Current closure notice — checked 29 October 2026: Club Med Cherating is closed for a major renovation. Rembulan Restaurant is not serving lunch or dinner, and dining visits and table reservations are unavailable during the closure.
Tourism Pahang reports a scheduled resort reopening in December 2027. This is a planned timeline, not a guaranteed opening date or confirmation that Rembulan will reopen with its former menu or booking arrangements.
The guide below preserves the pre-renovation dining experience. Its menus, opening hours, prices, train routes and reservation tips are historical, not current offers. See our Club Med Cherating renovation updates before planning a stay.
Tucked away on the quiet side of Club Med Cherating, Rembulan Restaurant was one of those places you might not have noticed unless someone pointed it out. It was a little hidden gem on the Pantai side of the resort, reached by a short jungle train ride from the main area.
Once there, it felt like a whole different world. Calm, breezy, a little slower in the best way. The restaurant sat right by the sea, with indoor seating and an outdoor terrace overlooking the waves. It was the kind of spot for a quiet meal away from the crowd, with the ocean and a good plate of food in front of you.
Former Opening Hours and Reservation Process
Before closure, Rembulan offered lunch and dinner on its operating days. Our earlier guide recorded the following hours. These are historical only and do not apply during the renovation:
- Lunch: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
- Dinner: 7:00pm to 9:30pm
- Weekly closure days and service availability varied with the resort programme.
Lunch previously accepted walk-ins. Dinner required a reservation through the resort’s main bar, and our earlier advice was to ask at least a day ahead because tables were limited. This describes the old process only: no dining bookings are available during the closure. Any future reservation system must be confirmed when the reopening arrangements are announced.
The Former Food Offering: Light, Fusion, Fresh
Now, the important part, the food.
Rembulan Restaurant served a thoughtful Asian fusion menu, blending local ingredients and regional flavours with a modern twist. Guests might have found a Thai-inspired curry on the same menu as a miso-glazed fish, or a grilled satay served with something unexpectedly French. It was not over-the-top fancy, but felt a step up from the standard buffet.
For the health-conscious, there were low-calorie options that did not sacrifice taste: light broths, grilled proteins and fresh vegetables. And for those in the mood to splurge a little, Rembulan Restaurant also offered premium upgrades like wagyu beef or lobster. These cost extra and were options for a special night. Their former prices are retained below as historical references.
Lunch Before Closure: Easygoing, No Fuss
For guests wanting a quieter lunch with a view, Rembulan was a relaxed alternative to the main restaurant. Lunch previously did not require a reservation.
Lunch here was more casual, a small buffet spread with light dishes and, on certain days, a beachside barbecue. Think grilled chicken, simple pastas, tropical fruit, and fresh salads. Guests could grab a plate, sit out on the terrace and soak in the breeze.
It suited guests who preferred something lighter in the middle of the day or wanted a quieter setting than Mutiara Restaurant.
Dinner Before Closure: A More Refined Experience
Dinner at Rembulan Restaurant was where things shifted up a gear. The lighting softened, the menus came out and everything felt a little more intimate. The à la carte service brought dishes to the table at a calm, unhurried pace.
Under the former system, guests reserved through the main bar. Asking early mattered because there were only so many tables available each evening.
The dinner menu changed with the season and ingredient availability. Think tamarind prawns, beef tenderloin, coconut panna cotta – that kind of thing.
The former all-inclusive offering included selected drinks with meals, such as soft drinks, tea, coffee and house wines. The renovated resort’s dining inclusions have not been confirmed here.
Historical Sample Menu
The following dishes and descriptions are retained from our earlier guide. They are a record of the pre-renovation menu, not a menu available to order now or a promise of what will return.
