You may already be aware that the best food in Cameron Highlands is an Asian-style steamboat! But is there more to Cameron Highlands food than meets the eye?
There’s surprisingly a great variety of different cuisine up here like Indian, Japanese, Western, Thai, Malay and Chinese!
Bring your appetite to any of these 15 locations to try the best food in Cameron Highlands!
15 Best Food In Cameron Highlands
1. Restoran Ferm Nyonya
Besides their tasty Nyonya dishes, this restaurant has two things going for it – Firstly, it’s halal and secondly, it even offers vegetarian options!
Groups will be able to appreciate the large portions and wide selection of food!
Steamboat Ferm Nyonya – photo credits to iamreena (Instagram)
If you wish, they do offer steamboat which is suitable for 4 pax! Skip this place at 1pm and 7pm when the crowds start pouring in!
Address: 78A-D, Persiaran Camelia 4, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening Hours: 11am to 3:30pm and again from 5:30pm to 10pm
Contact: +605-491 5891
2. Cameron Organic Produce Steamboat Restaurant
Undoubtedly, we have to mention some steamboat restaurants in Cameron Highlands in this list.
Organic steamboat restaurant (close up) in Brinchang town, Cameron Highlands.
Cameron Organic Produce Steamboat Restaurant utilizes traditional charcoal steamboat stoves and organic vegetables fresh from their garden!
Organic Steamboat at Brinchang
You can order a steamboat set with seafood that’s just right for 2 people. Choose either the chicken or vegetable soup base – supposedly MSG-free. The restaurant fills up quick during dinner time!
Address: 10, Bandar Baru, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm
Contact: +605-491 4807
Remark: Not halal
3. Ye Olde Smokehouse
Ye Olde Smokehouse is a Cameron Highlands resort that has a British-colonial theme throughout. That includes a quaint café at the front.
Scones and strawberry jam tea platter at Smokehouse Hotel – photo credits to vailurapoda (Instagram)
Patrons can sit in the lovely garden, at the terrace or inside the hotel.
It is pricey as you are paying mostly for the environment. And the lavish English-style or European breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner sets!
Note: If you see a lot of customers, you better move on to the next location to avoid long waiting times!
Address: Jalan Jeriau, Bukit Fraser, 49000 Bukit Fraser, Pahang
Contact: +609-362 2226
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4. Misokimchi Tanah Rata – Japanese & Korean Restaurant
A relatively new restaurant with an unusual concept that is hardly seen in Cameron Highlands:
At Misokimchi, you can get classic Korean and Japanese dishes like bibimbap, bulgogi, bento boxes, tempura ramen, army pot, and a curious blend of kimchi and miso soup that is ideal for a cold night.
Korean Army Pot At Misokimchi Tanah Rata – photo credits to mann.wong (Instagram)
Different spiciness levels and vegetarian options are available too!
This restaurant is off to a promising start with attentive service, delicious food, reasonable prices and a comfortable environment!
Vegetarian Nabe At Misokimchi Tanah Rata – photo credits to Misokimchi
Address: Cameron Fair, C-G-9, Jalan Camelia, Tanah Rata, 39000 Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +6012-500 8589
Remark: In process of obtaining halal certification; currently pork and alcohol free. Vegetarian options may include egg – do double-check with the staff.
5. Yong Teng Café
Yong Teng Café is a humble stall run by an elderly deaf couple. Write down your orders from their menu. Be patient as the food is worth it!
Nasi Lemak At Yong Teng Café
Their pancakes make them a must-try spot for breakfast! But they have western, Chinese and Malay dishes too. All affordable and tasty!
Fruit Pancake From Yong Teng Cafe – photo credits to hcchiang (Instagram)
The pancakes are more like crepes and you can have them with berries, fruit and ice cream of your choice!
Address: Stall #4 at The Majlis Daerah Stalls, 72A, Persiaran Camelia 4, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening Hours: 7am to 5pm
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6. Restaurant Tringkap 直能甲海鲜饭店
Restaurant Tringkap 直能甲海鲜饭店 looks like a typical kopitiam (coffee shop in Malaysia) with its plastic chairs and no-frills décor.
However, the food is some of the best in this area! The reasonable prices are partially the reason why this place is often full on the weekends and public holidays.
Dishes At Restaurant Tringkap 直能甲海鲜饭店 – photo credits to samsamgurlz (Instagram)
If there is no more parking in front of the restaurant, you can park at the apartments close by.
Dishes they have:
- Steamed free-range chicken with ginger & soy sauce (signature dish)
- Deep-fried Tilapia fish (signature dish)
- Deep-fried abalone mushrooms
- Vegetables stir-fried with belacan (pungent local chili not for the faint of heart)
- Clay pot braised lamb
Address: 14 Taman Puncak, Taman Tringkap, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening Hours: 10:30am to 11pm
Contact: +605-496 2324
7. Strawberry Cottage
Despite the name, this is a modern café with free WiFi in a shopping mall (Cameron Square) beside a Domino Pizza outlet!
