Plan a food trip through Perlis
Perlis is compact and easy to taste in a weekend. In Kuala Perlis, try laksa Perlis and nasi dalca, then seafood by the jetty near Masjid Al Hussain. Kangar brings nasi kandar, nasi lemak and ikan keli, with Masjid Alwi for a quiet stop. Inland, Beseri starts the day with roti canai near Empangan Timah Tasoh, and Gua Kelam (Kelam Cave) at Kaki Bukit makes a cool walk. Padang Besar's Arked Niaga is a handy border browse before you head back.
Places below come from our own research using public map data. Opening hours and details change, so please check before you go.
Kangar & Kuala Perlis
Hameed Nasi Kandar
Kangar (Jalan Kampung Bakau-Padang Behor) · Nasi kandar · $
Nasi kandar shop in Kangar town, open for the evening per OSM. Rice with a pile of curries ladled over.
Checked by Foodpace on 2026-10-18. Details can still change.
Izie Nasi Dalca
Kampung Perak (Jalan Kuala Perlis) · Nasi dalca · $
Nasi dalca shop in Kuala Perlis: rice with lentil-vegetable dalca and side dishes. A hearty northern breakfast or early lunch.
Checked by Foodpace on 2026-10-18. Details can still change.
Kak Su Laksa
Kampung Perak (Jalan Kuala Perlis) · Laksa perlis · $
Kak Su Laksa in Kuala Perlis, the fishing town known for its laksa. A tangy fish-broth bowl near the jetty.
Checked by Foodpace on 2026-10-18. Details can still change.
Medan Selera Sena
Kangar (Jalan Sepadu) · Malay food court · $
Medan Selera Sena beside the Sena market in Kangar. An everyday local food court for rice, noodles and kuih.
Checked by Foodpace on 2026-10-18. Details can still change.
Nasi Lemak To'k
Seriab (Jalan Pertama) · Nasi lemak · $
Nasi Lemak To'k in Kangar, a breakfast stop for coconut rice with sambal. Quick and local.
From public sources and not yet checked by us, so details may have changed.
Restoran Anjung Keli Sdn Bhd
Jejawi · Malay ikan keli (catfish) dishes · $
Anjung Keli, a Malay restaurant on the edge of Kangar whose name points to catfish dishes. Open lunch to evening, closed Fridays per OSM.
Checked by Foodpace on 2026-10-18. Details can still change.
Komalaut
Kampung Perak (Jalan Kampung Perak) · Seafood · $
Komalaut, a seafood eatery in Kuala Perlis near the river mouth. OSM gives only the name, so check the menu and hours on arrival.
Checked by Foodpace on 2026-10-18. Details can still change.
Photo: WanYipieee, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)Masjid Al Hussain
Kampung Perak (Jalan Kampung Perak) · Culture & heritage · $
Masjid Al Hussain, the 'floating' mosque on stilts over the sea at Kuala Perlis. Lovely at sunset; check visiting and dress rules.
From public sources and not yet checked by us, so details may have changed.
Photo: Jensennbj, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)Masjid Alwi
Taman Bunga Padma (Persiaran Jubli Emas) · Culture & heritage · $
Masjid Alwi, Perlis's royal mosque in central Kangar. Admire it from outside or check visiting and dress rules.
From public sources and not yet checked by us, so details may have changed.
North Perlis
Roti Canai Alor Tampang
Alor Tampang (Jalan Mata Ayer - Beseri) · Roti canai · $
Roti canai stall at Alor Tampang on the Mata Ayer-Beseri road, an early-morning stop open until late morning and closed Wednesdays per OSM. OSM carries a diet:halal=yes tag for this place; not verified here, check on site.
Checked by Foodpace on 2026-10-18. Details can still change.
Photo: Marufish, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)Gua Kelam
Gua Kelam · Sights & nature · $
Gua Kelam at Kaki Bukit, a cave walkway following a stream through the limestone hill, open daily per OSM. Bring a light jacket for the cool air.
From public sources and not yet checked by us, so details may have changed.
Photo: Wiki Farazi, CC0Arked Niaga Padang Besar
Padang Besar (Lorong 4) · Relax · $
Arked Niaga Padang Besar, the border-town bargain arcade beside the Thai frontier. Good for snacks, clothes and household finds.
From public sources and not yet checked by us, so details may have changed.
Photo: Suriana Abdullah, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped and resized) · LicenceEmpangan Timah Tasoh
Timah Tasoh · Sights & nature · $
Timah Tasoh dam and reservoir north of Kangar. A calm lakeside stop with open views.
From public sources and not yet checked by us, so details may have changed.
Photo: Kubangkbg 123, CC0Wat Siam Kubang Tiga
Kubang Tiga · Culture & heritage · $
Wat Siam Kubang Tiga, a Thai Buddhist temple in rural Perlis. A quiet stop showing the state's Thai heritage.
From public sources and not yet checked by us, so details may have changed.
Where to base yourself
Areas, not hotels. Price bands are a rough guide only.
- Kangar town centre area · $
Small state capital with Masjid Alwi, food courts and easy roads to the rest of Perlis. - Kuala Perlis jetty area · $
Fishing town and Langkawi ferry point with laksa, seafood and the floating mosque. - Padang Besar border town area · $
Border town for the bargain arcade, Gua Kelam and Timah Tasoh.
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