Teluk Burau — Attraction in Kedah

One of my favourite beaches to chill (bring a hammock and use one of the many trees available, sometimes you’ll have the place to yourself). The food options just before accessing the beach are very tasty and very good value for money - I had a full plate of shrimps, calamari, a small fish, and tiny fried fish in sauce with rice and a coconut for 17MYR - needed a siesta after it (hence the hammock). Went back a second time and had similar food (probably more) with a coconut shake this time, 18MYR - some dishes might be a bit overly sweet but depends on your...

Sadly most of the Burau beach is being developed into a huge resort. What's left is a small cafe where workers for the construction have their meals. The cafe faces the sea with a few islands. But if you follow the left side of the beach, you will find Pantai Kok. A beautiful sandy beach. It is getting crowded now that more people begin to...

There are two Malay family run cafes here that are open from morning until mid afternoon serving a smorgasbord of honest local kampong fare with rice. You pay for what you take. The main clientele are hotel and park workers and some of the marina residents. Both kitchens offer freshly cooked on...