Top 18 Snacks & Local Products That You Must Get From Bentong (And Where To Buy Them!)

Just a short one hour drive from the Kuala Lumpur (KL) city center. Bentong is a popular attraction among families and locals for weekend getaway. In addition, with several efforts put in the embellishment of this old town square. This tranquil holiday place is now more attractive with photo-worthy mural paintings and better preserved old-world charms.  

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Besides being popular for natural attractions as well as a variety of fruit and vegetable farms. Bentong is a great weekend getaway for local food and specialty cafes too. Plus, offering lots of local products with inspiration from Bentong Ginger and traditional factories. This little town is undoubtedly one of the best places nationwide for best deal local souvenirs and confectioneries.

So, if you have no idea on what to buy in Bentong while ending the Bentong trip. Here are some of the best snacks and local products that SGMY13TOUR suggest.

Table of Content:

Bentong Ginger & Fresh Petai @ Sunday Morning Market, Bentong

Yong Tau Foo @ Yuan Kie Kopitiam

Tau Pok (Tofu Puffs) @ 30号豆腐店（kedai tauhu 30)

Cap Tangan Soy Sauce & Bean Paste @ Kicap Bentong sdn bhd

Kaya Kok @ Bentong Lian Fa Kaya Puff

Durians @ Jimmy’s Durian Orchard

Bentong Ginger Powder @ Fresh Ginger Trading

Bentong Ginger Oil & Bentong Ginger Tea @ Market Bentong

Bentong Ginger Rice Wine @ Produk Tempatan Bentong 孖女土产店/文冬孖女豆腐花

Bentong Ginger Honey & Bentong Ginger Snacks @ Mr Bentong Hafiz Oon HQ Pahang

Bentong Ceramic Mug @ Bentong Gallery

Bentong Ginger Apple Pie & Bentong Ginger Spice Cookies @ Ginger Heritage 薑食會館

Wood Fire Lemang @ Lemang To’ki

Local Dry Products @ MR SOTONG BENTONG STAR (BENTONG GINGER SUPPLIER)

Local Ice-Cream Potong @ Khow Kee Grocery Shop

Yang Guang Heoh Pneah @ Yang guang bentong trading(王冠)阳光文冬土产店

Handmade Noodle @ Sun Mooi Kee Mee Factory

Fresh Figs & Figs Products @ Fig Malaysia Farm Janda Baik

1. Bentong Ginger & Fresh Petai @ Sunday Morning Market, Bentong

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Whenever speaking of Bentong Town, Bentong Ginger is surely the first specialty that appears in mind. Popular with its unique taste and benefits in preventing cold as well as controlling cholesterol level. Bentong Ginger undeniably sits on the top list of must buy products in Bentong. Also, Petai food lovers do forget to grab some fresh organic XXL size Petai in this market at a super cheap price! 

Image Credit: Sunday Morning Market, Bentong Google

In addition, Sunday Morning Market, Bentong only opens on Sunday mornings. Moreover, starting as early as 7am, visitors can explore the wet market before going for breakfast at the array of Kopitiam nearby. Besides selling everything from fresh-pick veggies, there are also daily baked pastries, street food, and fresh meat available. Furthermore, do look out for other Bentong popular local products like Tofu Pok and Soy Sauce. 

Additional Information:

Address: Jalan Chui Yin, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 7:00am to 12:00 noon (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 10-319 6161

2. Yong Tau Foo @ Yuan Kie Kopitiam

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No visit to Bentong is complete without gulping on some delicious Yong Tau Foo! 

While you are enjoying your delicious breakfast in Yuan Kie Kopitiam. Let’s take away some handmade Yong Tau Foo items of theirs as gifts or to enjoy at home! Plus, by mixing the fresh fish pastes with dried squid and finely minced pork. These Yong Tau Foo taste so irresistible and addictive, undoubtedly making foodies crave for more!

Image Credit: Yuan Kie Kopitiam Google

Moreover, starting from RM1.50 per piece, the Kopitiam has wide spreads of Yong Tau Foo on their table. Ranging from Stuffed Brinjal and Red Chilies to Pork Meatballs and Fish Tofu. These tasty goodies are either boiled in a boiling broth or deep fried in hot oil. But, these don’t affect the deliciousness when dipping in the specialty sweet sauce or creamy curry soup.

