A Mi Udang Lover's Paradise: What and Where to Eat in Pulau Tuba

Prawn, squid, or crab? Why choose when you can have them ALL in a bowl of delicious noodles! 

Pulau Tuba, also known as "Mi Udang Island," lives up to its name! This hidden gem off Langkawi is a haven for fresh, delicious seafood, and foodies won't be disappointed.

How to get to Pulau Tuba?  You can take a public ferry operated by Bestuba to Pulau Tuba. The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes to Jeti Dato' Syed Omar in Pulau Tuba. The ferry ticket costs RM5 per person (each way). Frequency: Daily departures, but timings can vary, so it's best to check in advance.

Prawn Noodles Take the Crown

The undisputed king of Pulau Tuba's cuisine is mi udang, a flavorful Malaysian dish featuring yellow egg noodles in a rich spicy prawn broth overflowing with succulent prawns. Craving something different? No problem! Swap the prawns for other fresh catches like squid or crab.

Where to Get Your Mi Udang Fix

Kak Hasnah Mi Udang - Just look at this seafood! Straight from the ocean, straight to your plate.

Kak Hasnah Mi Udang: Enjoy your mi udang with a stunning view! This restaurant sits on the jetty at Selat Lubuk Chempedak, overlooking the beautiful Selat Tuba and the colorful Selat Tuba Bridge. Feeling famished? Order the "Mi Kuah Madu Tiga," a feast for one with crab, four giant prawns, and a bounty of squid. (feature picture on top of the blog post)

Hasnah Melur, affectionately known as Kak Nah, has been delighting taste buds with her own mi udang recipes here, in Pulau Tuba.

Kak Nah's restaurant offers a delightful ambiance, with its location on top of a jetty providing beautiful water views.

Feeling shellfish? Our noodle bowls are overflowing with the freshest prawns, squids, and crabs!

Warung Pokok Asam: Live by the name - "tamarind tree stall" in Malay. This small stall, true to its name, is located near a tamarind tree. While famous for their mi udang, they also offer a variety of other fried seafood dishes.

Warung Pokok Asam - A hidden gem! Delicious homecooked mi udang near the owner's home. Come for the food, stay for the friendly atmosphere.

Dine beneath a canopy of stars, serenaded by the gentle symphony of nocturnal insects.

The taste of tradition! Authentic homecooked mi udang served at the owner's cozy stall located in front of his home! 

Spicy, savory, and bursting with fresh prawns - mi udang is the perfect Langkawi comfort food! ️

Warning: This menu is seriously tempting! With such a wide range of delicious-looking dishes, you might just want to try them all.

Warung Pokok Asam, Pulau Tuba

Kampong Telok Berembang, Pulau Tuba, Kedah

Tel: 017-560 1735

Beyond the Prawn Gravy

Pulau Tuba offers more than just prawn noodles. Here are a few other options to tantalize your taste buds:

Indulge in a delicious meal at Kak Timah Che Nor, conveniently located near the Ombak Rindu jetty. Top it off with a scenic post-meal stroll and soak in the beauty of the surroundings.

Nasi Campur Kak Timah Che Nor

This stall specializes in nasi minyak and nasi campur - mixed rice dishes with a local twist, featuring fresh seafood for breakfast and lunch.

Make Kak Timah Che Nor - This restaurant has been a Pulau Tuba institution since the 60's, serving up delectable food that keeps customers coming back for more.

A straightforward yet delightful dishes that satisfy the taste buds

This eatery provides a variety of delicious traditional village dishes to complement nasi minyak.

Nasi minyak for breakfast, anyone? 

Rogayah Cafe

A local favorite for 18 years, Rogayah Cafe serves up classic fried rice dishes with your choice of seafood, alongside their signature "mi kuah," a prawn noodle soup made with a recipe passed down from the owner's mother.

Ocean-to-plate perfection! These dishes burst with the pure flavor of Langkawi's freshest seafood.

Rogayah Cafe

No. 7, Jalan Jeti Pulau Tuba Kedah

Tel: 013-473 7655

BONUS: 

Word on the street is that this keropok lekor reigns supreme beyond the borders of Terengganu. Our taste buds wholeheartedly agree!

Lekoshow

Craving a crispy snack? Look no further than Lekoshow! This stall offers freshly made keropok lekor, a fried fish cracker. They've adapted the traditional Terengganu recipe using local fish and ingredients, resulting in a lighter-colored keropok that packs a serious flavor punch.

More info: https://www.instagram.com/lekoshowlangkawi/

So, if you find yourself in Pulau Tuba, be sure to come hungry and ready to explore the delicious world of fresh seafood and local specialties!

We love Mi Udang! We love Mi Udang!

Acknowledgements:

A heartfelt thank you to BESTUBA for sponsoring our Pulau Tuba adventure! Your generous support with transport, meals, and sightseeing made it unforgettable.

This trip to Langkawi and Pulau Tuba was organised by QTT Group Plt in collaboration with LADA, Jupeter Holidays and supported by KembaRojak.

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