Undoubtedly the busiest place on the island, Kuah is the commercial centre of Langkawi and where everyone congregates for shopping. If you follow the story behind Gunung Raya and Mat Cincang Mountain, you'll understand why its name means 'gravy' in Malay.Kuah arose because a pot of curry spilt on the ground from the battle between two giants.The town regularly receives visitors who flock to the centre to purchase tax-free goods. In additon, there are many famous seafood restaurants that offer extremely fresh crabs, prawns, fish and squid cooked in a variety of styles. Indeed, Kuah is today a hubbub of commercial activity; luxury hotels, business complexes, banks, duty-free shops, small emporiums and large shopping malls litter the landscape.