Shop Reviews

Coming here as a regular customer, i personally love the food and service. I always order their ayam penyet, tahu telor and terong belado and it is my go-to-food. The tahu telor comes together with an addictive sauce not to spicy and kerupuk as well. The ayam penyet is so tender that it falls off the bone which makes it easier to eat. Overall, this is best and highly recommended restaurant and i would personally recommend to my family and friends :)

This was my 1st time trying Indonesian food 👌🏽🤗💞⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Very very good.

First time having dinner here. Will be our last too. There are better places to dine tbh. Food 3/5 Very overpriced for what it’s worth. We had the nasi kuning komplit, mie goreng Jawa, ayam penyet and tahu telor. I really don’t understand why reviews repeatedly mention “authentic” Javanese or Indonesia food. There is nothing authentic about the food here. In fact, the flavours are heavily altered to local taste buds. The mie goreng tastes basically like chow mein - the local Chinese style.. Ayam penyet was crispy but very dry. Tahu telor is packed with tahu but telor was coated around the tahu without being fluffy. Service 3/5 Standard service. But one thing that irked me was the rush to clear our plates. Imagine you putting the spoonful of food into your mouth and someone comes and ask if they can clear your plate. And this continued till we finished our last plate. I assumed it’s because they were closing but time was only 8pm. Atmosphere 4/5 Standard casual dining environment.

I won't miss trying out beef rendang whenever I spot it on a menu. I enjoyed every element of this nasi kuning rendang. The beef was tender and packed with flavours. I can't tell if the perkedel was made from scratch but it tasted like it was freshly prepared to me. I wiped down the sambal, chilli as well as the rendang gravy. It is that good. This plate of wholesomeness was not mind blowing fantastic, but definitely satisfying! We arrived before lunchtime on a weekday so it wasn't packed yet. But tables were filled up pretty fast and there was constantly a short queue.

The location at PLQ Mall (newly open) is convenient—situated on Level 2, right in front of the UOB bank. However, the service standards could definitely use improvement. During the lunch period, the wait time stretched to nearly 39 minutes, which was far too long. As for the food, it was average at best. I tried the Gado Gado and curry chicken, both of which took close to 30 minutes to be prepared—again, a rather lengthy wait for a simple meal.

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.