Mahbob Kuih Mahbob kuih is also known as General Mahbob’s kuih. This kuih is also a rarity and can only be found in Pekan area. According to the local, the name originatesRead More…

Split Gill Mushroom Sambal Split gill mushroom sambal or better known as sambal kulat sisir is among the most memorable traditional Pahang dishes. The base for this sambal is the same withRead More…

Pepena Kuih Pepena Kuih or kuih pepena is a kuih originated from Chenor, Pahang. The kuih itself is quite a rarity. The kuih is made from glutinous flour and shaped like aRead More…

Badak Kubang Kuih Badak Kubang kuih has a weird name and quite rare. When it is translated to English, badak kubang are literally translated to “hippo in a wallow”. Fret not, thereRead More…

Sour Chicken Stew Sour chicken stew is also known as gulai masam ayam. Chicken and tempoyak are quite a rare combination. Usually tempoyak is used with fish and other type of seafoodRead More…

Beef Opor  Beef opor is a rendang like dish that uses meat as its main ingredient. It is famous in Pahang especially at Pekan area. The dish takes a lot of timeRead More…

Royal Pudding Royal pudding or Puding Raja is a traditional Malay dessert that is originated from Pekan. The desert was once only served to the royal family but now has been commercializedRead More…

Patin Pais Pais is the Malay word for grilled fish. Patin pais is a grilled patin fish that is slathered with thick, rich and creamy tempoyak paste. The fish is wrapped inRead More…

Asam Rong Stew Gulai Asam Rong is a sour and slightly bitter watered down stew made of processed rubber tree fruits called asam rong that looked like crushed peanuts.  The word “asam”Read More…

Torch Ginger Sambal Pahang is known for its variety of sambal. Another noteworthy sambal from Pahang is torch ginger sambal. This sambal is very popular especially in the Raub area. This sambalRead More…