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A foodie’s tour of Melaka: What to eat and buy

Heading to Melaka for a weekend getaway and plan to eat your way around? Venture beyond Jonker Walk for gems such as Lin Neo Delight in Taman Kota Laksamana Jaya, which serves up homely Peranakan fare, or Restoran Res Porridge House in Taman Melaka Raya, which receives raves from locals. Here are 11 tried-and-tested places for good grub and edible souvenirs. Hedy Khoo leads the way.

Precious Eye Store

Where: 32 Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka Open: Fridays to Sundays, 11am to midnight

For unforgettably crispy yet tender squid, head to 32 Jalan Hang Jebat. Located at a corner of Jonker Street, the eatery is oddly called Precious Eye Store, which sounds like an optical shop. The shop has no proper signboard.

So set your sights on a bright yellow menu board with items like Jumbo Crispy Squid (RM20 or about S$6), which is a must-try. The squid is coated in batter and deep-fried to order.

Ask for the spicy version which comes sprinkled with eye-wateringly hot chilli powder. The batter is light and crisp, but the squid is astonishingly tender with a springy bite.

The fruit rojak (RM8), which also caught my eye, comprises chunks of pineapple, cucumber and crisp dough fritters covered in inky brown rojak sauce and crushed peanuts, served in a boat-shaped dish. The quality of the rojak sauce easily surpasses that of many famous rojak stalls in Singapore. The deep, rich savoury-sweet fermented shrimp paste shines through, without any fishy smells. 

Another offering that hit the bull’s eye is the Stinky Tofu (RM10), perfectly fried with a crunchy exterior and a juicy interior, laced with enough fermented taste yet not overpowering. It comes with pickled radish and carrot to cleanse the palate if you are not used to the odorous dish.

The Cendol (RM7) is also worth a try, although I did not care for the canned sweetcorn in it. The housemade gula melaka syrup, though, was thick, sweet and aromatic with the scent of pandan leaves.

The eatery operates on Fridays and weekends only.

The Kappan House Restaurant

Where: 20 Jalan Tukang Besi, 75200 Melaka Open: Fridays to Wednesdays, 11am to 8pm. Closed on Thursdays Tel: +601-110-803-698, +601-2275-3131

The Kappan Cendol (RM4.50) here is my current obsession. I dream about the green strips of jelly, which are lovingly handmade by owner and chef Leow Lay Wah. The 57-year-old self-taught cook opened the eatery in 2010. But she started making her own cendol from scratch only in 2020 when her dessert supplier closed down. It took many failed attempts before she arrived at her current recipe. Surprisingly, she does not use mung bean starch in her concoction, but declined to reveal more about the flour in her jelly mix. 

The green colour comes from blending fresh pandan leaves into juice. Her cendol mould is a metal tray with holes personally drilled by her husband.

If you have a sweet tooth, ask for more gula melaka syrup when you order the cendol. Madam Leow prepares it from premium quality gula melaka and uses fresh pandan leaves as flavouring.

I have eaten cendol in a few places in Melaka, including those at famous Peranakan eateries, but none holds a candle to Madam Leow’s version.

She also ferments her own rice wine using a recipe handed down from her mother. Try the Kappan Special Fried Mee Hoon (RM12), which is rice vermicelli cooked in a gravy of ginger and wine, with fresh minced pork.

Wash it down with the Kappan Herbal Tea (RM3.50), aromatic and tasty with luohan guo, white fungus, dried longan and pear.

Madam Leow has a few special items which she prepares only during public holidays or festive seasons.

The Traditional Ki Kuih With Duck Egg Kaya (RM8.50) is one of them. I will gladly travel to Melaka to eat it again. The viscous dark brown kaya, made with duck eggs and gula melaka, has an arresting aroma. The soft wobbly jelly-like texture of the ki kuih – a steamed cake made with a little alkaline – mops up the kaya so well that it leaves an indelible memory.

My Chicken Rice

Where: 47A Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka Open: Wednesday to Mondays, 9am to 6pm. Closed on Tuesdays Tel: +601-9311-8277

I have always felt that chicken rice balls in Melaka are overrated. I have not changed my mind about it. But I was curious to find out the quality of the chicken at this eatery thronged by tourists.

Opened in late 2018, it is tucked in a shophouse unit beside Watsons on Jonker Street. Kampung chicken is called Village Chicken here and costs RM38 for half a bird.

The regular chicken costs less at RM28 for half a bird. I tried both and I find it worth paying for the Village Chicken as the meat is firmer and more flavoursome. The light soya sauce dressing is a tad sweet, but the garlic chilli is appetisingly tangy with the use of fresh lime juice. 

Skip the offal such as gizzard and liver as they come with an off-putting odour. As for the rice balls, I ordered just two (RM0.60 each). While the rice was heavy with the flavour of garlic, the texture was too mushy for my liking. 

Bibik House

Where: 125, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka Open: 10.30am to 8pm daily Tel: +606-288-3919, +601-6628-9199

The shop used to be at 121 Jalan Hang Jebat, but moved a few units down to its current location at 125 Jalan Hang Jebat in 2020.

But it is hard to tell the difference because the owners have renovated the new unit such that it is a carbon copy of the previous one. Selling mainly dried goods such as gula melaka, spice pastes and snacks, the shop also has tables for customers to tuck into cendol. 

While the shop is justifiably proud of its durian cendol, I much prefer its original cendol (RM7.50). The green strips of cendol are housemade from mung bean starch and served separately in a little plastic cup. The reason is to prevent the texture of the cendol strips from getting too hard when it comes into contact with the ice.

But the gula melaka syrup is not as thick or aromatic as I remembered from my previous trips. Still, the cendol is worth the calories if you are in the area.

For home cooks, a must-buy item is the five spice powder. It is pricey at RM11.80 for a 60g packet, but the mix of aniseed, nutmeg, pepper, clove, cinnamon, mandarin orange peel and coriander is alluringly aromatic. A little goes a long way for marinades and braised dishes.

Jonker Walk Poh Keong Enterprise

Where: 81 Jalan Tokong, 75200 Melaka Open: Wednesdays to Mondays, 11am to 4pm. Closed on Tuesdays Tel: +601-110-746-883

Each time I go to Melaka, I head to Pooh Keon Enterprise to stock up on pineapple tarts. I first patronised the shop in 2012, after a local friend recommended it. The business has since changed its name to Jonker Walk Poh Keong Enterprise, but the signboard remains unchanged. 

The pineapple rolls (which are referred to as “round ones” at the shop) cost RM22 for a box of 24 pieces. The ribbed crust is powdery and buttery. The open-faced pineapple tarts with a crispier crust cost RM22 for a box of 20 pieces.

The pineapple filling is made from freshly grated pineapple. The pastries are freshly made and baked daily. Call ahead for orders if you plan to buy plenty. 

If the tarts are hot when you buy them, remove the plastic cover of the box as soon as you can to allow them to cool down. They should be able to last up to about a week without refrigeration.

Fresh Oyster Corner Monterio

Where: Medan Selera Portuguese Settlement, Melaka Portuguese settlement, Bandar Hilir, 75050, Melaka Open: 6 to 10.30pm daily Tel: +601-7686-6158

While locals view the seafood joints at the Portuguese Settlement as tourist traps, I find it worthwhile visiting if you know what to order and which stall to eat at. I always eat at two stalls I am familiar with.

Fresh Oyster Corner Monterio sells fresh shellfish caught by husband-and-wife team Tony Monterio, 56, and Amy Monterio, 47.

The couple head out each afternoon by boat to the waters around nearby islands such as Pulau Besar, which is 13km off the coast of mainland Melaka, where they dive for shellfish such as wild oysters and mussels. They also go to the mangroves to hand-pick lokan, a type of mud clams. The menu depends on the day’s catch.

The shellfish is grilled over a charcoal fire and served with a housemade dip made from chilli, shallot and lime juice.

The lightly grilled lokan (RM25 for a plate), which looks like giant-sized clams, boasts succulent, lustrous meat.

The wildcaught mussels are also superb (RM25 a plate), with a plump, briny and sweet bite.

Oysters range from RM7 to RM30 each, depending on size. The medium-sized ones I tried this time costs RM12 each. If you are daring enough, eat them raw. I tried that on my previous trip and my stomach was fine.

