Swiss-Cafe, Swiss Belhotel, Kuantan

We arrived in Kuantan and settled in. From our windows, The famous Ana Ikan Bakar was just a stone throw away. Cars were streaming into the adjacent carpark. We decided to delay a little while. Big mistake. By the time we make it there, the entire complex with hundred-plus tables was occupied. Guess what, we couldn't find a table. No prize for guessing, it was the weekend. 

So we went to the hotel and settled in for hotel food. We thought it was unfortunate to be eating hotel food. But we were tired and having just arrived, did not have the motivation and energy to drive to town. So, what's in it for us?

Well, interestingly the grub was good. Service was tops and the ambiance was comfy and luxurious. We comforted ourselves and making a note that we will go on Monday away from the weekend maddening crowd.

Our fried rice was not deprived of the wok hei. It has a strong smoky fragrance. Coupled with the local spices like belacan and sweet and savoury sauces, it was heavenly. it came complete with crackers, a must for Malays food, car, egg and prawns sambal. The plate definitely assuaged the growling tummies. 

Another surprise was the aromatic Tenggiri (Spanish Mackerel) fish curry. The flavours found their way into my taste buds. Sweet, savoury and spiced up. And the gravy that came together was so generously dispensed. Naturally, we lapped them all up.

And to satisfy our carnivorous selves, we decided on the solid pieces of meat that came with the chicken and beef satay. This will be the precursor of Satay Zul. Yup, they said its good. How about these in from of us? After eating Zul's a few days later, I  dare say they are not behind. Good taste all round, just a tad sweet, which is so common nowadays with our food. I wish they had put some more salt to it.

All things considered, despite the hunger and disappointment of missing out Ana Ikan Bakar, Swiss Cafe did a good job. We don't mind eating there again for their service, ambiance and lovely food.