Guidebook for Malacca
Food Scene
Tel:+60 6-283 6099
Opening Hours: 11am-5pm (Closed on Tuesday)
* Nyonya Cusine
* Sambal Sotong Petai (Sambal Squid with Bitter Beans)
* Sek Bak (Braised Pork)
* Poppiah Chendol
* Nonya Laksa
* Kedongdong drink
66 locals recommend
Nancy's Kitchen
No 13 Jalan KL 3/8Tel:+60 6-283 6099
Opening Hours: 11am-5pm (Closed on Tuesday)
* Nyonya Cusine
* Sambal Sotong Petai (Sambal Squid with Bitter Beans)
* Sek Bak (Braised Pork)
* Poppiah Chendol
* Nonya Laksa
* Kedongdong drink
TEL: -06 288 0889
Opening Hours: 11AM–2:30PM, 5–11PM
* Healthy Dishes
* Good prices
* Nice setting for family & business gathering
海港城 Restaurant New Lagoon Sdn. Bhd.
2 Jalan KPKS 3TEL: -06 288 0889
Opening Hours: 11AM–2:30PM, 5–11PM
* Healthy Dishes
* Good prices
* Nice setting for family & business gathering
Low Yong Moh Restaurant
32 Jalan Tukang Emas* Chinese Steam Buns
Tel: 06-284 0737
Openig Hours: 24 hours Mon- Thu; Sat & Sun: 11.30am-2.45pm; 6-9.30pm
(Closed on Tuesday)
* Nyonya Cusine
* Ayam Pok The *Beef/Mutton Rendang
* Sotong Chili Garam *Chilli Fish (Fish in Aassam Pedas)
31 locals recommend
Restoran Nyonya Makko
123 Jln MerdekaTel: 06-284 0737
Openig Hours: 24 hours Mon- Thu; Sat & Sun: 11.30am-2.45pm; 6-9.30pm
(Closed on Tuesday)
* Nyonya Cusine
* Ayam Pok The *Beef/Mutton Rendang
* Sotong Chili Garam *Chilli Fish (Fish in Aassam Pedas)
Tel: +60 16-733 0699
Opening Hours: 8:30am to 3pm
* BIG BIG ROUND ROUND Chicken Rice Ball!
18 locals recommend
Kedai Kopi Chung Wah
20 Lorong Hang JebatTel: +60 16-733 0699
Opening Hours: 8:30am to 3pm
* BIG BIG ROUND ROUND Chicken Rice Ball!
Tel: +60 6-286 0150
(located next to the Baba Nyonya Museum)
Opening Hours: 9am-8pm
* Nyonya Laksa
Cafe 1511
Jalan Tun Tan Cheng LockTel: +60 6-286 0150
(located next to the Baba Nyonya Museum)
Opening Hours: 9am-8pm
* Nyonya Laksa
Tel: +60 12-607 5568
Breakfast:
* Local Coffee
*Nyonya Laksa
*Duck Noodle
Supper
* You Tiao
* Fried Kuey Tiao
Mei Sin Café
145 Jalan Bunga Raya PantaiTel: +60 12-607 5568
Breakfast:
* Local Coffee
*Nyonya Laksa
*Duck Noodle
Supper
* You Tiao
* Fried Kuey Tiao
Opening Hours: Daily (Closed on Friday)
* Local Coffee & Kaya Toast
* Bee Hoon Kueh (Minced Pork Noodle)
* Xuan Pan Zi (Hakka Dish)
May Chang Hotel
59 Jalan Munshi AbdullahOpening Hours: Daily (Closed on Friday)
* Local Coffee & Kaya Toast
* Bee Hoon Kueh (Minced Pork Noodle)
* Xuan Pan Zi (Hakka Dish)
Tel:+60 6-292 2960
Opening Hours: 9am to 11pm (Closed on Thursday)
* Malaysia 13 States Coffee all in this café
* Laksa
28 locals recommend
Calanthe Art Cafe
11 Jalan Hang KasturiTel:+60 6-292 2960
Opening Hours: 9am to 11pm (Closed on Thursday)
* Malaysia 13 States Coffee all in this café
* Laksa
Tel: 60 6-283 4858
Opening Hours: 10am-5.30pm Daily
* Espresso/ Local Coffee/ Ice cappuccino/Juices
* Pandan pancakes with Gula Melaka
* Ham pie
64 locals recommend
The Daily Fix Cafe
55 Jalan Hang JebatTel: 60 6-283 4858
Opening Hours: 10am-5.30pm Daily
* Espresso/ Local Coffee/ Ice cappuccino/Juices
* Pandan pancakes with Gula Melaka
* Ham pie
Tel: 019-666 2907
Opening Hours: (Shop) 10.30am – 3.00pm (Pasar Malam): 5.00pm – 8.00pm
* Nyonya Kueh*
41 locals recommend
Baba Charlie Nyonya Cake
631 1Tel: 019-666 2907
Opening Hours: (Shop) 10.30am – 3.00pm (Pasar Malam): 5.00pm – 8.00pm
* Nyonya Kueh*
Tel: +60 6-282 1505
Opening Hours: 6.30pm – 10.30pm (Closed on Sundays)
* Fresh Putus (Rice Cake)
41 locals recommend
Putu Piring Melaka
252 Jalan Tengkera Tel: +60 6-282 1505
