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| The Pavilion Restaurant at The Datai Langkawi |
The best restaurants in Langkawi cater to all budget levels, tastes and preferences, as well as offering fantastic service and magnificent sunset views of the Andaman Sea and Gunung Mat Cincang. As a popular tropical island, Langkawi is well-known for serving some of the best local delicacies in the country, including authentic Malay and Chinese cuisine as well as fresh seafood such as crabs, lobsters, king prawns, mantis prawns, and squids. Langkawi also caters to a global clientele, where you can savoir a diverse range of culinary delights from all over the world.
While some of Langkawi’s most popular restaurants are set within exclusive five-star resorts, tourist-friendly Kuah, Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah and Pantai Kok, there are several hidden gems all over the island that will surely satisfy your palette. To help you pick the best places to dine, read on for our pick of the 10 Best Restaurants in Langkawi.
The Gulai House at The Datai Langkawi is one of Langkawi’s best places to enjoy authentic Malay and Indian dishes whilst being surrounded by a 10 million year-old rain forest. Built in the form of a traditional wooden village house, the award-winning eatery is divided into several al fresco dining sections and decorated with candle-lit alcoves, organza drapes, as well as low tables and comfortable cushions placed on hand-woven mats.Great for sampling a variety of signature Malay dishes in a single sitting, The Gulai House’s sampling platter comprises of otak-otak (grilled fish and prawns wrapped in banana leaf), sate ‘gamelan’ (beef and chicken satay served with peanut sauce), ketam goreng ranggup (deep-fried soft shell crab), and kerabu ayam (chicken mango salad).
Opening Hours: Daily 18:00 – 22:30
Address: The Datai Langkawi, Jalan Teluk Datai
Tel: +604 959 1088
Perched high above in a rainforest canopy, The Pavilion at The Datai Langkawi is the place to come for authentic Thai cuisine in the tropical gem of Kedah. Open from 18:30 onward, this award-winning establishment provides a tranquil al fresco dining area next to the hotel’s swimming pool as well as an indoor dining area which seats 60 people. At The Pavilion, diners are also treated to classical Thai music in the background, warm lighting, white orchids and the flickering light of candles on each table.The Pavilion at the Datai Langkawi offers an extensive array of Thai delights, with a team of friendly staff who are more than happy to recommend some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. For drinks, the restaurant has an extensive alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage menu, and we chose to indulge in some of their fine rose wine, with its subtle flavor making it a refreshing accompaniment to The Pavilion’s deliciously spicy Thai fare.
Opening Hours: Daily, 18:30 – 23:00
Address: The Datai Langkawi, Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi
Tel: +604 9500 500
3. The Brasserie Langkawi
Set along Pantai Cenang beach, The Brasserie Langkawi impresses with its wide array of Mediterranean and western dishes, casual ambience, and unbeatable sunset views of the Andaman Sea. Its airy alfresco dining section features an on-the-beach location, fairy lights, white tents, umbrellas and chairs, making it a popular spot for travelling couples and honeymooners. We also love the fact that the kitchen always seems to be innovating with its Mediterranean-inspired offerings. Standout dishes include the pumpkin ravioli, Australian beef steak, Greek salad, lamb shank, and sea bass fillet.
Opening Hours: 12:00 - 24:00
Address: 27A, Jalan Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
Tel: +604 9551927
4. Privilege Restaurant and Bar
Privilege Restaurant & Bar is an upscale eatery in Pantai Kok’s Telaga Harbour Park, offering a great view of the massive yachts docked along the 27-acre bay. Fitted with elegant décor, modern furnishing, and jazz music playing in the background, it is very popular among traveling couples looking to enjoy a romantic dinner in Langkawi. Privilege Restaurant & Bar’s food menu consists of Malay and Indian cuisine with a fusion twist, such as New Zealand lamb and curry potato samosas (RM29), roasted five-spice duck breast with white radish cake and seasonal greens (RM48), and Australian beef rending served with jasmine rice and peanut sauce (RM50).
