WHERE AND WHAT TO EAT IN LANGKAWI

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