Charis Janda Baik Guidebook - Food & Activities
Food scene
While Charis is meant for those who prefer self-catering, there are multiple restaurants ranging from 2-10km from the villa. Here are some of the options I would recommend.
Located in Bukit Tinggi 10km from Charis. Best for the organic chicken chop and grilled chicken.. If you need cakes for birthdays, they can provide too. They can deliver to Charis. Call them at 09 2330037. for menu check their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/beesfco/
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Bee's Food & Coffee
P9 Jalan PesonaLocated in Bukit Tinggi 10km from Charis. Best for the organic chicken chop and grilled chicken.. If you need cakes for birthdays, they can provide too. They can deliver to Charis. Call them at 09 2330037. for menu check their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/beesfco/
Highest ranking restaurant in in Trip Advisor in Janda Baik proper. Serves mainly “localised” western fare. Can deliver to Charis with a minimum RM50 order. Just call Chef Zamri at +6011 31781782. For the menu look at this link https://www.facebook.com/nerobiancodeli/photos/pcb.2816248905160692/2816248868494029/
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Nero Bianco Deli
Highest ranking restaurant in in Trip Advisor in Janda Baik proper. Serves mainly “localised” western fare. Can deliver to Charis with a minimum RM50 order. Just call Chef Zamri at +6011 31781782. For the menu look at this link https://www.facebook.com/nerobiancodeli/photos/pcb.2816248905160692/2816248868494029/
My favourite place for coffee. A favourite amongst the cyclists on weekends. Can be a bit crowded. Good for their soup meletup. Google “Sup Meletop Janda Baik” for location. They dont deliver and you are requires to self serve.
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Kopi Ladang Restaurant
My favourite place for coffee. A favourite amongst the cyclists on weekends. Can be a bit crowded. Good for their soup meletup. Google “Sup Meletop Janda Baik” for location. They dont deliver and you are requires to self serve.
No1 in trip advisor for coffee which is reputedly home grown. Nice secluded location in the “jungle”.
https://www.facebook.com/pintocoffee or call them at 0193907875
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Pintô Coffee+
No1 in trip advisor for coffee which is reputedly home grown. Nice secluded location in the “jungle”.
https://www.facebook.com/pintocoffee or call them at 0193907875
Southern Siamese food with staff mainly from Thailand. Hence a bit more authentic. They don’t deliver but is easy enough to find.
Restoran Che' Seafood Janda Baik
Southern Siamese food with staff mainly from Thailand. Hence a bit more authentic. They don’t deliver but is easy enough to find.
One of the many seafood restaurants in Bukit Tinggi 10km away. Need to travel there.
Restoran Wonderland Valley 桃源谷美食
One of the many seafood restaurants in Bukit Tinggi 10km away. Need to travel there.
In case you miss the fast food. About 13km drive out where you probably pass by en route to Charis
McDonald's Genting Sempah
KM 38.4 Lebuhraya KarakIn case you miss the fast food. About 13km drive out where you probably pass by en route to Charis
The nearest restaurant to Charis (about 2km away). Good for naan and tandoori. Open until quite late.
D'Chemperoh Corner
The nearest restaurant to Charis (about 2km away). Good for naan and tandoori. Open until quite late.
The Malay pancake for breakfast is their specialty. Across the road is where I have my nasi lemak.
Warung Janda Baik - Lempeng
The Malay pancake for breakfast is their specialty. Across the road is where I have my nasi lemak.
Kopi n Kraf
27796 Jalan Sumsum HilirA bit further away in Kg Sum Sum but a nice atmosphere to have nasi lemak in the morning
Nearby Charis. 1.5km. Set Lunch is great at RM75 for 2. Scenic kampung like atmosphere.
Istana Lemuni
Lot 9756 Kg ChemperohNearby Charis. 1.5km. Set Lunch is great at RM75 for 2. Scenic kampung like atmosphere.
Figgy's Cafe
PT 20266 Lor Sungai PanjangAnother local option. Not one of my favourites though
Kedai Makan Mak Ngah Zauyah
Kg. ChemperohMy favourite Nasi Lemak location
If you travelling from Kuantan or decide to do a detour to Bentong e-route to Janda Baik, this is arguable one of the top 5 lemang restaurant in the country.
