3 Must-Try Foods That Await You in Pontian

WHAT TO EAT IN PONTIAN

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The Pontian District is a district in southwest Johor, Malaysia. The name Pontian is also used in the names of two towns in the district, Pontian Besar and Pontian Kechil, of which the latter serves as its district capital. The capital was formerly a fishing village which has developed into a small town.

When visiting a local town, the best thing to do is to eat like a local and trying the orginal taste of the foods and the prices are usually cheaper than the city and tourist town.

Whenever I told someone I'm from Pontian, people was like where is Pontian? What to you eat there? 

Today, i will explore Pontian and here are 3 Best Food in Pontian every Foodie Should Try! Let's go with me!

1. HENG HENG WANTON MEE

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One thing that is a must-try whe in Pontian is the local wantoo mee. It's very different from other town, Pontian-style wanton mee uses tomato sauce to mix its noodle and topped with thinly sliced barbecue pork and apart from just meat dumplings in the soup, they add fish balls too. Personally, i like the red chili sauce and the noodle is not too wet.

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This shop has been featured on TV and local newspaper, if you do't know how to speak Madarin, no worries, you can speak English and Cantonese too. The shop owners is a GuangDong people. Which is why they pronounced their shop as "Heng Heng".

Details

[ Heng Heng Wanton Mee ]
Address : 766, Lorong Anggerik, Kampung Parit Mesjid, 82000 Pontian, Johor.
Business hours : Monday - Sunday (9am - 6pm) | Closed on Friday

2. MEI GUI SEAFOOD

I'm pretty sure all Pontianese are really proud of this restaurant and i'm the one of them because there are always a lot of tourists visit here. Mei Gui Restaurant opened with a history timeline of 30 years, the signature dish is Malaysian style Grilled Fish, and any kind of grilled seafood, the restaurant also provides with buffet service.

The grilled fish must be eaten with their homemade special ‘Sambal'' sauces. However, it is advisable if you could make reservation first, because after 6.30 p.m the restaurant will be packed, you may need to expect to wait at least 1 hour for your dishes to be served. 

Detail

[ Mei Gui Sea Food ]

Address : 2002, Jalan Parit Mesjid, Taman Mawar, 82000 Pontian Johor.
Business hours : Monday - Sunday (5pm - 12am)

Tel : 07-686 2484

3.  Kheng Guan Hiong Kopitiam

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Pontian locals have been congregating in this awesome kopitiam (coffee shop) since 1956. Kheng Guan Hiong is now located near to Pontian Fish Market, Kheng Guan Hiong serves nice traditional coffee.

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Not to be missed is their signature charcoal-roasted bread with kaya (coconut jam) and butter. The breads are nicely roasted to keep its softness and add a charcoal flavour. Paired with half-cooked eggs and you will have a truly traditional breakfast set in a traditional coffee shop.


Kheng Guan Hiong is going strong into the 3rd generation. The towkay’s son is already helming the kopitiam’s operations. This coffee shop is filled with cheerful, chattering customers all the time – young, not so young and from all races.

Detail
[ Kheng Guan Hiong ]
Address: 15, Jalan Limau Kasturi, Taman Suraya Indah, Pontian, Johor (at the Pontian Fish Market)
Tel: 012-751 6759
Hours: 5:30am to 4:00pm (closed on Monday)