Pondok Jawa Timur

About Pondok Jawa Timur

Pondok Jawa Timur is a MUIS Halal-certified Indonesian restaurant at Far East Plaza. The intimate venue serves authentic Indonesian dishes with traditional recipes and ingredients, featuring décor with handpicked arts and crafts from Indonesia.

• Ferdi

  I used to be a regular at their Bugis outlet many years ago (which has since closed), so it was nice to revisit the brand again. Their nasi goreng Jawa remains one of the two most authentic Indonesian fried rice options in Singapore. My go-to order is the nasi goreng Jawa, extra spicy (cooked with more chilli padi) and with extra vegetables (usually more cabbage and beansprouts)—though I forgot to request the extra veggies on my last visit. The nasi goreng had a lovely smoky wok aroma, with some grains nicely charred at the edges. Flavours were bold and rich from the blend of spices, balanced by the sweetness of kecap manis. Many places seem to think nasi goreng is just kecap manis (thick sweet soy sauce) plus garlic, but there’s clearly more depth here—and Pondok Jawa Timur gets it largely right. From my visits across outlets, my nasi goreng ranking would be: Bugis (best, but no more), this Far East Plaza branch (solid and close behind), and PLQ last. In fact, the PLQ one tasted quite different. The bakwan jagung (corn fritters) is another must-try—the thin batter gives a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft and moist. The soun goreng (fried glass noodles) is cooked in a similar style to the nasi goreng. I’d be curious to see if using bee hoon instead might elevate the dish further. Nasi goreng without kerupuk is like Batman without Robin. The kerupuk here is the authentic white curly fish cracker you’d find in Indonesian warungs—simply addictive.

  3 months ago
• Javier Lim

  Every dish here stays true to tradition — fresh ingredients, halal-certified recipes, and flavours that taste just like home. Even the outlet at Far East Plaza feels special, decorated with Arts & Crafts handpicked from Indonesia for that extra kampung charm. Must-orders on the table 👇 🍚 Nasi Kuning Ayam $14.90 Pondok’s signature turmeric rice with fried chicken, potato patty & spicy peanut anchovies. 🥬 Sayur Lodeh $9.90 Creamy Indonesian vegetable curry — simple, hearty, and full of flavour. 🌽 Bakwan Jagung (5 pcs) $9.90 Crispy, sweet-savoury corn fritters! 🍧 Es Teler $6.50 Classic Indonesian shaved ice with jackfruit, coconut, avocado, condensed milk & jackfruit syrup. So shiok, so nostalgic. Other classic you can try: 🍗 Ayam Penyet $8.90 Crispy marinated chicken smashed and served with Pondok’s signature belacan chilli. Spicy, punchy, addictive. 🍜 Mie Goreng Jawa $9.90 Traditional Javanese wok-fried yellow noodles with shredded chicken and homemade pickles. 🥑 Avocado Juice $6.90 Fresh blended and ultra creamy. ☕ Wedang Jahe $5 Warm ginger drink with palm sugar, grilled peanuts & ginger jelly — perfect after a heavy meal. If you’re craving real-deal Javanese food in SG, Pondok Jawa Timur deserves a save!

  5 months ago
• Yi Ling

  Came here with my office for company lunch and it's an intimate restaurant that serves authentic Indonesian food that is Halal certified. Very good portions and service was efficient. Food quality was very good as well! Highly recommend the Nasi Goreng, Gado Gado, Beef Rendang and Chicken Sate!

  5 months ago