It is their specialty cakes that set them apart from other tea houses and pastry houses in Cameron Highlands!
Cendol Cheese Cake & Pandan Layer Cake At Strawberry Cottage – photo credits to vanessa.lovisland (Instagram)
Homemade ice-cream and tea, coffee and an assortment of latte are also on the menu!
Cake flavors to try:
- Carrot
- Cendol
The Cendol Cake Flavor Is A Must Try At Strawberry Cottage – photo credits to amberrrrwoo (Instagram)
- Nasi lemak cheese cake
- Oreo
- Matcha Tiramisu
- Chocolate Belgium
- Strawberry tea
- Chocolate moist
Address: Lot G-13, Cameron Square, Brinchang, 39100 Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Opening Hours: 10am to 10pm
Contact: +605-496 1397
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8. The Lord’s Café
Tea houses at the tea plantations can be pricey. So if you’re looking for somewhere to have breakfast or tea that doesn’t put a hole in your wallet:
This cute hidden café above the Marrybrown outlet in Tanah Rata serves some of the best scones at a price of under RM3!
Typical Menu Items At The Lord’s Café – photo credits to patricia_ong1402 (Instagram)
Their apple pies, banana crepes, and banana chocolate cakes are good too!
For those prices, you can’t expect fresh clotted cream, fancy tea or homemade jam so do set your expectations accordingly!
Address: Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: +6019-572 2883
Remark: No WiFi; 30 cents to refill your cup of tea with hot water; Very busy on weekends; No outdoor seats
9. BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre
Anyone who goes to Cameron Highlands will likely have this attraction in their Cameron Highlands trip itinerary!
Because after you’re done admiring the tea plantation up close, you can make your way to BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre to try their tea and have cakes on the side!
Interior Of The Cafe At BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre
It’s hard to beat the astounding views you can get from the centre too! Which is why this place is usually filled to the brim with visitors every weekend and public holiday!
Address: BOH Sungai Palas Tea Centre, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening Hours: 9am to 4:30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: +605-496 2096
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10. Cactus View Restaurant
Cactus View Restaurant will do the trick if you just want a casual steamboat lunch or dinner to share with friends and family in a rustic setting outdoors that is still sheltered!
Steamboat and grill at Cactus View Restaurant – photo credits to sweesian (Instagram)
The dual charcoal steamboat and barbeque set is reasonably priced and they do not go overboard with seasoning!
You can get some delish ala carte dishes on the side like steamed fish or the dry bak kut teh as well!
Bookings are absolute necessary during weekends and public holidays!
Address: Pekan Lama, Brinchang, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening Hours: 12pm to 2:30pm and again from 6pm to 9:30pm
Contact: +6012-261 8599
Remark: Not halal; Alcohol and pork are served here
11. Singh Chapati Urban Restaurant
If you can catch them at a time when the simple family-run restaurant is not full of people, you’re in for a great dining experience!
They may have a small menu but the fantastic and flavorful Indian food keeps bringing customers back! Everything is cooked fresh some waiting time is inevitable.
Biryani And Various Curry Dishes At Singh Chapati Urban Restaurant – photo credits to biiancaayeoh92 (Instagram)
Wash down your meal with masala tea or their homemade hot almond milk!
Favorites:
- Vegetable biryani
- Masala chicken or mutton
- Paneer
- Capati
- Butter chicken
- Mutton biryani
Address: Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
Opening Hours: 3pm to 5:30pm and again from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Contact: +6017-578 6454
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12. The Lakehouse Restaurant & Bar
Chances are that if you are staying at Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, you’ll be here at least once since there are no other places to eat in the immediate vicinity.
Afternoon Tea At The Lakehouse Restaurant & Bar – photo credits to tempatmenarik.my
But location aside, it is a very charming restaurant with British-colonial elements.
There is an ala carte menu featuring western and local cuisine for both breakfast and dinner. And a delightful selection of wine!
Have A Western Meal At The Lakehouse Restaurant & Bar – photo credits to bookingcom
You can reserve a private BBQ or steamboat dinner for at least 2 pax as well.
Address: 30th Mile, Jalan Ringlet Sungai Koyan, Sungai Khazanah, 39000 Ringlet, Pahang
Opening Hours: 7am to 10:30am and again from 6:30pm to 10pm
Contact: +605-495 6152
13. Delicious & Happiness Kitchen
On first impressions, you may just take this for an ordinary restaurant but Delicious & Happiness Kitchen certainly knows how to run a business efficiently!
Delicious & Happiness Kitchen – photo credits to lowjiantee (Instagram)
Notwithstanding that they are often full on weekends, their wonderful Chinese dishes still come out fast and hot in generous portions.
