Pangkor restaurants and nightlife guide
Spend the evening in a beachfront restaurant
Pangkor is blessed with some truly first-rate restaurants in the large resorts, as well as more humble local offerings by the beachfront. In addition, there also are plenty of hawkers serving up inexpensive satay and rice dishes to sunseeking tourists.
As you might expect, seafood features heavily on most menus on Pulau Pangkor, with some great crab, shrimp, fish and squid dishes all prepared with plenty of garlic and chilli.
Pangkor restaurants in Teluk Nipah
Kakcah: Although not staying open late, this popular restaurant is one of the first places on the beachfront you’ll come across if travelling north from Pasir Bogak or Pangkor Town. Spicy noodle dishes cost from RM4 and pack a serious punch. $
Warung Manshor: Great place for breakfast and lunch with a range of traditional Malay rice and soup dishes for under RM10. Closes early. $
La La Chalet: The seafood barbecues here are understandably popular and represent great value for hungry visitors. The setting is extremely peaceful with friendly service. Tel: (0)5 685 3112. $
Nipah Bay Villa: Although the accommodation here doesn’t represent the best value, the food is top notch with huge bargain breakfasts and fresh seafood for under RM10. $
Daddy’s Café: Attention to detail is the byword here with candle-lit tables right on the sand and first class service. All this comes at a price (RM16 for a main), but the little extra is well worth the peerless ambience and lovely food. $$
Pulau Pangkor restaurants in Pasir Bogak
Indian food is also on the menu in Pangkor
Pangkor Beach Resort: Without doubt the best place to eat in Pasir Bogak with wonderful sea views and Malay staples costing under RM10 per dish. Tel: +60 (0)5 685 4625. $
Yee Lin Restaurant: Situated beside the Coral Bay Resort, this Chinese restaurant in Pangkor is only open for dinner but always packed full to capacity. Seafood is the speciality and served up with aplomb. $
Price guide
$ – dishes under US$3; beer US$2; local spirit US$2.50;cocktails US$3
$$ – dishes US$3-10; beer US$2.50; local spirit US$3; cocktails US$4.50
$$$ – dishes US$10-20; beer US$4; local spirit US$4.50; cocktails US$6
$$$$ – dishes over US$20; beer US$5; local spirit US$5; cocktails US$8
Pulau Pangkor restaurants elsewhere
Fisherman’s Cove: Extremely atmospheric restaurants with romantic setting and great seafood. Service is first class although prices are extremely high by Malaysian standards. Good place for a splurge. Pangkor Laut Resort. $$
Pulau Pangkor pubs and bars
There is really not much going on after hours in Pangkor, and anyone expecting a Koh Pha Ngan-esque full moon party is likely to be crushingly disappointed. Teluk Nipah has a few places that will serve drinks later on, but you’ll hardly be dancing on the tables. Alternatively head to Coral Bay where some establishments can sometimes stay open a little longer when there’s a crowd willing to keep spending cash. Otherwise most of the larger hotels have bars with live music or djs such as the upstairs lounge at the Pangkor Island Beach Resort.
