Where to Eat
Where to Eat in Melaka
Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is the home of Peranakan (Nyonya) cooking. Visitors come for chicken rice balls, satay celup, Nyonya laksa and cendol sweetened with local gula melaka.
Signature dishes of Melaka
Food guides featuring Melaka
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Laksa Lemak: The Creamy, Aromatic Soul of Peranakan Cuisine
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Ayam Pongteh: The Hearty Soul of Peranakan Cuisine
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Ikan Pari Bakar: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Smoky Grilled Stingray
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Pulut Tai Tai: The Elegant Blue-Tinted Nyonya Delicacy
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Nasi Ulam: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Iconic Herbal Rice
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Ang Ku Kuih: The Auspicious Red Tortoise Cake of Malaysia
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Ikan Bakar: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Smoky Grilled Treasure
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Cendol: The Ultimate Guide to Malaysia’s Favourite Cooling Dessert
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Popiah: The Fresh and Savory Malaysian Spring Roll
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Apam Balik: The Sweet and Crispy Malaysian Turnover Pancake
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Onde-Onde: The Sweet, Molten Treasure of Malaysia
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Jiu Hu Char: The Essence of Nyonya Stir-Fried Cuttlefish
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25 places to eat in Melaka
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Restoran Ikan Bakar Parameswara
Melaka, Umbai
Ikan Bakar Parameswara, Jalan Medan Ikan Bakar Umbai, Pernu Pengkalan, 75460 Ayer Molek, Melaka📞 Phone: 019-979 9903⭐ Google rating: 4 from 5,519 reviews (as of August 2026)
Ikan Pari Bakar
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Ikan Bakar Muara Sg Duyung
Melaka, Sungai Duyung
75460 Alai, Malacca📞 Phone: 012-636 2339⭐ Google rating: 3.9 from 4,304 reviews (as of August 2026)
Ikan Pari Bakar
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Baba Charlie Cafe
Melaka, Jalan Tengkera Pantai 2
631, Jalan Siantan, Taman Siantan Seksyen 2, 75200 Melaka📞 Phone: 019-666 2907⭐ Google rating: 3.8 from 3,252 reviews (as of August 2026)
Pulut Tai Tai
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Dapur Cho Cho
Melaka, Various
6, Jalan PB5, 75350 Batu Berendam, Melaka📞 Phone: 012-276 8606⭐ Google rating: 4.1 from 229 reviews (as of August 2026)
Pulut Tai Tai
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Jonker 88
Melaka, Jalan Hang Jebat
88, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka⭐ Google rating: 3.8 from 4,320 reviews (as of August 2026)
Laksa Lemak
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Calanthe Art Cafe
Melaka, Jalan Hang Jebat
11, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75250 Melaka📞 Phone: 06-292 2960⭐ Google rating: 4.2 from 2,407 reviews (as of August 2026)
Laksa Lemak
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Baba Low’s @ Tranquerah
Melaka, Jalan Tengkera
Jalan Siantan Sek 2, Off, Jln Tengkera, Kampung Lapan, 75200 Malacca📞 Phone: 017-222 6506⭐ Google rating: 3.8 from 1,220 reviews (as of August 2026)
Laksa Lemak
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Deli Muara Ikan Bakar
Melaka, Muara Sungai Punggor
Restoran Deli Muara Ikan Bakar KM10, Muara Sungai Punggor, 75460 Melaka📞 Phone: 017-255 6650⭐ Google rating: 4.1 from 1,045 reviews (as of August 2026)
Ikan Bakar
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Aunty Koh Cendol(Takeaway Only)
Melaka, Bukit Rambai
175, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75250 Melaka📞 Phone: 014-886 8522⭐ Google rating: 4 from 379 reviews (as of August 2026)
Cendol
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Bunga Raya Popiah
Malacca, Jalan Munshi Abdullah
124, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka📞 Phone: 019-677 5959⭐ Google rating: 3.9 from 1,503 reviews (as of August 2026)
Popiah
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Pak Cik Apam Balik
Melaka, Kampung Jawa
16-8, Jln Pasar Baru, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka⭐ Google rating: 4.9 from 23 reviews (as of August 2026)
Apam Balik
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Ondeh Ondeh Cenderella
Melaka, Jalan Hang Kasturi
17, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka📞 Phone: 012-285 6111⭐ Google rating: 3.7 from 59 reviews (as of August 2026)
Onde-Onde
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Gerai Mak Cik Tauhu Sumbat, Melaka
Melaka, near the historic Jonker Walk area
Tauhu Sumbat
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Jonker Street Night Market Muah Chee, Melaka
Melaka, Jonker Street
Muah Chee
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Restoran Peranakan Place
Melaka, along the heritage street zone.
Ayam Pongteh
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Baba Charlie Nyonya Cake (Melaka)
Tengkera, Melaka, a historical area known for Nyonya heritage.
Kuih Talam
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