA also worked with Rosemead restaurant Medan Kitchen on social media videos and for Drive-By Kitchen." - Jean Trinh
