Yellow Cafe is one of the few genuine beach bars on Pantai Cenang. Eclectic and buzzy, it is a favorite spot to kick back and take a respite from the tropical sun or watch the sunset. With its laidback lounge seating, and more formal dining, Yellow Café offers the best of both worlds, the menu has a great selection of western dishes from steaks to grilled fish, to appetizers and burgers. Offering a wide assortment of fresh juices and a full bar, there is often live music to compliment the ambiance of this ‘classic’ beach bar.
*Open: Tuesday- Sunday 1:00pm-1:00am Tel: (01)2 459 3190 Can read more HERE
Casual yet sophisticated dining on the most beautiful stretch of Pantai Cenang, Cba offers a full bar and an extensive menu. For the sundowner and cocktail set, there are Spanish Tapas and Malaysian appetizers served while you sink into the comfortable lounge seating under palms. And for the beach side diners the tables offer you a view and the fresh sea breeze while choosing from mains such as Sea Bass, Lamb and Steaks. They even have a kid’s menu. Tucked away under the palms, just inside the Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort, Cba is open to the public.
*Open: Daily 10:00am-1:00am Tel: (04) 952 8888 Can read more HERE
The Cliff Restaurant offers stunning views from the cliff above Pantai Cenang in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Their menu fuses traditional Malay dishes with a contemporary flair. The large bar adjacent to the restaurant offers happy hour at the bar with an excellent selection of appetizers or dine in the restaurant overlooking sea on fresh seafood and steaks.
*Open: Daily 11:00am-11:00pm Tel: (04) 953 3228 Can read more HERE
ARTISAN’S PIZZA
In New York, San Francisco or Chicago some of the best pizza eats are often at the little joints wedged into a small shop spilling out to the street. Artisan’s Pizza in Pantai Cenang has that ambiance and hosts a few street sidewalk tables and one busy pizza oven. 8” and 11” pizzas made to request or straight off the menu combinations. They also have delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and daily specials, Artisan’s draws in a crowd of both locals and tourists. And they have free delivery! *Open: Daily 10:00am-2:00am
TAPAZ
(Kuala Chenang/Pantai Cenang)
**Now located waterfront at Tubotel
Consistently some of the best food on the island for more than 15 years, Tapaz is a favorite among locals for its great Tapas menu and wine selection. It also offers a comprehensive menu of Mediterranean style main courses that satisfy even the most discerning gourmet. Originally located on the Telaga Harbour board walk, Tapaz is now on the waterfront at Tubotel Hotel, next to the Rebak Ferry Terminal. Great outdoor dining with unrestricted views of Rebak island and the Andaman Sea. And the ONLY restaurant with a beer ATM! You have to check it out.
*Open: Daily 12:00pm-10:00pm Can read more HERE
SMILING BUFFALO
(Kuala Chenang/Pantai Cenang)
Smiling Buffalo offers up some of the best coffee on the island and is often bustling with locals and hotel guests alike. In addition to coffee, the menu lists a comprehensive choice of breakfast, lunch and dinner options all served in the high beamed open-air building. Smiling Buffalo is also a favorite place for local and visiting musicians to perform. With live music, Sunday Brunch and a sea breeze swaying through the tall palms? How much more perfect could it be? *Open: Daily 8:00am-6:00pm Tel: 017-364 3319
NAM RESTAURANT @ BON TON
(Kuala Chenang/Pantai Cenang)
Nam is located in the beautiful Bon Ton resort’s main building that reflects the essence of classic, traditional Malay architecture. The separate lunch and dinner menus offer a creative fusion of flavors of the East and West with a distinctive Asian flair. The extensive menu offers a great selection of Tapas/Mezza to regionally inspired main courses. And for diners with a sweet tooth the desert selection is by far the most extensive and diverse that you will find on Langkawi. Along with beer and wine, Nam also has full bar.
*Open: Daily 11:ooam-11:00pm Tel: (04) 955 6787 / 3643
If you are looking for simple western dishes in an unpretentious environment, Hornbill Hut Langkawi has got you covered. The Hornbill Hut’s menu has a comprehensive selection of popular ‘western style’ fare without the typical menu influences of local Malaysian dishes; a unique concept considering the owner and main chef is indeed Malaysian. From sunny side up eggs and toast to specialty salads to burgers and fries. They even have selections of time honored pasta dishes, such as Lasagna and Spaghetti Bolognaise. Hornbill Hut offers excellent food at great prices, using only fresh, high quality ingredients. *2023 location HERE
*Open: Wednesday-Monday 3:00pm-10:00pm (Sunday 6:00pm-10:00pm) Tel: 012-881 1872
Closed November 2021: Nestled-in at the main entrance to the bustling Cenang Mall, El Playa Bistro defies its small footprint in outdoor dining with big flavors than span the Mediterranean from Spain to Turkey. From classic Pan con Tomato and Pescaito Frito (Andalusian Fried Fish) to Imam Bayildi (Eggplant, Onion and Garlic with Red Pepper and Tomato) the Tapas or starters will sate your taste buds and excite your palate. Move on to the mains such as Poached Fish with vegetables, lemon and olive oil, or a fresh and refreshing Shepard’s Salad. Order a Turkish Coffee and dessert to complete your Mediterranean repast.
*Open: Daily 12:00pm -10:00pm Tel: +604-952 3920 Can read more HERE
Hey Vanessa is the Nasi Campur place still on the street in Cenang?
Hi Dawn, if you are referring to Restoran Nasi Kandar Tomato, they have relocated to Pantai Tengah
https://www.theislanddrum.com/langkawi-places-to-eat/pantai-tengah/