The ultimate meal consists of good food and mesmerising sights.
When in Langkawi, at least one seafood meal is a must. Fresh, tasty and reasonably priced, it is no wonder that most visitors make a beeline for the numerous seafood outlets on here.
One such place that attracts patrons is the Pulau-Pulau Steamboat and Seafood Restaurant, fronting the yachts from all over the world at the Perdana Quay, which has an extensive menu that would satisfy the palate of both locals and foreigners.
According to the restaurant manager, Chin Siew Ling, between July and February, it is the Arab Season. “We have many of our guests from the Middle East, who enjoy our seafood here,” she said.
Great view: Enjoy your seafood meal with this view in the background.
The 44-year-old, formerly from Alor Star, said in the months of November and December, the Russians love to travel to this part of the world, and their favourite is the Tiger Prawns. “I had a guest, a gentleman from Russia, who ordered eight Tiger Prawns, weighing about 350 grammes each,” she said. “It is amazing to see him eat every one of them, and leave the restaurant feeling satisfied.”
The English tourists also like their Tiger Prawns big because they have never seen such big prawns before in their own country.
Tiger Prawns, one of the main signature dishes here, are being served as either grilled, cooked with curry leaves, Thai style, as deep-fried garlic or served with Tom Yam soup.
In charge: Manager Chin Siew Ling is at the helm of the restaurant
“Because the Tiger Prawns are fresh, they taste better with butter and garlic, dipped in Thai sauce. Fresh prawns have a special sweetness to it,” said Chin, who started the business together with her business partner, Ng Kim Pong.
Ng has been living in Langkawi since 1988, while Chin came to Langkawi in 1995. The 48-year-old Ng from Perlis was formerly in the stainless steel business but decided that he wanted to turn the wheel of fortune a second time.
Added Chin: “The tourists from China return to Langkawi throughout the whole year. Their favourite is the seafood steamboat, which comes with prawns, squids, noodles, mushroom, cuttlefish, vegetables, chicken, squid balls, eggs, fish fillets, beancurd and flower crabs. Guests can choose either Tom Yam or Chicken soup.
“Westerners and Chinese tourists usually choose chicken soup, but some of them are beginning to acquire the taste for Tom Yam soup.”
Local tourists, however, still prefer to try out the seafood that they serve here, said Chin. One of the other signature dishes is the Steamed Soya Fish, where the guests can choose anything from Sea Bass, Red Snapper to the Grouper.
Under the stars: Have your meal al fresco with swaying palms and lanterns
“Our Tiger Grouper, steamed with garlic, ginger, mushroom, chilli padi (bird’s eye chillies), and cooked with soya sauce, is a favourite dish with local tourists,” Chin added.
The restaurant which was opened on July 28, 2004 is frequented by Malaysia’s solo sailor, Datuk Azhar Mansor, who works at the Perdana Quay, which can accommodate up to 120 yachts at any one time. Several other celebrities such as Siti Norhaliza have also patronised the restaurant.
The restaurant has a halal certification, and at any one time, it can accommodate up to 200 pax. Open seven days a week from 1pm till 11pm, Pulau-Pulau Restaurant & Steamboat is located No G-12, Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park, Pantai Kok, 07000 Langkawi. Tel: 04-959 4089.
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