Pondok Kelapa Resto

Pondok Kelapa is a big, two-storey restaurant on Jalan Air Saga, north of central Tanjung Pandan. It is set up for families and groups, with a wide car park, a children's area, a prayer room and a separate traditional coffee corner where you can order Belitung kopi alongside your meal.

The menu covers seafood, soups, vegetables and halal Chinese-style dishes. Fried cassava with palm sugar is a popular side, and portions are generous. Opinions on the cooking vary from very good to average, but regulars return for the comfortable setting, friendly staff and reliability. Prices are mid-range to slightly high for Belitung.

It opens daily from 10:30 to 21:30 and hosts live music on Saturday nights. Staff are helpful with accessibility, including carrying wheelchairs upstairs when needed. Service at the table can slow down when large groups are in, so allow time. The restaurant shares its address with other businesses at No. 89, so follow the signs for Pondok Kelapa when you arrive.