Depending on where you stay, and on what board basis, you may be interested in eating at one of the many good restaurants and eateries that the island has to offer. One thing is for sure, similar to Kuala Lumpur, there is some fabulous food and drink to be had just about everywhere, and often at very good prices.

Be warned, if you’re staying at one of the more exclusive and remote five star resorts such as the Datai or Andaman, it can be quite a trek to the nearest restaurants so bare this in mind if you insist upon sampling a wide range of the eateries available within Langkawi.

Above - A Five Star Meal At A Five Star Langkawi Resort

Many of the best restaurants are clustered within the Pantai Cenang region:

Rasa Restaurant – This is a good place to try out a good selection of both Malay and western cuisine, and there is also accommodation available here.

If you’re in the mood for Italian, then T.Jay’s is a fair bistro & pizzeria, and claims to be Langkawi’s most authentic Italian outfit. The pizza’s are certainly thin and crispy.

The exotic beach setting of the Red Tomato Garden Café is worth a visit for the experience of snacking on the beach alone.

Papadam is certainly one of the best Indian restaurants in Pantai Cenang. The food is simply exquisite and is our top pick for eateries in the area.

Putumayo is also a good choice for sea food lovers, and a lot of the locals and tourists all flock here for fresh seafood.

The interestingly titled Sandy Souvenir Shop is actually an eatery serving up everything from curry to kebab.

Coco Beach has a nice sea front setting and is a sea food themed restaurant, and Tang Lung is another choice for sea food lovers, and the restaurant offers a local pick up service for guests.

Other Places To Eat & Drink In Langkawi

Kuah is Langkawi’s biggest and most commercial town – the main street has a couple of good eateries such as Thailand Restaurant and Charlie’s Place. Sofea Café is also quite a good place to enjoy some light snacks including burgers and French fries if you’re looking for a meal that’s a little more designed for the Western palette.

In Langkawi Mall there’s the highly popular Annaseem which offers a wide selection of Moghul food. If you’re in the mood for Oriental grub, Restoran Wan Thai is also situated in Langkawi Mall

In Pantai Kok one of the best eateries is the impressive Telaga Arabic Restaurant & Café – you can try out a number of exotic Arabian dishes, as well as some of the more traditional western meals if you prefer. Also in Pantai Kok, the interesting USSR Restaurant serves up unique Russian dishes that are prepared by a real Russian chef.

Eating At The Five Star Resorts – It’s quite possible to dine in one of the many luxury resorts located throughout the island. You can usually book, but be warned that some of these are extremely expensive and you should expect to pay $70 per head for a basic meal with drinks.