Additional Information:

Address: 57, Jalan Chui Yin, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 6:00am to 9:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Website: Yuan Kie Kopitiam 源记茶餐室 

3. Tau Pok (Tofu Puffs) @ 30号豆腐店（kedai tauhu 30）

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Another food treasure in Bentong that visitors must buy is surely the Tofu Puffs. Well-known as Tau Pok among the locals, this soybean product is the best companion to any flavorful soup delights! Especially the flavorful Curry Broth as it soaks up all the creamy deliciousness and holds them in its bubbly holes. 

Image Credit: 30号豆腐店（kedai tauhu 30) Google

In addition using the most original beancurd processing method and recipe from the ancestors. Kedai Tauhu 30’s Tau Pok is labor-intensive and disallows any overnight raw ingredients to reuse. Moreover, both Tau Pok making and packaging processes are fully transparent in its open kitchen too. Hence, visitors can always 100% trust the store’s Tau Pok freshness and quality! 

Additional Information:

Address: Jln Bentong Avenue, Taman Bentong Makmur, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 12-928 2271

Website: 30号豆腐店（文冬豆腐卜）

4. Cap Tangan Soy Sauce & Bean Paste @ Kicap Bentong sdn bhd

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For visitors who have an extra time, pay a visit to the traditional soy sauce factory – Kicap Bentong sdn bhd. Moreover as the largest local soy sauce brand in the heart of Pahang since 1980. It undeniably is the best spot to stock up a few bottles of soy sauce with the lowest price for cooking! 

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Furthermore, emphasizing high quality and preserving its smooth textures. All soy products in the factory will be passing through a natural fermentation process in traditional earthenware pots. Besides the well-known Cap Tangan Soy Sauce with a moderate umami saltiness and hints of sweetness aftertaste. The factory also offers a wide variety of seasonings, bean pastes (Taucu), and instant cooking pastes! 

Additional Information:

Address: Jalan Utama Industri, 28700 Bentong, Pahang

Opening Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +6012-606 2269

Website: Kicap Bentong Sdn Bhd – Original 

5. Kaya Kok @ Bentong Lian Fa Kaya Puff

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Discover this wonderful gem hidden in a traditional looking 70s Kampung house before leaving Bentong! Plus, featuring a mini exhibition of vintage items and old antiques pre-war. Bentong Lian Fa Kaya Puff is undeniably one of the must go places in Bentong aside for its daily made fresh confectioneries!

Image Credit: Bentong Lian Fa Kaya Puff Google

Appearance-wise, foodies will surely feel impressed with the three different Puffs. But, the Kaya Kok is truly the highlight, with no artificial sweet taste and a balance of smooth Kaya texture. Moreover, a bite of this Kaya Kok will hook the foodies as it is super crispy, buttery, and flaky! Besides, the Durian Kaya Kok and Sambal Puff are equally tasty with perfect ratio of pastry to fillings too! 

Additional Information:

Address: 276B, Kampung Perting, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:30am to 3:00pm (Fri-Sun) / Close on Monday to Thursday

Contact Number: +60 17-336 2791

Website: 文冬玻璃口联发 

6. Durians @ Jimmy’s Durian Orchard

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Bentong is a paradise for durian lovers! Featuring numerous durian farms and local durian plantations with selections of durian species. This humble town never lacks great quality durians such as the popular Musang King, D24, D101, Tekah, and Tanjung Sepat. Plus more wonderfully is there will be a wide array of durian stalls mushrooming at every corner during the durian season too. 

Image Credit: Jimmy’s Durian Orchard Google

Amongst all Bentong durian places, many suggest Jimmy’s Durian Orchard to savor the best durians. In addition, this 20-acre farm also provides an opportunity for visitors to hand-on experience to pick their durians. Then, enjoy the durians happily on the spot or in its homestay upon the overnight stay. 

Besides, as one of the main durian suppliers in Bentong. It undoubtedly is where durian lovers can get durians with best deals!