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 12:00 – 23:00
Address: B8, First Floor, Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park
Tel: +604 956 1188
Langkawi Fish Farm Restaurant is one of Langkawi’s oldest seafood restaurants, which has a loyal following thanks to its lively dining atmosphere, value-for-money seafood and friendly, efficient service. Located in Kuah, the open-air eatery is very spacious and has a seating capacity of up to 300 people. The indoor dining section is decorated with pirate ship replicas and fishermen lanterns from the ceiling while the sea deck outside is an open-air dining space with a stunning view of the Andaman Sea.
Opening Hours: Daily 13:00 - 23:00
Address: 1986, Jalan Pantai Penarak, Mukim Kuah, Langkawi
Tel: +604 966 7988
For fine dining with unbeatable views of the Andaman Sea, The Cliff Langkawi is certainly a winner. Set atop a cliff at the end of Pantai Cenang, this iconic Langkawi restaurant has an open-air indoor dining area with modern furnishings, white tablecloths, warm lighting, and classy décor. The Cliff Langkawi’s food offerings consist of authentic Malay and western dishes that are rich in flavour, with standouts including traditional slow-cooked beef (RM54), crab cannelloni (RM37), pan-seared foie gras (RM49), and lamb rack served with perchik sauce (RM75).
Opening Hours: 12:00 – 23:00
Address: 63 & 40, Jalan Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
Tel: +604 953 3228
7. FatCUPID
FatCUPID Restaurant at La Pari Pari Resort serves a mix of local and international cuisine in Pantai Tengah. Pancakes, omelette with toast, and bacon and egg sandwiches are offered for breakfast while chilli prawn aglio olio, beef rendang, and Nyonya delicacies such as pongteh (braised chicken in sweet bean paste) are served for lunch and dinner. This all-white establishment features a nice garden setting with lots of greenery, plants and trees, where diners can unwind and enjoy their meals with a pleasant view of La Pari Pari resort’s outdoor swimming pool and cottage-like rooms.
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 09:00 – 22:30
Address: 2273, Kampung Tasek Anak, Jalan Pantai Tengah, Langkawi
Tel: +604 955 1010
8. La Sal at Casa Del Mar
Located within Pantai Cenang’s Casa del Mar Resort, La Sal is a fine-dining restaurant where you will find local food inspired by Mediterranean flavours and the local catch. We recommend the tangy, spicy barbecued tandoori chicken skewers paired with buttery naan bread. This hearty dish is certainly comforting and makes a visit here worthwhile. What’s more, the restaurant also deserves high praise for its attentive service. Although they are not too knowledgeable about wine selections, the staff more than make up for it with their efficient service.
Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 00:00
Address: Casa del Mar, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
Tel: +604 955 2388
9. Ikan-Ikan at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
Ikan-Ikan at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi offers a wide array of Thai, Chinese and Malay-style seafood cuisine. Built in the style of a traditional Malaysian village house, the open-air teakwood deck is the best place to enjoy your meal, thanks to its spectacular view of the ocean and garden. Due to its locale, expect to splurge for a meal at Ikan-Ikan but portions served here are very generous. We love the kangkung tumis belacan (RM42), gulai ketam kuala muda (RM140), and ikan-ikan kukus dua musim (RM138), all of which are best paired with steamed rice (RM9).
Opening Hours: Daily 18:00 – 22:30
Address: Four Seasons Resort, Jalan Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi
Tel: +604 950 8888
Scarborough Fish and Chips Restaurant is a humble blue-hued home-cum-restaurant that offers some of the best western and seafood fare in Langkawi. Located down a lonely stretch of road heading towards Tanjung Rhu Resort and Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, this is the perfect spot for visitors who want to grab a quick bite and enjoy a peaceful evening by Langkawi’s idyllic seaside. True to its name, fish and chips offerings are aplenty in this restaurant, with snow fish (RM27), mackerel (RM32), barracuda (RM37), red snapper (RM42), salmon (RM47) and halibut (RM49) just to name a few.
Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 21:00
Address: 1388, Jalan Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi
Tel: +604 959 4667
