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palace for his grandson,called Jahar Palace. This
palace was built from wood and now houses
old costumes and other royal paraphernalia.
Take your Kota Bharu historical walkthrough
to another level by visiting some of the muse-
ums in Kota Bharu. Believe it or not, there are
six museums in Kota Bahru. All museums are
open from 8:30am - 4:45pm every day, except
Fridays. These museums display historical
items of different interest, for instance
Muzium
Kraftangan
which exhibits locally-made craft
like
songkets
and
batik. MuziumNegeri
displays
old photos and artefacts about Kelantan, while
MuziumAdat Istiadat DiRaja Kelantan
is where
interesting cultural artefacts and exhibits are
kept.
Food Fest
Kelantanese food is known for its distinctive
taste with strong Thai influence. It is so popular
that it can be found easily even in Kuala Lum-
pur. If you are in Kota Bharu, take the chance
to try out all different types of local food and
find out how nothing can beat the authentic
taste of the originals. From
Nasi Dagang
and
Laksam
to sweet desserts like
Kuih Akok
and
Jala Mas
, there are endless choices when it
comes to food around the city.
One must-visit eatery for the best
Nasi Ulam
in Kota Bharu is Restoran Nasi Ulam Cikgu.
It is located just near the famous arches. The
restaurant is always packed with locals and
tourists looking to find out if the food lives up to
the hype. The secret actually lies in the special
home-made
Budu
sauce, which is a fish sauce.
The items on the menu include deep-fried
catfish,
Ayam Percik,
the dishes complemented
with local herbs and leaves.
A little different
As a tourist, it is always good to be aware of
certain limitations and regulations when in
Kelantan as it is known for being the most reli-
gious state in all of Malaysia. The women dress
more conservatively in Kelantan and do not be
surprised to see separate check-out counters
for males and females in some supermarkets.
Women of Kelantan are known for their
hard work.Just look at all the ladies at Siti
Khadijah Market and how good they are at
running their businesses. Siti Khadijah Market
is actually named after Prophet Muhammad’s
wife who was also a businesswoman. What a
fitting name for a market mostly run by women
selling products ranging from fresh produce to
traditional crafts and cakes.
Kelantan is worth a visit, if only to experi-
ence a slightly different way of life. Do not wait
too long and book the next flight to Kota Bharu,
Kelantan ASAP!
Laksam is an authentic
Kelantanese dish
One of the beautiful
mosques that you will
see in Kota Bharu
Bustling Siti Khatijah
market, selling everything
from fresh produce to
traditional crafts