Pulau TiomanThings to do

Things to do in Pulau Tioman

  1. Sunset Corner

    Right near Nazri’s on the plush southern part of the beach, this is the ideal place to split a pizza and sip a cold beer while watching the sunset. Fresh fruit juices are also available for RM5. Happy hour is from 5pm to 7pm.

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  2. Hijau Restaurant

    This place rocks the tastebuds, serving everything from Indian specialities including an outrageous vegetarian aloo ghobi (potato and cauliflower dish) for RM10 and tandoori prawns for RM26, Chinese dishes (try the excellent ginger fish for RM8) and authentic Western dishes including good breakfasts. It’s set on a hillside terrace perfect for sunsets over a bottle of wine (from RM40).

    reviewed

  3. Ari’s Café

    A reggae style bar tucked on the mountain side not far from the trailhead to ABC, this friendly place can prepare packed lunches (around RM6) for the trek over to Juara and has a chilled-out atmosphere.

    reviewed

  4. Santai Bistro

    Smack next to the jetty, this bar/restaurant plays classic rock and serves up everything from sambal prawns (RM18) to mixed vegetable salads (RM6). The beers are cold and the views are hypnotising.

    reviewed

  5. Golden Dish Café

    This might be the only place on Tioman serving their own home-grown organic vegetables. There are also plenty of authentic Chinese seafood specialities and healing herbal drinks.

    reviewed

  6. Tioman Cabana

    This hotchpotch beach bar at the north of the southern beach also acts as a cafe and tour operator offering bike rentals, internet and a slew of sports activities.

    reviewed

  7. Hallo Café

    This small beachfront watering hole has music and a 5pm to 7pm happy hour (three beers RM10). It’s north of the jetty in front of Nazri’s II.

    reviewed

  8. Chinese Sarang Seafood

    Near Babura Seaview Resort, this spot does a particularly tasty sizzling hotplate bean curd (RM8) and serves beer.

    reviewed

  9. Ella’s Place

    The best of the Salang cheapies, with friendly owners, decent food and a great stretch of beach.

    reviewed

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