Cheap Eats in Bengkong, Batam: 7 Budget-Friendly Places

Here are 7 places in Bengkong, Batam that our sources list as good for a small budget, taken from our researched records for the area. Each entry links to its full page.

> Our sources describe these places as budget-friendly. We do not list confirmed prices, so check the menu before you order.

How we picked these places

• Only places with a researched summary, and at least a stated area, are considered.
• A place must be tagged for budget in our records. A tag is what our sources say, not something we checked on site. We do not guess.
• Entries with opening hours, an address and a phone number rank higher, because you can actually find and contact them.
• Hours and prices change. Confirm with the venue before you go. Data checked 2026-10-31.

Quick comparison

1. Lakeside Cafe Batam

An evening cafe in Golden City, Bengkong, beside Batam Wake Park, looking over a wide man-made lake strung with lights. Prices are low: burgers, banana cheese and risoles to smash chicken rice and mie goreng.

• Highlights: Lake views at sunset, Banana Cheese Lake Side, Smash chicken with rice
• Good for: Sunset, Budget, Couples
• Hours: Daily from 4pm
• Address: Golden City, Bengkong Laut, Batam (next to Batam Wake Park)

Full page: Lakeside Cafe Batam.

2. Ayam Bakar Chaniago

A grilled-chicken eatery in Perum Bengkong Jaya, Bengkong Laut. The chicken is cooked on an open-air grill and served with rice, selom leaves and sambal. Wanderlog reviewers also mention fried catfish and combo plates. The listing describes the food as affordable, and it opens from 4pm to midnight daily, so it suits dinner. Some reviewers found the taste average. Live music is sometimes reported.

• Known for: Ayam bakar, Fried catfish, Combo plates
• Good for: Budget, Families
• Hours: Daily 4pm-12am
• Address: Perum Bengkong Jaya A No.1, Bengkong Laut, Bengkong, Batam
• Nearest ferry terminal: Batam Centre
• Tip: Prices are not printed on the menu, so ask before you order. Orders are cooked at a stall by the roadside. Go off-peak for quicker service. Occasional live music is reported.

Full page: Ayam Bakar Chaniago.

3. Martabak Bangka Ceria

A sweet martabak shop inside Morning Kopitiam in Sadai, Bengkong. Eatbook lists peanut and Nutella martabak.

• Known for: Martabak manis kacang, Martabak Nutella
• Good for: Budget, Late-night
• Hours: Daily 5pm-11pm
• Halal: halal-friendly (not certified)
• Address: Morning Kopitiam, Ruko Cahaya Garden, Blk Ac No.3-5, Sadai, Bengkong
• Tip: Eatbook says no pork or lard is used.

Full page: Martabak Bangka Ceria.

4. Lontong Anda

Lontong sayur shop on Jalan Bengkong Baru that opens at 6am, with rice cakes in a savoury vegetable broth, side dishes and sambal.

• Known for: Lontong sayur
• Good for: Breakfast, Budget
• Hours: Daily from 6am
• Address: Jalan Bengkong Baru No. 40, Bengkong Indah, Bengkong, Batam

Full page: Lontong Anda.

5. Dhe Pusat Gado-Gado & Es Campur

By the volleyball court on Bengkong Kolam, this roadside stall piles lontong, vegetables, potato, tofu and crackers on each plate of gado-gado at very low prices.

• Known for: Gado-gado, Es campur
• Good for: Budget
• Address: Jalan Bengkong Kolam (beside the volleyball court), Bengkong, Batam

Full page: Dhe Pusat Gado-Gado & Es Campur.

6. Mie Tarempa Bengkong

Tanjung Buntung shop serving Anambas-style mie tarempa dry, semi-dry or in soup, seasoned with a spice paste.

• Known for: Mie tarempa
• Good for: Breakfast, Budget
• Hours: From 6:30am
• Address: Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Batam

Full page: Mie Tarempa Bengkong.

7. rumah makan bawean

Inexpensive Indonesian rumah makan on Jalan Laksamana Bintan with a wide choice of lauk for breakfast or lunch.

• Good for: Breakfast, Budget
• Hours: From 6am
• Address: Jalan Laksamana Bintan No. 5 Blok F, Bengkong Indah, Bengkong, Batam

Full page: rumah makan bawean.

Quick answers

How do I get to Bengkong from the ferry?

The nearest ferry terminals for these places are Batam Centre. See the ferry timetables for departures.

Are these places halal?

1 of the 7 places carry a halal label in our records (certified or halal-friendly). For the rest we have no halal information, so ask the venue.

How current is this list?

It was built from our records on 2026-10-31. Opening hours and prices change, so check with the venue. More places are on the Bengkong area page.