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[FOOD] 20151111 Rak Lay Thai Food & Sea Food @ Walking Street, Koh Lipe, Thailand


Rak Lay Restaurant is one of the more popular dining options here in Koh Lipe. Opened for lunch as well as dinner, the restaurants offers a variety of Thai cuisines and Thai BBQ menu. Located at the middle of the Walking Street the restaurant is usually packed with patrons during dinner time hence do come early to secure a seat.

Fresh seafood delivered daily and a counter in front of the restaurant is available during dinner time for the BBQ menu. The dine in menu also offer other variety of dishes such as papaya salad, tom yam, green curry etc.

Mixed reviews are available on the internet, giving compliments for the food but condemns on their service. Some also mentioned about the long waiting time due to the huge crowd but this can be avoided if you come as early as possible. This not only ensures you of a seat, it also allows the food to be served faster and most of all, you get to pick the best meat first before the others (MAJOR TIP).

I noticed that this restaurant do not serve pork and beer but not too sure whether it is a halal restaurant. I do see some Muslim friends dining in. Other halal alternatives are available along the walking street.

Price wise it is 10%-20% more expensive than the average price in Koh Lipe with spending per pax easily cost up to RM50/pax depending on what you order. They also have individual menus for those who don't prefer a bill shock but the BBQ menu is what they are famous for and I would admit it's better than the other but not too sure whether it's the best around.

Communication is hard where the staff here only speaks limited English despite one of the staff is able to speak decent Malay. However, he is the guy that always messed up with orders. Not too sure whether they use this tactic to actually serve you higher price food. Just make sure you make your orders clear and check your bill (despite all in Thai) before you pay.

Rak Lay Thai Food & Sea Food Restaurant, Walking Street, Koh Lipe, Satun, Thailand.
Telephone: +660873997960
Opening Hours: Lunch and dinner hours from 6pm onwards

TO GO


Located in the middle of the Walking Street, it is not hard to miss this restaurant as it is usually packed with patrons during dinner hours. The most visible landmark is the 7-11 convenient store which is located at the opposite lane of this restaurant.



SPECIALITY



We went as early as 6pm+ right after the sunset as you can see the staff are still quite free and waiting for patrons.


Plenty of seats are available during my visit as I came early and get to pick a good seat with fan and nice background.


First stop would be the seafood counter. A huge variety of fresh local seafood such as crabs, mackerel, grouper, big prawns, calms, oysters, squid etc are available to choose with some additional packet seafood like scallops which are brought in from other places. The local seafood would be your first choice. Just pick or choose which ever seafood and let the guys weigh it for you. Remember to ask the price tag first as prices may vary according to season.


After weighing, the staff will tell you the price and you may try to negotiate for cheaper price or extra portion, which I did and he generously give in because I ordered quite a lot. After the weighing, the seafood will be processed or grilled right away. Example like the prawns are cut opened and marinated with their garlic and butter sauce.

Coconut Shake - THB70 (RM8.50)

We proceed to order the remaining dishes from the menu inside, but first let me have a coconut shake to quench my thirst. The coconut shake here is special because they directly use the coconut as the containing medium and it does taste good.

Garlic and Butter Grilled Prawn - THB1200/kg

The main dish was the first to arrive. The garlic butter sauce grilled prawn is one of the speciality here in Rak Lay. The prawns are priced according to grades, from the cheapest THB700/kg up to THB1200/kg. The prawns are very fresh and succulent and marinated with the fragrant garlic and butter sauce coupled with the flavourful prawn roe, but it's a bit too salty if you just eat it alone without rice. The prawns are accompanied with Thai chilli sauce and the sourish lime sauce, each has its own merits to suit your liking. The plate above is the biggest prawn that cost THB1200/kg and cost us THB840, it may look small in the picture but it is as big as my knuckle, if not bigger.

Stir Fried Mixed Vegetable - THB200 (RM25) or less

Next to serve is the stir fried mixed vegetables, which is literally a mixture of all sorts of vegetables which includes Chinese cabbage, Kailan, baby corn, mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots etc. I shall give this dish a pass because it has been overpowered by the other dishes here.

