WHERE TO EAT IN KEDAH
The capital of Kedah, Alor Setar, has an impressive square, vibrant street-lined houses and a refreshing absence of visitors. Discover our favourite Kedah foodie selected places for inexpensive street food and trendy local delicacies, Thai food and dining in a traditional shophouse.
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Breakfast
Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and keeps you satiated longer.
LUNCH
All you need is love, but sometimes, a lunch break works, too.
TEA TIME
there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated known as afternoon tea
DINNER
Dinner is where the magic happens in the kitchen.
NIGHT SUPPER
what could smell better than supper being cooked by someone else?
BREAKFAST
Kedah suitable for foreign tourists to visit to taste. State food menus in Kedah are no less for you to taste like laksa Kedah, mixed rice, various glutinous rice, nasi kandar & many more.
1. Rumah Sarapan
Location: C182, Lorong 12, Taman Sejati Indah, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.
Operation hour: 7:30am – 11:30pm | closed on Tuesday
Lemuni leaves, though, are potentially effective in avoiding bloating and preserving fertility. It offers a herbal flavour that’s a great fit with spicy chicken sambal when cooked with basmati rice. A must-try as well is their kacang pool.
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2. Restoran Siti Fatimah
Location: Batu 5 ¼, Jalan Kampung Tok Senik, Kawasan Mata Air, Ulu Melaka, 07000 Langkawi
Operation hour: 7am – 5pm | closed on Wednesday
Siti Fatimah Restaurant is located in Kampung Mata Air and is close to Tok Senik Resort. The restaurant is surrounded by green trees, making it look dim and peaceful. Siti Fatimah Restaurant is often visited by local and foreign tourists. This is because it is known for a variety of Malay cuisine.
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LUNCHTIME ALREADY?
If you are a person tourists who like to dive into the delicacies of local people, the list of best places to eat in Kedah below will definitely be the best friend for you when vacationing here later.
1. Restoran Top Alor Setar
Location: 05400 Alor Setar, Kedah
Operation hour: 9:30am – 4pm | closed on Friday
Go to Restoran Top Alor Setar for the opportunity to sample traditional kampong rice. Like nasi goreng (fried rice) and ikan bakar (barbecued fish), local cooks make Malay favourites. At budget costs, travellers can sample Kedah specialities from family recipes.
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2. Pia’s the Padi
Location: Jalan Ulu Melaka, Kampung Padang Gaong, 07000 Langkawi
Operation hour: everyday 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 9pm
The atmosphere in the rice fields that is the scenery of this restaurant is its first attraction. It is also the reason why tourists choose to eat here as well as to taste the local cuisine or French. The atmosphere inside this restaurant is relaxed and soothing, like being at home. Sambal Ikan and Rendang Daging are among the dishes that customers like.
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TEA TIME
Shared restaurants, cafes or stalls have excellent reputation & visitor reviews as well as the majority also serve state food Kedah suitable for tourists to visit to taste.
1. Zakaria Laksa Teluk Kechai
Location: Jalan Kuala Kedah, Kampung Klong Hoi, 06600 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Operation hour: everyday, 12pm – 10pm
Zakaria Laksa is one of the most popular stalls in Laksa and has been a family business for almost 70 years. The restaurant claims that a true blue laksa Kedah must be served using freshly made rice noodles because it is smoother, more porous and easier to absorb the flavours of the gravy, because rice is the main commodity and the pulse of the state. Hence, behind the restaurant, Zakaria Laksa makes her rice noodles every day.
2. Awi Pulut
Location: Awi Pulut Durian, Jalan Sehala, Taman Kolej, 05300 Alor Setar, Kedah
Operation hour: 8am–6:30pm | closed on Friday
Awi Pulut is one of the popular shops because it serves glutinous rice as their main dish. Customers can choose different types of side dishes to eat with the glutinous rice. There are 9 options for glutinous rice and the choice is definitely durian glutinous rice and mango glutinous rice. You can also order wedding glutinous rice where mango and durian are combined to produce a solid combination! Apart from that, this shop also offers very famous salted fish glutinous rice in Kedah.
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DINNER
Want to find interesting destination ideas for your ‘jalan jalan cari makan’ event in Kedah? Proceed read to find out 10 interesting eateries for dinner in Kedah that are ideal to use complement your holiday agenda
1. Wonderland Food Store
Location: 180, Persiaran Mutiara 2, Pusat Perdagangan Kelana Mas, 07000 Langkawi
Operation hour: everyday 6pm – 11pm
This place is often crowded with customers. This is because it is known as an attractive location to eat seafood. The price charged is reasonable and considered cheap by most of its customers. The decoration of the shop is very simple but comfortable enough to dine. Ideal if you come in a group.
2. Sabai Dee Café
Location: Jalan Wang Tepus, 06000 Jitra
Operation hour: 6pm – 12am | closed on Monday
Sabai Dee Café serves Thai cuisine at their restaurant. So, there is Tom Yam, steamed squid with lemon juice, mango salad and many more Thai dishes on their menu.
Eating here makes customers feel like they are eating in the park. The green trees that are the decoration of the restaurant are not only peaceful, but also very suitable for those who want to relax.

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NIGHT SUPPER
If you ask us what’s the most important thing to do in a day, and what to eat for supper, the answer has got to be yes! This time, we’re bringing you a little food surprise to explore in Kedah.
1. Restoran Mee Derga
Location: Kampung Alor Menong, 05300 Alor Setar, Kedah
Operation hour: 6pm–12am | 3pm – 10pm (Thu)
If you’re on Jalan Langgar, it’s easy to find Restoran Mee Derga, with its giant red sign above the entrance. Order from the front of the store’s vendor stall and take a seat on one of the foldable tables. Expect rock-bottom rates and a flavourful plate with the finest noodles from Alor Setar. Get mee goreng (spicy fried noodles) or mee rebus (boiled noodles with gravy) and dine with the locals.
2. Yasmin Syrian Restaurant
Location: Kampung Lubok Buaya, 07000 Langkawi
Operation hour: everyday 12pm – 12am
There are many Middle Eastern food restaurants in Malaysia and this is one of them. As usual, the quantity of food is plentiful and delicious, the restaurant space is spacious and comfortable, as well as the friendly hospitality of its employees. Among the customers’ choices are Shawarma, Mansi, and a variety of breads.