Kuantan is the perfect destination for a short getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The choices of food are endless, which means you’ll probably be having a dilemma choosing your breakfast, lunch and dinner locations. Hop on to your nearest ride as we unveil the 15 halal restaurants in Kuantan – most of which come with beach views.
The order/number on the list does not indicate rating or ranking; all are equally ranked as must-try halal restaurants in Kuantan that have been recommended by locals.
Top 15 Halal Restaurant In Kuantan
- 1. Jaman Tory Resepi
- 2. Mohd Chan Restaurant @ Kuantan
- 3. Terminal Sate Zul
- 4. Restoran Sara Thai Kitchen (Cawangan Jalan Gambut)
- 5. Kimstone Food Court & Hall
- 6. Restoran Sedap Wehh
- 7. Dapur Mama - Original Nasi Kukus
- 8. Lila Wadi Restaurant
- 9. Kula Cakes
- 10. Rimba by Loft
- 11. Akob Patin House (Kuantan)
- 12. Dallah Restaurant
- 13. MABIQ Restaurant
- 14. Restoran Ana Ikan Bakar Petai
- 15. Mustafa Cendol Corner
1. Jaman Tory Resepi







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Be prepared to be amazed by not just their authentic traditional recipes, but also their unique decor, as vintage items decorate the many walls of this eatery. Jaman Tory Resepi is a hit with the locals; their famous dishes are patin bakar tempoyak (grilled catfish with fermented durian), daging salai masak lemak (smoked beef in coconut gravy), char kuey teow, and their own spin on cheese fried rice, which they literally light on fire! If you’re feeling a little adventurous, try their fusion dishes, such as sautéed spaghetti with patin, sautéed spaghetti with smoked meat, and smoked beef ribs served with plain rice and ulam! End your meal with their one-of-a-kind custard pudding with tapai!
- Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 019-998 8212
Operating Hours: 12 pm – 11 pm (Monday-Thursday), 11 am – 11 pm (Friday-Sunday); Closed on Tuesday
2. Mohd Chan Restaurant @ Kuantan







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Mohd Chan Restaurant has been serving deliciously ‘halal’ comfort food since 2007! They have equipped each of their restaurant outlets with a surau for the convenience of their patrons. They are conveniently located near the Kuantan Medical Centre, catering to those looking for comforting food. The price is also reasonable. On the menu, there was a wide range of fried rice, from seafood to Chinese-inspired.
- B88, Lorong IM 8/33, Taman Mahkota Putra, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 017-408 8411
Operating Hours: 11.30 am–11 pm daily
3. Terminal Sate Zul







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If you are in Kuantan, don’t miss out on the best satay in Malaysia. Their beef satay is so tasty that I don’t bother eating other food, just satay. However they also have Nasi Lemak and other noodles that are popular. Their Nasi Himpit served with Kuah Kachang is also a must have.The satays’ sizes were big and the taste were not only very nice but also veru tender and juicy. Not only the meats of satays but also the peanut sauce and the sambal. They were superb!
- A-2600, Lorong Alor Akar, Kampung Alor Akar, 25250 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 012-933 4799
Operating Hours: 4.30 pm–12 am daily
4. Restoran Sara Thai Kitchen (Cawangan Jalan Gambut)







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Restorant Sara Thai Kitchen is the best tomyam restaurant in Kuantan, Pahang. If you arrive in Kuantan, you must go! Mandatory menu items to try are lemon steamed sea bass, cashew-cooked chicken, flour-dipped octopus, tomyam seafood, mee boat noodle, and mango glutinous rice. If you see kuih talam near the counter, you must take it and taste it.
- B42 tingkat bawah, Jalan Gambut, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 012-937 9322
Operating Hours: 1 pm–11 pm daily, 2 pm – 11 pm (Friday)
5. Kimstone Food Court & Hall







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Kimstone with the concept of Food Court & Hall was built with the concept of Garden Feast. A restaurant concept that lines up food dishes that are quite popular in Kuantan such as Sate Zul, Kelapa Joget, Chicken Honey, Western Stizzers and Sizzling, Oasis Grill (grilled petai fish), YB Bakery, and Yong Tau fu. Kimstone Hall also offers a complete Wedding Package service in Kuantan – air-conditioned hall or open concept Garden hall, leading catering, luxury couches and the best photographer.
- Lot 2595, Jln Kuantan - Kemaman, Pusat Kesihatan Beserah, 26100 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 017-941 8088
Operating Hours: 5 pm–12 am daily
6. Restoran Sedap Wehh







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Restoran Sedap Weh is a restaurant that introduces real Pahang Malay cuisine to the community. They preserve the original elements of the cuisine. There are many choices of food and side dishes. The most popular dish here is pais patin bakar tempoyak.
- Jln Bypass Kuantan, Kampung Batu Tujuh, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 019-948 4929
Operating Hours: 10 am–4.30 pm daily
7. Dapur Mama - Original Nasi Kukus







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The Nasi Kukus along with fresh fried chicken, chicken curry and sambal belacan blends well together for a perfect taste very delicious, well marinated fried chicken (spiced chicken) and thick curry. Served as fast food style. Very clean and comfortable restaurant. Other meals also very nice – Kerutuk meat, red-cooked chicken, pineapple pajeri and all. Reasonable price and friendly staff. I’d come here plenty of times and highly recommended. The food comes in a set of drinks if needed. Was really quick and you can choose your pieces of chicken if you have your own preference.
- 36, Jln IM 6/7, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 09-575 0381
Operating Hours: 10 am–8 pm daily
8. Lila Wadi Restaurant







