A few of you have asked what places I’d recommend for accommodation in Langkawi. Mostly we’ve always stayed on Pantai Cenang, as I like to be within walking distance of cafes and restaurants and right on the beach. So, of the places IR…
Month: February 2012
Where to Eat in Langkawi
The Cliff The Cliff – Exquisite dining, spectacular views. Be sure to try the orange mojito. Red Tomato Red Tomato – Wholesome meals and a quirky environment. European style home made breads. Beach Garden Beach Garden – Hearty German m…
Red Tomato, Langkawi, Malaysia
House wine at only 10RM a glass. Funky amicable atmosphere. Smoked salmon sandwich. Banana pancakes and vanilla ice cream. Lightly toasted gluten free bread with aromatic seeds and a spiced cheese. Eclectic, funky and so urbanly cool, Red Tomato i…
Ristr8to2 Coffee, Chiang Mai, Thailand
I love my coffee and if you do too and are visiting Chiang Mai, do visit Ristretto cafe. You choose your coffee beans according to the world map and select the type of coffee you would like. Cappuccino, latte, mocha etc. I tried several; the Columbian, Ethiopian and t…
The Cliff, Langkawi, Malaysia
The culmination of a foodie (and drinkie?) trip to Langkawi climaxed with lunch at The Cliff. This stylish dining establishment juts out from the rocks at the end of Pantai Cenang offering a vibrant 180 degree beach panorama. Water action, colourful …
Beach Garden Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia
* Sadly Beach Garden is currently closed Beach Garden Resort has been around for years, well at least the nine that I’ve been living in Malaysia. It always comes well recommended by expatriates from KL who often pop up to the island for a weekend getaway. The r…
La Chocolatine, Langkawi, Malaysia
La Chocolatine came recommended to us by a number of friends as serving the best pastries in town. Upon arrival in the late afternoon there was still a dribble of return expatriates purchasing their favourties for the day. We soon learned that …
Happy Hours in Langkawi, Malaysia
Chime, Sheraton Beach Resort, Teluk Nibong, +6 04 952 8000 Yellow Cafe, Pantai Cenang The Brasserie, Pantai Cenang &nb…
L ‘Osteria, Langkawi, Malaysia
Just down from the main beach strip of Pantai Cenang, L’Osteria serves simple fresh Italian food in a relaxed atmosphere. An open indoor outdoor setting sees many customers taking advantage of the warm evenings by savoring a hearty meal under the star stud…
Cowboy Coffee, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yeehaw! Isn’t it every little (big) boy’s dream to be a cowboy? Well now he can live out that fantasy at Cowboy Coffee. With rope wrapped table legs, steel cowboy hats trimming the windows and some serious country and western mood music, Cowboy Coffee …
Nirvana, Bangsar, Malaysia
There’s always a gaggle of hungry hordes flocking the entrance to Nirvana in Bangsar. Fortunately though, service is fast so tables are filled and released quickly. The reason for the queue is their tasty banana leaf. Turnover is HIGH so you can expe…
Espressamente Illy , Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Clean welcoming setting + coffee machines for sale. Cappuccino – best seller in many cafes. Espresso – the hardest of all preparations to get right. Latte – with leaf art. Insalata di Pasta Panino Benedetto Antipasto platter Freshly squeeze…