Cockles are priced at RM30 a plate for large-sized ones.

One Terraces Restaurant

Where: Stall No. 1, Medan Selera, Kampung Portugis Melaka 75050 Open: Wednesdays to Mondays, 4.30pm to 10.30pm. Closed on Tuesdays Tel: +601-2937-7718

Next to Fresh Corner Oyster Monterio is One Terraces Restaurant. First-time visitors to the Portuguese Settlement may find the persistence of throngs of touts at the carpark unnerving. Just say which stall you are headed for and they will leave you alone.

One Terraces Restaurant opened a decade ago. Start with the chicken wings (RM4), which are crispy and spicy. Simply marinated in dried chilli paste and salt, then coated in a batter made with two types of flour, the chicken wings are addictive and do not need the accompanying sambal belacan dip.

Order the burnt crab (RM60), cooked in black pepper and salt, then topped with white pepper, and the salt heat crab (RM60).

Apart from the pepper addition, the cooking method for both crabs is similar. The crab meat is plump, moist and firm. 

Restoran Jinbo (Melaka)

Where: No. 16, 18 and 20, Jalan KLJ 4, Taman Kota Laksamana Jaya, 75200 Melaka Open: 7am to 3pm daily Tel: +606-270-0019

For an old-school dim sum dining experience, Restoran Jinbo (Melaka), popular with locals, serves up a wide variety of dishes at friendly prices. The tea comes with a small plastic basin of hot water for you to rinse the ceramic teacups.

The boat porridge, called Savoury Meat Porridge on the menu, costs RM7. The hearty bowl is packed with ingredients such as cuttlefish, braised nuts and rings of fried pork skin.

The barbecued pork buns (RM6.50 for three) are winners. The bun is soft and fluffy, with a melt-in-the-mouth texture, and filled with a char siew paste that is more savoury than sweet.

For a crispy snack, try the stuffed crab claw with prawn (RM10 for three pieces), prettily plump with a bouncy stuffing of seafood paste coated with breadcrumbs. 

Lin Neo Delight

Where: 40 Jalan KLJ 4, Taman Kota Laksamana Jaya, 75200 Melaka Open: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 11am to 3pm, Fridays to Sundays, 11am to 3pm, 5.30 to 9.30pm. Closed on Mondays. Tel: +601-3280-1058, +601-6311-5815

This eatery is packed to the gills, especially during lunch time, so it is best to make reservations or get there early.

The Telur Dadar Cincaluk (RM8), a simple dish of fried omelette with fermented shrimp, is so expertly fried that you taste the briny cincaluk without fishy odours overwhelming the dish. The egg is fluffy with a browned, crisp exterior.

The well-marinated Nyonya Special Fried Chicken (RM18) is so delicious, it still lingers on my mind weeks after.

Another must-try is the Pongteh Pork (RM18) with a moreish reddish brown gravy. The pork is tender yet has bite. 

Restoran Res Porridge House

Where: 129, Jalan Melaka Raya, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka Open: Mondays to Saturdays, 5 to 11.30pm. Closed on Sundays Tel: +601-2683-2855

A popular spot with locals, Restoran Res Porridge House serves up no-frills homely fare that I can see myself eating at least once a week if I lived in Melaka. The eatery, which has been operating for 26 years, is air-conditioned but smoky from the kitchen fumes. The crowd builds up rapidly after 7.30pm and many opt to sit outside at the sidewalk tables.

The main attraction is porridge. The scallop porridge (RM12 for small), packed with sweet small scallops and garnished with fresh coriander, spring onion and fried shallots, deserves special mention.

Definitely get the Char Kuay (RM10), crunchy dough fritters stuffed with a springy seafood paste.

Zulaikha Binti Melan

Where: No. 14 Medan Samudera, First Floor, Jalan Quayside, 75000 Melaka Open: Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am to 7pm. Closed on Tuesdays Tel: +601-7653-2526

To bag the best local products and snacks such as fish crackers, head for Medan Samudera, a building that houses handicraft and food stalls.

At Zulaikha Binti Melan, which has been in business for over 20 years, my must-buys are the Cincalok Kampung (RM4 a bottle, RM10 for three), which packs a punch but is not overly salted.

The Belacan Istimewa (RM10 for three bottles) is toasted belacan – a convenient option when you want to use belacan without the hassle of roasting it yourself.

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Melaka food guide: 18 x best food in melaka.

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I had such a great five days eating my way through the best food in Melaka. There’s so much to love about this charming little city from street art to street food. If you’re wondering what and where to eat in Melaka, you’re in for a treat. The food and drink scene is fantastic, hence I decided to put together a Melaka food guide so you can sample the same amazing eats I did.

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Best food in Melaka

Malaysian food is one of my favourite Southeast Asian cuisines because of the sheer variety. Large Indian and Chinese populations have influenced the food in Melaka, as I found out when eating in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur and of course the foodie capital of Penang . Like other cities in Malaysia , there are also tons of traditional Malay dishes to try like laksa and nasi lemak. Let’s begin by running through the best dishes in Melaka that you should try during your Malaysia itinerary : Dim sum: While these delicious steamed dumplings originate from China, they’re now very popular in Malaysia. Fillings include pork, chicken, prawn and vegetables. Usually, you’ll eat dim sum as a spread with lots of little plates with tea and steamed pork buns which are bigger and made from steamed bread rather than rice. Nasi lemak: The Malaysia national dish shouldn’t be missed while in Melaka or Malaysia generally. Rice is mixed with peanuts, spicy sambal, cucumber, anchovies and boiled egg. I remember trying this dish the first time I visited Melaka in 2015 and being blown away. I’ve eaten it so many times since then!

Wan tan pork noodles: Another Melaka favourite with Chinese origins. These egg noodles are topped with flavoursome barbecue pork and Chinese kale. You’ll find this dish served cheaply all over Melaka by locals who have been making it for generations. Banana leaf curry: Don’t miss an Indian-Malay curry in Melaka’s Little India. I don’t know why food tastes so much better eaten without cutlery and plates but it does. In Melaka you can eat fresh veg or meat curry spooned up onto a banana leaf plate and wash it down with a mango lassi. Assam laksa: This typical Malay dish has the ultimate balance: sour and spicy with soft fish and chewy noodles. Mackerel and tamarind give it its distinct flavour. I’ll tell you where to eat in Melaka for assam laksa further down.

Chee cheong fun: I love this chewy rice batter topped with shrimp paste. This is another dish with Cantonese origins that arrived in Malaysia with Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. You can find veggie versions in Melaka if you don’t eat shrimp. Mua chee: Steamed rice balls are rolled in sweet and salty ground peanuts. This dessert is a must-try street food while visiting Melaka.

Popiah: This is a bit like a spring roll but fresh instead of fried. Popiah are stuffed with veggies like carrot and lettuce as well as peanuts and tofu. These can be found all over Malaysia including Melaka.

Where to eat in Melaka

There are so many great cafes and local restaurants in Melaka that range from hole-in-the-wall eateries run local families to modern Melaka cafes with fusion Western-Malay food. Veggies and vegans will also be well catered for as I’ll mention in this Melaka food guide. So, with no more ado, I’m going to tell you where to eat in Melaka! Hope you’re hungry.

Low Yong Moh Restaurant (breakfast dim sum)

Attention dim sum fans! A real local find, this chilled canteen-style restaurant has been serving dim sum for generations. Sit down, order a sweet coffee and wait for the waiters to come around with trays of dim sum to choose from. I couldn’t believe how cheap it was: I paid 13 MYR for three dim sum plates, a steamed pork bun and coffee. They stop serving around 12pm as apparently dim sum is traditionally a Malay breakfast food. So rather than eat breakfast in your hotel, get down to Low Yong Moh Restaurant for some of the best local food in Melak a.

