Food around Kota Bharu is truly delicious! When you travel, besides interesting holiday destinations, tasty and popular food is also one of the reasons people love to travel.
Roti Titab (Credit: Astro Awani)
Every state surely has its own popular dishes that are a favourite among many, whether traditional food or modern food. For food lovers, some are even willing to travel and holiday to faraway places just to try the popular food there.
For those of you who are planning to travel or about to visit Kota Bharu, there is no need to worry, because Kota Bharu is also very well known for its many eateries and for several dishes that are popular among both locals and tourists.
Want to know the popular food around Kota Bharu? Let us tell you. Among them are:
1. Roti Titab
For bread lovers, I suggest you try Roti Titab. Roti Titab is toasted bread served with kaya (coconut jam) and soft-boiled eggs. This bread is truly delicious, especially when enjoyed in the morning for breakfast.
But where can you try this Roti Titab? You can give it a go at this restaurant:
Kedai Kopitiam Kita
Address / location: 4357-A, Taman Desa Jaya, Jalan Pengkalan Chepa, 15400 Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
Hours: 7.00 am until 1.30 pm only
2. Sup Kepala Ikan (Fish Head Soup)
We often hear about fish head curry, but have you ever heard of fish head soup? Yes, sup kepala ikan is another unique and popular dish around Kota Bharu, and a cup of honey tea alongside it makes it even more appetising. For those who want to try it, you can head to:
Info Warung Pak Mat Pulau Pisang
Address: Warung Pak Mat Pulau Pisang, Medan Ikan Bakar Kuala Besar, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
3. Nasi Ulam Cikgu
For lovers of village-style or traditional cooking, this is a very fitting choice and a dish you should try. Nasi Ulam Cikgu is an eatery that serves all sorts of side dishes and traditional herbs and salads (ulam) that are delicious and appetising.
Credit: Tripadvisor
Info Nasi Ulam Cikgu
Address/location: Located in Kampung Kraftangan, just 200 metres from Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah
Hours: Every day except Friday (11.00 am – 5.00 pm).
4. KB Burger Bakar
For those who want something different or fancy a more Western-style meal, come and try KB Burger Bakar. Its juicy burger patties will make anyone want to try them again and again.
Info KB Burger Bakar Kota Bharu
Address/location: Opposite the JKR Kelantan Headquarters and Kota Bharu
5. Nasi Sup Daging (Beef Soup with Rice)
For lovers of beef dishes, you should try this by the Kota Bharu River, located next to Hotel Grand Riverview, Kota Bharu. The eatery looks ordinary. But once you try it, you will surely want to come back again.
Info Lido Corner
Address/location: Jalan Post Office Lama, next to Hotel Grand Riverview, Kota Bharu.
Hours: Every day except Friday (12.30 pm – 5.30 pm).
In conclusion, Kota Bharu is indeed rich with all kinds of delicious and appetising food. It is therefore no wonder that Kota Bharu has become one of the must-visit food havens for every food lover, whether from within or outside Kelantan.
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