Kuala Terengganu is the capital city of the state of Terengganu in Malaysia. It is situated on the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia and is a city with a strong Malay-Muslim cultural influence.
Apart from its laid back and traditional lifestyle, Terengganu is also a food haven.
Uptown Kontena is like a night market with a twist. It is where up and coming food traders sell their specialties.
The main attraction here is the containers that function as the kitchen for the stall and used as countertops. It is lit to create a rather “happening” kind of atmosphere.
It is open only at night and since it’s situated near the beach, there’s a lovely breeze at all times.
Uptown Kontena
PT 31964, Kg Tok Jembal
21000 Kuala Nerus
Terengganu
2. Qawa Coffee
Qawa coffee is another hipster-container spot that sells coffee, desserts and sandwiches.
Customers can bring food and drinks to the air-conditioned second level or to the rooftop open-air level.
On the second level, there is a mini gallery that houses old memorabilia which might trigger your childhood memories.
Qawa Coffee
1482, Jalan Budiman
Kampung Mengabang Tengah
20400 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu
3. Fauzi Nasi Kerabu
Nasi kerabu is one of the national dishes of Kelantan and has the official hashtag of this eatery is #nasikerabutersedapdidunia.
This place was listed as among the best 50 street food in the world at the Street Food Congress 2017.
Opened from 6.00 am to 1.00 pm, the grilled beef here is a must-try.
Fauzi Nasi Kerabu
Kampung Kolam
20000 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu.
4. Dynar Lekor
Dynar Lekor, also known as BTB is another spot to go if you plan to eat in Kuala Terengganu. Why? First of all, there are many choices of keropok lekor here – boiled, original, cheese, cheesy poppers and more. You will easily get confused and might end up ordering everything.
The boiled keropok lekor is a must-try since it is freshly boiled and tastes so good especially when eaten hot.
This place uses the traditional way of cooking with firewood. Since keropok lekor is considered the national snack of Terengganu, a visit here is an absolute must.
Dynar Lekor (Keropok Lekor BTB)
Lot 8292 Seberang Takir Darul Iman
Kampung Bukit Tok Beng
21300 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu.
5. Warung Pok Nong
When people mention ICT in Kuala Terengganu, they are not referring to i-City in Shah Alam or Information and Communication Technology. In Kuala Terengganu, ICT refers to Ikan Celup Tepung.
There are many shops selling ICT and some swear the best is the one near the airport. However, there is another spot worth mentioning – Warung Pok Nong.
This place is so famous there are long queues of people waiting to sink their teeth into some freshly fried seafood. It is situated exactly beside the South China Sea and the air here is breezy. Business hours are 3 pm to 8 pm except on Tuesdays when it is closed.
Warung Pok Nong
A1693 Jalan Pantai
T145, Kampung Teliput
21030 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu
This article first appeared in kakijalans.