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A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca

18 May 2024

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!

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



• Baba Charlie Lee

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



Baba Charlie Nyonya Kuih was established in 1988 in Malacca.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



This business was passed down by Baba Charlie’s grandmother to his mother and then himself.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



They started off as a door-to-door business and became one of the leading traditional Nyonya kuih manufacturers in Malacca today.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca


A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca


A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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’.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca


A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca


A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



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

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca



Bunga Raya Popiah is the best non-halal pork lard popiah in Malacca.

A City Full of Yummy Food: 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.

A City Full of Yummy Food: Malacca


A City Full of Yummy Food: 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.

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