TL;DR
Between August 3 and 9, 2026, Nex Carlos reviewed 2 restaurants in Manado, North Sulawesi. The top recommendation is RM. Queen Fish, known for its fresh seafood and affordable prices. Highlights include RM. Queen Fish’s tastiest dishes and highest YouTube views totaling 1,091,593.
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- 2.2M
Key takeaways
- Nex Carlos reviewed 2 restaurants in Manado, North Sulawesi, this week.
- RM. Queen Fish ranked #1 with a score of 68 and 1,091,593 YouTube views.
- Both restaurants offer seafood and Manado cuisine at moderate prices (Rp 25-75k).
- RM. Queen Fish is noted for its all-you-can-eat sides and sambal Manado.
- RM. Solideo offers an affordable all-you-can-eat Manado buffet for Rp 33,000 per person with sea views.
This week, Nex Carlos explored two popular spots in Manado, North Sulawesi, focusing on seafood and traditional Manado dishes. Both restaurants are moderately priced and showcase the rich flavors of Eastern Indonesian cuisine, with RM. Queen Fish standing out for its freshness and variety.
1. RM. Queen Fish — Manado
RM. Queen Fish is a seafood restaurant in Manado, North Sulawesi, specializing in ikan bakar (grilled fish) and other fresh seafood typical of Eastern Indonesia. It features sambal Manado, a spicy chili condiment, alongside unlimited servings of rice, vegetables, sweet potato, cassava, and banana included in the package. The enak level is rated 2 out of 3 (Badabest!), reflecting a very positive reaction from Nex Carlos. Prices are moderate, ranging from Rp 25,000 to 75,000, making it both delicious and affordable. This spot earned the highest YouTube views this week with 1,091,593 views and scored 68 out of 100 in the ranking, securing its position as the top pick.
2. RM. Solideo — Manado
RM. Solideo offers a prasmanan (buffet) style dining experience featuring Manado specialties such as ikan tuna, ayam woku (chicken in spicy herb sauce), and rica-rica (spicy chili dish). Located by the Bahu beach in Manado, it provides scenic sea views to accompany your meal. The price is very affordable at Rp 33,000 per person for all-you-can-eat dishes. Nex Carlos rated its enak level as 1 out of 3 (Enak), indicating good taste but less memorable than RM. Queen Fish. Despite a lower overall score of 10, the video gathered over 1 million views (1,059,268), showing strong interest.
Highlights
RM. Queen Fish stands out as the tastiest option this week with its flavorful seafood and authentic sambal Manado. It also offers the best value, given its moderate price and unlimited side dishes. Additionally, RM. Queen Fish was the most popular on YouTube with over 1 million views, reflecting strong viewer engagement.
Full ranking
| # | Place | Location | Enak level | Price | YouTube | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RM. Queen Fish · Seafood (Ikan Bakar dan Makanan Laut) | Manado, North Sulawesi | 💥 Badabest! | Sedang (Rp 25-75k) | 1.1M views · 0.94% 👍 | 68 |
| 2 | Rm. Solideo · Masakan Manado / Seafood / Prasmanan | Manado, Sulawesi Utara | 🔥 Enak | Sedang (Rp 25-75k) | 1.1M views · 1.15% 👍 | 10 |
Highlights
- TastiestRM. Queen FishManado · 💥 Badabest!
- Best valueRM. Queen FishManado · Sedang (Rp 25-75k)
- Most popular on YouTubeRM. Queen FishManado · 1.1M views
Frequently asked questions
What did Nex Carlos recommend this week?
Nex Carlos recommended two restaurants in Manado, North Sulawesi: RM. Queen Fish and RM. Solideo.
Which Nex Carlos pick this week is the cheapest?
RM. Solideo is the cheapest with an all-you-can-eat Manado buffet priced at Rp 33,000 per person.
What is the top-rated restaurant by Nex Carlos this week?
RM. Queen Fish is the top-rated restaurant with a score of 68 and an enak level of 2/3 (Badabest!).
What type of food did Nex Carlos feature this week?
The focus was on seafood and traditional Manado dishes, including ikan bakar, ayam woku, and rica-rica.
This week’s Nex Carlos recommendations highlight Manado’s rich seafood culture and traditional Manado cuisine through two accessible and affordable eateries. RM. Queen Fish leads for its taste, value, and popularity, while RM. Solideo offers a budget-friendly buffet option with scenic views. Both reflect the vibrant flavors of North Sulawesi’s culinary scene.
How we rank
The 0–100 score is computed from data: 45% enak level (Nex Carlos' on-camera verdict: 1 = Enak/tasty, 2 = Badabest!, 3 = Ga Ada Obat/"no cure", his highest praise), 25% YouTube views, 10% like rate and 20% price (cheaper scores higher). Views, likes and prices are compared among places in the same period.
Video sources
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