Whenever I tell someone my boyfriend is from Pontian (笨珍), they always ask, 'Where is Pontian? What can you do and eat there?' After sharing all the delicious food I’ve tried there, my friends often suggest, Why don’t you blog about it? So here you go, guys! I’ve compiled all the foods I’ve enjoyed into one list, just like I did for my Johor Bahru One-Day Trip post. I hope you all enjoy reading this!"
Heng Heng Wanton Mee (兴兴)
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First up is my all-time favourite—Heng Heng Wanton Mee. People say if you haven’t tried this wanton mee, it means you haven’t truly been to Pontian! They’re famous for their wanton mee, but when you sit down, they’ll also serve you some otak-otak. It’s optional—you can choose to try it or simply leave it aside.
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| (The popular wanton mee) |
I really love the sour taste of this wanton mee—it’s so unique! I once had a bad experience with Pontian wanton mee at a franchise in KL; it tasted awful, and the service was poor as well. My boyfriend kept encouraging me to try the authentic version in Pontian instead of the franchise in other states, so I gave it a shot. After trying it, I realized the taste was vastly different from what I had before!
Some people might prefer their noodles served hot, following the traditional Chinese way of eating. However, I found that Heng Heng wanton mee still tastes amazing even when it’s cold. If you’re planning a food trip to Pontian, be sure to give this a try before you leave!
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Address : 766, Lorong Anggerik, Kampung Parit Mesjid, 82000 Pontian, Johor.
Business hours : Monday - Sunday (9.00am - 6.00pm) | Closed on FridayMei Gui Seafood (玫瑰海鲜园)
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| (Mei Gui Sea Food 玫瑰海鲜园 - 烧鱼) |
Another restaurant I’m always craving for its delicious food is Mei Gui Seafood. I’m pretty sure all Pontian locals take pride in this restaurant, as it’s a popular spot for tourists. Their signature dish is Malaysian Grilled Fish (烧鱼), and they’ve been perfecting it for over 30 years! Honestly, I have to say it’s the best grilled fish I’ve ever tasted in my life. Every time I visit, it’s a must-order for me!
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Another must-try dish is the Grilled Sotong. It tastes amazing, especially when paired with their homemade chilli sauce. I absolutely love the sweet and sour flavour of the chilli sauce, which also includes onions for an extra layer of taste.
We also ordered the Lemon Fried Chicken and some vegetables, which tasted pretty good as well. The restaurant tends to get crowded starting at 6pm, so make sure to arrive early if you plan to dine in. Alternatively, you can make a reservation to avoid any disappointment. Keep in mind that there’s usually at least a 30-minute wait for the dishes to be served.
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Address : 2002, Jalan Parit Mesjid, Taman Mawar, 82000 Pontian Johor.
Business hours : Monday - Sunday (5.00pm - 12.00am)
Tel : 07-686 2484
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My boyfriend took me to try different fish balls in Pontian. Another popular spot is known for its big fish balls (大粒鱼丸), but it’s located elsewhere. This place, however, is called Kedai Makan Chern Sze, and their speciality is, of course, their fish balls.
They offer a variety of noodles for you to choose from, such as kuey teow, bihun, mee, and more. You can also decide whether you want your noodles served in soup or dry with sauce. The highlight here is definitely their fish balls. They have a wonderfully elastic texture, and when you take a bite, you can really feel their bounciness!
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Address : 12G, Jalan Delima 1, Pusat Perdagangan Baru Pontian.
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There are two famous bak kut teh in Pontian, and the one that I visited is Ah Poh Bak Kut Teh (亚宝砂煲肉骨茶). Why do I visit this shop instead of another one? Simply because my boyfriend and his family members personally prefer this.
We ordered bak kuk teh, braised pork legs, braised chicken legs, yau char kwai and sour vegetables. I'm gonna tell you, I love their sour vegetables a lot! I'm not a pork person, so I can eat up to 2 bowls of sour vegetables. In fact, the Pontianese like to have bak kut teh for their breakfast, just like the Klang people. Bak kuk teh for breakfast is a bit heavy, so I just eat very little. However, you can try them early in the morning as they will be closed by noon time.
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Address : 1, Jalan Jutawan, Taman Jutawan, Jalan Taib, Pontian Town, 82000.
Business hours : Monday - Sunday (7.00am - 1.30pm)
777永辉煮炒
I tried to search for this shop's English name, but I failed. Well, I try my best. You might not have heard about this shop as it is not famous. They are just located beside the main road with no signboard. The only "signboard" I can get is the photo shown above.
We ordered curry fish, long beans, cabbages and salty egg sotong. You must try the salty egg sotong! It is so freaking delicious. I'm still craving it while blogging this post. A must-try dish at this restaurant.
Feel free to try their homemade Chinese herbal tea as well. It's always good to drink herbal tea to balance our heatlessness during this hot weather.
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Address : Can't find any exact location for this, but some people say it is located opposite 崩山饼干场
Contact : 011-1515 3873
That's all for my "What To Eat In Pontian" post. If you're from Pontian and have something interesting place that want to share with me, feel free to drop me a comment. I would love to drop by on my next visit. Feel free to visit my other one-day trip or what to eat in Malaysia below :
Woah, food trip! Never thought that there was so much delicious food in Pontian. Must make a trip soon! The wantan mee is really unique and I'd like to try that :)
ReplyDeleteYes! The wantan mee is a must try!
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