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Seafood restaurant in Batu City, East Java
What should I order at Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu?
What to order
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Gurame
Most frequently recommended in several forms, including Honey Grilled Gourami, Gurami Burn, Guramih Salted Egg, and Gurame Saus Padang. Reviewers repeatedly praised it for being delicious, tasty, and one of the restaurant’s standout seafood dishes.
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Udang
Recommended in multiple dishes such as Salted Egg Shrimp, Udang Pancet Saos Asam Manis, Tumis Kangkung Udang, and Udang Saus Mangga. It was highlighted for its balanced flavor, especially the sweet-and-sour taste, and described as a top menu choice.
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Tahu Telor
Mentioned as especially notable for its intense and creamy peanut sauce, making it a memorable dish among the seafood and Indonesian menu items.
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Ayam Kremesan
Specifically ordered and included among the tasty dishes, with the restaurant’s chicken dishes also described as delicious and popular with families and kids.
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Gado-Gado
Called delicious as part of a group of dishes that were all praised, showing it was a well-liked Indonesian side dish at the restaurant.
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Tahu Petis
Mentioned as delicious in the review that praised several dishes, indicating it was a satisfying local specialty.
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Dadar Jagung
Included in a recommended meal lineup and appreciated as part of the tasty, well-prepared food with fast cooking time.
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Tempe Mendoan
Listed among the ordered dishes and positively received as part of the restaurant’s good-tasting, properly cooked food.
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Es Teler Special
Specifically recommended by a reviewer as a menu item to try, suggesting it stood out as a favorite dessert or drink option.
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Urap-Urap
Mentioned as tasting very good alongside other praised dishes, making it a recommended traditional vegetable side.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
About Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu
Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu is a seafood and Indonesian restaurant in Batu City, East Java. Reviewers consistently mention gurame, especially honey grilled gourami and other gurame preparations, along with views of rice fields and mountains, a fish pond, and floor seating. The restaurant is also described as spacious, clean, comfortable, and easy to reach, with wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Guests often praise the fast service, fair prices, and food quality.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu known for?
It is best known for gurame, especially honey grilled gourami and grilled or sauced gurame dishes such as gurame saus padang and gurami salted egg. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the fish pond setting and the rice field and mountain views, which add to the dining experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu?
Frequently recommended dishes include honey grilled gourami, fried squid, salted egg shrimp, gurame saus padang, guramih salted egg, and tahu telor with peanut sauce. Other dishes reviewers call out are udang saus mangga, ayam kremesan, tumis kangkung udang, and tempe mendoan.
What is the atmosphere like at Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu?
The vibe is spacious, comfortable, and relaxed, with both indoor and outdoor seating and some floor seating. Reviewers describe it as a good fit for family meals, gatherings, meetings, and casual time with friends, especially when the outdoor rice field view is open.
Is Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers describe the pricing as fair, affordable, and standard restaurant prices, especially for family lunch or dinner. The value is helped by the large portions, good food quality, and the setting in Batu City near Senyum Hotel and Jatim Park 3.
When is the best time to visit Pondok Desa Traditional Restoran Batu?
If you want the outdoor area and views, go earlier in the day or before evening, because one review noted the outdoor space was closed after 20:15. Weekend service is still reported as fast, but the outdoor setting and rice field views are easier to enjoy before closing time.
