Road to Kuantan

[Les548]

Hi, Any bro here has been to kuantan recently by the coast rd? is there any good food along the way and also is it easy to get there? I thought of staying at Swiss hotel. Any comments ? i will be going late nov. thanks

[Stevkee]

Here's one in between Kuantan & Cherating. In fact, its just next to your hotel. Here's the link

 

http://www.paksu-seafood.com.my/index.htm

Edited November 11, 2007 by Stevkee

[Rskeisuke]

i recently went there.. stayed at swiss garden resort and ate at paksu..

 

read here

http://fatbombom.blogspot.com/2007/10/some...s-of-sleep.html

[Voodooman]

You should be able to find more information in the Road trips folder, Kuantan is a favourite destination. Some names for your reference:

 

a. Tong Juan Seafood at Cukai (stuffed crab)

b. Hai Peng Kopi at Cukai (coffee and kaya/butter bread)

c. Pak Su near Swiss Garden (stuffed crab)

d. Hai Soon Fishball at Mersing

[Roadhogger]

its monsoon...not sure if its a good time to go

[Les548]

i don't intend to do any off shore activities as I had my 2 little girl with me. I only worry that it rain and can't even play at the beach. thanks for all the info.

[Orac]

Hi,

 

I drove there last Aug and stayed at Swiss garden resort...think should be the same place u intending to go.

 

Yes, Nov monsoon period better take care on coastal road.

 

I took NSH exit yong peng, to segamat then straight thru to Kuantan.

Not a bad drive either, but lots of pot holes and reckless trucks.

Its challenging to take the 5.5hrs drive, with the many exciting over-taking episodes.

Better know your ride's limit before attempting over-taking on those stretch of roads.

I have seen many near-misses on my way there.

 

Back to Swiss garden.

The rooms are not too bad, only sea-facing or carpark facing rooms.

Breakfast buffet sucks.

For dinner u better drive out of the resort, not too far, on the way towards Kuantan town, on the left side of the road there is this Chinese Seafood restaurant. Pretty good and cheap for Singaporeans.

 

SPA massage at the resort also not too bad la. I got 1 free massage voucher when I stayed there.

 

The beach is pretty good! wave very strong... I lost my shades when I stupidly dive into the on-coming waves!

 

Here's a thread where there are pics of Swiss garden and that restaurant I mention.

http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/General_C1...006_P1487105-25

 

 

Cheers

Orac

Edited November 11, 2007 by Orac

[Poortraveller]

i will be going late nov. thanks

 

dun think u will enjoy ... raining season ... some road maybe flooded

 

do a search on 'kuantan', you will have tons of information

 

are you Muslim? if not, there is a ba kut teh along the way along route 3 .... highly recommended

Edited November 11, 2007 by Poortraveller

[Poortraveller]

a. Tong Juan Seafood at Cukai (stuffed crab) (very far from kuantan city)

b. Hai Peng Kopi at Cukai (coffee and kaya/butter bread) (very far from kuantan city)

c. Pak Su near Swiss Garden (stuffed crab) (lots of referene ... but persoanlly neber try b4[:p])

d. Hai Soon Fishball at Mersing ('west knife' fish?)

[Voodooman]

a. Tong Juan Seafood at Cukai (stuffed crab) (very far from kuantan city)

b. Hai Peng Kopi at Cukai (coffee and kaya/butter bread) (very far from kuantan city)

 

Aiyo, relative to the distance between Singapore and Kuantan, Cukai is very near. I never fail to pop by Cukai whenever I visit Kuantan. I think it is less than 1 hour from Kuantan and about 30 min from Cherating. Go Kuantan must drop by Cherating, right?

 

c. Pak Su near Swiss Garden (stuffed crab) (lots of referene ... but persoanlly neber try b4)

No big deal, actually. I am still hunting for good seafood restaurants near Kuantan, just need to find a joint that can dish up Jumbo's or Seafood Paradise's standard with local prices. Btw, are the restaurants in Swiss Garden up to scratch?

 

d. Hai Soon Fishball at Mersing ('west knife' fish?)

 

I think so, we tried all their noodle dishes. ie. fishball soup, fried noodle, hokkien mee, etc. Yummy! We stopped over for a tea break but ended up having a full meal.

 

Can I know what is the name/location of the famous Bak Kut Tei shop in Mersing?

[Poortraveller]

Can I know what is the name/location of the famous Bak Kut Tei shop in Mersing?

 

the place is not in mersing but is about 30minutes from there ...

 

name of the shop its on 2nd picture with coordination.

 

http://www.poortraveller.blogspot.com/2006...ncherating.html

 

this shop was recommended by one of the bro here and my wife, in-laws love it

[Voodooman]

Thanks, with the coordinates, it will be easy to find.

[Les548]

any ideal what time this BKT closed? as the sign board state it is early morning BKT. Where is the west knife noodle? easly to find or any sign to look for? Thanks.

[Roadhogger]

I just returned from Cherating, the BKT still open when i passby about 230pm. The stall name is Kiang Kee.

[Poortraveller]

more like till stock last ... once i went ab 12+ and hey are ready o pack liao

[Ghostrider8]

Planning a trip to Kuantan in June 7-12. Not Monsoon period in June right?

 

Any website to book swiss garden rooms?

Seen Swiss Gardens website, their rate good?

Edited May 5, 2008 by Ghostrider8

[Hjteo]

Hi, you can also check the rate at www.asiawebdirect.com. Thru asia web direct, there is the late stays booking as well.

 

Cheers