Best Grilled Chickens in Kuantan

The Ritz Grill is a restaurant located inside the Seasons View Hotel, Kuantan. This cosy and nicely decorated eatery can be easily spotted from afar by its lovely hanging lights at the shop front. Serving all sorts of Western food, but this romantic place is specifically famous for its grilled chicken. In terms of platting, it is rather simple with some boiled veggies and a small bowl of black pepper sauce at the side. The chicken is nicely marinated and cooked satisfactorily. Just by looking at the texture and colour of the meat, you know the dish is going to be undoubtedly delightful.

By the name of it, you would probably have thought that this is a Chinese kopitiam. However, Kedai Kopi Mamba is actually a recently opened ‘hipster’ café run by a group of Malay friends. A lot of people have mistaken this place as an antique shop due to its interior and décor. The café is filled with vintage items like an old Vespa, typewriter, and dimmed lights. This new eatery is popular for its grilled chicken. You’d be surprise by its huge portion and delicious taste. The platter is served with fries, coleslaw, and a generous amount of their signature sauce – black pepper or oriental. Perfectly cooked and seasoned, this dish is certainly worth a try.

Have you ever think of trying delicacies from New York and thinking you can never reach there? Worry no more, MYNY Café is a New York inspired restaurant that brings original recipes all the way from New York for you to experience for yourself. They offer a wide range of Western food and also local delicacies to fit in your appetite. Here, you can also get one of the best grilled chicken in town. They serve it with wedges, coleslaw, and your choice of sauce – black pepper or mushroom sauce. The chicken is beautifully cooked and marinated. The taste is so good you will definitely come back for more.

Cherating Steakhouse can be easily spotted along Jalan Beserah, Kuantan with its big black signage and wooden front porch, giving it a very attracting vibe to try out their dishes. This restaurant is famous among the local residents due to its diverse selections of Western cuisine. Grilled chicken served here is a must-try. The nicely grilled chicken comes with wedges and veggies to give you a well-balanced meal. With its pretty big portion and various selection of sauces, this dish is simply mouth-watering.  

Despite the mushrooming of cafés in Kuantan, Charlie and Woods doesn’t want to miss out the fun. The recently operating café is providing delicious Western delicacies and mouth-watering desserts. At Charlie and Woods, they are offering their own version of grilled chicken. Everything on the Grilled Chicken is drowning: chicken, fries & coleslaw. So, if you are not fan of overflowing sauce, you can ask the kitchen to hold the sauce. The chicken meat is tender and flavourful. This platter is paired with the delicious authentic black paper sauce that is thick, sweet, sour, and spicy. Yummy!

Located at the centre of local and tourists’ attraction, a small humble eatery named Last Minute Café officially opened its door to its first customer in 2015. With the cosy and tranquil ambience, Kuantan people can finally have a place to relax and chill while having a cup of good quality coffee. Despite the great selection of tasty coffee, this place became the talk of the town for its delicious grilled chicken. Not like other cafés serving it with the typical black pepper sauce, here the chicken is topped with a dollop of flavourful creamy mushroom sauce. With fries occupying half of the plate and some vegetables on the side, the dish is not only fulfilling but also gives you a great money value.

In 2011, Bulan Kafe & Bistro greeted their customers with warm and welcoming ambience with its monochrome theme décor. Their goal was to provide Kuantan folks with excellent quality cuisine and great dining experience. Offering a varied menu from entrées to desserts, the locals can enjoy delicious food all at an affordable price. Grilled chicken is one of the recommended dish. Served in a big portion with garlic mashed potato or fries as side dish options, grilled veggies on the side, and three selections of special sauce, the plate is undeniably fulfilling. The chicken is grilled to perfection and marinated beautifully. So, don’t forget to drop by and try this dish if you’re around the area.