Opening Hours: 6.30pm – 10.30pm (Closed on Sundays)
* Fresh Putus (Rice Cake)
Tel: +60 13-399 4061
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 6.30pm Daily except Friday 2.30-6.30pm
* Coconut Shake
* A little bit out of the main tourist centre
5, Jalan Klebang Jaya 1
5 Jalan Klebang Jaya 1Tel: +60 13-399 4061
Opening Hours: 11.30am – 6.30pm Daily except Friday 2.30-6.30pm
* Coconut Shake
* A little bit out of the main tourist centre
Tel: +60 12-341 3842
* Freshly Baked every day Traditional Biscuits
* Beh The Soh (麦糖香饼)
* Biscuit Tambun (豆沙饼/ Tau Sa Ping /Bean Paste Biscuits
45, Jalan Ong Kim Wee
45 Jalan Ong Kim WeeTel: +60 12-341 3842
* Freshly Baked every day Traditional Biscuits
* Beh The Soh (麦糖香饼)
* Biscuit Tambun (豆沙饼/ Tau Sa Ping /Bean Paste Biscuits
Tel: 06-231 3878 or 012-660 3547
Opening Hours: 8am - 4pm
* Traditional Homemade Biscuits 家乡招牌餅
Jalan Sri Rama 3
Jalan Sri Rama 3 Tel: 06-231 3878 or 012-660 3547
Opening Hours: 8am - 4pm
* Traditional Homemade Biscuits 家乡招牌餅
41, Lorong Bukit Cina
41 Lorong Bukit CinaTel: +606 283 5508
Opening Hours: 4pm- 1 am (Closed on Monday)
* Satay Celup
50, Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1
50 Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1Tel: +60 6-281 7281
Opening Hours: Thu–Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm
* Satay
93, Lorong Hang Jebat
93 Lorong Hang JebatTel: +60 12-258 2972
Opening Hours: Only on Saturday 8am to 4pm
* Satay
Tel: +606 286 8819
Opening Hours:11.30am-2.30pm, 6-9.30pm (Closed on Monday)
* Peranakan Cusine
15 locals recommend
Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine
75 Jalan Melaka Raya 24Tel: +606 286 8819
Opening Hours:11.30am-2.30pm, 6-9.30pm (Closed on Monday)
* Peranakan Cusine
* Sky Dinning Steakhouse (4:00pm Till 11:30pm Daily)
* SKY BAR (4:00pm Till 2:00am Daily) http://pampas.com.my/
* Western Food
* Romantic Night Malacca View
34 locals recommend
Pampas Sky Dining Steakhouse
Jalan Bunga Raya* Sky Dinning Steakhouse (4:00pm Till 11:30pm Daily)
* SKY BAR (4:00pm Till 2:00am Daily) http://pampas.com.my/
* Western Food
* Romantic Night Malacca View
Bamboo Hut Bistro
Tel: +60 6-282 9282
Opening Hours: 8am – 12am
* Western Food
Opening Hours: 12 – 2:30pm; 6-11pm (Wed & Thurs night closed)
* All Chinese dishes
* Great Price
Jalan Portugis
Jalan PortugisOpening Hours: 12 – 2:30pm; 6-11pm (Wed & Thurs night closed)
* All Chinese dishes
* Great Price
Tel: -+60 16-776 7811
Opening Hours: 5.30-11pm
* Cheese Prawn Bee Hoon
57 locals recommend
Restoran Tong Sheng
377 & 378 Jalan Melaka Raya 6Tel: -+60 16-776 7811
Opening Hours: 5.30-11pm
* Cheese Prawn Bee Hoon
The Shore @ Malacca River
* A mix of Malay, Indian Food
Tel: +60 6-283 1009
Opening Hours: 11:30AM–3PM, 6–10PM (Closed on Tuesday)
* Fish Lemak Nenas * Anchovies Sambal Petai
* Omelette Cincalok * Kangkung Belacan
* Tempura Fish * Fried Chicken
19 locals recommend
Restoran Aunty Lee
385 Jalan Ujong PasirTel: +60 6-283 1009
Opening Hours: 11:30AM–3PM, 6–10PM (Closed on Tuesday)
* Fish Lemak Nenas * Anchovies Sambal Petai
* Omelette Cincalok * Kangkung Belacan
* Tempura Fish * Fried Chicken
Tel: +60 12-862 6575
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
* Melt-in-your-mouth Durian Puff
11 locals recommend
Taste Better Original One Bite Durian puff
106 Jalan Hang JebatTel: +60 12-862 6575
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
* Melt-in-your-mouth Durian Puff
Tel: +60 6-288 0209
Everything "TeoChew" are good! Just Fresh and great!
