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Review: El Playa Bistro by Avante

February 14, 2021 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

El PLaya Bistro Mediterranean Food in Langkawi

Closed November 2021: Langkawi, Malaysia has no shortage of places to eat, but if you are looking for Mediterranean food in Langkawi, Pantai Cenang is the place to go. Smack in the middle of the Langkawi’s popular tourist beach is El Playa Bistro by Avante, a Mediterranean restaurant which embraces Spanish, Italian, Greek and Turkish […]

Warung Kak Imah’s Malaysian Favorites & Kampung Charm

September 1, 2020 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Warung Kak Imah's Malaysian Favorites

Drawn to the pendulums of bananas in an empty shop, the nearby clamor of pots and pans sliced through the air like a family reunion. The crescendo of cheerful voices floating amidst the kinetic energy of the busy little restaurant next door; a symbolic clock tower chime of the time of day; makan time. Time […]

Langkawi Restaurants Offering Delivery & Takeaway During Covid-19

March 25, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Food Delivery in Langkawi

Covid-19 quarantine (aka restricted movement) got you pretty sick of eating your own ‘home’ cooking? Nothing like being told, “No you can’t leave the house” to suddenly start craving foods that just aren’t the same when cooked at home. Or if you are like me, you’re simply a terrible cook. Or just plain lazy. Well, […]

Langkawi’s Best Waterfront Watering Holes

December 24, 2018 by Vanessa Workman 6 Comments

When it comes to Langkawi waterfront restaurants and bars, the island has plenty. But when it comes to places to have a bite to eat and a beverage of your particular ‘choice’, then the selections can vary greatly. From limited beverages choices to inconsistent hours of operation or indifferent customer service and uncomfortable local cliques. […]

Santai Cafe, Langkawi

May 28, 2014 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Santai Cafe is one of Langkawi’s newest arrivals to the restaurant scene and already showing the markings of greatness and staying power. Serving Malaysian cuisine and select western dishes, in addition to having an extensive beverage selection, Santai Cafe has something for everyone and at surprisingly affordable prices. Opting for word-of-mouth advertising with a dash […]

Mangoes Bar and Grill

February 18, 2014 by Guest Writer: Thomas C. Gerrard Leave a Comment

Tucked away in the small village of Kuala Teriang, in a converted kampung house, Mangoes Bar and Grill has become a Langkawi institution over the years. Upon approaching this veritable establishment, at the southern end of the Kuala Teriang waterfront, patrons are greeted by a small hand painted sign that leads into the lushly landscaped […]

Roadside Barbecue Chicken Langkawi Style

December 20, 2013 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

You will find chicken served up in just about every restaurant in Langkawi from simple Nasi Ayam (chicken rice) to stick to your ribs Chicken Curries. But one of the more difficult food selections to find is an excellent barbecue chicken. You know the hot-off-the-grill, slow roasted over glowing charcoal until it’s full of flavor, […]

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