Langkawi Island Gastronomy — Pantai Cenang Beach Seafood and Local Nacida River
Since Langkawi is a duty-free island, alcohol at resort restaurants is cheaper than on the mainland. For seafood, the focus is on the old, tank-style eateries in Pantai Cenang; be sure to check prices for tiger prawns and mud crabs before ordering, as they are priced by weight. The standard itinerary includes a local breakfast at a stall on the Nada River along the country road, and finishing the day with a sunset at a restaurant atop a cliff.
Orkid Ria Seafood
Orkid Ria Seafood
Yellow Beach Cafe
Yellow Beach Cafe
The Cliff (The Cliff Langkawi)
The Cliff, Langkawi
Wonderland Food Store
Wonderland Food Store
Nasi Dagang Pak Malau
Nasi Dagang Pak Malau
Orkid Ria Seafood
Orkid Ria Seafood
A representative tank-style seafood restaurant on Cenang Beach. Butter prawns and chili crab are popular; waiting in line is essential during peak dinner hours.
Yellow Beach Cafe
Yellow Beach Cafe
Sunset Bar on the sand of Cenang Beach. Competition to secure beanbag seats at sunset begins in the early afternoon.
The Cliff (The Cliff Langkawi)
The Cliff, Langkawi
A restaurant on a cliff between Cenang and Teng A Beach. It is a prime spot for watching the sunset, so it is safe to make a reservation during sunset hours.
Wonderland Food Store
Wonderland Food Store
An affordable, long-standing Chinese seafood restaurant in Kua Town. Eat with the locals at half the prices of tourist spots.
Nasi Dagang Pak Malau
Nasi Dagang Pak Malau
Nasida River breakfast enjoyed in a cabin with a rice paddy view. Tuna curry and coconut rice combination. Open only from morning to afternoon.
