Akok Kepulau, Kelantan: Traditional Akok at 80 Sen Each
In Kampung Kepulau, Kelantan, this akok maker turns out around a thousand pieces a day at 80 sen each, alongside a spread of other traditional Kelantanese kuih.
Akok (a custardy egg and coconut cake) is a traditional Kelantanese kuih you have to try, and Akok Kepulau was high on our list in Kelantan. According to the maker, they produce around a thousand akok a day, priced at 80 sen each. Orders for weddings, feasts and office functions are also taken.
The akok here is not overly sweet, with a rich, slightly smoky flavour. Eaten warm with a hot cup of tea, it hits the spot. Customers have even carried it abroad, as far as Turkey.
Besides akok, there is a line-up of other Kelantanese kuih such as pulut dakap, tepung pelita, buah hulu, lepat pisang, sagu and grilled ketupat. If you are in Kelantan, this is a chance to taste traditional sweets that are becoming harder to find.
Tips
- Eat the akok warm with hot tea.
- Order ahead if you need large quantities for a feast or function.
- Go early in the morning, as traditional kuih sell out quickly, especially during holidays.
- Pick up a few other kuih to try alongside.
- Address
- Kampung Kepulau, Kelantan (alamat penuh belum disahkan)
- Price
- Akok 80 sen each