THE GULAI HOUSE

The Datai Langkawi, Jalan Teluk Datai, Langkawi TEL: 04 950 0500 thedatai.com/dining/the-gulai-house/

The little things about The Gulai House—from the warm towels that are handed out to arriving guests to the radiant servers who genuinely seem to enjoy their work—contribute to our affection for this restaurant. Moreover, their food counts among the best Malay cooking we’ve had in this part of the country. Take the fall-off-the-bone kurma sendi kambing (lamb shank curry) or the fluffy tomato rice, for instance; both quintessentially Malaysian dishes are amply laced with spices such as cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon, and speak volumes for the wealth of ingredients in our country. The tapai ice cream, a slightly boozy sweet, is a nice way to round out a meal at

The Gulai House which, for your information, translates to ‘The Gravy House.’