Melaka Restaurant Tips by bkoon

Jonker's Melaka: Nonya Cuisine

Jonker's Melaka is one of the Peranakan restaurants. Situated in Jonker Street, they serve good Peranakan food.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 0

Theme: Local

Harper's Restaurant: A Great Chill Out

Situated along Jalan Tan Cheng Lock, a few shops away from OCBC Bank, this is a great place to chill out, especially in the afternoon when it is hot. I love to just sit by the river and enjoy a beer with fries.

Address: Jalan Tan Cheng Lock

Comparison: about average

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 3

Theme: Eclectic/International

88 Eating House: Baba Cendol

There are so many places selling chendol in Melaka. But which one is the best. Well, many love to come to 88 to try its chendol. Not my favourite chendol place in Melaka, but it is still very yummy. I guess chendol in Melaka is always good due to the generous serving of the fragrant gula Melaka (dark palm sugar). Situated on the main street, i.e. Jonker Street, the eating house is an old and long Peranakan House. There are many antiques in the shop and although not exactly a clean place, people still flock in for its chendol, and of course the laksa and other desserts too.

Comparison: least expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Dessert

Famosa Restaurant: Chicken Rice Ball - Restaurant 3

Yes, another chicken rice ball restaurant. It is bright red in colour but this is not the authentic chicken rice call restaurant although many first-time visitors and tourists usually go there.

Address: Jonker Street

Comparison: less expensive than average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Hoe Kee Restaurant: Chicken Rice Ball - Restaurant 2

Hoe Kee is also a chicken rice restaurant. They do not just serve chicken rice. They do have curry fish head. The place is bewly renovated in an old shophouse along Jonker Street.

Favorite Dish: Chicken Rice Balls and Curry Fish Head

Address: Jonket Street

Comparison: less expensive than average

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Chong Hwa Eating House: Chicken Rice Ball - Best of the Lot

This chicken rice restaurant is tucked in the corner of Jonker Street. Chong Hwa is the most original chicken rice place in Malacca. To get an authentic taste of the chicken rice balls, visit this restaurant.

Go early to avoid disappointment. Lunch time is always crowded.

Favorite Dish: For 2 pax, it costs RM10 for a plate of chicken and 2 servings of rice balls.

They serve freshly boiled barley drink and freshly squeezed fruit juice.

Address: Jonker Street

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Just across the bridge from the Christ Church. Opposite the OCBC Bank.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Bei Zhan Chinese Restaurant: The Very Crowded Chinese Restaurant in Melaka Raya

Address: Melaka Raya

Comparison: more expensive than average

Rating: 0

Theme: Chinese/Dim Sum

Ringo: Nice vocals

Cool place to hangout

Favorite Dish: Drink

Comparison: about average

Directions: Opposite Geographer

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Pub/Brewery

Jonker's Street Night Market: "Ye Zhi Mei" Big Pao

Comparison: least expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 3

Theme: Local

Along the streets / Foodstalls / Pasar Malam: Nonya Kuey

Comparison: least expensive

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 4

Theme: Local