Heng Huat Coffee Shop (best cheap eat)

Heng Huat Coffee Shop have been serving food since 1955 and I doubt the menu has changed much since. If you’re wondering where to eat in Melaka on a budget, you can’t do better than this modest cafe a few minutes walk from busy Jonker Walk. Its hidden-away location shakes off the crowds of tourists and I was the only Westerner as I tucked into wan tan pork noodles with a side of dumpling soup for only 4.5 MYR (90p). It actually gets even cheaper because Heng Huat Coffee Shop serve the national dish, nasi lemak, for just 1.5 MYR. Mix the rice, sambal, peanuts and greens together for the cheapest of cheap eats in Melaka.

Pin Pin Hiong (Hainanese food)

Many of the foods you would probably call Malay are what the locals would call Chinese. With a large percentage of people originating from China several generations ago, Chinese cuisine is some of the best food in Melaka today. For typical Hainanese cooking, visit Pin Pin Hiong . I could tell just from the busy crowd of locals that it would be good. I had mee suaw noodle soup and an oyster omelette because I wanted both even though I was dining solo. Well, why not? The oyster omelette was greasy and oily… in a good way! The chicken broth of the soup was also really tasty. From the photos I’d seen, I thought it would also include prawns but mine didn’t. I couldn’t work out which dish on the menu did include them, and I think I confused the staff with my question. Anyway, the chicken and prawn variety looked great so get it if you can!

Geographer Cafe

Even if you just visit for the people-watching opportunities from this sunny yellow cafe, you can’t leave Melaka without a trip to Geographer Cafe . It’s a touristy joint on the main street so it’s no surprise that the prices are a little inflated. The veggie nasi lemak is 10 MYR which is more than many local restaurants in Melaka but I had to remind myself it’s still only £1.80. There’s a huge veggie menu at the Geographer with lots of tempeh and falafel platters. Yum!

Jonkers 88 (popular hawker-style food)

For a restaurant on a main tourist street, Jonkers 88 serves some of the best food in Melaka by retaining its authentic hawker market-style. The portions are massive and absolutely delicious. Don’t expect a 5-star setting: you pay at the counter, wait for someone to spoon up your dish, then it’s time for the real challenge… Finding a seat! Grab a spot wherever you can, steaming bowl tottering on your tray. I had the assam laksa which was just the right level of sour and spicy. The noodles were the highlight: fresh, thick and slightly chewy. Most dishes are affordable at 10 MYR. For dessert, you should try the cendol. These shaved ice dishes are enormous and so refreshing on a hot day.

Anything at Jonker Street Night Market

If you visit Melaka between Friday and Sunday, factor the open-air night market into your plans. As well as live music and plenty of shopping opportunities, you can eat dinner… Or lots of dinners! We tried the local favourite of carrot cake (gooey rice squares with a sweet soy sauce), popiah (veggie spring rolls in roti ) and prawn sambal ‘burgers’ made with cooked egg. Lots of the best cheap food in Melaka is served here, so dig in!

The best vegetarian restaurants in Melaka

There isn’t loads of vegetarian food in Melaka but then there aren’t hundreds of anything in this small city. The veggie eateries that do exist are really decent. I loved the following three…

Shui Xian Su Shi Yuan Vegetarian

Shui Xian Su Shi Yuan is a total find and one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Melaka. It’s also insanely cheap: this tasty portion of chee cheong fun cost me 3.5 MYR (less than 50p). They serve veggie versions of all the classic Malaysian dishes like laksa and nasi lemak meaning non-meat eaters can experience the local food in Melaka. I always find it a shame that veggies and vegans often miss out on eating Asian street food because of its meaty nature. At this local Melaka restaurant, there’s no need. Like many local Melaka restaurants, this restaurant stop serving around 2pm and are closed on Sundays.

Indian restaurants, Little India

Another fantastic place to eat vegetarian food in Melaka is Little India located the other side of the river from central Melaka. You’ll find so many authentic Indian restaurants in this part of town serving curries and biriyanis for a couple of dollars. My favourite dish in this area was vegetable curry of the day, spooned out onto a banana leaf as the plate. Visit at lunchtime to benefit from the lunchtime deals which often include a soft drink and poppadoms. Many of these Melaka restaurants will be meat and alcohol-free due to the religion of the owners. They serve some of the best food in Melaka without either so you won’t miss them!

Best Indian restaurants in Melaka:

• Restaurant D’ Tandoori House – for tasty North Indian food, this is one of the best restaurants in Melaka
• Selvam Restaurant – this longstanding eatery is the best place for curry on a banana leaf
• Restoran Saravanna (Chettinadu King) – with generous portions and excellent chai masala and lassis, this is a must-visit for South Indian food.

Thanks for reading my Melaka food guide

I hope you have a better idea of where to eat in Melaka and you’re excited to get stuck in. Bon appetit!

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Must try food in Malacca: Malacca chicken rice

What’s better than a full lunch with Malacca chicken rice? Unlike Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore, the chicken rice here has a completely different taste. Soft boiled chicken served with a little green vegetables, tomatoes, white rice is made into beautiful small balls presented beautifully.

The sweetness of chicken, soft white rice served with a little chicken broth and herbs makes the dish very fragrant. For MYR 15 to MYR 18, you can enjoy this delicious food in Malacca.

Famous Malacca chicken rice restaurant you should visit is the Huang Chang Chicken Rice Ball restaurant at Jalan Melaka Baru, Melaka 75350, Malaysia.

Traditional food in Malacca: Duck dry noodle

A fairly popular dish in Malacca that you should try once when you come here is duck dry noodles. This cheap Malacca dish is easy to eat with the main ingredient being small, chewy yellow noodles, greasy roasted duck meat, fragrant with soy sauce, mixed together, served with a cup of hot soup.

A bowl of duck dry noodles is chosen by many international guests to enjoy with only MYR 10 for a meal, you can fully enjoy this delicious and nutritious food in Malacca. Stop by Kg 8 Corner at 627 Jalan Siantan Sek 2 | Kampung Lapan, Melaka 75200, Malaysia with the time from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., you should come early to choose the best seat to enjoy breakfast with this famous dry duck noodle dish in Malacca.

Malacca famous food: Tandoori Grilled Chicken

Another famous dish in Malacca you must try once when traveling here is Tandoori grilled chicken. Chicken is grilled with fragrant stick sauce served with steamed rice, herbs and a bowl of hot chicken broth for an extra treat.

These Indian restaurants serving Tandoori grilled chicken are usually very crowded, especially in the evening, so according to Malacca Malaysia travel experience, you should choose an earlier time to enjoy.

Where to eat delicious Tandoori in Malacca? You should visit S Sihat Kafe at 55 Taman Sentosa, Melaka 75150, Malaysia, for only MYR 20 a set of delicious grilled chicken here, come and feel this special dish.

Best food in Melaka: Satay Celup

Coming to Malacca, many tourists love Satay celup. This special dish is mainly made of meat and vegetable skewers that are dipped in a rich but spicy peanut sauce. With gravy boiling hot, you dip the skewers of raw meat, coated beans, vegetables in the main cooking and just wait to enjoy them.

Where to eat delicious and cheap Satay celup in Malacca?

Many Sattay Celup restaurants open on the streets of the city center, but the most special place that attracts the most customers is Ban Lee Siang restaurant located at 45E Jalan Ong Kim Wee, Melaka, Malaysia. (Open from 9am to 5pm)

Nyonya Laksa noodles

A bowl of noodles with a spicy sour broth topped with coconut milk, or fresh and sour assam. You can easily see them in popular restaurants in Malaysia. In the traditional way, the dish is cooked with a fish with shrimp sauce, combining chicken, rice noodles or vermicelli. Laksa Nyonya is scooped into a bowl filled with cucumber slices, omelette, fish balls, and samba chili sauce.

Main ingredients are noodles, shrimp, chicken, fried eggs, oysters, fried tofu, coriander with coconut curry. You should go to Jonker 88 at Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Laksamana, Melaka, Malaysia between 10am and 10pm on weekdays to enjoy this unique Malacca dish

Must eat in Malacca: Cendol dessert

It would be a pity to come to Malacca without enjoying Cendol sweet soup, a famous snack in Malacca. This dish is also known as worm-like jelly dessert with main ingredients: crushed ice, pandan leaves, jaggery, red beans, peanuts, durian…

Delicious places to enjoy Cendol dessert: you can visit the shops along the Jalan Hang Jebat pedestrian street or the alleys in the town in Malacca. One of the extremely crowded places you should visit is the Nyonya Cendol restaurant at 51 Jalan Tun, Melaka 75300, Malaysia with only MYR 6 for a bowl of super delicious Cendol at the shop.