Teo Soon Loong Chan Restaurant
55 Jalan Hang KasturiTel: +60 6-288 0209
Everything "TeoChew" are good! Just Fresh and great!
Keng-Dom Restaurant(龙华酒家）
Jalan Merdeka+60 6-282 6409
* Beef Steamboat, must order in advance!
East & West Rendezvous
52 Lorong Hang JebatTel: 016-6346283 9:30am - 5:30pm
* Nonya Dumpling (Bak Chang)
* Chendol
* Open daily
* Backpackers' heaven.
* A small friendly cafe and bar.
* It has a terrace, pool table, darts board, wifi and library guides.
7 locals recommend
Discovery Cafe
No. 3 Jalan Bunga Raya* Open daily
* Backpackers' heaven.
* A small friendly cafe and bar.
* It has a terrace, pool table, darts board, wifi and library guides.
Pak Putra Restaurant
56 & 58 Jalan 4*Tandoori chicken
* naan bread.
Peranakan Restaurant
* Lemak Udang
* Ikan Chilli Garam
* Sambal Udang Tumis
* Pong Tey
Medan Selera Huang Du
Jalan Munshi AbdullahJust Great Food with Great Prices!
Restoran Yung Lai Siang ( Laksa & Prawn Mee)
13 Jalan Tamby Abdullah* Nyonya Laksa
* Prawn Mee
DURIAN!
HUA FRUIT CENTRE [Ah Hua 012-6106326]
ADDRESS: 11-K Tingkat Bawah, Jalan Tun Perak, Bachang, 75300 Melaka
Bachang
DURIAN!
HUA FRUIT CENTRE [Ah Hua 012-6106326]
ADDRESS: 11-K Tingkat Bawah, Jalan Tun Perak, Bachang, 75300 Melaka
Shopping
Madam King's
Jalan Bunga Raya* All your daily essential, household items; Teapot Set; China and many more
GSC Cinema Dataran Pahlawan
F5-01, Jln Merdeka* Malacca Products & Souvenirs
Tan Kim Hock Product
157 Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho* Malacca Products & Souvenirs
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall
Jalan Merdeka* Upscale Shopping Mall
Watsons
1 Jln Merdeka* One of the oldest Shopping Mall
* Outlet Stores
* May get good bargains
Pinjaman Peribadi Bank
2 Jalan Lagenda* The local Hangout Place
Tel: 6-012-926 9139
Local Malacca Products:
- Gula Melaka
- Hand-made Mi Soya
- Nyonya Curry Powder
- many more
Chua Soon Hup Ori Gula Melaka
70 Jalan TokongTel: 6-012-926 9139
Local Malacca Products:
- Gula Melaka
- Hand-made Mi Soya
- Nyonya Curry Powder
- many more
Arts & Culture
G.M Choo Art Gallery
68 Lorong Hang Jebat* Amazing Batik Painting Pieces
Calanthe Artisan Loft
No 16 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng LockHandcrafted Jewellwery
* Melaka Gallery (History and Artifacts display)
* China Gallery (History and Artifacts display)
* The Treasury Ship (Contextual Display of Ship Treasuries)
* Cheng Ho TeaHouse (Tea Ceremonial Arts)
* Cheng Ho Puppet Show (Presentation of Cheng Ho's life)
* Peranakan Room
22 locals recommend
Cheng Ho's Cultural Museum, Malacca.
51 Lorong Hang Jebat* Melaka Gallery (History and Artifacts display)
* China Gallery (History and Artifacts display)
* The Treasury Ship (Contextual Display of Ship Treasuries)
* Cheng Ho TeaHouse (Tea Ceremonial Arts)
* Cheng Ho Puppet Show (Presentation of Cheng Ho's life)
* Peranakan Room
Sightseeing
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
48-50 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng LockMuseum
Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca
108 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng LockMuseum
Jonker Walk Melaka
Must walk....
The oldest Chinese Temple in the country built 1646 with materials shipped out of China. Fine workmanship is evident in the ornately decorated mythological figures, carvings, and lacquer works inside the temple.
51 locals recommend
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
25 Jalan TokongThe oldest Chinese Temple in the country built 1646 with materials shipped out of China. Fine workmanship is evident in the ornately decorated mythological figures, carvings, and lacquer works inside the temple.
