Travel Malaysia - Kelantan Dining

Dining

Eating Out - Kelantan boasts its own unique cuisine with many popular dishes such as Ayam Percik, Nasi Kerabu and Nasi Dagang being indigenous to the area. Kelantanese cuisine is known for its sweetness rather than its spiciness.

Ayam Percik
A favourite with locals and visitors alike, this barbecued chicken is marinated with rich, spicy coconut gravy.

Nasi Kerabu
A rice-based dish served with coconut milk, flaked fish, desiccated coconut shavings and a variety of herbs, spices and sauces.

Nasi Dagang
A type of brown rice, steamed with coconut milk and served with a rich spicy fish gravy.

Food stalls and restaurants abound in Kota Bharu and other large towns, and hawkers selling snacks can be found along every road. Kota Bharu's Chinatown, located at the junction of Jalan Padang Garang and Jalan Pengkalan Chepa has fine traditional Chinese noodle dishes, among others.

Outdoor dining at food stalls is something not to be missed in Malaysia, and visitors to Kota Bharu must try the food stalls at Padang Bas in the town centre, which serves traditional fare from 6pm to midnight.