Ikan Naneura. Tillapia. 8hrs marinated raw in spices. Incredible! I did not know what to expect when I pre ordered around noon time for dinner. The marinade made the entire raw fish tender and very taste, slightly zesty, slightly spicy. Not salty. Finished it off with a dish of aubergines and a Bintang…. So simple and complex at the same time. Well done !

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Great view of the lake during the day time. Wanted to get lunch here at 11.40am, but the cook wasn't in even though it was opened so came back for dinner. They serve local dishes like the ikan arsik, but its fish has the taste of soil (some people are okay with it). The pizza used instant dough, so it wasn't great (although the pineapples were really sweet). Would recommend the brinjal with sambal and mie goreng. The mixed vegetables, gado gado (a bit sweet), prawn dishes are alright too. The satay tastes okay, except that it isn't grilled. Would mostly recommend coming here for the day time view.

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Great view, friendly staff, and the best chicken satay I’ve ever had! Good prices as well

Yes we highly recommend this place. We ordered the Bakwan, Bihun Goreng, Urab, Ayam Semur, Nasi, Ikan Teri Sambal, and Buncis Tomato. Our personal favourites included the Ayam Semur, Urab, Bihun and Ikan Teri. Overall, we really enjoyed the food. The food is cooked fresh. You can request if you prefer your food less spicy. Also, they do not overdo salt in their food, it's just the right amount. I will be surprised if you do not enjoy their cooking.

One of the best fish dishes I've ever had in my life! I ordered a traditional Batak dish – ikan arsik, a freshwater fish slowly simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce full of Batak spices. The fish was incredibly juicy and tender – it literally fell apart on the fork and melted in my mouth. It was served with long green beans and slices of local vegetables that soaked up the sauce beautifully. The most surprising part was the tingling, slightly numbing sensation on my tongue while eating – almost like something minty or cooling, but without a mint taste. I suspect it came from andaliman, the famous Batak "magic spice" – similar to Sichuan pepper, but more citrusy and electric. Strange, but honestly a very enjoyable experience. I also had a freshly squeezed pineapple juice – cold and refreshing. For dessert, I tried a pancake filled with pineapple. The pancake itself was great, but the pineapple chunks inside had a slightly fermented taste. I assume this happened because they were fresh and then reheated – just not to my personal liking, even though I normally love pineapple. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I came late in the evening, so the place was peaceful, and the view over the bay was stunning – really added to the atmosphere. The only downside was some small insects buzzing around – it would help to have a repellent or citronella candle on the table. Despite that, this was a truly memorable food experience. If you're anywhere near Lake Toba and want to try something authentic, flavorful, and local – this is the place.

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