6 Places to Eat in Pontian, Johor: From a Legendary Cendol to an Antique-Filled Café
Pontian is more than a sleepy town. Here are six spots worth stopping at, from a cendol stall over 60 years old to village satay, asam pedas, Johor coffee and a café crammed with antiques.
Few people realise how many good food spots Pontian has. First stop is Lorong Cendol, home to a legendary cendol (shaved ice dessert with palm sugar and coconut milk) that has been around for more than 60 years and was a hangout for the older generation in their youth. For satay in a village setting, try Sate Atuk, open every evening and also for breakfast at weekends.
Next is Kopi 4x4, a quirky spot named after the owner's love of four-wheel drives. The menu ranges from Western dishes to home-style village cooking. For an afternoon plate of asam pedas (sour and spicy fish stew), head to Dapur Bobrok, which also serves Western food, cooked-to-order dishes and desserts.
Opposite Dapur Bobrok is Kopi Pojok 77, where you can taste coffee made from Johor-grown beans alongside a decent food menu. Finally, for a laid-back evening in the village, try the café whose interior is packed with antiques, with other vendors outside and food that suits local tastes. Next time you are in Pontian, make sure to drop by.
Tips
- Sate Atuk opens in the evening; go at the weekend if you want breakfast there.
- Dapur Bobrok and Kopi Pojok 77 face each other, so they are easy to combine.
- Check each shop's opening hours on their social media before heading out.
- Start with cendol at Lorong Cendol to beat Pontian's afternoon heat.
- Address
- Pontian, Johor