
Cherating Food: What Should You Try Here?
Cherating isn’t very well-known for its food, but one thing you should try here is the seafood. There are several seafood restaurants in Cherating, and a quick Google search will point you to the nearest ones to you. However, for better Cherating food options, it may be best to go to the nearby Kuantan town or Kemaman district.
In Kuantan or Kemaman, visiting Hai Peng Kopitiam is a must, with a restaurant outlet in both places. This local restaurant has a selection of Malaysian breakfast classics like kaya butter toast, half-boiled eggs, nasi lemak, and more. Be sure to pair these foods with their signature Hainanese coffee. Don’t miss Restoran Ana Ikan Bakar Petai in Kuantan too, with has several outlets you can choose from. As is in its name, this restaurant is best known for its delicious ikan bakar (grilled fish). The very adventurous can also head to Akob Patin House in Kuantan, which is famed for its patin tempoyak which is a local fish cooked with fermented durian. It’s a signature Pahang dish that is an acquired taste for some, but hey, if you don’t try, how would you know how you feel about it?
If you’re headed to Kemaman instead, then be sure to put Tong Juan Seafood on your itinerary and try their well-known stuffed crab, alongside other seafood goodies. You should also try the nasi dagang available at local Malay restaurants here, which is very popular on this side of Malaysia. The combination of coconut milk rice and a variety of different curries is sure to put a smile on your face. Of course, if you want to eat food at Cherating itself without having to go to other towns, then Ombok Cherating Surf Cafe is an option with your usual cafe fare. Alternatively, you can stay with us at Club Med Cherating because we have two amazing onsite restaurants you can eat both local and international cuisines at. Definitely the most convenient option!