Lemang To'ki
Batu 2 Jalan TrasIf you travelling from Kuantan or decide to do a detour to Bentong e-route to Janda Baik, this is arguable one of the top 5 lemang restaurant in the country.
Similar to the famous store in Raub. Drop-by at Goh Tong Jaya on the way back to KL
Restoran Ratha Raub
Similar to the famous store in Raub. Drop-by at Goh Tong Jaya on the way back to KL
Hiking
This is for the adventurous, scaling up the tallest mountain in Selangor (yes it is in another state!). 1493m above sea level. Ideal for a day trip. 4 hours hike to the top and 2 hours to climb down. If this is your first time it is better to go with someone who knows the trail well.
Ideal for a day trip. 4 hours up and 2 hours down. 9 hours if your pace is moderate. 1493 m above sea level, possibly the highest point in Selangor. 12km journey. A guide is needed.
Starting Point Gunung Nuang via Janda Baik
Ideal for a day trip. 4 hours up and 2 hours down. 9 hours if your pace is moderate. 1493 m above sea level, possibly the highest point in Selangor. 12km journey. A guide is needed.
The trail is less frequented compared to the Gunung Nuang Trail. Very close to the Charis Villa. You will need a guide for this trail
Bukit Repin Trailhead
The trail is less frequented compared to the Gunung Nuang Trail. Very close to the Charis Villa. You will need a guide for this trail
One of the favourite hiking trips in Janda Baik. The trips are organised by Persatuan Sahabat Alam Tampik Janda Baik. They can be contacted at 011 56440284. https://tampikwaterfall.com/
Lata Tampit
One of the favourite hiking trips in Janda Baik. The trips are organised by Persatuan Sahabat Alam Tampik Janda Baik. They can be contacted at 011 56440284. https://tampikwaterfall.com/
Cycling, ATV, River Tubing & Paintball
Jando Bikes
9 Jalan Sumsum HilirBicycle rental. They organise cycling tours as well
Mei Lin's MTB Crossing
If you planning to rent our own ATV or go MTB. This is the to-go location
Massage
Kayu Manis Spa provide traditional
Malay massage. You can call them for in-house massage at Charis. 013 986 3183
101 Resort & Spa
Kayu Manis Spa provide traditional
Malay massage. You can call them for in-house massage at Charis. 013 986 3183
Sightseeing
1 km down the village road from Charis. Google “Istana Lemuni”. The resort is based on the architecture of old Terengganu houses.
Istana Lemuni
Lot 9756 Kg Chemperoh1 km down the village road from Charis. Google “Istana Lemuni”. The resort is based on the architecture of old Terengganu houses.
73km away or slightly above one hour. Go early of you want a slot for the elephant rides. Otherwise you can still feed and bathe the elephants
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Centro Nacional de Conservación de Elefantes Kuala Gandah NECC
Lebuhraya Pantai Timur73km away or slightly above one hour. Go early of you want a slot for the elephant rides. Otherwise you can still feed and bathe the elephants
The original fig farm in Janda Baik. You can buy the one that is in the fridge. Heavenly :-)
Fig Malaysia Farm
The original fig farm in Janda Baik. You can buy the one that is in the fridge. Heavenly :-)
Genting Skyworlds
Opening in Feb 2022.....
Shopping
Good place to shop for fresh vegetables and the famous Bentong ginger on the way back to KL
Kampung Bukit Tinggi
Good place to shop for fresh vegetables and the famous Bentong ginger on the way back to KL
Not too far away for a bit of outlet shopping
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Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
Not too far away for a bit of outlet shopping
Sky Avenue
Local Sundry Shop nearest to Charis. In case you miss that toothpaste, cleanser. Also a place to get raw food for your BBQ.
Z Genting Runcit 2
simpang 3Local Sundry Shop nearest to Charis. In case you miss that toothpaste, cleanser. Also a place to get raw food for your BBQ.
A Bit Further Away
For those coming from out of KL/Selangor. Worthwhile to spend a day at Air Terjun Chamang. Lemang To'ki and the ABC are amongst my favourite
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Bentong
For those coming from out of KL/Selangor. Worthwhile to spend a day at Air Terjun Chamang. Lemang To'ki and the ABC are amongst my favourite
For those that has never been, visiting the Japanese Garden and Colmar Tropicale is worth spending a day.
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Bukit Tinggi
For those that has never been, visiting the Japanese Garden and Colmar Tropicale is worth spending a day.