Satay, grilled over charcoal
The house special is charcoal satay with a thick peanut sauce, from a stall that started in 1991.
Mukim Kedawang
Pak Long Satay House
Charcoal satay and peanut sauce in Kampung Gelam.
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The experience
Come when the grill is lit
Charcoal satay in Kampung Gelam, from late afternoon until midnight.
Pak Long started as a night-market satay stall in 1991. The cafe in Kampung Gelam opened in 2017, and this is still the meal people cross the island for: charcoal-grilled satay and a thick peanut sauce, eaten at a table rather than standing in a queue.
There is more than satay if you are hungry. The house also does local fried dishes and a few western plates, including grilled chops. The room gets going in the evening, which is when the grill makes sense.
The cafe is open from 5.30pm to midnight, and closed on Tuesday. Find it at No. 85, Kampung Gelam, in Mukim Kedawang. If you want satay to take home, they also sell it frozen.
Worth your time
Key highlights
An evening table
The cafe opens at 5.30pm and serves until midnight. Tuesday is the day off.
Easy to find once you are inland
No. 85, Kampung Gelam, Mukim Kedawang, away from the beach strip.
The grill
Dining information
Before you go
Closed Tuesday. The midnight close is on the cafe page.
- Cooking
- Charcoal satay and peanut sauce
- Hours
- 5:30 PM–midnight, closed Tuesday
- Order
- Satay from the cafe line
Today 17:30–00:00
Full week
- Mon17:30–00:00
- TueClosed
- Wed17:30–00:00
- Thu17:30–00:00
- Fri17:30–00:00
- Sat17:30–00:00
- Sun17:30–00:00
Location
No. 85, Kampung Gelam, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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No. 85, Kampung Gelam, Mukim Kedawang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
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Getting there
- Getting there
- Taxi, e-hailing, or a rental car. Give the driver the address and follow the map pin for the last turn.
Visit planner
Plan your meal
Use this quick guide to decide when Pak Long Satay House suits your plans, who will enjoy it and how much time to allow.
Trip fit
Who will enjoy this table?
This venue is a strong match for these dining occasions and groups.
- An evening meal
- Satay lovers
- A local table away from Cenang
Questions
What do people actually order?
Charcoal-grilled satay with peanut sauce. The cafe also serves local fried dishes and western plates such as grilled chicken and lamb chops.
Why is it closed when I arrive in the afternoon?
The cafe opens at 5.30pm. Tuesday is closed. The grill runs until midnight on the other nights.
Can I buy some to take away?
Yes. Frozen Pak Long satay is sold separately from the cafe service. Ask which counter is open that day.
Where is Kampung Gelam?
No. 85, Kampung Gelam, Mukim Kedawang, inland from the west-coast beaches.
How long has this place been around?
The satay started at a night market in 1991. This cafe opened in 2017.
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