Places to Eat in Langkawi
Being in Malaysia, you’re looking at eating some of the best curry you’ve had in your life. But, Langkawi being an island, you’re surely going to order and enjoy a host of the island specialty, seafood. Hold on, there are also Fusion, Chinese, Moroccan, Western, Chinese and Japanese restaurants. In addition there are also the vibrant dishes and deserts of the local street vendors. Can you say “decision anxiety”? On the positive, ensuring a delicious and varied culinary experience during your stay won’t take too much on your end.
Markets and street food
Cheap and convenient food abound in all areas of the island. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, a charming interchange or a late-night snack, street vendors are your go-to. They form a distinct portion of the culture of the area and are generally a delight to engage with.
Cakes, a specialty from the street stalls are vibrant, while the cookies are favourites during festival times. There is also a night market that is located in different areas of the island on different nights. The night market is a visceral oral and olfactory experience. Be delighted by the unfamiliar and intoxicating smells of foreign dishes.
Local Food
Make sure you get your fill of local Malay food. The best time of day to treat yourself would be for an early lunch, at one of the many buffet-style restaurants.
Siti Fatima, a local eatery in a small village in Ulu Meleka near Taman Sentosa , is a well-known spot that cooks up to fifty dishes, including pineapple curries, fish, mutton and chicken dishes. Most dishes are priced at a minimal MYR5. Bring your handkerchief because things can get spicy.
If your dining options are distinctly limited by your budget, some Malay food such as this is your best bet. Hardly a sacrifice, if you ask us. Alternatively, Indian Place serves some mean curries on the Cenang beachfront at rather reasonable prices.
Fine Dining
There is such a dazzling array of high-end restaurants whipping up feasts of all shapes and sizes. Local seafood specialties are cooked to perfection and exquisite tastes from around the globe are available. Really, there isn’t any reason to be constrained by geography, culture, or the idea of how much is enough when deciding what to have for dinner tonight.
A fantastic location for a cocktail, snack, and a quick shot documenting your existence at this time and place in the cosmos, is the luxurious Rhu Bar. On the idyllic Tanjung Rhu Beach, Arabian-inspired arches and a downright decadent couch is complemented by the large beach swing nearby. Not a horrible way to spend some money.
Another option for fine-dining at a modest price (approximately MYR 30 per meal) is the Berjaya Resort restaurant. The splendid composition of far-away mountains, colour popping seas and lip smacking dishes makes for a gratifying dining experience.
Western and International Food
Western food is available to those craving something familiar. McDonald’s and Skycup Bistro are available in the tourist hubs, Kuah and Cenang. These are but two of the many options at your disposal.
Cafes and Coffee Houses
My French Factory, around the corner from Underwater World in Cenang, is a French oasis, packed to the brim with outrageous decadence and enticing coffee aromas. The local French couple whip up homemade Nutella and salted butter caramel waffles for prices that make it hard to say no. The coffee shop comes highly recommended by people of the Internet, and anyone with a sweet tooth. Alternatively, another great spot is Smiling Buffalo. It is located in the property Panji Panji and promises a lively cup of coffee amidst a free and relaxing atmosphere.