Seafood Tom Yam - THB400 (RM50)

The Seafood Tom Yam here is kinda pricey at a price tag of THB400 but it does pack in good amount of seafood which includes a whole crab within. The flavours are very rich and spicy (alert to those who can't take spicy food). A very nice pot of tom yam but would prefer a cheaper alternative.

Stir Fried Baby Calms - THB250 (RM30)

I was informed that they have special calms (lala) today which were very fresh when I was choosing the seafood at the counter. I agreed to try and asked the staff for the recommended cooking method and they recommend to be stir fried with chilli. I have to agree that the calms are very fresh without any trace of sand or mud which makes the whole dish very enjoyable. It's stir fried with generous amount of chilli, which makes the dish the spiciest among all with a hint of sweetness in the sauce. Despite the flaming heat, I enjoyed this dish a lot.

Grilled Squid - THB175 (RM21)

We also ordered grilled squid to try but this dish just turn out to be mediocre despite the freshness of the squid. The BBQ is just normal without any special taste. Would recommend to skip this.

Steamed Grouper in Lemon (Lime) Sauce - THB600 (RM72)

Last to serve is the steam grouper in lemon sauce. The grouper is very fresh and coupled with the mouth watering sourish lemon (lime) and garlic sauce on the sizzling hot plate makes you wanna have more. This fish dish cost us THB600 (RM72) which is kinda pricey but acceptable for the quality and taste.

SUMMARY


Overall the dining experience here was pleasant with superb food but mediocre service as the waiter often mistakenly delivered the wrong beverage to us despite writing it down for 3 times. The steam grouper was also another mistaken identity as initially we only ordered sea bass. Waiting time was cut short as we arrived early.

Taste
☆☆☆☆☆
One of the best BBQ seafood I had in Thai
Value
☆☆☆☆
20% more expensive than average restaurants in Koh Lipe
Service
☆☆☆
Tend to be impatient and often wrong order delivered
Cleanliness
☆☆☆☆
Opening Hours
Lunch hour and dinner till late
BBQ counter opens during dinner
Wifi
N/A
Parking
N/A
Website
N/A

GPS: 6.487362, 99.304873
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[FOOD] 20150510 Coco Tei 此処亭 @ Jalan Delima, Kuala Lumpur


Coco Tei, or previously known as Hajime, finally reopens in 2011 after their original premise at Jalan Damai was shut down by authorities along with other restaurants that operates at the row of bungalow.

Have long heard about Hajime but never get to try until they ceased operations. Fortunately, the same management team has reopened and relocated to Jalan Delima off Jalan Tun Razak under the new name of "Coco Tei", with a brand new concept but yet still serves quality food. Coco Tei is located at the Royal Selangor Yacth Club, next to Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie and Fukuya.

Coco Tei is known for their fresh and premium sashimi, along with their famous makis and not forgetting their creative cooked food. Coco Tei prides themselves in providing the best quality food that comes with the best services.

Luckily, the premium quality comes with an affordable price tag where RM100-RM150/pax will give you a very satisfying meal, unless you opt for something more premiun. If you are on a budget, you can give their set meals a try which ranges from RM48 to RM70 per set that has a little of everything without compromising on the quality.

Coco Tei
No.5, GF-B, Jalan Delima,
55100 Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia
Tel: 1800-88-6655
Fax: 03-2110-0418

Opening Hours:
(LUNCH) 10:30am until 2:30pm (Last Order 2:00pm)
(DINNER) 6:00pm until 10:30pm (Last Order 10:00pm)


TO GO


Coco Tei is conveniently (or inconveniently) located at the heart of Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Delima, off Jalan Tun Razak along with some other famous premises such as  Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie, Noble House, Noble Banquet and Fukuya.

Driving here would be the best option with complementary parking provided at the Royal Selangor Yacht Club. Cab or public bus is the only alternative transportation available.

