Food tourism soars in Pahang

But first, coffee: Leong (left) looking on as Pahang Felda, Cooperatives and Entrepreneurs Committee Chairman Razali Kassim (second from left) prepares coffee after officiating the Pahang Coffee Festival 2023 at ‘Old Garage’. — Bernama

KUANTAN: Gastronomic tourism-concept promotional activities involving local cuisines and unique culinary traditions will continue to be strengthened to attract more tourists to Pahang, says state unity, tourism and culture committee chairman Leong Yu Man.

She said each district in Pahang had a unique signature dish that should be highlighted such as ikan patin (silver catfish) in Temerloh, Musang King durian (Raub), Lemang To’ki (Bentong), pudding raja (Pekan) and seafood as well as various hipster cafes around Kuantan.