TOP RESTAURANT
IN LANGKAWI
Most Popular Dining Experiences in Langkawi
Langkawi’s most
popular eating areas are located in Kuah, Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah and
Pantai Kok. Seafood eateries are abundant, most restaurants serve Westernised
takes on local dishes (meaning they’re not too spicy) and there are a few good
pizza-and-pasta places.
Worth special mention
is the Red Tomato Splash Beach Café in Pantai Cenang and Domino’s in Kuah – but
upscale restaurants such as Nam Restaurant in Pantai Cenang are also must-visit
eateries when you come to the island.
1.
BNZ SEMPOY’Y NASI CAMPUR
It may as hot as
blue blazes in this stall but the tasty fare will more than make up for it.
There’s such a wide variety of dishes to go with your rice – try the ayam masak
lemak and the sambal grilled fish – that you’ll be hard-pressed to make a
choice. Operated by a husband-and-wife team, the food here is exceptionally
cheap and worth every cent.
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 14:30
Location: Stall 3, Gerai
Mara, Padang Matsirat (opposite Masjid Padang Matsirat)
2.
BOOM BOOM CORNER VIEW RESTAURANT
Shaded by a bright red canopy and located at
the junction of Jalan Pantai Tengah and Jalang Pantai Cenang, Boom Boom Corner
is the place to sample some authentic Indian/Pakistani fare. Service is prompt
and the interior is dimly lit by red lights. Specialties include roti bom,
naan, tandoori chicken and briyani rice as well as the teh tarik.
Opening Hours: 18:00 – 22:30
Location: Jalan Pantai
Tengah & Jalan Pantai Cenang (nearby Aseania Hotel)
Cuisine: Indian &
Pakistani
Price Range: Affordable
3.
NAM RESTAURANT
Nam
– one of the most popular and well-regarded restaurants in Langkawi – boasts a
well-executed menu, with Thai and local influences especially evident. Try the
crispy Indian-style samosas, barbecued rock lobster tails, char-grilled rack of
lamb and steamed apple, macadamia and butterscotch pudding. Although a bit on
the pricey side, the sumptuous fare and luxurious atmosphere make it truly
worth your dollar.
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 23:00
Location: Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort, Pantai Cenang
Cuisine: Fusion
Price Range: Expensive
4.
RED TOMATO SPLASH BEACH CAFÉ
This particular tomato is quite difficult to
locate – the entrance is shaded by trees and the flanking buildings seem to
dwarf it. Run by expats, it serves some of the best western food on the island.
The interior is jungle-green and fire-engine red; the pizzas are especially
tasty and the prices are pretty reasonable. Try the toasted sandwiches and
bruschetta; the pleasant staff will serve you anything from the breakfast menu
all day long as long as the eatery isn’t too crowded.
Opening Hours:
08:00 – 15:00; 18:00 – 23:00 Saturday – Thursday
Location: Jalan Pantai
Cenang
Tel: 603 955 9118
Cuisine: Western
Price Range: Affordable
5.
RESTORAN KAK YAH KONDO
Locals
will tell you that this outdoor eatery may not look like much but the food here
is definitely tasty and worth every cent. Located opposite Kondo Istana, this
restaurant serves a good range of freshly-cooked Malay dishes, including roti
canai, roti arab, nasi campur and char kway teow.
Opening Hours: 16:00 – 02:00 (closed on
Thursdays)
Location: Opposite Lot 757, Jalan Penarak, Kampung Padang
Lalang, Mukim Kuah
Price Range: Budget
6.
RESTORAN PAK YA NASI AYAM
Restoran
Pak Haji Ayam is the perfect eatery for foreigners; if you’re not feeling
adventurous but you’d like to sample a cheap yet simple local dish, then the
nasi ayam at this place will be sure to whet your appetite. Nasi ayam comprises
chicken stock-flavoured rice served with grilled or roasted chicken and
garnished with cucumber slices, salad and home-made spicy dip.
Opening Hours: 09:30 – 18:00
Location: No. 85 & 86, Persiaran Mutiara, Pusat
Dagangan, Kelana Mas
Tel: 6019 563 8320
Price Range: Budget
7.
WONDERLAND FOOD RESTAURANT
Locals claim that Wonderland serves up the best
seafood on Langkawi Island; offering local favourites of traditionally cooked
seafood entrees, the chilli crab is especially flavoursome. Service is friendly
and prompt and the atmosphere is lovely.
Opening Hours: 17:30
– 23:30
Location:
Wonderland Food Store, Lot 179, 180, 181 Pusat Perniagaan Kelana Mas, Jalan
Trimula, Kuah
Price Range: Affordable
8.
TOMATO NASI KANDAR
This restaurant is known as one of the
cheapest places in Langkawi for excellent fare at cheap prices; locals swear by
this eatery, filled with plastic tables and chairs, and it certainly doesn’t
disappoint. The 24-hour joint serves up tasty food no matter the hour; food is
always fresh and although the outside seating area is as hot as blue blazes,
the food makes the agony worthwhile.
Opening Hours: 24-hours
(closed Fridays: 13:15 – 14:30; Tuesdays)
Location: Bangunan Majlis
Perbandaran Langkawi, Jalan Pantai Cenang (opposite Langkawi Boutique Hotel)
Cuisine: Mamak
Price Range: Budget
9. RESTORAN SITI FATIMAH
Located along Jalan Mata Air, this
family-owned Malay restaurant is well known amongst locals. Featuring a wide
spread of dishes, laid out buffet-style, Siti Fatimah has mostly northern-Malay
cuisine at reasonable prices. Try the fried sambal fish, coconut chicken curry
and the gulai ikan talang masin (salted fish curry.) Staff members are friendly
and efficient.
Opening Hours: 07:00 – 17:00 Thursday - Tuesday
Location: Bt. 5 ¼, Jalan Kampung Tok Senik, Kawasan
Mata Air, Ulu Melaka
Cuisine: Northern Malay
Price Range: Budget
10.
THE LOAF
The Loaf, a Japanese style bakery &
bistro, which is owned by Tun Dr. Mahathir, has been estab-lished to complement
Langkawi to be the world-class resort in South East Asia. Hence our mission is
to provide the highest quality bakery products to satisfy every sense of
seasoned and experienced tourist from all over the world.
Opening Hours: Daily,
8am – 11pm
Location: Lot No C9,
Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park, Pantai Kok, 07000 Langkawi
Tel: +604 959 4866
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