It's quite challenging to locate this restaurant due to the lack of signboard and the main entrance is hidden away from the main road. You just need to identify the Royal Selangor Yacht Club with a huge outdoor carpark, or simply, just beside the Levain Boulangerie & Patisserie.



SPECIALITY



I was first brought here for lunch by one of my client back in 2014, subsequently has revisited a few times thereafter and tried their set meals, as well as ala carte meals.


The interior of the restaurant is unlike typical Japanese restaurants and more like a western cuisine restaurant with choice of normal seating tables, by the sushi bar or on tatami. Private rooms are also available on request.


The atmosphere is very cozy and relax, suitable for small gatherings and dates. The artificial tatami is actually an elevated floor with openings under the table as Malaysians are not used to the posture of sitting on a tatami.


Let's start off with their sashimi. The sashimi platter above came along with dinner sets. Most of the dinner sets are inclusive of sashimi, just read the fine print for more details on what's included in your set. Despite being included as a set, the quantity and quality of the sashimi is not compromised with fresh and thick slices of sashimi served that well worth the set price by itself! 

The sashimi for set meals will be chef's daily pick but you can always request for any personal preference. Personally I like hamachi and tuna the most and the picture above definitely will be able to tell you the freshness of the sashimi served.


Ala carte salmon sashimi salad is served with fresh greens and seasoned with sesame seed dressing. A refreshing starter before your meal and a must order if you are a salmon fan.

Salmon Sashimi Don Set - RM48++


Next would be the Salmon Sashimi Don with generous quantity of salmon sashimi and ikura served with sushi rice. The whole presentation and the fresh sashimi definitely makes you asking for more.


The cawanmushi that serve in my set meal. Not much to complain about this cawanmushi which is soft, tender and flavourful.


My pan grilled cod fish top with mentai sauce is perfectly cook where the flesh is firm and sweet, with additional flavour enhancement from the lightly torched mentai sauce. The portion might look small but the whole set is well compensated by the other dishes like the sashimi platter, cawanmushi and rice.

Pan Grilled Cod Fish set - RM58


Ala carte unagi don that is very generous in the portion of unagi, unlike some other restaurants that I had which only gives very little unagi and expects you to eat white rice only. The unagis are hidden under the blanket of eggs. The unagi are soft yet flavourful that is grilled to perfection.

Lady's set - RM55++

The lady's sampling set that has a little of everything that is suitable for first timers who wished to try the as many as possible that's on the menu. Typical dishes like salad, sashimi and makis are included in this set along with some special cooked food like fried tofu and steamed tofu with century egg sauce. I still remember when I first tried this combination back in 2014 when the chef is still experimenting it and gave us a sample for comments.

Golden Triangle Maki - RM28+

Not forgetting their famous makis that are freshly prepared upon order that is more premium than the ordinary sushis you found at other restaurants. Coco Tei is always in the innovation end of the Japanese culinary and often explore various combination of material to surprise her patrons like the Golden Triangle Maki above which is actually soft shell crab maki wrapped with seared salmon.

Golden Dragon Roll - RM32++

The Golden Dragon Maki is also another special maki and you will be able to see how it gets its "golden" name. The Golden Dragon Maki is actually ebi tempura maki wrappin with avocado and unagi slices, topped with edible gold flakes.

Matcha Ice Cream - RM10

Last but not least, the macha ice cream with red bean paste to end the satisfying meal. The macha ice cream is very rich in flavour and rather soft texture. Still I think that the macha ice cream at PJ Hilton's Genji is much better with creamier texture and richer flavour.

SUMMARY


Overall, Coco Tei is a very unique Japanese restaurant that believes in Kaizen. Their commitment towards food preparation is definitely worth two thumbs up. However, my last visit in May 2015 has observed a slight deterioration in terms of food and service quality. I would recommend for those who wished to try something premium and not burning a hole in your pocket to give Coco Tei a try. It may not be the best Japanese restaurant around towm but it is definitely a much better one.


