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Citarasa Danna: A Festive Ramadan Buffet at The Danna Langkawi

March 10, 2025 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Citarasa Danna: A Festive Ramadan Buffet at The Danna Langkawi

It’s time to celebrate Ramadan again with The Danna’s fabulous daily Ramadan buffet at Planter’s. The Danna Langkawi is no stranger to celebratory culinary adventures, and Ramadan usually tops the list of their festive annual spreads. This year, Citarasa Danna features a mix of traditional and Asian flavors, accompanied by an authentic Gamelan music performance. […]

Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine at The Danna’s Straits & Co Cafe

July 31, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Nyonya Peranakan

The Danna Langkawi has recently launched their new Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine menu at Straits & Co, making it Langkawi’s first Peranakan dining destination. This exciting new culinary experience is launched from a collaboration with Penang-born cookbook author and Peranakan cuisine aficionado, Dayana Wong. Straits & Co’s new Peranakan menu items are created from recipes in […]

Traditional Restaurants in Baling That Will Rock Your Palate

February 5, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Best Restaurants in Baling

Restaurants in Baling may surprise Malaysia’s food hunters. The food is diverse, above average delicious, and typically comes with old school charm. A charm that is rapidly being replaced in many Malaysia locations by trendy, designer cafes and the like. Give me an old school traditional Malaysian restaurant any day. Sun-bleached table clothes, mismatched chairs […]

The Culinary Trifecta of Tanjung Rhu Resort

January 11, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Best Restaurants Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi

Looking for unique restaurants in Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi? Tanjung Rhu Resort not only has one of the best beach locations in Langkawi, it also has 3 of the top Langkawi Restaurants. Restaurants with 5 star ambiance at affordable prices with a priceless sea view? How could you go wrong? You may need to drive a […]

7 Local Markets in Malaysia Worth Exploring

April 10, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Unique Local Markets in Malaysia

Malaysia has taught me many things about culture, language, food, agriculture, and even history (which isn’t something I’ve ever had much interest in). And I’ve picked up many pearls of wisdom is some very unlikely places. One such place being local markets. Shopping at local markets in Malaysia can be an experience one doesn’t soon […]

Duen Chay Restaurant, Songkhla’s Culinary Masterpiece

February 10, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Duen Chay Restaurant, Best Restaurant in Songkhla City

It’s not often that I am completely impressed by a restaurant, but Ban Duen Chay is the exception. Duen Chay Restaurant is absolutely amazing. Not only is the historic family home turned restaurant decorated with antiques and family heirlooms, the Thai-fusion food created at Duen Chay is stunningly beautiful. Delicious too! Tucked quietly on a […]

Choosing Tours in Sabah: 16 Must See & Dos in Sandakan & Kinabatangan

October 14, 2022 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Choosing Tours in Sabah; 13 Must Sees in Sandakan & Kinabatangan

When choosing tours in Sabah, Malaysia, if you’re signing up for a tour of the Sandakan and Kinabatangan areas, not all of the must-see and dos will be included in your itinerary. Which is a shame when you come all that way and have to miss anything. For the most part you can pretty much […]

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