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GOLDEN WOK
+6 04 956 1638
+6 012- 476108
Opening Hours: noon - 11pm
Situated at the peaceful Telaga Harbour, Golden Wok lures with dreamlike marina views with white sails of luxury yachts proudly glistening against the backdrop of hills overgrown by dense jungle. Red Chinese lanterns dangling between shade-giving palm trees create an exotic atmosphere, giving away that the restaurant is run by a Chinese family.
Keeping with the marine theme, Golden Wok specializes in live seafood cuisine, featuring large aquariums that teem with snappers, dragon groupers, giant prawns and colorful crabs. With all dishes prepared personally by the owner, Mr. Lao Wah Chong, who used to delight guests at 5* resorts, the food is simply delicious!
Begin your dining experience with the spicy Tom Yam soup served in a clay pot. Savor a lobster or tiger prawns grilled in butter with garlic and chili - best accompanied by pineapple fried rice and baby kailan fried in oyster sauce. Should you not be a seafood lover, opt for a beef with ginger and spring onions or order one of the popular local delights such as hokkien noodles or fried rice with prawns, chicken, eggs, green peas and carrots.
With truly large portions and delightful taste, Golden Wok is not only popular with tourists but also one of the favorite locations of locals who like to spend with family and friends long evenings, exchanging the latest news over a delicious Steam Boat.
THE LOAF
+604 959 4866
Opening Hours: 8am - 11pm
The Loaf has a unique concept, combining a bakery with a dining opportunity. The pastry shop provides a variety of sweet and salty delicacies, introducing on a monthly basis new creations. A signature drink not to miss? ‘Cube 60 Degree’: frozen espresso cubes slowly dissolving in hot milk for an extra rich coffee flavor. It is easy to become addicted! So island residents are best advised to inquire about the Loaf Membership!
Although calling itself a ‘bistro’, the cuisine can compete with the best restaurants on the island! Whether you decide to begin your day with one of the many breakfast options, order a delicious salad for lunch, or savor a three-course dinner menu including a fabulous mixed seafood platter,
The Loaf is an excellent choice! The service is very professional and super friendly! The air-conditioned bistro decorated in cream and chocolate hues has a warm welcoming atmosphere. Should you choose to sit outside, you will love the beautiful view of the Telaga Harbour.
MARE BLU
+604 959 3830
tarmizi@ mareblu.com.my
Opening Hours: noon – 11.30 pm
Situated at the Telaga Harbour, the Italian Restaurant Mare Blu offers a great view of the marina. To escape the tropical heat during lunch time, opt for the indoors with rustic leather chairs, crispy white tablecloths, and walls decorated with atmospheric pastel drawings with motives of Rome and Venice. The Chef and owner, Tarmizi, prides himself in utilizing exclusively ingredients flown in from Italy or purchased from the local fish and seafood monger. The menu encompasses variety of delicious antipasti from Carpaccio, through mozzarella, to oysters. Lovers of Italian cuisine will be delighted to find a large selection of pizzas and pastas. As for signature dishes: Do not miss the exquisite fried duck breast with warm mango, French beans & orange
souse, or the savory Fisherman Platter for two! Very popular is the Brazilian BBQ with marinated chicken, tasty lamb leg, jumbo sausage, beef kebab, and fish fillet, served as long as you have an appetite, and cut directly at your table. When it comes to beverage, Mare Blu has probably the most extensive Cocktail Menu on the entire island. With more than 60 intriguing mixtures to choose from, your evening is guaranteed to be long and memorable one.
MAHARAJA RESTAURANT
+6 04 959 3400
Opening Hours: 11am - 11pm
Hidden behind Petronas, the Maharaja Restaurant is somewhat of a secret when it comes to choosing a dining venue in the Pantai Kok area. Overlooking the picturesque Perdana Quay built in Mediterranean style and the Telaga Harbour with white sails of luxury yachts glistening against the emerald green Andaman Sea, the restaurant lures with dreamlike vistas. The outdoor patio is surrounded by tropical plants that further highlight the romantic atmosphere. The air-conditioned indoors with adjustable partitions are very popular among Arabic guests in quest of privacy.
Celebrating the marine theme, the restaurant serves wonderfully prepared seafood from sea bass to prawns, lobster and hummer. Large part of the menu is
dedicated to North Indian cuisine with many vegetarian options. Available are also Arabic specialties and western fare.
Begin your dining experience with Mix Pakora or Paneer Chilli, ordering as a main meal Prawn Biryani, Mutton Masala or Tandoori Chicken Tikka - best accompanied by Kashmiri Naam. Conclude with the sweet Gajar Halwa, sipping the traditional Masala Tea.
If you are a fan of Arabic cuisine, ask for the delicious staffed grape leaves and Hummus with lamb or mushrooms, savoring next Kebab Lamb, Shish Taouk or the mixed BBQ with garlic bread and Tabbouleh salad. While ladies will have a hard time to resist the sweet Gulab Jamun, gentlemen may prefer to end their evening with shisha and tobacco flavor of their choice.
In the mood for western cuisine? Your kids will probably insist on Pizza while you may choose the popular Black Pepper or Mushroom steak.
LAILA'S KEBAB HOUSE
+60 16-9537149
+60 11-29566221
Opening Hours: 10am - 10pm
Situated in Oriental Village, Laila’s Kebab House is the perfect place to enjoy lunch prior to a cable-car ride or to have a lovely dinner after a hike to the Seven Wells Waterfalls.
Built in the Mughal style, an amalgam of Islamic, Pakistani, Arabic and Iranian architecture, the restaurant lures with volcano-stone pillars, enchanting arches and the soothing melody of water running down a multi-tiered fountain.
Surrounded by ‘The flame of the rainforest’ trees, the courtyard provides a lovely setting for an al-fresco dining experience. Decorated with antique Persian leather-paintings and illuminated by a crystal
chandelier, the air-conditioned indoors boast a VIP table designed to accommodate parties of 10 as well as smaller tables for couples and families.
Popular especially among Arabic and Russian guests, the restaurant specializes in Arabic, Pakistani and Iranian cuisine. Among the favorites are Chelo Barg - a medium spiced BBQ assortment of lamb, beef and chicken, and Lamb Beriani, a delicious rice-based dish with lamb marinated in a spicy blend of yoghurt, garlic, ginger, chili, turmeric and cardamom. Seafood lovers will be delighted to find on the menu BBQ prawns or grilled mackerel. All dishes are accompanied by best-quality rice imported from Iran or Pakistan.