Taste
 ☆☆☆☆☆
 Premium quality with attention to details.
Value
 ☆☆☆☆☆
Well worth the money especially their set menu.
Service
 ☆☆☆☆
Prompt and friendly
Cleanliness
 ☆☆☆☆☆
Opening Hours
(LUNCH) 10:30am until 2:30pm (Last Order 2:00pm)
(DINNER) 6:00pm until 10:30pm (Last Order 10:00pm)
Wifi
Yes
Parking
Ample and complimentary for restaurant diners
Website
http://www.cocotei.com/

GPS: 3.146714, 101.720666
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[FOOD] 20150426 Restoran Pik Wah (MABA) 碧华楼酒家 @ Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur


If you are bored of normal Chinese restaurants and looking for somewhat a more premium yet affordable restaurant around KL, then probably you should give a try at Restaurant Pik Wah Lao 碧华楼酒家.

This hidden gem located at the lower ground floor of the Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA) at Jalan Hang Jebat (opposite Stadium Negara), at fringe of Jalan Sultan is well known among the elderly as a place that serves quality Chinese cuisines.

The restaurant exists for quite some time since the 70's and features some unique dishes that are not found elsewhere in Klang Valley area. The dishes varies from the common dishes to fancy and premium cuisines that you probably can't miss.

The restaurant is often full of patrons especially weekends even there's no on-going functions and it is advisable for you to reserve a table before coming.  There are also a few (but limited) private rooms available with complementary karaoke function, but the catch is with minimum spending of RM1,000-00 otherwise additional surcharge of RM100 will be imposed as they will assign one waitress to serve your room exclusively.

The restaurant is often the choice for celebrities, politicians and businessmen to meet and dine. Suitable if you are planning for a dinner celebration.

Restoran Pik Wah (MABA)
MABA House
Basement Level, Stadium Block,
6 Jalan Hang Jebat,City Center,50150 Kuala Lumpur
碧华楼酒家
Nearest LRT Stations: Plaza Rakyat Station
Telephone: +603 - 2072 3668
Opening Hours: Noon - 03:00pm; 6:30pm - 10:30pm (Daily)

TO GO



Despite being located at the city centre, Restaurant Pik Wah Lao 碧华楼酒家 is shyly hidden away from the busy roads of Kuala Lumpur along Jalan Hang Jebat at MABA House, which is opposite the Stadium Negara (National Stadium). Getting here is pretty easy, just beware of the horrible KL traffic jam.

There are ample parking at the tier parking next to MABA House, which will charge RM5 per entry after 6pm or hourly prior to 6pm. 




SPECIALITY




I have been to Pik Wah Lao for a few times and have tried quite a variety of their dishes but not all. They have a few signature dishes such as the Portuguese Grilled Pork Ribs, Flying Snakehead Fish, Lemon Steamed Grouper etc that I have yet to try and would love to try some other days. They also have this daily promo for some common dishes at half price without compromising on the quantity! A very good deal I must say.

Special Braised Pork with Bun 招牌红烧骨 - RM30

I tried their special braised pork belly that comes with a fried bun. Unfortunately the waiter cut the pork belly into pieces immediately when serve before I was able to take a picture. The restaurant emphasizes a lot on their gravy which you are able to taste that they really put in effort and attention to every gravy for each dish. 

The soft pork belly, accompanied with the rich gravy will definitely make you ask for more rice. Another thing to highlight is the rice served is actually quality fragrant rice instead of normal white rice. Taste wise is predictable just like any other braised pork, but with more attention to their gravy. For RM30, the portion is definitely worth it.

Stir-fry Green Dragon Vegetable 清炒青龙菜 - RM25

Green Dragon Vegetable 青龙菜 (a variant of Chinese chives) is gaining popularity in Chinese restaurants recently as more and more Chinese restaurant offering this special vegetable with unique taste. Surprisingly, Pik Wah Lao only charge RM15 for this delicious stir-fry vegetable that is enough for a table of 6 while other normal restaurants can easily charge the same with but smaller portion and less tasty. Very very cheap if you ask me.

