A Day at Pangkor Island's Wooden Fishing Jetty @ Kampung Sungai Pinang Besar

Most people know the world famous beach resorts on the west coast of Pangkor Island but on its eastern shores there are traditional fishing villages, eateries, cottage industries which are equally worth a visit.

Pulau Pangkor is a tiny island just 30 sq. miles in size (compared to Singapore which is 280 sq. miles).

Famous Food in Pangkor Island • Portuguese Seafood BBQ • Ikan Bakar Portugis

Ikan Bakar Portugis is one of the best known food stalls in Pangkor Island in Perak state of Malaysia. I love BBQ stingray and like the so-called Portuguese way of grilling the fish in sambal and the fish's own juices wrapped in banana leaf and aluminum foil.

Stall name:  Ikan Bakar Portugis

Address: 5, Tingkat Seri Pangkor 2, 32300 Pulau Pangkor, Perak

Tel: 017 299 8722

Hours: 5:00pm - 11:30pm

Pangkor Island Breakfast & Lunch Hotspots @ Sungai Pinang Kecil Village · Taste of Pangkor is the Taste of the Sea

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Pulau Pangkor (off the coast of Perak state, Malaysia) is a group of tiny islands which together is less than 3% the size of Singapore. About 20,000 people live on the islands. It is famous for its beaches, seaside resorts, and duty free shopping. Besides tourism, Pangkor's main industry is fisheries. So Pangkor Island is a seafood lover's paradise.

The Chinese in Pangkor Island have their unique cuisine which makes the best of the island's fresh seafood, especially fish. One of the best ways to experience hyperlocal Pangkor cuisine is to visit Kampung Sungai Pinang Kecil and join friendly locals for breakfast or lunch.

Kampung Sungai Pinang Kecil Village

Address: 32300 Pangkor Island Perak Malaysia

Chinese Seafood Dinner in Pangkor Island @ Restoran Pasir Bogak 高佬海鲜饭店

For our first dinner in Pangkor Island, Christine brought us to Restoran Pasir Bogak 高佬海鲜饭店 which is very popular with locals and tourists alike. I like it too as it is an authentic hyperlocal experience, ingredients are fresh, dishes are delicious, and prices are reasonable. Only drawback is the place is very crowded and often no tables are available for walk-in customers with no pre-booking.

Restaurant name: Restoran Pasir Bogak 高佬海鲜饭店

Address: 80 & 81 Taman Bogak Permai, Pasir Bogak, 32300 Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Tel: +6012 522 7757 (Agnes) 📞 +605 685 1733

Hours: 6:00pm - 11:00pm (Mon off)

Ex - Din Tai Fung Chef @ Sungai Pinang Kecil · Kedai Kopi Lam Ah · Pangkor Island

I was in Sungai Pinang Kecil in Pangkor Island looking for hyperlocal food, cuisine that defines this little fishing village off Malaysia's west coast. The last thing on my mind was global chain Din Tai Fung style dishes.

Stall name: Yi Ke Zhan 一刻站 in Kedai Kopi Lam Ah 南亚茶室

Address: 32300 Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Tel: +605 685 2495

Hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Famous Lao Er Hainanese Seafood Curry Noodle @ Sungai Pinang Kecil · Pangkor Island 著名老二海南海鲜咖哩面

Sunrise in Pangkor Island. 

We stayed with buddy Christine's family whose village home is perched at the top of a ridge off the main road at Sungai Pinang Kecil village on the eastern shore of Pangkor Island. In the morning, we can hear the call to prayer from Masjid Sungai Pinang Kecil, the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves shaken by monkeys, and the distant muffled roar of fishing boats going out to sea.

Stall name: Lao Er Seafood Curry Noodle

Address: Sungai Pinang Kecil, 32300 Pangkor Island, Perak, Malaysia

Tel: +6012 598 5278

Hours: Breakfast till lunch