A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca

As we all know, Malacca is a tourist destination, there are not only have multiple famous spots but a lot of food with different cuisines. The origin of these foods is rooted in the rich and diverse history of Malacca.
For example there are many of Hainam food, Malay food, Chinese food, especially Nyonya food with spicy, sweet, tangy and sour taste which can get from all over the streets of Malacca. Let's tantalize your taste buds with all these mouthwatering selections of food!
• Baba Charlie Lee
Baba Charlie Nyonya Kuih was established in 1988 in Malacca.
This business was passed down by Baba Charlie’s grandmother to his mother and then himself.
They started off as a door-to-door business and became one of the leading traditional Nyonya kuih manufacturers in Malacca today.
Just come to have a look if you are craving for Ang Koo Kuih and Nyonya food.
• Location: 631, Jalan Siantan, Taman Siantan Seksyen 2, 75200 Malacca
• Contact: +6019-666 2907
• Opening Hours: 08:30am – 19:00pm, Closed on Thursday
• Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup
Satay Celup is a unique food experience that can only be found in Malacca. It involves dipping a skewered food of your choice into a boiling hot pot of spicy peanut sauce right in the center of the table.
And Ban Lee Siang is one of the oldest original Satay Celup restaurants in Malacca. They’ve been around for over 20 years and they still attract a crowd especially in the evenings and weekend.
Some people worry about food hygiene problem but don’t worry they improved their business operation during Covid pandemic. They will change a new peanut pot for every single customers. So, why not to have a try?
• Location: 45-E, Jalan Ong Kim Wee, 75300 Malacca
• Contact: +6012-628 5564
• Opening Hours: 4:00pm – 12:30am
• Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball
Hoe Kee Chicken Rice is one of the popular chicken rice shop in Malacca for Hainanese Chicken Rice Balls and other side dishes since 1962.
It is advisable to reach early or be prepared to wait in line. Restaurant will opens early in the morning and closes just before evening time or when ingredients run out.
Beside, they have friendly staff will recommend the best portion size for your dining group, you just have to sit and enjoy the food.
• Location: 468, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka
• Contact: +606-283 4751
• Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm, Saturday – Sunday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Restorant Tong Sheng
Restoran Tong Sheng is established in 2009 and run by a father (Master Lee) and son (Chef Lee). This is a Chinese cuisines restaurant with well known dishes ‘cheesy prawn meehun’ and ‘fresh milk crabs’.
Because it is a famous restaurant, there is a queue most of the time. So it is advisable to reach early or maybe have it on weekday to avoid the crowds.
• Location: 377 & 378, Jalan Taman Melaka Raya 6, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia.
• Contact: +606-286 7811 / +6017-631 7811 / +6016-776 7811
• Opening Hours: 5:30pm – 11:00pm, Closed on Monday (Every 2 Weeks)
• Putu Piring Tengkera
Putu Piring is one of the iconic Kuih for Malaysians. It is made by steamed rice filled with ‘Gula Melaka’ and topped with slightly salty grated coconut.
Putu Piring Tengkera is operating by a family for many years and is still highly sought after by locals and visitors from outside Malacca. This shop currently only operates in the afternoon from 1pm to about 3pm or maybe earlier if ingredients are sold out.
To ensure putu piring is available, you are recommended to book ahead with the phone number that we provided below.
• Location: 252, Jalan Tengkera, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
• Contact: +6017-672 8971
• Opening Hours: 1:00pm – 3:00pm/4:00pm, Closed on Sunday
• Popiah Jalan Bunya Raya
Bunga Raya Popiah is the best non-halal pork lard popiah in Malacca.
This immobile food stall is one of the earliest food stalls selling popiah in Malacca. As time goes by, it has gained a reputation not only amongst the locals but also the tourist visiting Malacca.
The food stall is just by a roadside, they only provide take-away service since they don’t have place to put on some table and seats beside their stall.
• Location: 124 Jalan Bunga Raya 75200 Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia
• Contact: +6010-786 9878
Malacca is a place worth to have a getaway. In addition to its delicious food, the local history and culture are also very charming.
Although Malacca has convenient transportation but because it is a tourist area, parking spaces are very limited. If you don’t want to spend time looking for a parking space, we highly recommend you to book a SG MY chartered car service with us.
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