Claypot Seafood 海味煲 - RM20/pax

The captain introduced us to try the claypot seafood when I asked some dishes with sea cucumber. The picture above is portion for 4 which cost RM80 but has abundance of dried seafood such as sea cucumber, fish maw, dried scallops, dried oyster etc which worth every penny paid for this claypot. Again, the gravy is very rich and strong with the essence of dried seafood however, a little disappointment is that I believed it was prepared in bulk and heated up based on portion ordered. Don't get me wrong, it still tastes very good but lack of the taste of a dish that was prepared separately.

Slices Smoked Duck 海蜇熏鸭片 - RM18 (half price)

RM18 for a plate of smoked duck breast with jelly fish? That's a steal and the portion is definitely generous. I don't think you can find this price anywhere else. Despite half price, it didn't compromise the taste at all as the duck breast is well marinated and smoked to perfection with a thin layer of fat beneath the duck skin. Coupled with the marinated jellyfish slices makes it a great combo for starter or main dish.

Steam Patin 清蒸巴丁鱼 - RM100/kg

Fish the highlight of this restaurant, from the cheapest Talapia, to the expensive Grouper or snakeheads. The captain politely answers when I asked her for the current prices for different fishese available. The patin above (please ignore the blue tint from the TV screen reflection) was quoted RM100/kg and the bill also came at RM100 with no extra charges (unlike some restaurants that will tell you unable to weigh exactly 1kg and charge you more for the extra pounds). The fish was so fresh and steamed to perfection, not too cooked nor uncooked. The soy sauce was also the key with a hint of tangerine skin that adds a lemony zest to induce your taste buds without overpowering the fish itself.

Stir Fried Lotus Root and mixed vegetables with Macadamia 杂菜莲藕炒夏威夷果 - RM45 (portion for 10)

A very light vegetable dish that's very healthy that's slightly more expensive than normal dishes but worth it for the portion. The picture might look small but it's actually a very big plate that's more than enough for 10 person.

Special Minced Pork Homemade Taufu 招牌家乡豆腐 - RM30 (portion for 10)

The special homemade toufu with minced meat and crispy radish. Initially I thought this toufu is no where different from normal restaurants but I was proven wrong because the toufu is actually very flavourful and again the attention was on the gravy with the mince pork and crispy radish which goes very well with rice. RM30 for 10 person? That's another steal.

Ginger Paste Steam Grass Carp 姜蓉芫鱼 - RM60

This is by far the best grass carp I ever tasted. I ordered grass carp as other fishes were not available during our lunch. Traditionally, we will have the impression that the grass carp is full of bones and the flesh is somewhat mushy especially the bigger fish. However, Pik Wah Lao proves me wrong again as the flesh taste like toufu texture, which is firm yet like pudding. Makes me wonder why other restaurants' grass carp taste so differently. Mind you, the fish above is as big as two palm combined but only price at RM60. Yum yum.. never knew grass carp can be so enjoyable.

Abalone with Braised Goose Feet 鲍鱼焖鹅掌 - comes in set meal

Another dish that I would like to highlight which is part of a set meal was the abalone with braised goose feet. It's my first time of trying goose feet as it is a rare delicacy in Malaysia as not many places do serve goose, let alone goose feet. The abalone was cooked just right with the gravy as highlight to add flavour to the texture. The goose feet skin absorbs most of the flavour of the gravy, which makes it very flavourful. I ate it just like how I would normally do while eating chicken feet, just that this is not as soft as the latter.


SUMMARY


Much praise was heard for Restaurant Pik Wah with its unique culinary and dishes served. Do not miss out their special dishes like the Portuguese Grill Pork Ribs (prior booking preferred), various method of preparing fishes, etc. Spending here may vary from standard price to more premium pricing, depending on what you order. The restaurant starts to fill up by 6:00pm onwards, so be sure you made your reservations earlier hand to avoid disappointments.

I will definitely come back again whenever I feel like having a better Chinese meal once awhile.

