Malaysia

Where to eat in Kedah

Rice-bowl north: Alor Setar gulai and Langkawi island plates.

Michelin Guide Malaysia does not inspect this state yet. Pins here are independent iconic or street-food names, clearly unlisted.

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A street address was checked against a public source. A town-only line means the pin is that town, not one surveyed stall.

Street food

Nasi Lemak Wanjo / Padang Matsirat

Langkawi, Kedah · Malay · $

Island nasi lemak near the airport side of Langkawi. For visitors who fly into LGK and never touch the peninsula Michelin list.

Padang Matsirat, Langkawi

Nasi Lemak Wanjo / Padang Matsirat is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Kedah food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

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Laksa Kedah

Alor Setar, Kedah · Laksa · $

A fuller, herb-heavy laksa from the rice bowl of the north. Not Penang assam laksa — different gravy, different town. Alor Setar breakfast.

Alor Setar, Kedah

Laksa Kedah is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Kedah food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

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Street food

Gulai Nangka

Alor Setar, Kedah · Malay · $

Young jackfruit in a spiced coconut gravy, a Kedah home plate served in town warungs. Eat it with rice and ulam, not as a tasting course.

Alor Setar, Kedah

Gulai Nangka is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Kedah food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

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Pulut Mangga

Alor Setar, Kedah · Desserts · $

Glutinous rice with ripe mango and coconut milk. A Kedah sweet, sold at markets when mangoes are in. Not a Michelin dessert menu.

Alor Setar, Kedah

Pulut Mangga is not listed in Michelin Guide Malaysia. It is included as an iconic Kedah food stop — the Guide only inspects Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

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