Current closure and reopening plans
Club Med Cherating is currently closed for renovation, so its restaurants and dining visits are unavailable. Status checked on 28 October 2026. Club Med’s official resort page gives a planned reopening during 2027, not a guaranteed date. See our Cherating renovation and reopening updates before planning a stay.
The guide below preserves the pre-renovation dining experience. Former menus, hours, reservation rules and prices are not current offers and may change when the resort reopens.
Before the renovation, the Club Med Cherating restaurants were part of the appeal of a holiday where the jungle met the sea. The food was as memorable as the view: generous buffets, Malaysian favourites and quieter seaside meals. This guide looks back at that dining experience.
It was the kind of place where you found yourself going back for a second helping of nasi lemak, or maybe sneaking one more piece of chocolate cake. A little holiday indulgence was part of the fun.
Here is what dining used to be like, from buffet spreads to hidden gems. The photos, menus, prices and opening hours below are historical references, not current offers or confirmation of what will return after renovation.
Dining That Felt Effortless (But Still Special)
Food fitted naturally into a day at Club Med Cherating, in between a jungle walk or a dip in the pool. Guests could move from breakfast to an activity and back for lunch without having to find somewhere else to eat. It felt relaxed rather than like a rigid meal plan.
Meals and snacks formed part of the former all-inclusive stay. Premium dishes, selected drinks and private dining could cost extra. The renovated resort will have its own confirmed dining arrangements and inclusions.
Mutiara Restaurant – The Main Stage
Mutiara was the heart of the resort’s food scene. It was where many guests started their mornings and returned for lunch and dinner, drawn by the variety as much as the convenience.
The setup was breezy, with an interactive kitchen where guests could watch the chefs cook. It felt more like a bustling hawker centre or a European food hall than a typical resort buffet.
Morning routines were part of the pleasure. Some guests shuffled in half-awake for coffee; others came straight from yoga. Breakfast brought colourful fruit, crispy pastries, eggs cooked to order and Malaysian classics like nasi lemak or congee with salted egg.
It was easy to arrive planning a light breakfast and leave having tried a little of everything.
Former Breakfast Highlights:
- Fresh-cut tropical fruit like pineapple, watermelon, papaya
- Eggs made to order, whether fried, scrambled, poached, or omelettes
- Fluffy croissants, danishes, warm bread with butter and jam
- Steamed dim sum like har gow and char siu bao
- Hearty Malaysian picks like nasi lemak, wok-fried noodles, and congee
- Sausages, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, crispy hash browns
- Pancakes, waffles, and chocolate sauce if you feel like it
A slow coffee and an unhurried breakfast were part of the atmosphere.
Lunch & Dinner – A Mini Culinary World Tour
Lunch and dinner at Mutiara offered an international tasting adventure, with enough variety to make each meal feel different.
Menus rotated. These were some of the choices described in our earlier guide:
- Fresh salads, cold cuts, and smoked fish
- Western comforts like roast beef, grilled chicken, and creamy gratins
- Pizza and pasta made fresh, with sauces that hit the spot
- Indian curries, chicken tikka, dhal, fragrant rice, warm naan
- Japanese sushi, miso soup, seaweed salad
- Local Chinese staples, fried rice, steamed fish, stir-fried veg
- Dedicated vegetarian corner with flavour-packed plant-based dishes
- A little corner just for kids with fries, nuggets, pasta
The variety was a highlight. One night could centre on Western dishes; the next, Malaysian favourites.
Seating and Ambience
Mutiara had indoor and outdoor seating, with a choice between a cooler indoor spot and a breezy sea view. Mornings buzzed with energy, afternoons felt slower, and dinner was especially appealing outside under the sunset sky.
Former hours (not operating during the closure):
- Breakfast: 07:15 – 09:30
- Lunch: 12:00 – 14:00
- Dinner: 18:45 – 21:00
Enak Restaurant – The Underrated Hero
Enak was useful for guests who missed breakfast or wanted something mid-afternoon. It was low-key, casual and often less crowded, with quick, satisfying choices.
In the morning, it served a smaller spread with local staples like nasi lemak and freshly made omelettes. In the afternoon, the noodle bar offered comforting broth and quick snacks. It also reopened for supper.
Former hours (not operating during the closure):
- Late Breakfast: 09:45 – 10:45
- Late Lunch: 14:30 – 18:00
- Supper: 21:15 – 22:45
Rembulan Restaurant – For Quiet, Seaside Feasts
Tucked away near the Zen Pool, Rembulan had a calm, grown-up atmosphere that suited romantic dinners or a quieter meal. This section describes its earlier service, before its maintenance closure and the wider resort renovation.
Its earlier programme included a simple late lunch buffet and an à la carte dinner with Asian-Western fusion dishes. These menus should not be treated as confirmation of the future restaurant offering.
Dinner previously required a reservation. Reservations and dining visits are unavailable during the resort closure; any future booking process must be confirmed after reopening arrangements are announced.
Former hours (not operating during the closure):
- Late Lunch: 13:00 – 14:30
- Dinner: 19:00 – 21:30 (Closed Wednesdays)
Former Optional Dinner Upgrades:
The earlier guide recorded these premium dishes and prices. They are historical examples only, not current quotations:
- Grilled Lobster with Garlic Butter – MYR210 (800g)
- Wagyu Beef – MYR250 (300g)
- River Prawns – MYR150 (1kg)
- King Crab – MYR580 (1.5kg)
For a future stay, ask Travelution Holidays to check the latest restaurant opening plans, menus, prices and reservation arrangements before making dining plans.
Private Dinners – Add a Little Magic
The resort previously offered private dining in settings such as the beach or beneath the trees at the Zen Pool. These experiences are unavailable during the closure.
They were popular ideas for birthdays, proposals, honeymoons and group celebrations.
Former options and historical prices (not current offers):
- Romantic Beach Dinner: MYR1000 per couple
- Group BBQ: MYR190 per person (minimum 100 guests)
Tasting Malaysia: Local Favourites You’ll Crave Again
The chefs shared a taste of Malaysia through local favourites that appeared across the former buffet menus:
- Nasi Lemak – Creamy coconut rice with spicy sambal and crunchy anchovies
- Beef Rendang – Slow-cooked richness you’ll want seconds of
- Keropok – Crispy fish crackers that disappear fast
- Mee Goreng – Wok-fried noodles with that unmistakable smoky “wok hei” flavour
Those familiar flavours were a memorable part of dining here.
FAQs About Club Med Cherating Restaurants
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Looking Back, and Planning Ahead
Dining at Club Med Cherating restaurants was more than eating between activities. The generous food, variety and setting were part of the experience guests remembered after the holiday.
We have kept these memories and photographs as a record of the former resort. New restaurant concepts, menus, opening hours and prices will need to be checked when the renovated resort returns.
Contact Travelution Holidays for current reopening information or help comparing another Club Med holiday. For a nearer trip, explore Club Med Phuket and ask us to check options for your dates.
Follow our Club Med Cherating renovation and reopening updates before planning a return visit.
