When Kelantan is mentioned, many things come to mind, especially in terms of the local culture. However, one of the things that will always be a main attraction is the food. In Kota Bharu specifically, there are hundreds of eateries and restaurants you can enjoy.
Credit: Restoran Wau
If you are keen to visit a famous restaurant, here we list 5 well-known restaurants in Kota Bharu for you.
1. Restoran Nasi Ulam Cikgu
Nasi Ulam Cikgu is very famous for its variety of ulam (fresh herbs and raw vegetables). For Malaysians, this is a valuable experience because it is very rare to find a restaurant that serves more than 30 kinds of ulam. Among the ulam available here are ulam Raja, Kacang Botol (winged bean), and ulam Pegaga (pennywort). This restaurant has also achieved a rating of 4.3 stars on Google from over 3,000 users.
A little info about Restoran Nasi Ulam Cikgu:
– Open every day except Friday, from 10:30 am to 5 pm
– Phone: 019-961 6665
– Address: Kampung Kraftangan, Jalan Hilir Kota, Bandar Kota Bharu, 15300 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
2. Kopitiam Kita
Kopitiam Kita is a cafe, and on Google, Kopitiam Kita has a rating of 4.4 stars from over 5,800 users. Kopitiam Kita is famous for its breakfast menu, which includes Roti Titab and Nasi Tumbang.
More information about this cafe:
– This cafe is open every day from 6 am to 2 pm and is closed on Wednesdays.
– Phone: 019-981 0888
– Address: Jalan Sri Cemerlang, Taman Desa Jasa, 15400 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
3. Lieniey Nasi Kerabu Tumis
As its name suggests, this restaurant focuses on selling nasi kerabu to its customers and operates only as a breakfast restaurant like Kopitiam Kita. What is interesting here is that it features various kinds of dishes that can be paired with their nasi kerabu.
Among the main favourites at this restaurant are Nasi Kerabu Kambing Bakar (grilled lamb), Nasi Kerabu Golok, and the traditional kerabu, Nasi Kerabu Ikan Goreng (fried fish).
More information about this restaurant:
– Open every day from 7.30 am to 2 pm.
– Phone: 013-950 3539
– Address: Jalan Abdul Kadir Adabi, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
4. Restoran Wau
This restaurant has a luxurious and elegant concept and is very suitable for those who want to enjoy their meal in an upscale setting. The restaurant has a rating of 3.5 stars from over 1,400 users.
This restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including Asian, American, and European cuisine. Among the dishes served here are Chicken Chop, Rojak Ayam, and Roti Canai. The prices of these dishes are also around RM10 per dish.
More information about this restaurant:
– This restaurant is open every day from 7 am to 12 midnight.
– Phone: 09-748 9333
– Address: Pt 119, Aras Bawah Jalan Tg. Petra Semerak Seksyen 9, 15000 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
5. Ikan Bakar Kukup
With a rating of 3.6 stars from over 1,000 users, this restaurant sells various types of seafood that customers can pick out themselves, with guaranteed freshness and reasonable prices. The restaurant has a dinner concept like other typical seafood restaurants.
Among the dishes that are the main favourites of its customers are Siakap Tiga Rasa (three-flavour sea bass), Siakap Kukus (steamed sea bass), Kerang Bakar (grilled cockles), and many more.
More information about this restaurant:
– This restaurant is open every day from 5 pm to 1 am.
– Phone: 017-982 7283
– Address: Jalan Dusun Muda, Kampung Dusun Muda, 15200 Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Although we only recommend 5 places, they are all genuinely delicious. If you are heading to Kota Bharu, book your homestay directly with us here.
