Have Perut Will Travel...: KNO Day 3 │ Warkop Agem Senyum • Merdeka Walk • Seng Hap 1881!

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Friday, 19 June 2026

KNO Day 3 │ Warkop Agem Senyum • Merdeka Walk • Seng Hap 1881!

Sleeping Off the Afternoon

We spent the entire afternoon indoors, knocked out by cough syrup and flu medication. Four hours slipped by in a blur, and by a quarter past seven we finally emerged from the apartment, still foggy enough that even the Pocket 3 was out of focus — perfectly mirroring our state of mind as we headed down to the lobby.

Chasing the Viral Indomie

Craving something simple and viral, we hailed a fixed fare Bluebird taxi for IDR29,000 (≈ MYR7/USD2/EUR1) to Warkop Agem Senyum Ketawa. The place was packed, but we managed to find a seat almost immediately. The energy was lively, and it felt like the right kind of spontaneous outing after such a sluggish day.

Indomie Bangladesh, the Proper Way

At the waiter’s recommendation, we each ordered the same trio: Indomie Bangladesh, half boiled eggs, and Teh Botol. We were told to pour the eggs straight into the noodles — a novel trick that softened the spiciness and made the dish richer. Our meal came to IDR74,000 (≈ MYR17/USD4/EUR4), a little pricey, but we knew we were paying for the experience as much as the food.

A Warm Stroll Through Merdeka Walk

After dinner, we took another fixed fare Bluebird for IDR29,000 to Merdeka Walk. We spent ten minutes strolling around Lapangan Merdeka, working up a refreshing sweat. The square has long been Medan’s civic heart — once the Dutch era Esplanade, later renamed Lapangan Merdeka after independence. Today it blends history with modern street culture, especially with Merdeka Walk bringing food, lights, and evening crowds to its edge.

Evening Drinks at Seng Hap 1881

We doubled back and headed south along Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani until we reached the newly opened Seng Hap 1881. The café was filled to the rafters, but we found a seat at the back. A short description from its website added charm to the visit:

“Since 1881, Kesawan has been more than just a street. It is a place where traders, migrants, cultures, and stories shaped Medan. Senghap was born from the spirit of old world commerce—and is now revived as a space for flavors, culture, and signature gifts from Sumatra.”

Drizzle, Drinks, and a Bajaj Ride

Cat settled in while I queued at the cashier, but a sudden drizzle pushed her upstairs. Our drinks came to IDR52,000 (≈ MYR12/USD3/EUR3). We continued our stroll south until Tip Top Restaurant, where we hailed a bajaj for IDR10,000 (≈ MYR2/USD0.50/EUR0.50) back to DeliPark Mall.

Sadly, the Pocket 3 footage of that charming bajaj ride was lost — leaving us only with the memory of its buzzing engine and the warm Medan night rushing past.

Stay tuned for the next video as we return to Tip Top Restaurant for breakfast before I make my way to Medan Tattoo Studio for my appointment with Dimas!