The oldest Mosque in Malaysia, built in 1728 by Dato Shamsudin. The unique architectural style is not traceable to others in the country.
+60 6-285 9700
Jalan Kampung Hulu
Jalan Kampung HuluThe oldest Mosque in Malaysia, built in 1728 by Dato Shamsudin. The unique architectural style is not traceable to others in the country.
+60 6-285 9700
One of the first Hindu temples built in Malaysia at the turn of the century. It was built on the plot given by the Dutch.
10 locals recommend
Sri Pogyatha Vinoyagar Moorthi Temple
Jalan Tukang EmasOne of the first Hindu temples built in Malaysia at the turn of the century. It was built on the plot given by the Dutch.
Hang Jebat was the champion of justice who died a tragic death from the dagger of Hang Tuah, another knight of Malacca, after a duel of honour that lasted 3 days 3 nights.
8 locals recommend
Hang Jebat Mausoleum
Jalan Kampung KuliHang Jebat was the champion of justice who died a tragic death from the dagger of Hang Tuah, another knight of Malacca, after a duel of honour that lasted 3 days 3 nights.
The Museum is constructed after "Flor De Le Mar", the Portuguese ship that sank off coast of Malacca on its way to Portugal. It exhibits foreign ships that once called at Malacca during its maritime prominence.
36 locals recommend
Maritime Museum
Jalan MerdekaThe Museum is constructed after "Flor De Le Mar", the Portuguese ship that sank off coast of Malacca on its way to Portugal. It exhibits foreign ships that once called at Malacca during its maritime prominence.
Built in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch Governors and their officers, it is a fine example of Dutch architecture. Preserved in its original structure and form, it now houses the Historic Museum and Ethnography Museum. On display daily are fine traditional bridal costumes and relics of Malacca's glorious past.
96 locals recommend
Stadthuys
Built in 1650 as the official residence of Dutch Governors and their officers, it is a fine example of Dutch architecture. Preserved in its original structure and form, it now houses the Historic Museum and Ethnography Museum. On display daily are fine traditional bridal costumes and relics of Malacca's glorious past.
Built in 1753 to celebrate a century of Dutch occupation. The interior of the cathedral has 200 year-old handmade pews, ceiling beams constructed without joints, brass Bible, tombstone written in Armenian and “Last Supper” in glazed titles and the decorative fanlights and plaques that honour Dutch soldiers and locals.
41 locals recommend
Christ Church Melaka, Bandar Hilir.
Jalan GerejaBuilt in 1753 to celebrate a century of Dutch occupation. The interior of the cathedral has 200 year-old handmade pews, ceiling beams constructed without joints, brass Bible, tombstone written in Armenian and “Last Supper” in glazed titles and the decorative fanlights and plaques that honour Dutch soldiers and locals.
Built in 1849 by a French priest, Rev Farve. It is dedicated to St Francis Xavier, known as the ‘apostle of the East’. He is well remembered for the missionary work spreading Catholicism to South-east Asia in the 16th century.
7 locals recommend
St. Francis Xavier Church
12 Jalan Banda KabaBuilt in 1849 by a French priest, Rev Farve. It is dedicated to St Francis Xavier, known as the ‘apostle of the East’. He is well remembered for the missionary work spreading Catholicism to South-east Asia in the 16th century.
Built by a Portuguese captain by the name of Duarte Coelho, the chapel was turned by the Dutch into a burial ground for their noble dead and re-named it St Paul’s church. St Francis Xavier was briefly enshrined in the open grave here in 1553 before being shipped to Goa, India.
97 locals recommend
St Paul's Church
1935 Jalan KotaBuilt by a Portuguese captain by the name of Duarte Coelho, the chapel was turned by the Dutch into a burial ground for their noble dead and re-named it St Paul’s church. St Francis Xavier was briefly enshrined in the open grave here in 1553 before being shipped to Goa, India.
The hallmark of Malacca. Built by a Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress, it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The Dutch has set to destroy it but was intervened by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 and that was what remains of A Famosa today.
72 locals recommend
A Famosa
Jalan ParameswaraThe hallmark of Malacca. Built by a Portuguese in 1511 as a fortress, it sustained severe structural damage during the Dutch invasion. The Dutch has set to destroy it but was intervened by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1808 and that was what remains of A Famosa today.
Free Tour Every Tue Thu Sat
9am Registration
9.30am - 12.30pm Tour that cover all major Malacca historic sites
Malacca Tourist Information Center
Jalan KotaFree Tour Every Tue Thu Sat
9am Registration
9.30am - 12.30pm Tour that cover all major Malacca historic sites
Drinks & Nightlife
Jonker Street Night Market
Jalan Hang Jebat