Additional Information:

Address: Jalan Lama Bentong – Karak, 28600 Karak, Pahang

Opening Hours: 11:00am to 5:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +6016-203 1922

Website: Jimmy’s Durian Orchard 

7. Bentong Ginger Powder @ Fresh Ginger Trading

Image Credit: Fresh Ginger Trading Google

Whenever asking the locals regarding what local products that must be bought in Bentong. Undoubtedly, Bentong Ginger Powder is surely on the Bentong must buy souvenir list. Besides, instead of getting Bentong Genting Powder from the famous Bentong attractions grocery stores. Visitors can support some local home brands that serve the similar Bentong Ginger Powder products too. 

Image Credit: Fresh Ginger Trading Google

For instance at Fresh Ginger Trading, an in-house mini factory within the residence area at Bukit Tinggi. It offers quality assured fresh Bentong Ginger Powder at a cheaper price to the market weekly. Plus fully using dehydrated Bentong Ginger in its manufacturing process. These Bentong Ginger Powders are 100% organic and without any additional chemical substances nor flavoring. 

Additional Information:

Address: No 24 Taman Darul Makmur, Bukit Tinggi, 28750 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Contact Number: +60 19-352 8223

8. Bentong Ginger Oil & Bentong Ginger Tea @ Market Bentong

Image Credit: Market Bentong Google

Known as the ‘King of Ginger’ for good reason, Bentong Ginger provides lots of benefits to the human body. Hence, it is no stranger that this small town has numerous Bentong Ginger inspiration products to promote this special ginger species. Amongst all of them, Bentong Ginger Oil and Bentong Ginger Tea are the most acceptable ones even for non-ginger lovers. 

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Moreover, stretching over the arrays of shophouses along Bentong Walk. The market owns not just one, but several local stalls selling exactly the same items. So, whenever you are visiting here for Bentong Ginger products. No rush, and take your time discovering for which stall offers the best deal! 

Additional Information:

Address: 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 4:00am to 1:00am (Mon-Fri) / 6:00am to 1:00am (Sat & Sun)

9. Bentong Ginger Rice Wine @ Produk Tempatan Bentong 孖女土产店/文冬孖女豆腐花

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Careful craft with the most original recipe that inherits down from a few generations. Plus passing at least three months of the traditional fermentation period. Bentong Ginger Wine is a go-to confinement rice wine and health tonic for both elderly and confinement women. Besides relieving the cold symptoms, it can improve blood circulation and expel wind from the body too. 

Image Credit: 孖女土产店 Facebook

In addition, visitors can easily spot Bentong Ginger Rice Wine in almost every grocery store in Bentong. Especially those pre-war looking vintage shophouses along Jalan Chui Yin and Bentong Walk. Besides, there are also some stalls in the Sunday Morning Market where locals are selling their home made ones too. 

Additional Information:

Address: 58, Jalan Chui Yin, 28700 Bentong, Pahang

Opening Hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +6016-936 5668

Website: 孖女土产店 

10. Bentong Ginger Honey & Bentong Ginger Snacks @ Mr Bentong Hafiz Oon HQ Pahang

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Experience the divine combination of two Bentong gems – Rainforest Honey and Bentong Ginger! 

In Mr Bentong Hafiz Oon HQ Pahang, they are passionate about bringing visitors the finest and most authentic Bentong products. In addition, to enhance the health and delight the taste buds. The store specializes in honey in high quality and rich flavor twists. Popular varieties include Tualang Tree Pure Honey, Bentong Ginger Honey, and Bentong Ginger Honey Lemon.

Image Credit: Mr Bentong Hafiz Oon Facebook

Additionally, there are also lots of tasty dried fruits and ginger snacks available in the grocery store. Besides the common Candied Honey Ginger and Lemon Ginger. Visitors can find Powder Sugar Young Ginger, Apple Ginger, Wet Red Ginger, and Pineapple Ginger Chips here. Plus, prices are reasonably varied according to types of snacks and weights too.  