Taste
☆☆☆☆☆
One of the best Chinese cuisines around town
Value
☆☆☆☆☆
Tends to be premium, depending on what you order but definitely worth it.
Service
☆☆☆☆☆
Captains occasionally might be a bit harsh but the waitress are excellent.
Cleanliness
☆☆☆☆
Run down restaurant but well maintained
Opening Hours
Noon until 03:00pm
6:30pm until 10:30pm (Daily)
Wifi
Yes
Parking
Ample
Website
Nil

GPS: 3.142837, 101.700289
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[FOOD] 20130804 Scarborough Fish & Chips @ Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi


Scarborough Fish & Chips is a restaurant cum house located along the scenic coast of Tanjung Rhu towards Tanjung Rhu Resort. The owner, Dhillon whom originated from Penang decided to settle down in Langkawi after returning to Malaysia from abroad. He converted this lovely blue house along the beach of Tanjung Rhu into a restaurant serving traditional English style fish and chips.

Remotely located at the north of Langkawi island, this small little house has an unobstructed view of the Andaman sea (please ignore Lafarge's cement plant on your left) and a "private" beach. The menu is simple and limited, mainly serving fish and chips where you can choose a variety of fishes with choice of batter-fried or pan-fried. Fish choices from the cheap dory to the expensive cod or halibut to cater for all. The price is reasonable given the quality and the ambience you get which will totally make your lunch or dinner, enjoyable.

You can also order their appetizers like garden salads or fried seafood and of course not forgetting some chilled beer or juices to go along with your fish and chips. You also have a complimentary beach view of the Tanjung Rhu coupled with the nice sea breeze.

This cozy little eatery is well received by the locals and foreigners who settle in Langkawi as you will see many patrons are actually foreigners who are residing in Langkawi. The atmosphere here is the best especially during the night where you can hang around with your friends with a cold beer on hand.

Lot 1388, Jalan Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi
Telephone: +604 959 4667 / 012-352 2236
Opening Hours: 10:00am until 09:00pm (Daily)

TO GO


Scarborough Fish & Chips is remotely located along Jalan Tanjung Rhu at the north of Langkawi, which is very quiet and far away from tourist hot spots. It's recommended to rent your own transportation if you wish to visit this lovely restaurant as it will be hard to catch a cab here.

You need to travel north towards Tanjung Rhu Resort or Four Season Resort along some village roads. You will notice the Lafarge cement plant at your left when you travel from places like Kuah or Pantai Cenang. Try to locate a blue house with a road sign along the Tanjung Rhu beach after the cement plant.



SPECIALITY



After close to 30 minutes drive from Kuah town to Tanjung Rhu, you can stop by Scarborough Fish & Chip after enjoying the sunset at the Tanjung Rhu beach. The roadside banner is noticeable from both direction of the road next to the restaurant. 


The restaurant is basically a residential house where the outdoor and the beach are converted into a dining area with marble stone tables and stools (Sorry no picture of the exterior due to sudden rain!). Condiments like salt and pepper with vinegar to be accompanied with your meal.


I ordered some green for a start. The house salad served with lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomator and bell pepper with drizzle of balsamic vinegar and served with some caramelized onions. The vegetables are freshly prepared, giving you a refreshing start.


Another appetizer which is the tempura prawn platter with eight pieces of deep fried prawn. The prawns were fresh and dipped in the English style batter before deep frying.


The pan fried dory is served with nice thick and soft chips instead of french fries. The dory fillet is fresh with firm flesh, in contrast to some lower quality fish served by some other restaurants. No fancy decoration is required for such a fulfilling meal, just simple and nice. 


The batter-fried dory fillet which is also an alternative option which is also served with cut fries and tartar sauce. The batter gives a crispy crust to the fish fillet but I preferred the pan-fried version which has a better flavour in comparison to the batter-fried which has a better texture.


Don't forget a chilled beer to complete your meal of fish and chips.


The ambience is very relaxing especially during the night with the chit chat and laughter from the patrons while enjoying the sea breeze and the sound of the lapping waves.

