Must Try Restaurants in Langkawi – Satisfy the Foodie in You

This beachfront restaurant offers one a marvellous selection of Mediterranean and western dishes. Located on the beachfront this restaurant is well known for its dazzling sunsets set along the Pantai Cenang Beach. The magical setting is complete with fairy lights and tables set right on the beach. Enjoy the sea breezes wafting across the Andaman Sea as you tuck into the delicacies served at the Brasserie Langkawi.

This beautiful al-fresco restaurant overlooks the rainforest and resembles a traditional village house; complete with cosy little candlelit nooks and low tables surrounded by cushions placed on colourful mats. Traditional Malay and Indian dishes are served at this restaurant located within The Datai Langkawi resort. The exotic confines are just a prelude to the delicious fare awaiting you at what is probably one of the best Langkawi restaurants. Must order favourites include rending daging, sup ketam bersarai and ikan bakar berulam; wholly satisfying the sweet tooth are popular desserts such as cendol pulut which is a favourite Malay treat made with shaved ice, coconut cream, sticky rice, red kidney beans and palm sugar. If you fancy some entertainment with your meal visit the Gulai House between 8 pm and 9 pm when you can catch traditional dances performed by artists wearing conventional costumes.

The Pavilion is an award winning restaurant well known across the island for serving award winning Thai dishes. Beautifully located within a canopy of trees in a rainforest this restaurant offers an ambiance of soothing tranquillity. Also located within the The Datai Langkawi resort; The Pavilion offers candlelit tables, white orchid displays and authentic Thai music to accompany your meals. Order stir fried beef with chilli and garlic, steamed snapper fish with lemon grass and tom yum goong. The restaurant also hosts fun cooking classes for guests of the resort every Friday.

Located within the Telaga Harbour Park in Pantai Kok this upscale restaurant faces the bay where large yachts bob on the Andaman Sea. Well known as a popular hangout for romantics the cosy ambiance of the restaurant is punctuated with soothing jazz music. Most popular are Malay and Indian dishes while fusion cooking incorporating themes such as New Zealand lamb and potato samosa, are quite the rage at this modern eatery.

The best delicacies from the Andaman Sea are served up at this restaurant which is the oldest seafood eatery on the island. Popular for serving value for money meals within a jazzed up atmosphere the Langkawi Fish Farm Restaurant faces the sea and offers panoramic views across the coast.

Located in Patai Cenang this fine dining restaurant is a must for its classy gourmet meals. Located at the edge of a cliff the place offers open air indoor and outdoor dining options. Malay and western dishes are favourites here with specialities such as crab cannoli and traditional slow cooked beef being popular options.