Must eat in Melaka: Nyonya kuih

No different from Cendol, Nyonya Kuih is also an attractive dish in Malacca, Malaysia. The cake is very special with 9 layers of cake, each layer has its own eye-catching color. When enjoying this cake, it melts in your mouth with all the flavors of the ingredients blending together wonderfully.

Nyonya Kuih cakes are made from coconut milk, tapioca flour, granulated sugar, rice flour, pandan leaves, .., you can find these cakes at the cake stalls in the Jonker old town night market.

Best food to eat in Melaka: Durian cream cake

Malaysia is a country that grows a lot of durians, so dishes with durian are considered specialties in Malaysia, especially durian cream cakes. Surely the most demanding guests will also be fascinated by this super delicious durian cake in Malacca.

The main ingredients of the cake are soy cream, durian, and flour. Another feature that is different from other cakes is that this famous snack in Malacca has a greasy, deliciously fragrant durian filling but the outer is smooth, spongy.

With only MYR 3 for a durian cream cake, you can find it at the cake shops on Malacca street especially Jonker Walk pedestrian street, many kinds of cakes are sold on this street, enjoy this unique dish and don’t forget to buy it as a gift for your loved ones!

Must eat food in Melaka: Putu piring

Is a traditional Malaysian dish and also a street food in Malacca that must be tried. This dish is made from rice flour and jaggery with a special recipe. After being cooked by steaming, the delicious cakes are decorated with banana leaves covered with a layer of grated coconut to create a natural aroma.

Best places to eat Putu piring is Jalan Tengkara, you can get there by walking from the old town of Jonker Street for about 3 minutes.

Above are the delicious dishes in Malacca that are highly appreciated by many tourists for their special delicious taste. If you have the opportunity to travel to Malacca, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy these famous dishes in Malacca!

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Top 17 Foods to Try in Melaka

Malacca city is the capital of the state of Malacca, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. With a rich historical and cultural background from previous Portuguese, Dutch and British rule, visiting this place gives you a unique experience. The city centre was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in July 2008, along with Georgetown in Penang.

I am an avid traveler and Melaka is one of my favorite places on earth. Besides its popular historical attractions, friendly and hospitable people and cheap and cozy hotels I just adore the local food. I am a picky eater. Food is something saint for me. I can skip my night sleep or an important appointment, but I will never, never skip my meal!

First of all my food must have an accurate and attractive plating; then the taste should be delicious and memorable; so memorable that I would want to return to that place over and over again for another food hunt. So here’s my summarized list of the top 17 food to eat in Melaka. I feel these dishes represent Melaka as a whole as there are a wide variety of Chinese, Malay and Nyonya (a combination of Chinese and Malay culture) styles of cooking. This gives you an overall taste of the best Melaka has to offer.

This is a dish of Chinese origin, and is most commonly associated with Hainanese, Malaysian and Singaporean cuisines. As I wrote earlier I like to eat. And chicken is one of my favorite ingredients. Here in Melaka, you’ll find something that is not commonly available in other parts of Malaysia, the chicken rice ball. The rice is first boiled in chicken soup with other seasonings. When cooked, it is rolled in a ball that gives the unique look and texture. You must try the Chung Wah’s one. Little chicken rice balls are very yummy, and the chicken is very tender!

Some prefer flavorful, well roasted but soft lean pork meat. Others are mad about fatty meat with crispy, sweet flavors. But most people like the delicious sweet and savory gravy that is poured over the char siew slices and hot rice. You can find any type of Char Siew Rice you desire. Melaka is full of various cooking styles. I enjoyed the Char Siew Rice served at Boon Leong Food Court (popularly known as Bunga Raya Food Court). Their Char Siew sauce is thicker and tastes nicer.

You can easily find good-tasting nasi lemak in Melaka. The one that I tried at New Wang Food Court had fluffy and fragrant rice and the side dishes were very good. The owner named the stall as “Nasi Lemak” so what do you think the signature dish is:?

Nancy’s Kitchen , Riverine Coffeehouse and Calanthe Art Café serves some of the best nyonya laksa in town.

Tengkera Duck Noodle Restaurant is known for the Malacca-style Duck Noodles and I had a choice of soup or dry noodles. The latter is tossed in thick gravy and topped with shredded duck meat. This comes with small bowl of soup. The soup version is also decent – it really depends on whether you’re a soup or dry noodles person.

Soon Yen, some locals call it ‘under the big tree’ food court, along Jalan Tengkera offers delicious duck noodles too.

One of my favorite places to try asam pedas is Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine . You can also try it in other restaurants such as Asam Pedas Claypot and Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant .

Some of the sambal foods that are so irresistible include sambal sotong, sambal ikan bilis, sambal kangkong and sambal chicken. The above-mentioned Nyonya restaurants are 4 of my favorite places whenever I want to get the authentic sambal taste. Yummy!!

This is a dish where an assortment of raw and semi-cooked seafood, meat (including raw meat) and vegetables on skewers are dunked into a hot boiling pot of satay gravy. The best Satay Celup is at Capitol Satay . The long queue may turn you off and some may not like the taste but for me, it is nice and worth to wait. Don’t let the outlook of the restaurant disgust you as it is an old restaurant. Let’s just say they don’t have the need to renovate it as it is already insanely popular.

If you are tired of standing and waiting for 1-2 hours just to find a seat, you can get an alternative at McQuek’s Satay Celup .

Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices. The name comes from the type of cylindrical clay oven, tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared. Two of the good places to eat the best tandoori is Pak Putra Tandoori Naan and Restaurant D’ Tandoori House . Their tandoori is so tender and I highly recommend it! The naan, a leavened, oven-baked flatbread, boasts a smoky flavor from the tandoori with slightly charred edges. Very tasty, especially when eaten with the tender, flavorful chicken.

I like the satay taste at Sun May Hiong Satay House as the sour-sweet-spicy sauce is just the right accompaniment to the meat.

Oh yeah, it’s called “fried oyster omelet” too – due to the big amount of eggs. Oysters are fresh and although not big in size, the generous amount makes up for it. As for myself, I got to say that I enjoyed eating it. The eggs are simply delicious, and I actually care about the oysters – I just loved them. Fried oysters can be found in some Melaka food courts and the one that I like most is at the stall in Bunga Raya Food Court .

Also known as top hats, Pai Tee is a crunchy flour cup filled with julienned vegetables, omelet and fried shallots. These tiny treats went very well with the chili sauce provided. Simply pop it into your mouth and enjoy its crunchiness. The ‘hats’ were quite small – I could have polished all 5 pieces easily. Nancy’s Kitchen is the place that amazed me with these little yummy things.

I just love the authentic taste of Nyonya Kuih at Nancy’s Kitchen . For takeaway, drive over to Baba Charlie Nyonya Cakes located in a residential area which is frequented by locals and widely reported on media.

This is a traditional dessert made from shaved ice, coconut milk, green starched noodles with pandan flavoring and palm sugar. Other ingredients such as red beans, glutinous rice, grass jelly, creamed corn, might also be included. Each spoonful leaves behind a lingering sweetness and a creamy aftertaste from the fresh coconut milk. You should try it at Jonker 88 !

Mille crêpe is a French cake made of many crêpe layers. The word mille means “a thousand”, implying the many layers of crêpe. Go into Nadeje , but don’t expect to see a 1000-layer cake. You won’t find any. Here’s what to expect — about twenty lacy crêpes layered with fresh cream and custard.

The top crepe is usually sprinkled with sugar and flambéed until the surface caramelises. The cream was delicate yet firm enough, and the cake didn’t collapse at the plunge of a fork. The crepes were thin and crisp at the sides, and digging into the cake was like shovelling through snow. Light and luscious, each bite yielded a smoky sugar coat with refined layers of crepe and cream. Sounds yummy to you – go and try it!

