Paul
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This is a very pleasant place for a meal, and the prices clearly reflect that management feels the same about it. Unfortunately, while the atmosphere and service are both top-notch, the food and drinks are less noteworthy. Not bad, just not at the exceptional level the pricing might indicate. Service is very polite and attentive though English may be lacking. You can pay by either cash or credit card.
The Traders offers a set of Western menu options in addition to traditional Indonesian selections. The food is in no way bad but it isn't noteworthy. I was particularly disappointed to find the sambal they serve is a store-bought sauce, essentially slightly spicy ketchup. For the prices and ambiance a place like this certainly ought to have their own in-house sambal recipe(s)! Little things like this lead me to assert the food is not worth the prices charged.
They also have a bar and a somewhat impressive collection of Scotch whisky. Their cocktails are serviceable but also not noteworthy. Whiskey sour is fine as is the gin and tonic. As is typical throughout Southeast Asia tequila options are very slim, limited primarily to varieties of Patron and Jose Cuervo. At nearly $10 per drink I felt the whiskey sours were a little small, but the taste was good and they were deliciously cold and refreshing on a hot Medan day.
They also have a wine selection and a good selection of imported craft beers that can be ordered to-go. Pricey, but if you're craving a small-batch craft beer it's worth checking out.
Again, this is a very nice place to sit and chat either personally or for business and staff are wonderful. Booths are available towards the rear of the restaurant and tables and chairs are the norm in the forward 2/3 of the restaurant. Everything presents a very top-tier establishment. If ambiance is what you need, this is an excellent place to go.