Santai Bistro
A seaside bistro directly in front of the Juara village jetty on the east coast. Its salt-baked whole fish and made-to-order seafood make it a hidden gem on the island.
Located on the east coast directly in front of the Juara village jetty, facing Juara Bay, this is one of the largest restaurants in Juara. Travellers willing to cross the hills to get there regard it as a hidden gem. The signature is salt-baked whole fish, served as a “fish and chips” style dish, along with made-to-order seafood. Breakfast includes coconut milk rice, and the menu changes with the day's catch. From Tekek, it is about a 7 km jungle trail walk, or you can hire a car or boat. Kitchens in the Juara area close fairly early, so try to eat dinner before 8 pm.
Opening hours
Breakfast to dinner; closes early in the evening
Nearby sights
- Juara Bay
- Juara Turtle Project
- Kampung Tekek & Marine Park Centre
- ABC Beach (Air Batang)
- Renggis Island Marine Park
- Asah Waterfall
- Dragon Horn Peaks (Bukit Nenek Semukut)
- Monkey Beach