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Langkawi Kita Food Festival Tucked away along the northwestern coast of Langkawi, amidst an ancient rainforest, white sand beach and the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, The Datai Langkawi sets the well-appointed stage for a weekend of gastronomy with the Kita F…
Chai Chun Boon In this interview, Chai Chun Boon, senior chef de cuisine at The Datai Langkawi, shares how he got into the industry and upcoming plans. What do you do? I’m the Senior Chef de Cuisine in charge of the western outlets at The Datai Langkawi. How did …
Degustation Menu at The Datai Langkawi Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall Tonight is our third and final evening at The Datai Langkawi. Monica and I have had a luxurious stay, and we are very happy that it is not quite over yet. After enjoying a few deliciou…
The Chef Series – Chef Masaki Arakawa Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall The Datai Chef Series is a signature dining experience offering resort guests a unique opportunity to enjoy the country’s best chefs in the beautiful setting …
The Datai Signature Cocktails Words: Alison Christ Photos: Monica Tindall After another glorious day volleying from the Beach Club pool to the crystal clear Andaman Sea and back again, Monica and I are delighted to stroll through the beautiful butterfly garden …
Norhayati Talib In this interview, Norhayati Talib from The Datai Langkawi shares some stories from her role as spa manager and tells about the development of a range of products based on ingredients from the vast biodiverse surrounds of the property. What do you …
Nils Henkel – The Datai Langkawi Monica Tindall Kicking off 2020 in grand style, The Datai Langkawi is hosting chef Nils Henkel as the first chef of the year in the resort’s esteemed Guest Chef Series. The team at The Datai have a reputation for organizing some of the …
Guest Chef Series Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi’s Guest Chef Series continues with one of Malaysia’s most famed chefs, Darren Chin. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, sourcing of premium ingredients and running service with choreographed prec…
Chef Nelly Robinson – Not Everything Is Always as It Seems Monica Tindall The Chef Series at The Datai Langkawi has been a hot ticket for diners since the resort’s reopening towards the end of 2018. On special occasions, the resort plays host to legendary chefs from …
Monica Tindall The Datai Langkawi was one of my most highly-regarded beach resorts in Malaysia before it had a complete overhaul. I can’t wait to return this weekend to check out the new look and am eager to see if it still holds the original charm I so fondly remember…
Monica Tindall You don’t need to sacrifice luxury to dine in the rainforest canopy. The Pavilion at The Datai Langkawi has managed to build a gorgeous restaurant high in the forest. There are no rustic tree houses here but rather a stunning open-walled structure s…
Monica Tindall Dining on the beach is a must in Langkawi and if you want to do it in style make a reservation for The Beach Club at The Datai. Here you are promised a beautiful setting, warm-hearted service and high-quality cuisine. An open kitchen is covered with a gi…