A CELEBRATION OF FLAVOURS AND AROMAS
Locally inspired cuisine, from Sea to Table
Dining at Tanjong Jara Resort is a celebration of fresh, locally inspired cuisine, scenic, exquisite, and delightfully relaxed. Each restaurant offers a menu where traditional Malaysian flavours meet delectable Western fare, crafted from the finest ingredients sourced at our doorstep.
True to its coastal setting, the resort’s cuisine honours the bounty of the sea, creating unforgettable dining moments. Enjoy these culinary highlights in a selection of charming settings: on the beach with the horizon stretching before you, beneath the rustling shade of coconut palms, or overlooking the tranquil, meandering river.
SPOTLIGHT
SHOOK! AT NELAYAN
Meaning ‘fisherman’ in Malay, Nelayan is an elegant homage to the celebrated Fisherman’s Cove. Set in a picturesque seaside location, the restaurant offers a relaxed yet refined ambience, perfect for romantic evenings and serene lunches.
As dusk settles, Nelayan unveils its exclusive fine-dining expression. Shook! at Nelayan is a vibrant celebration of bold flavours and inventive presentation, designed to delight the senses under the stars. Here, casual ease gives way to an elevated culinary journey—with seafood sustainably sourced, meticulously fresh, and thoughtfully prepared.
NELAYAN
At lunch, guests can enjoy a variety of Asian and Western selections. As night falls, Nelayan transforms with a unique symphony of seafood-focused dishes, crafted with sustainable ingredients and a chef’s dedication to freshness. Completing the evening experience is our exclusive Shook! menu—a vibrant celebration of bold flavours and inventive presentations, designed to delight the senses under the stars.
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCES
DINNER ON THE ROCKS
Set on the rocks by the resort’s crescent-shaped beach, for a five-course dinner beneath the stars. Savour each expertly prepared course as moonlight traces a path across the South China Sea. A gentle breeze, the warmth of the sands, and the dramatic silhouette of the coast deepen the moment—turning a fine meal into a truly romantic evening.
PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCES
SOUTH CHINA SEA
Against a backdrop of the magnificent South China Sea, savour a curated feast that honours the bounty of both coast and countryside. Our skilled chefs masterfully prepare a three-course menu, where fresh Asian flavours meet refined Western techniques, each dish presented with luxurious flair.
As evening deepens, the experience turns skyward. With a telescope placed at your table, you are invited to explore the serene East Coast heavens, discovering a celestial universe that shimmers above the tranquil sea—completing a night where epicurean and cosmic wonders unite.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
TASTE OF TERENGGANU
Terengganu cuisine takes centre stage every Saturday. Feast on a buffet of local delicacies unique to the beautiful state of Terengganu right under the East Coast sky. From freshly tossed kerabu to the decadent otak-otak, different dishes from every corner of the state are brought to life. This experience is completed with a multitude of traditional Malay games and craft on display for a unique cultural immersion.
SIGNATURE DINING
SATAY LOK LOK
Ignite your Tuesday nights at Gasing Court with the bold flavours of Terengganu! Step into a lively atmosphere where sizzling grills, bustling chefs, and tantalising aromas set the stage for an unforgettable feast.
Savour the smoky perfection of freshly grilled satay and dive into the fun of our interactive Lok-Lok station, crafting your own unique flavour combinations. Let the rich scents of specialty dishes entice your senses—it’s a food lover’s paradise.
SIGNATURE DINING
IKAN BAKAR DI DALAM PASIR
Fish in the Sand also known in Malay as Ikan Bakar Di Dalam Pasir is an age-old East Coast tradition of sand cooking. This beachside dining experience brings to the table the unique cooking style of the local Terengganu fishermen, where freshly caught fish is wrapped in banana leaves and buried in a bed of sand to be slow-baked in coconut husks over a charcoal fire.
Enjoy an authentic culinary experience reminiscent of a sundown by the seaside in the evening, beckoning the welcoming sight of the local fishermen’s boats off the coastal waters, and a traditional taste of Terengganu.
DI ATAS SUNGEI
True to its Malay name—’Above the River’—this unique restaurant is beautifully situated atop the gentle currents that flow toward the South China Sea. Shaded by a grand ketapang tree and enveloped by lush tropical greenery, it offers an intimate setting for breakfast and dinner.
Here, the culinary journey is entrusted to the resort’s Menu Masters, experts in local flavours who create an ever-changing experience without a fixed menu. Each meal is a curated presentation of authentic Malaysian cuisine, crafted exclusively from the finest and freshest produce, for a dining experience that is as distinctive as it is memorable.
TERATAI TERRACE
Nestled beside the resort’s serene free-form pool and enveloped by lush tropical foliage, Teratai Terrace offers a refreshing daytime escape. Lunch features a selection of light, vibrant salads and traditional local desserts—simple, bright, and made for leisurely afternoons.
By evening, Teratai Terrace transforms into an intimate dining destination, open by reservation only. Guests may choose from Steamboat, Yakiniku, or the You Chill, We Grill experience. As flames flicker and broths gently simmer, nostalgic Malaysian films are cast against a lush word backdrop. Here, dining becomes cinema, and memory, the main course.