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This popular restaurant offers a variety of appetizing menus to suit different individual tastes such as steamboat, Western cuisine, Malay, Thai, BBQ and desserts. We recommend you try the Mango Cheese Cake. Don’t forget the durian cheesecake! Other menus that are no less delicious at Lila Wadi are Nasi Goreng Kambing, shiitake mushroom burger and Spagheti Carbonara.
- Lrg Selamat 21, Taman Kerjasama, 25050 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 012-985 0095
Operating Hours: 4 pm–10.50 pm daily
9. Kula Cakes






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It is without saying that mango cheesecake is a local’s favourite and one of the best in town can be found here in Kula Cakes. Not too overpoweringly sweet, soft, and fluffy, their signature mango cheesecake is a must-try if you are ever in Kuantan. Aside from that, they also serve quite a variety of cheesecakes such as durian cheesecake (seasonal), dark chocolate cheese cake, and white chocolate with Toblerone cheesecake. Though it’s not exactly by the seaside (hence no beach view), you can always opt for a takeaway and savour it at the nearest beach! Drinks are also available at Kula Cakes, among the special drinks here is definitely Coffee! The coffee here is also very tasty, and I recommend you drink sugar -free coffee while topping the sweet cake. Satisfaction guaranteed and definitely feel like wanting more!
- 96, Jalan Besar, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 017-971 1396
Operating Hours: 10 am–6 pm daily; Closed on Monday
10. Rimba by Loft







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Rimba by Loft is located in a converted double-story house. The atmosphere is very romantic. Trees filled with string lights accompany the outside seating. It’s a delightful dining spot worth exploring. Most of the food has a western taste. The place is superb and calming. It is an ideal location for family gatherings, lepaking, birthday celebrations, or even romantic dates with loved ones.
- A928, Lorong Seri Kuantan 4, Taman Teluk Sisik, 25050 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 012-382 2811
Operating Hours: 5 pm–11 pm daily
11. Akob Patin House (Kuantan)







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Akob Patin House is another place to feed your craving for patin tempoyak. Fish is fresh, and you can taste the sweetness of the meat. The main restaurant is located at the rear of Maybank, near Taman Kerang in Kuantan. The restaurant serves a wide variety of local Malay dishes, including daging salai masak lemak.
- A2, Lorong Haji Abdul Rahman 1, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 013-931 2709
Operating Hours: 8.30 am – 6 pm; Closed on Sunday
12. Dallah Restaurant







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Dallah Restaurant is the first Yemeni restaurant in Kuantan, Johor, and Tamantas. Dallah Restaurant in Kuantan offers delicious Middle Eastern cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu has a variety of options that are made with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. The menu offers generous portions at reasonable prices, making it a great choice for a satisfying meal.
- NO.19, ICT Hub, Jalan Putra Square 4, Putra Square, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 012-424 2711
Operating Hours: 10 am–10 pm daily,
10 am – 12 pm, 2 pm – 10.30 pm (Friday)
13. MABIQ Restaurant







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A must-try dish here is their paeh patin tempoyak, grilled catfish with fermented durian. The delicious aroma will surely tickle your senses and awaken your appetite as you open the banana-leaf wrapped fish. They also serve a variety of traditional Pahang dishes such as catfish with fermented durian (tempoyak ikan patin), smoked meat with chilies (chili-smoked meat), fermented fish (spicy fish), and an assortment of fresh vegetables (ulam).
- 26060 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 016-953 5699
Operating Hours: 8.30 am–4.15 pm daily; Closed on Tuesday
14. Restoran Ana Ikan Bakar Petai







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Dining by the sea would not be complete without a restaurant specializing in grilled seafood dishes, and this is what Ana Ikan Bakar Petai is known for! A galore of fresh seafood will greet you once you step into the restaurant. Pick the one you like and let them know how you want it cooked – grilled, steamed, fried, stir fried, or deep fried. But of course, the one dish that is a must-try here is their signature grilled fish with sambal petai.
- Jalan Tanjung Lumpur, Perkampungan Tanjung Lumpur, 26060 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 019-987 8155
Operating Hours: 11.30 am – 8.30 pm (Monday-Thursday), 12.15 pm – 8.30 pm (Tuesday), 2 pm – 10 pm (Friday), 11.30 pm – 9.30 pm (Saturday-Sunday)
15. Mustafa Cendol Corner







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Excellent cooling dessert in the afternoon. Tasty cendol, not so sweet. Clean place and also have a variety of cendol, since we just had our lunch at another place so just try their cendol, for next visit we should try their rojak. The vendor provides good seating for customers to enjoy a good dessert. What we loved was that it is not too sweet, and truly fragrant with the coconut milk. Mustafa Cendol is of a different league; housed in a proper landed stall, rented part of a bigger Thai restaurant (that opens at night only) ; they provide ample, easy parking spots. The premises are kept very clean and the place is breezy and airy which adds to the pleasure of sipping cool cendol on a blazing hot day.
- Lot 9744, Jln Teluk Sisek, Taman Selamat, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang
Tel: 09-517 7786
Operating Hours: 11 am–7 pm daily