Malay food is the other thing that you must try when you’re at Langkawi. PP and I loves to eat ikan bakar and kerang bakar. Restoran Hj. Ramli is one of the malay stalls that we’ve tried out when we’re there.

Formerly located near the intersection of Jalan Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah, this restaurant is now situated smack in the centre of busy Pantai Cenang. Bigger this time around, Restoran Hj. Ramli specialises in southern Thai Malay seafood as well as Malaysian favourites — so Thai that most of the staff communicate in Thai. They still get by with English, though.

We’ve ordered two of the “hairtail scad” fish (cencaru), one cooked with sambal and another one BBQ. Also, we’ve ordered BBQ cockles (kerang bakar), kampung fried rice and some drinks. You must try the BBQ fish (ikan bakar) or ask for their recommendations.

This restaurant is popular with Malay tourists but that does not mean others are not welcome. Beers and spirits not allowed to be consumed on the premises. For the quality of food, the prices are very reasonable.

Restoran Haji Ramli
Location: Pantai Chenang (near Casa del Mar), Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi,
Contact: +604 955 4128
Business Hours: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 12am
Food: Hairtail Scad fish (cencaru) – RM2.50 / 100gm, BBQ cockles – RM1.00 / 100gm, kampung fried rice – RM4.00, Ice Lemon Tea – RM1.50