You would be surprised at how many great eateries there are in the Cameron Highlands! Along with the cooling mountain breeze and lush greenery, you can enjoy everything from spicy and flavorful Indian cuisine to fresh seafood at a Japanese steamboat buffet. Apart from having many eateries scattered around the mountain, Cameron Highlands also has some of the best Airbnb rentals. You can also book rooms in one of the stunning hotels with a balcony for an indulgent stay. In the meantime, scroll down to find a well-curated list of the best places to eat in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.
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1. Multi-national dishes at Pizzarella & Misokimchi
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Pizzarella & Misokimchi offers a truly unique and delicious fusion of Italian and Korean cuisines. Their menu boasts an enticing variety of dishes that combine the best of both culinary worlds. You can savor mouthwatering Italian pizzas with innovative Korean twists, such as the bulgogi pizza or kimchi carbonara.
On the other hand, Korean classics such as kimchi fried rice and bibimbap are given an Italian flair. This blend of flavors and styles creates a dining experience that’s one for the books.
Pizzarella & Misokimchi
Address: Cameron Fair, C-G-17, Jalan Camelia, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: Pizzarella & Misokimchi
2. Vegan options at Bunga Suria
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Known for its warm and inviting ambiance, Bunga Suria offers a delightful culinary experience amidst the stunning backdrop of Cameron Highlands. It offers a diverse and enticing menu that makes it a fantastic choice for vegan and vegetarian diners. From delectable vegan curries and stir-fries to refreshing salads and hearty pasta dishes, Bunga Suria caters to a variety of tastes, ensuring a satisfying dining experience for those on a plant-based diet.
The use of fresh ingredients adds a touch of authenticity to their dishes, and the friendly staff is always warm and friendly, ensuring a nice dining experience.
Bunga Suria
Address: 66A, Jalan Camellia 3, Cameron Highland, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
3. Decadent western breakfast spread at The Dining Room
Undoubtedly one of the most perfect breakfasts in Cameron Highlands. The Dining Room at Cameron Highlands Resort has everything from daily fresh pastries, fruits and yogurt, cereals, eggs, pancakes and other western breakfast food. This would be a great place to jump start your day before heading off doing fun activities in Cameron Highlands. Feasting in a sun-flooded dining hall, your eyes will be treated to a great view of lush mountaintops as well as a vibrant green golf course!
The Dining Room
Address: Cameron Highlands, 39000, Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia, 39000 Tanah Rata, Malaysia
Opening Hours: +60 16-544 5713
Contact: Breakfast 7.00 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
4. Malaysian breakfast staples at Uncle Chow Kopitiam
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Voted one of the best restaurants that serves the best breakfast in the Cameron Highlands, you can find some great Malaysian classics here like Curry Mee, Nasi Lemak, Prawn Noodles, and of course, toast and a half-boiled egg at Uncle Chow Kopitiam.
Uncle Chow Kopitiam
Address: Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 8.30 A.M. – 3.30 P.M.
Contact: +60 12-205 2778
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5. Authentic Chinese food at Delicious & Happiness Kitchen
For good, authentic Chinese food and a savory lunch in the Cameron Highlands, Delicious & Happiness Kitchen is a local favorite go-to! They don’t have an English menu, so if you’re rusty in your Chinese language, have a waiter recommend some local favorites such as the herbal pork ribs, asam prawns, or sweet and sour chicken. Whatever you end up ordering, satisfaction is guaranteed!
Delicious & Happiness Kitchen
Address: no.16, Bawah Jalan Angsana 1, Brinchang point, Cameron Higlands, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 11.00 A.M. – 10.00 P.M.
Contact: +60 12-345 8573
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6. Variety of western lunch menu items at Barracks Cafe
A cafe housed in a vintage military barrack, Barracks Café has variety of western dishes from pasta to rice, as well cakes and pastries you can enjoy in their blooming garden! This is a must visit if you’re into themed cafes, like the ones you’d find in Johor Bahru!
Barracks Cafe
Address: No 1, Jalan Gereja, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Weekdays 2.00 P.M. – 10.00 P.M. | Weekends 10.00 A.M – 10.00 P.M. (Closed on Monday)
Contact: +60 11-1464 8883 Facebook: Barracks Cafe
7. Classic English tea at Jim Thompson Tea Room
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Have a relaxing afternoon indulging in the age-old tradition of English afternoon tea. The Jim Thompson Tea Room serves you three-tiers of finger foods such as oven-fresh pastries, delicate sandwiches, homemade scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam and plump strawberries complemented by a hot pot of Cameron Highland Tea!
Jim Thompson Tea Room
Address: Cameron Highland, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: English Afternoon Tea 3.00 P.M. – 6.00 P.M.
Contact: +60 14-230 3849
8. Best scones in Cameron at The Lord’s Cafe
Get the best, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth scones at The Lord’s Cafe in Tanah Rata and complement your high tea with their selection of crepes, fresh lassi drinks, delicious pies, and cakes! Don’t have a sweet tooth? The Lord’s Cafe also serves a full menu of decadent homemade soups, burgers, sandwiches, and pasta!
The Lord’s Cafe
Address: Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 10.00 A.M. – 7.00 P.M. (Closed on Sundays)
Contact: +60 19-572 2883
9. Delicious fruit pancakes at Yong Teng Cafe
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Better tasting than it looks, you’ll be delighted to have this humble eatery’s version of fruit pancakes, made with sweet ripe bananas and juicy strawberries from the Cameron gardens! Top that off with a generous scoop of ice cream and you’ve got yourself a winner!
Yong Teng Cafe
Address: Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 7.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M.
