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Authentic East Javanese food in the heart of Singapore! I stumbled upon Pondok Jawa Timur while exploring Plaza Singapura and was blown away by the flavors. Every dish felt like a warm hug from home, the Pecel Kediri was rich and nutty, the Ayam Penyet super crispy yet juicy inside, and the sambal? Spicy but addictive. Their Es Teler and Avocado Juice were the perfect finish sweet, refreshing, and generous with ingredients. The atmosphere was cozy, with Indonesian art pieces that made the whole experience even more authentic. I also really appreciate that it's HALAL certified, making it a safe choice for many. Perfect for tourists craving Indonesian food or locals wanting a nostalgic meal. Will definitely come back!

I had a very pleasant lunch experience at Pondok, mainly thanks to one male staff member named Wahyu, who provided excellent service. It has been a long time since I truly felt such good and attentive service, so I think it’s worth sharing here. I don’t eat at Pondok very often, so I was a bit confused by the menu at first. While I was still unsure about how to place my order, I called for help. Wahyu noticed me from a distance and came over very quickly. He was kind, patient, and explained the menu very clearly. I initially chose an a la carte item, but he thoughtfully suggested a combo instead, which included a drink and soup for only a small difference in price. I was very satisfied with his recommendation. After ordering, I asked for some chili and a pair of chopsticks because I’m not used to using a fork. He happily brought them to me very quickly. I also noticed that he paid close attention to customers around him and always maintained a very positive and professional attitude. Overall, Wahyu’s service made my visit much more enjoyable. Truly great customer service.

one of the best ayam penyets in singapore!! they deserve more business es teler is also superb

Nice indonesian food. Nasi kuning komplit was rather delicious. Beef rendang was soft. The bakwan jagung also not bad but could not really taste the corn. Sate was ok, think I prefer our local satay instead. Skip the avocado though - was just ok. Place was small and not many 2 seater tables. Need to share with people.

The food wise, I have tasted better but what I don't like is the way when the girl asked us to pay for the bill as she is rushing to close the restaurant. Lucky her mom was there and she told us to sit and the daughter will come and collect the payment. When we walked in she, (the daughter which we thought was just the waitress) told us the restaurant is closing soon we have 5 mins to order. She rushed us through ordering. If I may suggest, the next time when it's close to closing time, please do not accept any more patron to the restaurant. We had to order super fast and ate 'marathon pace' which obviously we didn't enjoyed at all.

1st time trying out this Java restaurant. Food is great and very authentic

Love the beef rendang especially but all the food were very tasty too.

Chicken drumstick, whether cooked in curry or deep fried, is dry and tough. How does one even make a drumstick sooooo tough? Must try to believe. I tried to eat as much as I could but it’s just toooo tough. 0/5

We loooved the food here! So comforting and nourishing. Being fairly new to Indonesian food we weren’t sure what to get, but ended up with beef rendang, nasi goreng jawa, nasi kuning, and a vegetable curry that I don’t recall the name of. Would recommend each dish! Perfect spice level for our western palates.

Pondok Jawa Timur is my go-to place whenever I’m craving for Indonesian food. I’m originally from East Java (Jawa Timur) and I think their food is pretty close to what we have back home - if you know what to order. I love their Soto Ayam, Pecel Kediri, and nasi kuning komplit. Their pecel kediri is delicious, the sauce is thick, it’s the right consistency, it’s more on the sweeter side than spicy I think; but still pretty good. Soto ayam is really yummy, my mom, who can be pretty picky with her Indo food in SG, said that it’s delicious. Nasi kuning is pretty standard, nothing can go wrong with it :) Other things we ordered: Nasi Campur, Nasi Pecel Rendang Some feedback: - Avocado juice- maybe put a bit more avocado as it’s not as thick as what we have in Surabaya - Es Teler- with that much ice, maybe add a bit more sugar/syrup? But it’s still pretty tasty - Maybe you can consider adding tahu goreng + petis 🤭🤭