When you think of Langkawi, for most people an image of white sands, crisp sea water, cool sea breeze and shades of coconut trees appear. Indeed, Langkawi is one of the most popular destinations in Malaysia and is famous for its beautiful beaches. However, if you are ever in Langkawi, ever thought of what you’ll be having for breakfast, lunch or dinner while you’re there? After all, you’re going to need the energy to have fun in the sun. Well, here are some of the best places to eat on this island.

Any trip to Langkawi would be incomplete if don’t try out Nasi Dagang Pak Malau. Located near the main road that leads to Makam Mahsuri, this restaurant is hard to miss. Along with their specialty Nasi Dagang, patrons can enjoy it with a variety of dishes such as gulai ikan tongkol, kurma kambing, daging kerutup, fried chicken and much more. While you’re here having breakfast, you’ll also be treated with the sight of paddy fields and traditional kampong style houses.

For lunch, you can stop over at the Scarborough Fish & Chips. As the name implies, you can probably guess what they serve. The thing about seafood in general is that their quality is heavily dependent on how fresh the ingredients are. Langkawi being an island, you can trust that their fish and chips are of the finest quality. You get a few choices of fish like dory, halibut or barramundi, all of them are batter fried to golden perfection. You’ll also have the full view of the sea while you dine here.

Finally for dessert, there’s My French Factory at Pantai Chenang. This homely café is run by a French couple who are set on serving authentic French cuisine. Their signature dish would be crepes which come in both savoury and sweet variety so it’s not all desserts there. The crepes and waffles are heavenly and there are all sorts of combinations to try out!