Pondok Profesor: Breakfast to Grilled Ribs

Pondok Profesor is a restaurant on Jalan HR. Soebrantas, Pekanbaru (next to KFC, enter via Gang Amal), with a menu ranging from snacks and breakfast to hearty lunch dishes. Beware of going overboard when you eat here!

The place is family friendly, with a relaxed pondokan (cottage) vibe, great for family get-togethers, hanging out, or casual meetings.

Try:
- Pisang Panggang Santan (grilled banana with coconut milk)
- Roti Canai
- Mie Sagu Goreng (fried sago noodles)
- Nasi Goreng Kampung (village-style fried rice)
- Asam Pedas Patin (spicy sour catfish)
- Iga Bakar (grilled ribs), super juicy

The place is named Pondok Profesor because the owner is a lecturer with a professor title who loves discussions. In the past, this place was only for discussions between him and his colleagues, but now it's open to the public and you can enjoy the menu.

Prices:
Pisang Panggang Santan: Rp10.000
Roti Canai with curry: Rp15.000
Mie Sagu Goreng: Rp15.000
Fried Yellow Noodles: Rp15.000
Kwetiau Noodles: Rp15.000
Nasi Goreng Kampung: Rp15.000
Special Fried Rice: Rp20.000
Asam Pedas Patin: Rp20.000
Snapper Head Curry: Rp40.000
Fried Chicken with Sambal Jos: Rp25.000
Grilled Ribs: Rp40.000
Senangin Fish: Rp40.000
Guramee: Rp40.000
Fried Chicken: Rp25.000
Chicken Curry: Rp20.000
Shrimp: Rp30.000
Teh Tarik: Rp10.000
Prices as of August 2025, subject to change.