Alor Setar Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Alor Setar

March 5, 2018 Vergie Nakamoto

Alor Setar (Jawi: الور ستار), formerly known as Alor Star from 2004–2008, is a city and the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia. It is the second largest town in the state after Sungai Petani based on the population and one of the important cities in the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the longest expressway, located 400 km from Kuala Lumpur and 79 km (49 mi) north of George Town, Penang. The city is home to the Central State Administration Centre and is the administrative centre of Kota Setar District.
Things to do in Alor Setar

1. Haji Ramli Restaurant Nasi Kandar

Simpang Empat, Alor Setar 06650, Malaysia Seating, Takeout, Reservations, Waitstaff Asian, Malaysian, Halal Lunch, Dinner HK$39 - HK$78 +60 13-423 4444
Excellent
49%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 19 reviews

Haji Ramli Restaurant Nasi Kandar

Reviewed By havegutwilltravel - Alor Setar, Malaysia

Specialised in local Malay ciusines and south Indian curry..more than 100 varieties of food serve daily.The favourite dishes are local samba belacan and grill fish.open from 10am till 11pm .crowded mostly at 12 pm till 2pm and from 6pm till 9pm.so get ready to rush in for local Kedah foods.

2. Iman Koteow

Lebuhraya Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, Malaysia Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Asian, Malaysian, Halal Dinner HK$39 - HK$78
Excellent
40%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 52 reviews

Iman Koteow

Reviewed By JunJam - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The kueteow was great. It's not the dry charred style but the taste was delicious. The laksa also good. Nasi ayam so so. The deep fried chicken was good, tasty and crispy but didn't like the rice. Satay not bad too. Also try the kerang goring.

3. Dee Dee Thai Restaurant

No 2517 & 2518 Jalan Tunku Yaacob | Lebuhraya Darul Aman, Alor Setar 05720, Malaysia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner +60 4-734 8355
Excellent
8%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 34 reviews

Dee Dee Thai Restaurant

Reviewed By JW_Dam - Nijmegen, The Netherlands

We came here for a family dinner, we had been here 1,2 and 3 years ago, keeping quite good dinner memories. This time the interior looked still good as well as the furniture was very well maintained. 5/5. The service wasn't very warm and not very accurate. 3/5. General cleanliness 4/5. The food, special thai fried rice 3/5, scallops (were those really scallops?) 2/5, green asperges (only a few, decorated with some small shrimps), some other vegetables 3/5 etc. Chinese tea, tea bags floating in the glass, 2/5. Compared to last year and the years before to our opinion quite down graded performance of the kitchen and the price is quite high for this region. We will not come back based on this experience.

4. Nasi Lemak Ong

05150 Jalan Lebuhraya, Alor Setar 05720, Malaysia Takeout, Seating Asian, Malaysian, Halal Lunch, Brunch +60 12-498 3660
Excellent
18%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 55 reviews

Nasi Lemak Ong

Reviewed By Mike B - London, United Kingdom

I was so glad i visited as the taste of the different curry sauces was incredible.
Very busy at lunchtime so I arrived early just as they opened and they made me so welcome when they realised I was interested in the restaurant - lots of reviews pasted to the walls.
The food was delicious and not expensive at all. Left very satisfied that I'd found a real gem.

5. Kek Sayang

22 Jalan Putra, Alor Setar, Malaysia
Excellent
14%
Good
72%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 7 reviews

Kek Sayang

Reviewed By Syme0n - Alor Setar, Malaysia

Caters to all from kids to folks and promises to delight your taste whatever it may be. An assortment of cakes, biscuits, mousse, ice cream, bread and after-dinner delectable can be purchased here. Take your time as you browse through them and you won't be surprised at all if you find yourself with two bags full of desserts to bring home. Several branches are sprouted all along Alor Setar. There is one just before the Star Parade (by the side of the road just before the overhead bridge), another one opposite Tesco Mergong and one smaller kiosk in the top floor of Aman Central Hypermall.

6. Terrace Forty Eight

48 Jalan Penjara | Pekan Cina, Alor Setar 05000, Malaysia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Spanish Dinner +60 4-731 2527
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Terrace Forty Eight

Reviewed By Kishul T

Have to be honest thought the place would be just a bar with crappy food at first. Proved wrong. Food was good with adequate portions. House white wine tasted delightful. Good customer relations and very friendly staff completed the whole experience.

7. RESTAURANT RT

Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim | Teluk Wanjah, Alor Setar 05100, Malaysia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available Chinese, Asian, Malaysian, Halal Lunch, Dinner +60 16-418 8575
Excellent
58%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 53 reviews

RESTAURANT RT

Reviewed By mzul2017 - Alor Setar, Malaysia

This is a Chinese food restaurant serving a limited and common Chinese dishes. The food is tasty for this standard of set up. It is located at Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim, Alor Setar. Nearby locations are the "Cowboy" wet market, ASRC Hotel and the Government Dental Clinic. The price used to be reasonable but now it is not cheap any more. It is considered 'not cheap' by local standard and restaurant of this size. Customers are lesser now in 2017, probably because of the price hike.

8. Medina Thai Palace

Jalan Stadium, Alor Setar 05100, Malaysia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Seafood, Thai, Asian, Halal Dinner, Lunch 60 4-730 4071
Excellent
29%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Medina Thai Palace

Reviewed By ckpeng04 - Alor Setar, Malaysia

The food is comparable to any restaurant of the same standard. Reasonably good but still lack that original strong Thai flavour. Nice interior and deco. Only average service . Waiters and waitresses don't speak good English. Free parking in front of the restaurant and also by the road side. A bit pricey for the food and service provided.

9. Cup Cafe Alor Setar

No. 2B Jalan Mahdali, Alor Setar 05100, Malaysia Dinner +60 4-731 3242
Excellent
84%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 6 reviews

Cup Cafe Alor Setar

Reviewed By Go A - Malaysia

This Cafe situated in an old double storey bungalow house. Delicious Sandwich and cake. Virgin Passion Mojito is tasty.
Staffs are very friendly and welcoming.
Nice ambiance with live singing at night.
It only opens from 6pm onward.
Will surely visit again when I visit Alor Setar!

10. Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant

8A Tingkat Bawah Jalan, Alor Setar 05100, Malaysia Reservations, Waitstaff Thai, Seafood HK$165 +60 16-484 6820
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant

Taste of real thai cuisine restaurants

Reviewed By alwiza s

the service is good. there are only few of staf.. plus..it have HALAL certificate from Jakim. u guys can check out nearby cashier counter... alcohol free and pork free for sure.

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