Image Credit: Mr Bentong Hafiz Oon HQ Pahang Google

Furthermore for those who are unable to visit Bentong for their selections of organic enzymes and honey. No worries that Mr Bentong Hafiz Oon also sells their products on Lazada Live, TikTok Marketplace and Shopee! Plus offering special discounts occasionally especially during Malaysia calendar eves. It undoubtedly is the best deal for the budget buyers! 

Aditional Information:

Address: 61, Jalan Chui Yin, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 11-2387 9541

Website: Mr Bentong Hafiz Oon 

11. Bentong Ceramic Mug @ Bentong Gallery

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For those who are looking for something affordable and useful as a gift or self-collect souvenir. Ceramic Mugs are undoubtedly the best choice souvenir whenever visiting any popular attractions. In addition with the special iconic Bentong must go attractions and its historical buildings during pre-war. These Bentong Ceramic Mugs promote astonishing Bentong history and developments too!

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Getting a Bentong Ceramic Mug is easy, where visitors can spot it in the Bentong Gallery’s BG Store. Besides, this sales corner also serves a collection of Bentong and Cameron Highlands signature local products. Thus, making it a perfect souvenir shopping place after exploring the conductive gallery. 

Additional Information:

Address: 17-18, Jalan Loke Yew, 28700 Bentong, Pahang

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Mon,Tue,Thurs,Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Wednesday

Contact Number: +609-222 7600

Website: Bentong Gallery 

12. Bentong Ginger Apple Pie & Bentong Ginger Spice Cookies @ Ginger Heritage 薑食會館

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Famous for serving vast selections of culinary delights and pastries with Bentong Ginger inspiration flavors. Ginger Heritage is one of the newest cafes in Bentong that offers great Bentong local products to bring home. Moreover to have all their food, pastries, as well as ginger products homemade without additional food substances. They ensure food safety and are fully organic even for the little ones. 

Image Credits: Ginger Heritage 薑食會館 Facebook

Besides the common Bentong Ginger Powder, the cafe fuses Bentong Ginger in almost all cafe desserts. For instance Ginger Muffin, Ginger Boba Milk, Ginger Creme Brulee, and Thai Style Pumpkin Ginger Custard. Amongst them, the Bentong Ginger Apple Pie and Bentong Ginger Spice Cookies are the best to take away. Aside from the authentic Bentong Ginger mild-spicy and warmth, these desserts can last for 3 to 4 days in the fridge too. 

Additional Information:

Address: 95, Jalan Loke Yew, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 10:30am to 6:00pm (Mon,Thurs,Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Tuesday and Wednesday

Contact Number: +60 12-382 9504

Website: Ginger Heritage 薑食會館 

13. Wood Fire Lemang @ Lemang To’ki

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Drive a little further out from Bentong town center to Lemang To’ki to savor an impressively tasty Lemang! Plus, if you are not getting enough on the spot, why not ‘tapau’ some to enjoy at home?  In addition, this popular Halal eatery in Bentong uses the most traditional cooking method to prepare their Lemang. By using wood fire, it provides each Lemang an extra smoky aroma from the banana leaves. 

Image Credit: Lemang To’ki Google 

Moreover, catering a natural sweetness from the glutinous rice and saltiness from the coconut milk. Lemang To’ki’s Lemang Bakar is bet to enjoy with flavorful Rendang Daging or Rendang Ayam! Besides, there are also other great authentic Malay delights that the eatery offers. Such as Kari Ayam, Ikan Bakar, Sup Tulang, Ayam Percik, and Ayam Bakar.

Additional Information:

Address: Batu 2, Jalan Tras, 28700 Bentong, Pahang

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Tue-Sun) / Close on Monday

Contact Number: +6016-953 0544

Website: Lemang To’ki 

14. Local Dry Products @ MR SOTONG BENTONG STAR (BENTONG GINGER SUPPLIER)

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Mr Sotong is a no stranger sundry good brand nationwide. Plus, serving mostly dried snacks like Dried Sugar Squid Rolls, Peach Plum, and Philippines Dried Mango. It undeniably is a popular snack shop in Bentong even among the locals. 