This is a Fujian/Chaozhou-style fresh spring roll. The popiah is one of the better ones in Melaka, where the egg wrap is generously filled with ingredients, sweet sauce and piquant chili sauce. Good stuff! The egg-skin wrap was of just the right thickness and held the popiah together nicely. Moist, generously filled and full of oomph from the chili sauce – what’s not to like? Baba Low and Nancy’s Kitchen is the right place for this authentic delicates.

One of my readers suggest to review and include the coconut milkshake at Klebang in the list of best Melaka food. I personally went to the place and ordered one with ice cream. The recipe looks simple. It is a concoction of coconut water, flesh, ice cube and vanilla ice cream blended together in a mixer.

The resulting taste turned out to be exceptionally good! The natural sweet and creamy aftertaste with smoothie-like texture are soooo refreshing that one serving is not enough for me. I heard people love to drink this even on the rainy days. So imagine what would happen during the sweltering days…a very long queue!

These are my top 17 foods in Melaka. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, but all will make you hungry for more innovative meal hunts.

Read the dish name and try to remember if you ate it, with whom, where and when. I am sure you will have plenty of memories. Some may be sad, other happy, but all as a part of your life. In case you didn’t had a chance to try some of my favorite Melaka cuisines, just go for it.

Do you have any recommended places to try out these Melaka cuisines? Tell us by leaving your comment below and we’ll send our foodies to try them out and get the possibility to be featured on this page.

On the other hand, your tastes differ from mine. If you think I miss out some of the food that deserves to be included in this list, please leave a comment below and tell me which food and why that you will definitely try whenever you visit Melaka.

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19 responses to top 17 foods to try in melaka.

Cencaluk is a Malay food that I’ll try every time I visit Melaka. I always buy at a stall along the roads near Klebang Beach. It is made of fermented small shrimps and is usually served as a condiment together with chillis, shallots and lime juice. I simply love the sour and salty taste!

I think you miss the insanely famous coconut shake at Klebang. Blend together with coconut flesh, coconut water and ice, it is a perfect refreshing juice in the hot sunny day. What’s more. I love it that it comes with the ice cream on top!

For me, I think there are two more 1) teo soon long chan teochew restaurant 2) restaurante san pedro portuguese restaurant

Can you recommend the signature dishes for the two restaurants? I’ll do the research and ask the locals if they are worth to include them in the list. Thanks.

Try the Kangkung fried with belacan and Asam Curry Fish @ San Pedro Delicious.

is there a different between melaka laksa and nyonya laksa?

There are not much difference between the two in terms of the ingredients used. But Melaka Laksa tends to be less spicier and less milky.

May I know how far is the coocnut milk shake at Klebang from Jonker Street. Any public transport to reach there?

Thank you..

Klebang Coconut Milk Shake is about 6km from Jonker Street. You can get there by taxi of which the fare is less than RM20.

Dear admin,

May i know what is the procedure for my restaurant to be listed in your website. I own the 1st halal satay celup restaurant in Melaka.It is located opposite of Aen Bandaraya Melaka. You may find us at fb CelopCelop. This is an opportunity for muslin to try the best Chinese Satay Celup Recipe…

Hi, we will include your restaurant in our website base on the info found on your Facebook page soon. If you would like to be featured as one of top Melaka restaurants, we will need to send someone and review your food and service. Thanks.

must try nyonya koh cendol at bukit rambai. the problem 1 week 1 time sunday only. i hear only limit 200 bowl only but not sure. Very fast finnish few hour only. i think this is the best cendol at melaka no another at melaka can beat this cendol. because this cendol no popular because 1 week 1 time only but the ppl wait before open and can try the taibak water same like cendol use sugar not use santan . i thing we cant find taibak water at melaka only this antie do.

You have missed some of important dishes of Melaka, like Ayam capitan from the nonya people also there is Ayam capitan from the Melaka Portuguese people.

You have missed the Melaka Portuguese cuisine dishes like curry debal, sotong permenta, caldu pescador, portugis Ikan bakar, you need to try go to Portuguese settlement and look for restorant Lisbon and ask for Julie and Noel Felix they can prepare a off the menu meal that will blow your mind

Thanks for sharing other Melaka cuisine. The reason that we don’t include De Lisbon restaurant is because of the inconsistency of the food taste and the opening hours.

Do consider Putu Piring Melaka @ Tengkera.

Every time I visit Melaka I never miss food at Majeedia Haj Briyani Ujong Pasir (facing Angsana Hotel). this one up to my standard cause I cannot stand one norm mamaks place. They have murtabak too but the signature is the Nasi Briyani

Hi, these all looks yummy and I’ve taken notes on those suggestions in review too. Could you please tell me are all these foods Halal? Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

Most of the food listed here has halal version depending on which restaurants you dine in. Even though many of the restaurants listed on this page do not have halal certificate, some of them do offer dishes with no pork and no lard.

This is the best curated list I’ve ever seen, thanks for posting!

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Top 26 Best Food in Malacca

“Malacca is a food heaven!” is what you’ll most likely hear when you enquire about the small and historical city.

On top of being an ideal destination filled with wonders of ancient buildings and colonial structures, Malacca is also a land of gastronomical delight.

Tantalize your taste buds with all these mouthwatering selections of food; spicy, sweet, tangy and sour local specialties all over the streets of Malacca.

Most of the food found in Malacca can be categorized into four different groups as below: click and check it out!!

So let’s hunt down these 26 yummy food hideouts that will sure-fire way to satisfy your appetite!

Nyonya Cuisine

1. donald and lily’s.

This Nyonya cuisine restaurant was established in 1980 and it was published in New York Times magazine! It’s a huge compliment for a restaurant selling local delicacies and the reason behind is simply because of the delicious traditional Nyonya cuisine!

That is why there are always a crowd of people and endless queues – It is in fact one of the most popular restaurants in Malacca.

Here are some of the most popular dishes:

• Laksa (Curry with coconut milk, spices and rich fragrance);
• Taukwa Rojak (rojak with pineapples, cucumber, tofu, fish-ball mix and their sweet & spicy sauce);
• Curry Chicken Rice.

Price range and dining options Quite affordable prices vary between RM4 to RM25. You can eat breakfast, brunch or lunch there.

2. Nyonya Makko Restaurant

This restaurant with local cuisine is quite famous among big companies and families with children. Everybody can often find something unique for themselves in this crowded and popular place. It is one of the restaurant that provides the  best nyonya food in Malacca .

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Some food you’ll want to try:

• Tenggiri fish in assam pedas;
• Sotong chili garam;
• Beef rendang;
• Chendol kacang dessert;
• Ayam Pongteh (highly recommended!)

Price range and dining options The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner. If you plan a big event be sure to make a reservation. It’s really cheap to eat there, you can eat a lot, spending only RM5 to RM10.

3. Nancy’s Kitchen

This place has been the best place to eat in Jonker Walk and it’s easy to understand why. Along with nice, friendly atmosphere you’ll have the best local food and good service.

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People recommend to try there:

• Sek bak (braised pork);
• Sambal sotong petai (sambal squid with bitter beans);
• Nyonya Laksa;
• Kedongdong drink.

Don’t forget to eat these delicious dishes along with white rice for a perfect match of taste.

Price range and dining options As mentioned in most of the tourists’ comments, this place is not so children friendly and it will not be easy to go to Nancy’s Kitchen with a big company. But if it’s only a couple or a small family don’t miss your chance to taste original and exotic food of local cuisine there! The place is good for breakfast and brunch, lunch, dinner and spending a good time late at night.

4. Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine

This restaurant of local cuisine is famous for two reasons: friendly ambience and tasty, homely prepared food with rich taste and fragrance. But be careful – almost all food there is sweet. If you are ready for such exotic dishes we recommend you to order first:

• Sago gula melaka;
• Pai tee cup;

• Sambal jantung pisang.

Price range and dining options You may have brunch or lunch there, be sure to make a reservation on weekends and holidays.

5. Jonker 88

The small but one of the most visited places in Malaysia is not just a cafe – it’s a small museum with a great atmosphere, a great variety of food, affordable prices and good service.

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The menu offers variety of Nyonya food and people advise to try everything there. But the most notable dishes are:

• Gula Melaka;
• Nyonya Laksa.

Price range and dining options This restaurant is highly recommended for families with children or cheap dining on a budget (average prices are RM5 to RM10). Also, here you can always try the great dishes of local Malacca cuisine. Jonker 88 is good for breakfast and brunch, lunch, late night and having desserts.

