# The Gulai House

Datai Bay rainforest Malaysian dining in a kampung house setting, open evenings with reservation-led access.

- Canonical URL: https://langkawi.app/business/the-gulai-house-langkawi
- Markdown twin: https://langkawi.app/business/the-gulai-house-langkawi.md
- Category: Food & Beverage
- Subcategory: Malaysian Restaurant
- Neighbourhood: Datai Bay, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Price tier: $$$
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Published: 2026-07-23
- Address: Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah
- Phone: +60 4-950 0500
- Website: https://www.thedatai.com/dining/the-gulai-house/
- Source: Editor-verified listing on Langkawi App

## Key facts

- Place: The Gulai House
- Type: Malaysian Restaurant
- Area: Datai Bay, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- Address: Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah
- Price: premium ($$$)
- Phone: +60 4-950 0500
- Website: https://www.thedatai.com/dining/the-gulai-house/
- Cuisine: Malaysian / gulai-led
- Hours: 18:30–23:00
- Capacity: About 60 seats
- Access: Reservation recommended
- Typical visit: 2–3 hours
- Best time: Dinner seating from 18:30; book ahead for weekends and peak season
- Source: Editor-verified listing on Langkawi App

## Editorial notes

The Gulai House is The Datai Langkawi’s award-leaning Malaysian restaurant set in a traditional kampung house inside the Datai Bay rainforest. Diners sit at rustic tables or bersila floor seating while tasting authentic Malay and regional dishes with wine pairings against forest wildlife soundscapes.

## Malaysian flavours in a rainforest kampung house

### An evening destination restaurant on The Datai’s Datai Bay estate.

The Gulai House leans into authenticity: kampung architecture, bersila seating options and Malay-led menus meant to be savoured slowly with wine.

Access is reservation-led through The Datai — expect resort dress-code rules and a peaceful device policy that asks diners to use headphones or step away for calls.

Pair the dinner with a Datai Bay stay or a planned drive-in evening; confirm parking and non-guest reservation rules with the concierge before travelling.

## Key highlights

- **Kampung-house setting:** Traditional Malay house design with floor seating and rustic tables inside the rainforest.
- **Evening service only:** Official hours 18:30–23:00 — plan as a dinner destination, not a lunch stop.
- **Published menus:** À la carte, dessert, beverage/sake and wellness menus are posted as PDFs on the resort site.

## Dining information

- Cuisine: Malaysian / gulai-led
- Hours: 18:30–23:00
- Capacity: About 60 seats
- Access: Reservation recommended
- Typical visit: 2–3 hours
- Best time: Dinner seating from 18:30; book ahead for weekends and peak season
- Before you go: Confirm non-guest reservation and dress-code policy with The Datai before driving in from elsewhere on the island.

## Best for

- Destination Malaysian dining
- Special-occasion dinners
- Datai Bay resort evenings

## Nearby experiences

- https://langkawi.app/business/the-datai-langkawi
- https://langkawi.app/business/els-club-teluk-datai

## Editorial sources

- Facts checked: 2026-07-23
- The Gulai House official page: https://www.thedatai.com/dining/the-gulai-house/
- The Datai dining overview: https://www.thedatai.com/dining/







## Signature items

- Authentic Malaysian à la carte dinner menu
- Kampung-house bersila seating in the rainforest
- Wine pairings with gulai-led Malay dishes
- Wellness and dessert menus published by the resort

## Opening hours

- Monday: 18:30–23:00
- Tuesday: 18:30–23:00
- Wednesday: 18:30–23:00
- Thursday: 18:30–23:00
- Friday: 18:30–23:00
- Saturday: 18:30–23:00
- Sunday: 18:30–23:00



## Frequently asked questions

### Where is The Gulai House in Langkawi?

The Gulai House is in Datai Bay, Langkawi. The listed address is Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah. Use the map link for turn-by-turn navigation.

### What kind of food does The Gulai House serve?

Datai Bay rainforest Malaysian dining in a kampung house setting, open evenings with reservation-led access. Details can change, so confirm specifics directly with the business.

### What is The Gulai House known for?

The Gulai House is known for authentic malaysian à la carte dinner menu; kampung-house bersila seating in the rainforest; wine pairings with gulai-led malay dishes.

### When is the best time to visit The Gulai House?

Dinner seating from 18:30; book ahead for weekends and peak season. Allow around 2–3 hours and confirm same-day operating details before making a special journey.

### Do I need a reservation at The Gulai House?

Reserve through The Datai concierge or dining desk; non-guest access is reservation-led and dress code applies.

## Tags

- gulai house langkawi
- the datai dining
- malaysian restaurant datai bay
- kampung house restaurant langkawi