Starter
Creamy Mushroom Soup (V)
A warm bowl of soup with tender bites of mushroom pieces
Cold Coconut Curried Soup (V)
Local blend of spices balanced with coconut milk
Seafood Vegetable Tempura
Battered and crispy fired fritters served with Ponzu sauce
Popiah Basah (V)
Battered and crispy fired fritters served with Ponzu sauce
Dukkha Coated Tuna
Slightly seared tuna layered, nuts and spices, served with wasabi mayo
Main Course
Burnt Buttered Gnocchi with Pumpkin Puree (V)
Soft gnocchi pasta served with pumpkin puree and drizzled with toasted pine nuts
Australian Beef Tenderloin
Served with fondant potato and black pepper sauce
Seafood Tagliatelle
Grilled prawns and mussels simmered in an Asian inspired sauce of spices and coconut milk
Grilled Sea Bass Fillet
Served with tom yum risotto and vegetables
Grilled Chicken with Rendang Sauce
Roasted chicken, redang sauce and nasi ulam
Braised Lamb
Served with fondant potato and its own juice
Dessert
Pandan Panna Cotta
Local screw pine leaves infused dessert
Salted Chocolate Caramel Tart
Served with a scoop of ice cream
Earl Grey Indulgence
Hazelnuts mousseline and tea flavoured cake served with classic English cream
Ice Cream
Choice of vanilla, chocolate & strawberry
Fresh Local Fruits
Enjoy local fresh fruits of the day
Children’s Menu
Rainbow Noodle Salad
Rice noodle salad with fresh vegetables and an homemade honey dressing
Grilled Catch of the Day
Served with fresh steamed vegetables
Grilled Chicken
Marinated grilled chicken breast served with white rice
Pasta of the Day
Served with fresh homemade tomato sauce
Beef Burger
Grilled beef patty on a soft bun and sliced cheese, served with french fries
Former Dinner Upgrades and Historical Prices
Wagyu Beef (300g)
Grilled Australian Wagyu beef (marbling 6-7) served with black pepper sauce.
Historical price: MYR250
Lobster (800g)
Grilled Australian lobster served with butter garlic sauce
Historical price: MYR210
River Prawns (1kg) – Previously by pre-order
Fresh river prawns, marinated and char grilled
Historical price: MYR150
King Crab – Previously by pre-order
Enjoy a whole steaming king crab or steamed and chilled as an appetiser
Historical price: MYR580
How Guests Reached Rembulan Before Closure
Because Rembulan was on the far side of the resort, guests used the jungle train. The ride was part of the experience, especially for children or anyone enjoying the back-to-nature setting. The routes below are historical; guest transfers are not operating as a way to visit Rembulan during the closure.
- During the day, the train departed from the area behind Enak Restaurant, near Block F.
- In the evenings, after the sun went down, the pickup point shifted to the main lobby.
A short walk connected the train stop and restaurant. For any future stay, check the confirmed access arrangements, particularly when travelling with young children or someone with mobility needs.
Practical Notes for a Future Stay
- Mosquito repellent is useful for a tropical coastal holiday.
- An umbrella can be useful when moving around an outdoor resort.
- Confirm whether Rembulan will operate for your travel dates before making dining plans.
- Ask for the latest opening hours, menus, prices and reservation process after reopening is confirmed.
- Do not rely on the former Mutiara fallback during the closure: the entire resort is closed.
The Former Alternative: Mutiara Restaurant
Before the resort closure, Mutiara was the main dining alternative when Rembulan was full or not operating. Its rotating international buffet featured Malay classics, Japanese favourites, Indian curries, Italian comfort food and Western dishes, with Club Med’s French influence. Mutiara is not an available dining alternative while the resort is closed.
The spacious restaurant had indoor and outdoor seating, live cooking stations and themed dinners. For a broader look at the old dining experience, read our Club Med Cherating restaurants guide.
Planning Ahead with Travelution Holidays
Planning your Club Med getaway doesn’t need to be complicated. That’s where we come in.
Our Club Med specialists can help you follow Cherating’s reopening announcements or compare another resort for a nearer-term holiday. We cannot confirm a Rembulan dining reservation during the closure.
For future planning, we can help you:
- Compare suitable travel dates once the operating schedule is confirmed
- Understand confirmed room options when they are released
- Check available options and request a current quotation
- Advise on family or group travel
- Ask about dining preferences and special requests, subject to resort confirmation
The earlier version of this guide quoted a 20% deposit. That was historical booking guidance, not a current offer or a promise of availability. Request a written quotation stating the applicable deposit, inclusions and confirmation conditions before paying.
Check the Terms of Your Quotation
Our older guide mentioned changes more than 60 days before check-in, a MYR200 fee per person and a possible fee waiver for higher-priced dates. These are historical terms, not rules we can promise for a new booking. Name changes, date changes, resort changes and cancellation conditions must be checked against your specific quotation and booking confirmation.
The old 60-day balance-payment deadline should also not be assumed for future bookings. Use the payment dates stated in your current quotation or confirmed booking.
Keep the Memories, Check the Reopening Plans
Beachside lunches, quieter à la carte dinners and a sea breeze were part of Rembulan’s appeal. We have kept this guide and its photographs as a record of that experience, while the resort’s future restaurant arrangements remain to be confirmed.
Ask Travelution Holidays about reopening updates or another Club Med holiday. For any future stay, request current resort availability and written booking terms rather than relying on the historical details above.
Follow our Club Med Cherating renovation and reopening page for planning updates. Restaurant availability, menus and booking arrangements will need to be confirmed separately.