6. Kedai Kopi Juat Lye

Since you are here in the city of baba and nyonya, let’s try some Nyonya Laksa. Of all the Nyonya Laksa in Malacca, Juat Lye Restaurant homemade Nyonya Laksa is a true gem not to be missed. The ingredient in this laksa is simple and not fancy but the rich and creamy broth is what makes it stands out.

Don’t be surprised by red chili oil covered on the surface, it is to lock and contain the flavor, same theory as the layer of oil in Japanese ramen.

Price range RM4.00 to RM5.00

7. Cottage Spices Restaurant

The Cottage Spices Restaurant has limited space as it can only accommodate about 8 big tables. The deciduous smell of Nyonya food can boost your appetite as you entered the store.

The delicious cuisines served are

• Lemak Sotong;
• Cincalok Omelette;
• Asam Pedas Fish;
• Kankung Belacan.

Fish douse in Asam Pedas make up a perfect dish. Lemak Sotong is not too spicy and let you crave for more.

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Sambal sotong with petai aka spicy chili squids with stink beans tasted fresh and extremely spicy. The otak-otak is an exotic dish with heavy scent of lemongrass. In short, Cottage Spices Restaurant is a great place for Nyonya dishes.

Price range: RM10 – RM25

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1. Geographer Café

Famous Geographer Cafe in Melaka is a great place for a meal, cold drinks or just chilling out. Very helpful stuff, nice music, and friendly atmosphere… no wonder this cafe won a certificate of excellence twice from the well-known website of TripAdvisor.

People are especially satisfied with ginger beer and pasta dish, but advise to try everything you found here. All meals will be great for sure!

Price range and dining options Prices vary from RM4 to RM20. The most expensive meal price: RM15, average meal price: RM12.  Asian and Malaysian cuisines are available, also vegetarian dishes and a bar.

2. The Daily Fix Café

It is one of the popular best cafe in Jonker Street , Malacca. This cafe is famous for their coffee and delicious desserts. Among the long list of menu you may look for:

• pandan pancakes with gula melaka;
• oreo cheesecake;

Some of the popular drinks are green apple juice, watermelon juice and ice cappuccino. But the most appreciated thing here is a great, lazy atmosphere where you can enjoy by just sitting and staring at the beautiful streets of Melaka.

Menu of the Daily Fix includes

• sandwiches;
• local coffee;
• fruit juice;

Price range and dining options

Quite affordable for Melaka people and tourists.

3. Hard Rock Café Malacca

This fancy place of classical American food offers a lot of western food, drink and excellent music! If you’ll be lucky to visit this famous place to eat in Jonker Street , at the heart of UNESCO-World Heritage Zone, try these dishes:

• chicken and chips with a very tasty smoky flavored sauce;
• chicken Caesar salad;

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Why is the Hard Rock Cafe worth visiting?

• The spectacular view.
• Great rock music and life concerts.
• Helpful staff.
• The best west cuisine in Malacca.
• The place offers diverse dining, nightlife and cultural offerings.
• Spacious (9,000-square-foot) place for dancing and having fun.

Considering all these, it is no wonder, that the Hard Rock Cafe became a favorite place among locals and a popular destination for tourist.

Price range and dining options This Cafe of International cuisine offers breakfast and brunch or just chill out late at night. It’s better to make a reservation.

4. The Baboon House

It’s not just a cafe with a funny name. it’s a small art-gallery and nice place for cozy beginning of the day. The Baboon House considered to be the best place in Melaka to eat burgers and pork bacon. As American tourists say, sometimes local burgers in The Baboon House are even better than in the USA.

Price range and dining options This place is really cheap and delicious. The most expensive meal costs MYR10. The Baboon House is a great place to have breakfast and brunch.

1. Putu Piring Tengkera

It’s not all about luxury restaurants – sometimes you just need quick, tasty and simple snack during the day. One of the stalls in Malacca can offer you this and even more. With such stalls you will forget about gourmet restaurants for sure!

The small stall belongs to a married couple, who manage to do all the work by themselves. Just remember, that the best time to enjoy the putu piring is while they are still warm and fluffy. But you couldn’t wait to eat them anyway.

Price range and dining options If you are in a hurry, you can always have something like their humble rice cake or other two “putus” (putu mayam and putu buluh). The small but delicious cake with young coconut and on a banana leaf will help to forget about hunger and good mood. Bonus: everything is cheap and is done in a few minutes!

Besides three fresh “putus” you can always buy pre-packed Gula Melaka and Nyonya Curry Powder there.

2. Klebang Coconut Shake

This stall is considered to be the best place to get a fresh, yummy coconut shake like you never taste before. Delicious and cheap- a big invitation for locals and tourists.

Price range and dining options The famous Coconut Milk Shake topped with vanilla ice-cream costs only MYR2. Also, you can try their nasi lemak, popiah and curry puff here to munch while having the coconut shake.

3. Popiah Stall @ Jalan Bunga Raya

Actually, there are two stalls there, which can make every fan of Chinese cuisine happy. The best and always fresh Chinese food in Malacca is right here – on small stalls right in front of Madam’s King Emporium.

Don’t forget to buy and try:

• zhu you zha popiah
• BBQ sotong;
• sotong and kangkung;
• fish balls; fried bean curd skin;
• prawn crackers;

Price range and dining options Popiah food, Chinese cuisine. Quite affordable prices, ranging from MYR3.00 to MYR3.50 per roll.

4. Cockle stalls in Jalan Bunga Raya @ Tong Bee’s stall (longkang siham)

Eating at the cockles stalls in Jalan Bunga Raya is an experience you won’t forget. Just imagine you’re seated in a small stool on the steer and eat still bloody cockles, motorcycles constantly ride past behind you and a lot of people are so close, that they are just inches away from knocking you off.

Sounds like a small adventure, right? But it’s just a quick way to eat while walking on a back alley of Jalan Bunga Raya.

Why this experience is worth to try? Strange, but all they have in order to cook this tasty food are two pots of boiling water, a few strainers and a chopping board. While waiting for your food, you can try one of the different sauces or eat seashells. It’s a little bit exotic way to eat for tourists and a great way to have quick and delicious lunch in Malacca.

What can you eat there? Among seashells there is a star dish like Cuttlefish with Kangkung (can be ordered either with boiled or grilled cuttlefish) and, of course, the fat and bloody cockles.

Price range and dining options It’s actually cheap to eat like this and you can enjoy a lot of different seafood there. Each plate of cockles/lala/snail costs flat MYR1.50.

5. Aunty Koh Cendol

Before you get there, be aware that you are close to try the riches and creamiest cendol ever, and after this other cendol will be just tasteless.

If you are not afraid of such perspective go and find this small stall in Melaka you will be totally in love with. It’s true, that it’s hard to find this place, cause the owner, aunty Koh has a stall right behind her house, which is situated far from the town. But it will be a picturesque and all-in-all pleasant drive.

Cendol Bukit Ramai is hidden in a small kampung called Bukit Rambai and located far away from the town. It seems that aunty Koh doing this small business only out of interest. She opens her small shop during the weekend for a short period of time in the afternoon. So consider yourself lucky, if you come in time and taste this best cendol in Malacca.

Price range and dining options Besides rich Chendol with coconut milk you can also buy Tai Bak there, tasty Nyonya dessert. Everything is fresh, super delicious and homemade.

6. Baba Charlie Lee (nyonya kueh)

Make your visit worthwhile by heading to this small out-of-town shop selling cheap and authentic Nynoya kueh. A small cake shop in a traditional wooden house is very popular among sweet-tooth and here they sell a huge variety of cakes and biscuits.

The Nyonya kueh are conveniently packed in plastic containers to bring home as snack or gifts. This small place is specialized particularly in:

• All kinds of Nyonya Cake;
• Nyonya Popiah;
• Cater for buffet party.

Local & Asian

1. ban lee siang satay celup.

Ban Lee Siang is one of the oldest original satay celup restaurants in Melaka. The key of success here is hot peanut sauce everybody fall in love with. If you’d visit this place, don’t miss the special dish – Dip Satay (Satay Celup).

