Wednesday, Jun 09

Taste the Local – Langkawi Food

By Max Tan

15. ROTI CANAI BLACK PAPER

Langkawi has its very own style of roti canai with black pepper sauce. This unique yet delicious twist includes chunks of beef, chicken, or lamb, wrapped by crispy egg-coated roti canai and drenched in black pepper sauce.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR ROTI CANAI BLACK PAPER :

Roti Canai Kalut

Che Nah Restaurant Roti Canai Black Pepper

Warung Roti Canai Sedap (Maktab Mahmod)

14. APAM BALIK

Apam Balik is the fast selling food in Langkawi which is griddle pancake which includes sugar and ground peanuts along with grated coconut and corn.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR APAM BALIK :

Ayah Mie Apam Balik Legend

Temonyong Night Market – Thursday

Padang Matsirat Night Market – Sunday

13. CHICKEN SHAWARMA (KEBAB)

Shawarma is a crispy charred spiced meat wrapped up in a fluffy pita with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR SHAWARMA (KEBAB):

Maroush Restaurant

Laila Kebab House

Lebanon shawarma kebab Beirut cafe

12. PAJERI NENAS (PINEAPPLE CURRY)

Pajeri Nenas is a sweet pineapple in a coconut-based curry, this dish is best paired with a plate of white rice, okra, cucumber, and eggplants.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR PAJERI NENAS :

Aroi Thai

Citi Thai Food

Pom Pom Bar & Restaurant. Previously named Thai Odyssey Spa & Cafe

11. NASI GORENG KAMPUNG
Nasi goreng kampung is a hearty dish of fragrant fried rice with eggs, water spinach, diced long beans, and onions.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR NASI GORENG KAMPUNG :

Restoran Kak Yah

Nasi Goreng Sambal Telur by Melur Cafe

Warung DE Cenang (formally known as warung pak tam corner)

10. AIS KACANG (ABC)
Ice Kacang, or “ABC Special,” is a shaved ice dessert, loaded with sweet fruit syrups, and bright colored jellies and topped with peanuts, kernels of corn, and kidney beans.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR ICE KACANG :

The Ais Kacang

AIS SALJI BULUH LANGKAWI

Warung Maksu,Kampung kelubi

9. ASSAM PEDAS

Assam Pedas is simmering fish and vegetables in a sour-spicy stew that’s made with spices such as belacan, tamarind, and chilli.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR ASSAM PEDAS :

Ok Boss Asam Pedas

Warung Asam Pedas padu

Mr Asam Pedas Cafe & Restaurant

8. TOMATO CHICKEN

Ayam masak merah is named after its bright red ensemble of fried chicken braised in tomato sauce.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR PAI TEE:

Selera Lubuk Buaya

Telaga Seafood Restaurant

Cili Kampung Tengah Beach

7. NASI DAGANG

Nasi Dagang is one of the most iconic dishes to eat in Langkawi. It boasts both Thai and Indian influences.The dish consists of rice steamed in coconut milk and served with fish curry.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR NASI DAGANG :

Pia’s the Padi

Restoran Siti Fatimah

Nasi Dagang Pak Malau

6. IKAN BAKAR

Ikan Bakar is a smaller fish, like a mackerel, is used, and the fish is served whole, with a bbq sauce slathered across, and a sambal served alongside.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR IKAN BAKAR :

Jom Ikan Bakar langkawi

Kak G Ikan Bakar Desa Permata

DESA PERMATA IKAN BAKAR no5&6

5. LAKSA

Laksa in Langkawi is different variety which offers thick, fresh noodle, that was clearly made by hand. The broth was spicy and pungent, with a hard-boiled egg nestled on the top.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR LAKSA :

Nam Restaurant

Laksa Power Airport

Fat Cupid – Cafe & Restaurant

4. BEEF RENDANG

Beef Rendang is made from a lesser cut of meat and can take up to 8 hours for the curry sauce to soak into the beef until the beef is almost dry with no sauce and served over rice, or could be served on a typical nasi campur.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR BEEF RENDANG  :

Arts Cafe

Pia’s the Padi

Melayu Malay Cuisine Restaurant

3. SQUID FRIED
Squid that is breaded and fried, like fish and chips, and served with a sweet and sour sauce.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR SQUID FRIED :

Jala Restaurant

Wonderland Food Store

Putumayo Restaurant 复古海滨餐厅

2. TOMATO RICE
Tomato rice, is made using a combination of tomato paste, coconut milk, various spices, together with sautéed garlic, onion, and sugar and topped with fried chicken or fish and raw vegetables.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR TOMATO RICE :

Bella Restaurant

Red Tomato Langkawi

Restoran Nasi Kandar Tomato

1. NASI CAMPUR 
Nasi campur is dish is literally a mix of stuff with rice and served on a humongous plate, with chicken, tofu and vegetable soup.

TOP 3 PLACES FOR NASI CAMPUR :

Seashells Restaurant

Restoran Siti Fatimah

Restoran Kak Yan Nasi Campur

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