SUMMARY


Scarborough Fish & Chips is one relaxing place to enjoy your meal while having a nice open air scenery with good quality food. The food served is simple and nice without fancy preparation but yet satisfying. The ambience is the main draw of the restaurant which make you feel very homey. Price is reasonable with dory fillets starting below RM20 until RM50+ for more expensive fishes like halibut. This is a place that I will chill out during the night for my next visit.

Taste
 ☆☆☆☆☆
 fresh food served sincerely
Value
 ☆☆☆☆
value for money especially with the ambience provided.
Service
 ☆☆☆☆
friendly
Cleanliness
 ☆☆☆☆
tend to be sandy and beware of mosquitoes.
Opening Hours
10:00am until 09:00pm
Wifi
N/A
Parking
Yes
Website
Scarborough Fish & Chips FB

GPS: 6.438078, 99.801650
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[FOOD] 20130802 La Chocolatine @ Pantai Tengah, Langkawi


Had my first breakfast in Langkawi at La Chocolatine after my night flight back in 2013. It is a small French pastry shop owned by a French, who is also the pastry chef, serving some very nice pastries and desserts.

Although the price seemed to be on the higher end but it is totally justified by the quality of the pastries and desserts served, with some French desserts that are rarely seen in normal pastries. They do serve breakfast sets with sandwiches and omelette if you fancy a western breakfast.

La Chocolatine is located at Pantai Tengah, right after the junction between Jalan Pantai Tengah and Jalan Teluk Baru.

03 Jalan Teluk Baru, Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah
Telephone: +604 - 9558891
Opening Hours: 09:00am until 09:00pm

TO GO


La Chocolatine is located at Pantai Tengah, which is towards the South end of popular tourist spot of Pantai Cenang. If you are staying nearby Pantai Cenang or Pantai Tengah then travelling by foot is most recommended as you can also enjoy the beach front.

Any other locations would require you to either rent a car or bike or to take a cab.

SPECIALITY



La Chocolatine is a cozy little pastry shop with a striking orange sign board located just after the end of Jalan Pantai Tengah with a beach fronting (although some distance away).


It has a very simple yet homey interior with some trace of French culture. The service was friendly and prompt and I noticed some locals are working on the pastries in the kitchen.


Breakfast set menu are available but I don't quite get the reason of serving two beverages but only one bread, of course with the price tag of RM20 and above (that was in 2013!).


I opt for the ala carte menu instead to have more flexibility. They serve Nespresso coffee along with tea or hot chocolate to accompany your pastry. Although I would like to comment on my Cappuccino was just mediocre. Better just to focus on their pastries and desserts and to skip beverages.

Croissant - RM4

Their croissant was a killer. I'm not a fan of croissant but this particular croissant totally changed my perspective of croissant because I used to think that croissant is dry and oily with layers of pastries. The croissant made by La Chocolatine was different, it was soft and fluffy with rich butter flavour.


The inner texture of the croissant reassembles more like a bread (but not bread!) instead of the normal croissant that I used to have.


I also ordered this bread (sorry I don't remember the name!) which is also very good. I really like the texture of the pastries, not forgetting the flavour.


Desserts are also their signature and I believe the girls will definitely scream in front of the patisserie counter with arrays of sinful desserts for the sweet tooth. Common French desserts such as enclair, tarts, macaroons and many other fancy French-named desserts. However, do expect a higher price tag for such premium quality desserts with at least RM10 each.

I skipped desserts as it was too early in the morning for a sweet dip. Probably will try it next time when I'm in Langkawi again. 


SUMMARY


Very nice and authentic pastries that totally revamped my perspective of pastries. It gave me an insight on how well a pastry can taste like, if properly done. It was kinda rare to find a French pastry in a place like Langkawi but perhaps the peaceful and slow pace of Langkawi attracted many foreigners to reside here.

Taste
 ☆☆☆☆☆
 Very nice pastries
Value
 ☆☆☆☆
Price is on the higher end
Service
 ☆☆☆☆
Cleanliness
 ☆☆☆☆☆
Opening Hours
09:00am until 09:00pm (Daily)
Wifi
Yes
Parking
Yes
Website
Nil

GPS: 6.282507, 99.730884
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