Image Credit: MR SOTONG BENTONG STAR (BENTONG GINGER SUPPLIER) Google

Besides just offering its main dry products as in other branches nationwide. This grocery-like store is another one-stop for selections of Bentong popular local products. Aside from the usual Bentong Ginger Honey Tea and Bentong Ginger Powder. Visitors can grab Raw Forest Honey, Bentong Ginger Enzyme, and Ginger Flavor Dried Fruit Snacks here too.

Additional Information:

Address: Located in Market Bentong. 61, Jalan Chui Yin, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 11-2387 9541

15. Local Ice-Cream Potong @ Khow Kee Grocery Shop

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Upon planning the weekend Bentong trip, do not forget to bring the ice box along! Here in Khow Kee Grocery Shop, there hides a local only known ice dessert. Plus, uniquely made with coconut milk instead of milk powder. These homemade Ice-Cream Potong are more chunkier in texture and take longer to melt. 

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Furthermore, there are two options of Ice-Cream Potong flavors available in this old-school grocery store. Be it a Red Bean or Corn flavor, foodies can taste the real red beans and corn bits that coarsely mix into the ice-cream. Besides, with no preservatives, artificial flavoring, or coloring. Khow Kee Grocery Shop’s Ice-Cream Potong is safe to eat even for the little ones!

Additional Information:

Address: Lor Aman 1, Kampung Perting, 28700 Bentong, Pahang

Opening Hours: 12:00 noon to 7:00pm ; 8:00am to 12:00 midnight (Mon-Sun)

16. Yang Guang Heoh Pneah @ Yang guang bentong trading(王冠)阳光文冬土产店

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Locates conveniently at Jalan Chui Yin, opposite of the popular Thong Kee Kopitiam. Yang Guang Heoh Pneah is another great confectionery store in Bentong with an in-house bakery. Plus highlighting daily baked Yang Guang Heoh Pneah with Malt or Durian Jam fillings. Visitors can opt for fresh from the oven Heong Pneah or pre-packed Heong Pneah for those who can’t wait. 

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Besides, it is also an all-in-one souvenir store that caters with numerous common looking Bentong products. Be it a homemade Bentong Ginger Powder, factory supplies Soy Sauce, or natural Farm Fresh Durians. This little grocery shop is able to satisfy the shopping spree! 

Additional Information:

Address: 47, Jalan Chui Yin, 28700 Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 10:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 14-605 1312

Website: 阳光文冬土产城 

17. Handmade Noodle @ Sun Mooi Kee Mee Factory

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For over 50 years, Sun Mooi Kee Mee Factory is famous for holding the title as the largest noodle supplier in Bentong. Plus, supplying a vast selection of noodles to the neighboring breakfast spots. This noodle factory proudly claims that almost all locals in Bentong town grow up eating their noodles. 

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In addition to using the most original noodle recipe, the noodles have zero artificial flavoring and preservatives. Moreover with lesser alkaline water. It provides a more firm texture without decreasing the noodle’s nutritional quality. Some worth buying noodles here include Hokkien Noodle, Mee Kuning, Kuey Teow, and Chee Cheong Fun.

Additional Information:

Address: 73, Jalan Ah Peng, 28700 Bentong, Pahang

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 6:30pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact  Number: +609-222 1043

18. Fresh Figs & Figs Products @ Fig Malaysia Farm Janda Baik

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Open freely to the public during every weekend to explore and learn about fig plantation. Fig Malaysia Farm Janda Baik is a humble fig farm that houses more than 300 species of figs under its array of grow rooms. In addition with careful research and proper care of the founder and also the farm owner. This fig farm is also the largest fig supplier in Malaysia that produces at least 40 kg of figs per day. 

Image Credit: Fig Malaysia Farm Janda Baik Google

Besides offering organic figs at the freshest quality and cheapest prices. Visitors can find figs specialty food and drink products at the in-house farm cafe too. For instance Fig Juice, Fig Coffee Powder, Fig Jam, and even creative Fig Supplements. Quite rare to find market-wide  and able to offer ranges of benefits, there is no reason not to purchase any one home!

Additional Information:

Address: Tanjung Pulau Santap, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, Pahang

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 1:00pm ; 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +6017-777 7464

Website: Fig Malaysia