10. Flavorful Indian cuisine at Singh Chapati Urban Restaurant
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Affordable, flavorful and comes in big portions, checking off all three selling points for tourists and Malaysians alike! Singh Chapati is the best place to get great Indian cuisine in the Cameron Highlands!
Singh Chapati Urban Restaurant
Address: Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 1.00 P.M. – 9.30 P.M.
Contact: +60 17-578 6465 Facebook: Singh Chapati Urban Restaurant
11. Fresh Japanese steamboat at Gonbei
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Steamboat is a widely popular shared meal around Malaysia. Gonbei offers a Japanese place that offers the best steamboat in Cameron Highlands. The place prides itself on serving you and your loved ones fresh local produce, seafood, and prime slices of meat to be dipped and cooked in the aromatic broth of your choice!
Gonbei
Address: Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opening Hours: Dinner 7.00 P.M. – 10.00 P.M.
Contact: +60 3-2782 3801
12. Mouthwatering English dinner at The Ole Smokehouse
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
If you’re still wondering about dinner in the Cameron Highlands, why not opt for a great English dinner? Golden brown, caramelized roast chicken, steak pies, and more, The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant offers these sumptuous meals in the gorgeous setting of a Tudor-style building surrounded by a beautiful garden landscape!
The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant
Address: By the Golf Course, Tanah Rata, 39000 Ringlet, Malaysia
Contact: +60 5-491 1215
13. Chinese Steamboat meal at May Flower Restaurant
A Chinese Steamboat is similar to fondue or hot pot, where you cook at the table. However, at the May Flower, you cook Chinese food. At the May Flower, there’s a good mix of meat, seafood, and vegetables. On a cool night, it’s a pleasant way to pass the time in the small restaurant.
The waiter will assist and explain the choices. They cater to vegetarians, plus the Tom yum soup is delicious. Generous portions of noodles accompany the meal. There are alternative items on the menu as well.
May Flower Restaurant
Address: 77A Persiaranm Camellia 4 | 77A Persiaranm Camellia 4, Tanah Rata, Malaysia
Telephone: +60 5-491 1793
14. Strawberry sambal at 200 Seeds Cafe
Not only can you try the strawberry sambal at the 200 Seeds cafe, but you can pick some strawberries at Abang Strawberry. This cafe in Cameron Highlands also has a gift shop. The Nasi Lemak Sambal Strawberry comes recommended. The popular Nasi Lemak is said to nicely balance between sour and spicey.
Guests can also try some strawberry tea. They do have other things on the menu and their scones are delicious. There s a photo booth and the farm makes for some nice photo opportunities. This is a pleasant place for the family to visit. Allow at least two hours to enjoy your meal and strawberry picking.
200 Seeds Cafe
Address: 27 Kampung Taman Sedia, Tanah Rata, Malaysia
Website: 200 Seeds Cafe
15. Flavorful hand-made ice cream at Mr. Aisu Ice Cream Shop
While there are many ice cream shops around and you could simply buy cold and creamy desserts from most grocery stores, there’s just something different when you get ice cream from a specialty shop. In Mr. Aisu’s case, that difference comes from the fact that their ice cream is 100% handmade using locally sourced ingredients. Their signature strawberry ice cream is made from select locally grown strawberries. Other flavors include Ipoh coffee, teh tarik (pulled milk tea), limau ais (iced lime), Chokanan mango, and homemade yogurt. If you’re planning to visit, it helps to know which flavors are available as they change according to season. They also serve yeast-leavened waffles together with their ice cream.
Mr. Aisu Ice Cream Shop
Address: No. 5, Gerai Berhampiran Pasar, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: Mr. Aisu Ice Cream Shop
Opening hours: Mon & Wed: 10:30am - 7pm; Thu - Sun: 10:30am - 10pm (closed on Tue)
16. Classic Korean and Japanese dishes at Misokimchi Tanah Rata
Complement the cold weather of Cameron Highlands and warm your stomachs and your souls with classic Korean and Japanese food available at Misokimchi Tanah Rata - Japanese, Korean & Asian Hotpot / Steamboat Restaurant. Misokimchi is a restaurant that offers palatable Korean and Japanese food fusion like bento sets, nabe or Japanese hotpot, Korean army pot, ramen, udon, and topokki (Korean rice cake). The restaurant uses the finest and freshest ingredients and prepares their food with love and passion.
Misokimchi Tanah Rata - Japanese, Korean & Asian Hotpot / Steamboat Restaurant
Address: Cameron Fair, C-G-9, Jalan Camelia, Tanah Rata, 39000, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: Misokimchi Tanah Rata - Japanese, Korean & Asian Hotpot / Steamboat Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm
17. Signature seafood dishes at You Hoo Restaurant
After trying out the Korean-Japanese food fusion at Cameron Highlands, you’d surely also want to try the Chinese food selection of You Hoo Seafood Restaurant. Located in Brinchang, You Hoo stands out from other seafood establishments in the area by offering delectable signature dishes. You can try their herbal pig trotters, Indonesian curry fish, and the sizzling hotplate tofu. Guests also rave about their ginger minced meat soup and stir-fried yau mak (lettuce dish) with preserved bean curd. Aside from the great food, the service is also extremely fast and good. However, you might have trouble securing a parking space so plan ahead.
You Hoo Restaurant
Address: 3, Jalan Besar, Brinchang, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang, Malaysia
Website: You Hoo Restaurant
Opening hours: 11am - 3pm, 6pm - 10:30pm (daily)
How to satisfy a foodie
Proven here, at an altitude of 1,300 meters (4,265 feet), great food can be found just about anywhere in Malaysia! Whether you’re exploring Malacca or strolling around the streets of Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru, if there’s one thing Malaysia does best, it’s satisfying a foodie on vacation! Check out the best restaurants in the Cameron Highlands now!
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