Other tempting dishes in their menu:

• Restoran Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup;
• Blood Cockles;
• Century Egg;

Price range and dining options This place of Chinese cuisine offers you a lot of originally cooked dishes at affordable prices.

2. Tengkera Duck Noodle Restaurant

The medium stall offers you famous Malacca-style Duck Noodles, mouth-watering local food you will be lucky to try. You can have Duck Noodles like in soup or dry version. In Tengkera Duck Noodle Restaurant you’ll find:

• friendly ambiance;
• good service;
• original plating;
• famous and tasty local dish – Duck Noodles.

3. Sun May Hiong Satay House

This place is also famous for their original satay sauce. Unlike every other place, here the satay sauce is made of pineapples. The taste of it is very original and special, like the whole place by itself. A lot of people come here to try unusual pork or liver satay with great pineapple sauce. It’s delicious!

Price range and dining options You can have brunch or lunch here, but be aware, that credit cards are not accepted.

4. Restoran Tong Sheng

Perfectly cooked seafood, reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere – no wonder, that there are always queues in this place. If you enjoy fresh seafood in Malacca and want to spend a good time, just visit Tong Sheng and be sure you ordered one of these notable dishes:

• Cheese bee hoon that everyone raved about;
• Salt baked crabs.

5. Abdul Rahim Jenu’s Mee Kahwin

Here’s another Malacca specialty not to be missed! It is a must-try if you have not heard of this infamous dish called “Mee Kahwin” at Restoran Ming Huat. “Mee Kahwin” means married noodles in English. As it’s name suggest, this noodle is a combination of mee rebus and rojak. Here’s a sneak peak from Chef Debbie Teoh of what to expect.

“It looks like a Malay coffee shop from the outside given the number of Malay customers but it’s actually Chinese-owned and serves halal food. In Malacca, the muhibbah (‘goodwill’) spirit is well and alive; different races gather in harmony and enjoy their food together.”

Can you imagine the deliciousness within this perfect combination? Remember to include this in your food list!

Price Mee Kahwin: RM4.00

6. Heng Hong Tin Kee Restaurant

Ditch the ordinary and lets go for something unique! Hainanese Mutton Herb Soup from Heng Hong Tin Kee Restaurant will truly amaze you food lovers.

The thick and aromatic soup is boiled for hours until the mutton is tender. This soup is a perfect mixture of the taste of mutton and herbs, making it flavorful yet not overboard. Try it once and you will fall in love with this.

This 60 years old restaurant is specialized in Hainanese cuisine and they serve a variety of Hainan food other than their signature mutton herb soup.  Definitely a go for this authentic taste of Hainan cuisine!

Price RM35 (smallest portion for 2 pax)

7. Pak Putra Tandoori & Naan Restaurant

Ok, you might be thinking what’s so special about the tandoori chicken and naan here. It’s different! It’s been claimed to be the best in Malacca and even some said the best in Malaysia.

In this restaurant, you will find juicy succulent tandoori chicken paired with fresh fluffy naan and not to forget their mint chutney, absolutely lip-smacking! Do try their cheese naan especially for cheese lover!

Price Tandoori Chicken & Naan set –RM 9.00 Triple Cheese Naan –RM 5.00

8. East and West Rendezvous

Keep your eyes wide in the busy street of Jonker, as you might find the famous Nyonya rice dumpling (Nyonya Zhang) shop at East and West Rendezvous. Nyonya rice dumpling sold here is known to be the best Nyonya rice dumpling in Malacca!

The natural blue coloring sourced from blue pea flower makes it looks appetizing, tasty fillings wrapped with glutinous rice that is cooked to perfection, no wonder these dumplings are selling like hot cakes! You wouldn’t want to miss this stylish yet delicious Nyonya rice dumpling for sure!

Also, their Chendol here is as ‘hot’ as their rice dumpling. It’s another ‘must-try’ here!

Price Nyonya Rice Dumpling – MYR5.00 per piece Chendol – MYR3.00 Nyonya kuih – MYR1.00 each

9. Hoe Kee Chicken Rice

Hoe Kee Chicken Rice is one of the famous Malacca chicken rice ball  with its tantalizing chicken rice ball and other side dishes since 1962. The side dishes that you mustn’t miss are:

• Fried cabbage
• Black bean soup

The place is always packed with customers, so it is best to come early or just queue in line. They close quite early either in the evening or when every thing is sold out.

Price Riceball: RM0.30 per rice ball Quarter Chicken: RM15

How To Get To These Malacca Restaurants From Singapore

1. Driving will be the best way to discover the hidden gems in Malacca. You may use waze or sometimes is best to ask the locals too as some of these places are hard to find.

2. Malacca Local Taxi will be pricey as most of the Taxi driver refuse to use the rates meter but you can try to haggle the price with them.

3.   Private Car   offers 7 seaters MPV car services from your door step, the best option for family/group trip. You can also book a MPV car for a one day trip, as they’re providing flexibility transfer service that will satisfy your special travel request.

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2-Day Malacca Itinerary | 2D1N Tours: Jonker Street, Food & River Cruises

Malacca is a perfect city for a weekend getaway, and it’s easy to squeeze in many of the city’s best attractions into a two-day Malacca itinerary. Plan a fun-filled tour with these top tourist attractions that include the best historical sites, markets for street food and the Melaka River Cruise !

Best time to visit Malacca

Malacca weather is warm and tropical year-round, so itineraries should be planned accordingly. Like, schedule outdoor activities for mornings and evenings, and save indoor activities for afternoons. Travelers who arrive in April, May or October may find cooler afternoons and less humid conditions. Regular rains can be expected during March and April and also in October and November.

While the time of the year to visit Malacca is important for any itinerary, so is the day of the week. Jonker Street Night Market is can’t-miss attraction, and it’s only open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

2-Day Malacca Itinerary | Day 1

A morning walking tour in Malacca ’s historic district of Bandar Hilir is the perfect way to start a 2-day itinerary. Both Dutch Square (Red Square) and A Famosa are in the area, and these epic Malacca attractions are just a five-minute walk apart. A Famosa is the gateway to some of the city’s most historic buildings, and the entire district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plan on spending at least four hours touring this legendary district.

Morning Walking Tour

• Windmill Dutch Square (Red Square) Melaka – wander through a sea of red buildings that housed Dutch officials in the 1700s. The complex includes several museums, Queen Victoria’s Fountain , Christ Church Melaka and The Stadthuys , where tourists can photograph a clock tower and view several exhibits.
• A Famosa ( Porta de Santiago ) – this famous gate stands at the entrance to Malacca ’s historic district. The gate, called Porta de Santiago , is the sole remnant of the once-sprawling settlement of A Famosa .
• St Paul’s Church – directly behind Porta de Santiago is a staircase that leads to St Paul’s Church , the oldest European-style church in Southeast Asia. The iconic church was built in 1521 and contains the tomb of pioneering Catholic missionary Francis Xavier, and it offers a stunning view of the Malacca City skyline.
• Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum – step into Malacca ’s history with a tour of a reconstructed palace and garden.

Afternoon: Peranakan Food, Plus Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

Refuel from your morning tour with a scrumptious lunch of traditional Peranakan dishes. This regional cuisine is a fusion of Chinese and Malay flavors, and since the Peranakan people originated in Malacca , so did their food! Take advantage of being near a few authentic and highly recommended Peranakan restaurants like Nancy’s Kitchen , Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine and Peranakan Place @ Jonker Street . Read more about each of them and their specialties in Agoda’s Malacca Food Guide .

Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum – Baba-Nyonya is a household name in Malacca , as it is the name that local Peranakan people sometimes call themselves. Spend the afternoon getting familiar with what Baba-Nyonya culture was like in the late 1800s and early 1900s at this one-of-a-kind museum.

Evening: Melaka River Cruise & Jonker Street Night Market

Taking a cruise down the Malacca River is one of the best ways to see the city at night. The Melaka River Cruise port is located just across the river (a 5-minute walk) from the entrance to Jonker Street Night Market . Tickets are available at the dock, and round-trip cruises last about 45 minutes.

Jonker Street Night Market – this iconic market gets hopping about 6 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s the one-stop shop for street food, souvenirs, handmade goods, entertainment and nightlife in Malacca .

