Greetings from LANGKAWI! Kanako and I finally went to try this famous Chinese soup! The soup is made with several kinds of Chinese herbs, mushrooms, and pork. It is known as the soup that gives you stamina. It’s called ‘Bak Kut Teh’. It seems like it’s more popular in Malaysia or Singapore than in China. In Langkawi, “Shark Fing” restaurant in Kuah is the place to go if you want to try this. Not only because this restaurant is known for Bak Kut Teh. But their offering is only Bak Kut teh!! (You can stop by at a famous statue of eagle ‘Eagle Square’, then go to the restaurant!) You […]

Hello everyone, “Slamat Hari Raya—–!” July 28th & 29th were New Year’s Days for the Malay people in Malaysia. Muslims get ready for this big event by going through one month of fasting prior to thier new year’s. So everybody go nuts to celebrate after the fasting like there is no other days in a whole year. They dress up in new traditional clothes and visit around relatives, cousins, friends’ friends, neighbors, colleagues etc. In one day, we move houses to houses as long as the day lasts. Remember? People go crazy to celebrate this! Especially to kids, or whoever have not married. They get special allowance on this new […]

Greetings from LANGKAWI!! It’s a painting time!! We’re making our restaurant look more pretty as we speak! Here are some real-time photos. This is the finished 1F wall. It’s a bit hard to see because of lighting, but the wall is painted to light-green. Our special wine cellar is in the center! This is 2F, from top of the stairs. There are still white part to be painted. Hello, Painting. Yes, more painting. FYI – The answer from the previous Night Market Quiz was — “Deep-fried Hamburger”!! Thanks for reading and have a nice day! Akane

Hello everyone, It may be already familiar to some of you, but I introduce this Malaysian Starbuck’s or family restaurant, “OLD TOWN COFFEE”! This so-called cafe is originated in Malaysia. It offers various FOOD menu! Also kept clean and be able to enjoy local foods. There are 2 stores in Langkawi – one is in Cenang Mall and another is in Langkawi Parade shopping mall. There is one at Kuala Lumpur International Airport too. It is not the ‘best of the best’ taste, however we can enjoy local food to western to desserts in a air conditioned (and open air outside tables) restaurant! The prices are reasonable considering the quality […]

Greetings from LANGKAWI!! We feel more and more of the rainy season as there are more days we feel cooler after the rain (sometimes with much humidity). Just a small tip – it will be useful to bring some long sleeve to wear in such condition or under strong air con! 1 month of Ramadan for Muslims had started on June 29. That’s right – people cannot eat nor drink anything from the dawn till the dusk. ・・・almost all malay people start eating upon the sun hides away – doesn’t matter if you are still working or a customer in a shop! It tends to be difficult to catch a […]

Hello everyone, Today is about The Danna Langkawi hotel which I actually stayed with my friends. This hotel is a luxury scale, elegant & quiet, and conveniently located in Pantai Kok area (close to the airport). Restaurants and shops are near by too. Great place for relaxing. Pantai Kok is known for being used in the film “Anna and the King” Among the great nature of Langkawi, this place offers a romantic side of it. First, I must tell you about the welcome massage! You may have had welcome drink upon arrival to a hotel, but at Danna a professional therapist will give you a few minutes of relaxation….for free! […]

Greetings from LANGKAWI!! I have just realized this… Even though Langkawi is so-called a tropical island, it can be a ‘cool escape’ to whoever coming from hotter places! Today I would like to share a bit of cool breeze of the sea. SUNSET DINNER CRUISE operated by Crystal Yacht My friend and I enjoyed this gorgeous experience the other day. (We play hard and work hard!) Unfortunately we did not see a big round sun that day due to the weather, but the orange sun rays coming through clouds toward the sea was another magnificient view. So here are tour details. The tour departs at the Jetty of Resort World […]

Hello! When you visit Langkawi, what transportation do you use?? We assume most of you come by air like Malaysia Airlines or Lcc-Air Asia, right? As some of you may already know, Air Asia terminal has been moved to a newly born “KLIA2” (Kuala Lumper International Airport 2) Unkaizan Staff, Kanako-san has used here, so here is her report on KLIA2. Previous LCC Terminals at KLIA was rather like a bus terminal in a country side due to lacking the vibrant atmosphere and air conditions. And this new one opened in May!! Very clean and new (of course) and I even felt that the AC has been working too much. […]

Dear Unkazaian fans (and fans-to-be!) My name is Akane and I’m from Japan. I’m a newbie here at UNKAIZAN Japanese Restaurant! As you may notice, it’s been quite a long while since we’d updated our blog. So here I am. I will try my best to keep you updated with what’s happening around here. I hope to find this blog somewhat helpful and entertaining to you all. (FYI – Our English and Japanese blog may be useful for your Japanese learning tool!) Enough of the introduction, so here are today’s topics: #1 Rainy Season!! In Langkawi, there are 2 main seasons – dry and wet. Ususally dry season falls between […]

Hello. We all know that this website for UNKAIZAN RESTAURANT right? But… today let me introduce one of the best Malay restaurant in Kuala Lumpur! http://www.ibunda-finedine.com.my/index.html That restaurant is belong to Chef Zabidi who is best friend of our Chef Taki. He had been working in Andaman hotel in Langkawi same time as Chef Taki was working at there. They were always fighting about food… but they are always best friend. Chef Zabidi is great chef! The owner, award-winning Chef Zabidi Ibrahim and his team will titillate your taste buds and take you to new gastronomic heights with their creative and innovative menu succulently blended with fresh fare and traditional […]