Pricing is considerably low and their staff is friendly and helpful!
Specialty dishes:
- Mantis prawn
- Butter chicken or squid (sotong)
- Assam fish
- Steamed salted chicken
- Stir-fried salted egg vegetables
- Salted egg tofu
- Bitter gourd omelet
- Marmite chicken
- Sweet and sour pork
Address: No.16, Bawah Jalan Angsana 1, Brinchang point Cameron Highlands, 39100 Brinchang, PahangOpening Hours: 11:30am to 3pm and again from 6pm to 10pm
Contact: +6012-345 8573
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14. MR. AISU Ice Cream Café
Have some time to spare in Brinchang? Why not pop by this ice cream parlor at Nova Cameron Square, Kea Farm with friendly staff and free WiFi?
Mango Ice Cream At MR. AISU Ice Cream Café – photo from their Facebook
AISU serves homemade soft-serve ice cream that isn’t too sweet! Order a waffle to go with your ice cream.
Maybe even try their in-house pumpkin dough waffle if you’re curious!
Matcha Ice Cream With Red Bean Waffle At MR. AISU Ice Cream Café – photo from their Facebook
Their mains menu is limited but the pasta is alright.
Flavors of ice cream:
- Almond
- Dark chocolate
- Mango
- Green tea
- Teh tarik
- Durian (seasonal)
- Lemon
- Tiramisu
- Ipoh coffee
- Strawberry
Address: No. 5, Gerai Berhampiran Pasar, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
Opening Hours: 12pm to 10pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
Contact: +6011-2624 5616
15. Restaurant At Cameron Highlands Resort
Cameron Highlands Resort is a luxury resort in Brinchang. It has not one but 3 notable dining options!
Address: By The Golf Course, 39000 Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
Contact: +605-491 1100
15.1. The Dining Room
Have breakfast or dinner at this beautiful restaurant has classy furnishings and big windows that look out to the surrounding greenery and golf course!
Luxurious Dining At The Dining Room At Cameron Highlands Resort – photo credits to cameronhighlandsresort (Instagram)
You do have to mind what you wear for dinner though as only smart casual is allowed to complete the fine dining experience!
And every Saturday, a chef will personally come to prepare and serve your food right beside your table!
Chef At The Dining Room At Cameron Highlands Resort – photo credits to cameronhighlandsresort (Instagram)
Opening Hours: 7am to 10:30am and again from 7pm to 11pm
15.2. Jim Thompson Tea Room
This elegant tea room takes its name after Jim Thompson who was a key figure in the Thai silk industry.
Jim Thompson Tea Room cafe – photo credits to hannahlysha (Instagram)
Ala carte lunch and classic English tea set are on the menu! By the way, this is where you can get homemade scones with genuine clotted cream! Sometimes there’s a pianist playing too!
High tea set by Jim Thompson Tea Room – photo credits to __ziqianlin (Instagram)
The premium prices tend to keep the crowds away so you can really savor your time here!
Opening Hours:
12pm to 3pm
3pm to 6pm (for English Afternoon Tea)
6pm to 8pm (Happy Highlands Hour)
15.3. Gonbei Steamboat
Gonbei Steamboat is a semi-alfresco dining area at Cameron Highlands Resort which is a fitting location for a private or romantic dinner. You can order pre or after-dinner drinks too!
Gonbei restaurant (photo credits to Cameron Highlands Resort)
They use quality ingredients (including seafood) for their hotpot and different broths are available:
- Vegetarian
- Nabemono (Japanese seafood base
- Tom Kha Gai (with chicken, lemongrass, coconut milk and chili)
Steamboat at Gonbei Restaurant of Cameron Highlands Resort – photo credits to audfoodiary (Instagram)
The attentive staff will even guide you on how best to cook your steamboat! Vegetables, noodles and desserts are all free flow from the buffet table!
Opening Hours: 7pm to 10pm
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Getting To Good Food In Cameron Highlands
Understandably, making a decision on where to eat can be a headache after a long day of exploring.
Finding the places and subsequently somewhere to park, only adds to the confusion and unnecessary stress.
Instead, you can leave it to a private tour service (like RayTheTour) to plan everything for you from morning to evening! Including the transport to Cameron Highlands too!
And with an experienced guide to lead you, you can just relax and truly enjoy your holiday!
Book a Ipoh Cameron Highlands tour by sending us a message on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.
Further reading:
- How To Get From Ipoh To Cameron Highlands
- How To Go To Cameron Highlands From Singapore
- How To Go To Cameron Highlands From Kuala Lumpur
Conclusion
You may not have any access to Ipoh food up in Cameron Highlands but the cooler temperatures give you an excuse to relish good food in Cameron Highlands!
Like a warm steamboat, homemade ice-cream, a British-style cream tea set, fining dining or some spicy Indian food!
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