Check In to The Sterling Boutique Hotel , Step Out to Jonker Street Night Market

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2-Day Malacca Itinerary | Day 2

Now that you’ve cruised the Malacca River by boat, it’s time to peruse the area by foot. The second and final day of your Malacca itinerary can be spent eating a traditional breakfast of chicken rice balls, strolling down the Malacca River Walk , which leads to an authentic Malay village, and photographing stunning mosques, one of which looks like it’s floating in the sea!

Breakfast of chicken rice balls

Chicken rice balls is a breakfast staple in Malacca , though these tasty nuggets are good any time of the day and super handy to have as snacks while sightseeing in Malacca City . The dish is legendary in Malacca , and there are many legends about how how the dish originated. Some say Hainanese immigrants used to pack their chicken and rice lunches into compact balls so that it would stay warm longer and also to have “quick energy” on hand while working long and strenuous hours. Other stories claim the workers were too poor to afford lunch boxes, so the rice balls – sometimes as big as tennis balls – were the most convenient way to transport their meals to work. While the original chicken rice balls often contained both chicken and rice, the modern-day version is served a little differently. Now, the flavorful chicken is served alongside rice balls and various vegetables, with a spicy chili dipping sauce on the side. Three highly recommended restaurants in Malacca are Chop Chung Wah , Hoe Kee Chicken Rice and Ee Ji Ban Restaurant .

Mid-morning stroll down Malacca River Walk

The Malacca River Walk is one of the city’s most peaceful attractions, and taking a stroll down its pathways is a must-do activity on any Malacca itinerary. The 1.6-kilometer path takes guests through scenic natural attractions, restored historic buildings and Instagram-worthy street art murals. Many of the historic buildings now house quaint coffee shops, modern hotels and popular restaurants, so lunch is easy to find on Malacca River Walk , and you can even grab a few souvenirs along the way.

• Morten Village (Kampung Morten) – the Malacca River Walk leads to the entrance of Morten Village , a traditional Malay village containing more than 100 traditional Malay houses. The area is an important piece of Malacca’s cultural history and is a sight to see amidst the city’s commercial district. To preserve the site from inevitable demolition, Kampung Morten was declared a heritage village in 1989 under the city’s Preservation and Conservation Enactment. Tourists are welcome to explore the area on foot, but visitors should keep in mind that Morten Village is a residential neighborhood as well as a tourist attraction.

Afternoon: Mosques tours

Unique mosques and places of worship can be seen throughout Malacca City . You’re bound to notice several ornate religious buildings while trekking through popular neighborhoods in Malacca . While you’re out and about, you should make it a point to stop by some of the more historical religious sites in Malacca City , and you can’t miss a trip to the Floating Mosque at sunset.

• Cheng Hoon Teng Temple , 25, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Dua – this 17th-century Chinese temple features intricately carved woodwork and traditional architecture.
• Kampung Kling Mosque , behind Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – this historic mosque is admired for its Asian-inspired architecture and fountain.
• Sri Poyyatha Vinayaga Moorthy Temple , No: 5 to 11, Jalan Tukang Emas – this colorful Hindu temple was built in 1781 and is the oldest functioning Hindu temple in all of Malaysia.
• Melaka Straits Mosque (Masjid Selat Melaka) – often referred to as the Floating Mosque, the Melaka Straits Mosque is a picturesque religious site that is built over the waters of the Malacca Strait on the southern coast of Malacca Island . The mosque is especially stunning to photograph at night, as it is illuminated in a colored lighting scheme, but a daytime view also guarantees an Instagram-worthy pic.

Check In to Hatten Place Melaka , Step Out to Melaka Straits Mosque

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The Worthington Farmers Market is to open its summer season May 4 with a major honor to its credit. It has been voted by readers of USA TODAY as the nation's best farmers market.

They must be doing something right at the market that runs every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon along a stretch of High Street in Old Worthington. The Worthington Farmers Market topped outdoor markets that operate along the Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach, Florida, and at an oceanfront park in Honolulu.

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket had been voted No. 1 in USA TODAY's 10 best reader polls for three straight years. This was the first year Worthington's market was nominated by a panel of travel writers and other experts.

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The result of reader votes were announced today.

"Nearly 100 vendors from the Columbus area converge for the year-round Worthington Farmers Market that adapts to the seasons," USA TODAY wrote.

"In summer, May through October, farmers and producers of high-quality food and plants sell al fresco in the Old Worthington Historic District. The rest of the year, the market goes indoors at The Shops at Worthington Place."

The last indoor market takes place Saturday before it moves outdoors for summer.

Organizers say the Worthington Farmers Market, which began in 1987, should have its highest number of vendors ever this summer.

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Columbus Food Adventures another favorite

Another favorite of Columbus foodies also was voted as the nation's best by USA TODAY readers. Columbus Food Adventures , which leads geography and cuisine-based food tours in Columbus and its suburbs, topped a list of nominees that included tours in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Orleans and Chicago.

Here's how Columbus Food Adventures was described by USA TODAY: "From neighborhood walking tours to by-van excursions and private tours, Columbus Food Adventures offers a full menu of ways to meet the area's rich culinary scene. Whether you're a meat-lover, brew-hound, taco fiend or gastronomic globe-trotter, there's a tour to fit your appetite."

Walking tours include the Short North, German Village, Grandview Avenue, Dublin and Old Worthington, while van tours hit local taco trucks or a variety of international restaurants.

Results of a third USA TODAY reader vote also were announced. Budd Dairy Food Hall , the Italian-Village collection of bars and restaurants in an old milk-bottling plant, finished at No. 3 in voting for the nation's best food hall.

Mother Road Market in Tulsa, Oklahoma, finished at the top in national voting, while the Garage Food Hall in Indianapolis finished second.

Budd Dairy was ranked sixth in a list of the best U.S. food halls posted by the global travel site Big 7 Travel .

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Take a Tour of the Chic Paris Apartment with Views of the Eiffel Tower on Food Network’s Next Baking Master: Paris

In the new Food Network series, premiering May 6, U.S. bakers travel to France to compete for the title of Next Baking Master

American cooks are saying bonjour to France in Food Network’s latest competition series, Next Baking Master: Paris .

Hosts Stephanie Boswell and Ludo Lefebvre are bringing 10 bakers to the City of Lights to learn, taste and bake French pastries. PEOPLE has an exclusive look at the first episode, which premieres on May 6. In it, the bakers tour the stunning Parisian apartment they will stay in after full days of croissants and macaroons.

The 10 competitors eagerly hop out of their cars to see the apartment. After pushing through grand entryway doors, they trudge up a beautiful, winding staircase — giving each other words of encouragement to make it upstairs with their large luggage.

“I’m sweating,” one contestant says. Another chef replies, “I think it’ll all be worth it.”

As soon as they open the doors, they learn it was in fact, worth it. The group awes at the sunlight-filled apartment with colorful artwork on the walls, wooden pillars in the living rooms and marble fireplaces.

“We are chic here,” says Paige, a chef from Brooklyn.

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The views may be even more stunning than the interior. Everyone takes turns admiring their unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower, which can be seen from their living room windows and from the balconies.

The contestants take a lackadaisical approach to choosing their specific rooms because they are all equally beautiful. Two chefs look out of the window to see a grandiose French street.

“Are you kidding me? I’m literally red,” says one chef, blushing from excitement.

For some contestants, being in France and competing on Next Baking Master: Paris is a massive milestone.

“This is kind of a dream for me, you know, being in Paris,” says Robert, a baker from Philadelphia. “You know, I grew up in a rough neighborhood in Philly and poor. It's so easy to be inspired here.”

To celebrate their abode and the start of the competition, the cast pops a bottle of champagne and clink their drinks for a “cheers” to Next Baking Master.

“May the sweetest one win,” one chef adds.

Every week, the 10 bakers will visit iconic pastry shops, like Ladurée, and be mentored by famous French chefs. Weekly baking challenges will send the lowest scoring chef back to America until a winner is crowned and given a full suite of kitchen appliances and baking equipment valued at $25,000.

Next Baking Master: Paris premieres May 6 at 9 p.m. ET on Food Network.

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