Best Restaurants in July in West Kalimantan (Updated 2025)
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Pontianak, a city located in West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, is a fusion of diverse cultures and its food culture is equally rich and colorful. Whether it's street food or high-end restaurants, you can taste the unique Indonesian flavor. Let’s take a look at the restaurants worth visiting and the dishes not to be missed.
Seafood feast: Restoran Pondok Kakap
Located in the Ismail Marzuki area, this restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood and is a great choice to enjoy delicious seafood. The restaurant offers ample dining space, as well as private rooms suitable for smaller groups. Signature dishes include fried calamari, smoked crab, sautéed mussels with basil and steamed snow fish, which are reasonably priced and delicious. The service is attentive and the store is clean and tidy. It is a great place to experience Pontianak seafood. Even President Joko Widodo has visited it.
Affordable Chinese cuisine: Kwetiaw Appolo
Kwetiaw Appolo is located in the city center, with a lively atmosphere, spacious space and affordable prices. The beef is tender and tasty, and the signature fried noodles are generous in portion and very filling. Although some people feel that the portions are getting smaller, its taste is still highly recognized by diners, and the menu also conforms to Muslim dietary habits and is all halal food.
Special Chinese food: Oukie Bakmie Kepiting
This is a well-known Chinese noodle restaurant in Pontianak. Their signature dish, crab meat noodles, is worth a try. Although the price may be a little high, the ingredients are fresh, the taste is unique, the noodles are chewy, and the crab meat is delicious, which makes people linger on the taste. The restaurant environment is clean and the service attitude is good, which can bring you a comfortable dining experience.
Traditional Indonesian Flavour: Ayam Dadakan Teuku Umar
This restaurant is full of traditional Indonesian style, with seafood and chicken dishes as the main focus. It offers family and child-friendly dining, with private rooms available for family events. There is a fish pond in front of the restaurant and the parking area is spacious. The food is reasonably priced, although the service can be a little slow in some cases. The signature dish is satay chicken skewers, the chicken is tender and juicy, and paired with a special sauce, it is full of rich Indonesian flavor.
How to get to Pontianak
airplane
Pontianak has Sultan Agung Jamaluddin II International Airport, which is accessible by flights from major cities in Indonesia such as Jakarta and Surabaya. In addition, some international flights also transfer here. Booking air tickets in advance can get you a more favorable price.
Long-distance bus
If you are travelling from other nearby cities in Indonesia, long-distance buses are also an option. Although it may take a long time, you can enjoy the scenery along the way. For example, taking a bus from Jakarta to Pontianak is a longer journey, but it allows you to appreciate the scenery of different regions in Indonesia. However, long-distance buses may not be as comfortable as planes, so you need to be prepared in advance.
Self-driving
For those who like to travel independently, driving to Pontianak is also a good experience. You can stop at any time along the way to explore niche attractions. But be aware of Indonesia's traffic rules and road conditions, and plan your route in advance.
