Pondok B’A

Taste cannot lie. This idiom fits Pondok B`A, which is located at Jalan Jaksa. Pondok B`A is an abbreviation of Pondok Bang Arief, which is the name of the owner. Bang Arief started the business since 1996, it started with a pushing cart which serves only fried rice. Then it grew to become a food stall with the capacity of 12 seats, the menu has increased.

The development of Pondok B`A is related to its menu. Pondok B`A serves Indonesian food, like fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, sweet and sour fish. The average price of Pondok B`A food are abour 5,000 indonesian Rupiahs (IDR). Besides that, the food will be cooked after the customer orders. So, the food will be served in warm condition.

Actually the menu at Pondok B`A is not variatif, but the taste is delicious. Just try the sweet and sour chicken. The menu is made of fried chicken, the given gravy dan chili spices. Although it looks chili when tasting, it is actually sweet. Another great thing is that the meat tastes soft and crispy. So when eating, it won`t be hard to slice.

Besides all that, Pondok B`A has also a menu that is a favorite amongst tourists, like fried rice with salty fish. This menu is loved by Japanese and Korean tourists. The menu consists of fried rice and thin slices of salty fish, the combination of both tastes have made it delicious. It`s no wonder Bang Arief dares to comment that his stall is always visited by tourists because his delicious menus.

Pondok B`A is open every day, starting from 11 am to 11 pm. To find this food stall is not hard. From Jalan Kebon Sirih, take the route to Jalan Jaksa. Pondok B`A is right infront of the Jalan Kebon Sirih Barat I Alley. Bang Arief will serve you politely

The condition of Pondok B`A is clean enough, although it is on the pavement. The place is also quite cool, whereas there`s no air conditioner or fan. Besides all the, the food is served relatively quick. Only in ten minutes, the food you ordered is served on the table. After that you can eat and taste the food at Pondok B`A. Because taste cannot lie.

The menu at pondok B’A is placed in Indonesian and English



Pondok B’A


Sweet and sour chicken dish


Inside the food stall


B`A Bang Arief