Malacca is known as a food haven with tourists flocking there for good food. Apart from that, the fact that Malacca is a 3.5 hours drive or 4-5 hours bus journey away from Singapore makes it a popular weekend destination for Singaporeans.

Before drawing a conclusion that this is yet another post that recommends overrated food places frequented by tourists, don't say I didn't let you in - these are the must try food in Malacca, recommended by my partner-in-crime, Joanne and her family whom are from Malacca! After checking with a number of locals from Malacca to get the green light on these must try food places in Malacca, I shortlisted them to this  Malacca Food Guide - Don't go to Malacca without me! (Bookmark this page for your next trip!)

A popular supper place with teenagers and families to satisfy their inner belly with some tandoori and naan. Pak Putra Restaurant is frequent by locals or tourists whom know about it because they know someone from Malacca. You could even stand next to the man making naans just to see how naans are prepared!

Must try at Pak Putra Restaurant:

1. Tandoori Chicken

2. Garlic Naan

Patricia's recommendation:

Order a Teh Halia instead of the usual Teh Tarik, with an added ingredient - ginger to wash out all that oil after eating. It is especially warming on chilly days.

Trust me, as I am typing this now, I am missing Pak Putra's moist and flavourful Tandoori chicken and I can't wait to sink my teeth into one of their fluffy Garlic Naan soon. Thank God Malacca is just 3 hours away!



Tandoori Chicken, Garlic Naan, Fish Curry and Teh Halia at Pak Putra Restaurant, Malacca

Tandoori Chicken

Garlic Naan

Pak Putra Restaurant menu

Pak Putra Restaurant

Address: Jalan Laksamana 4, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

GPS Coordinates: N 2 deg 11.708 E 102 deg 14.613

Opening hours: 5pm–1:15am (closed on alternate Monday)

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2. Federal Ah Cheng Yong Tau Foo @ Taman Bukit Beruang 联邦阿清酿豆腐



Federal Ah Cheng Yong Tau Foo

Originally known as Bee Bee Hiong, Federal Ah Cheng Yong Tau Foo has been in operation since 1970. The late Mr Goh developed and perfected his own yong tau foo recipe.

We were there about 10plus on a Sunday and we were told that they are running low on minced pork. That goes to show how brisk their business is!

Federal Ah Cheng Yong Tau Foo is popular with families. We spotted several tri-generation families there having their breakfast!  

If there's one thing you should know, they have got their own website!

Must try at Federal Ah Cheng Yong Tau Foo:

Fried Beancurd Skin (we had a side order for it)

Patricia's recommendation:

Instead of the usual beehoon, give the Chinese Egg Noodles a try. While I don't typically pair these yellow noodles with Yong Tau Foo in Singapore, but I love them when Mom cooks it with fishballs and some greens.

Before I forget to mention, the yellow noodles in Malaysia are nicer compared to Singapore's as it doesn't smell of alkaline.

The thick broth of minced pork adds an extra flavour to the noodles, making it very fragrant to whet your appetite!  



Yong Tau Foo

Minced Pork Noodles

Fried Beancurd Skin

Federal Ah Cheng Yong Tau Foo price list

Federal Ah Cheng Yong Tau Foo

Address: No.666, Taman Kerjasama,75350 Bukit Beruang, Melaka

Telephone: +60 6-284 193

www.melakayongtaufoo.com

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3. Hing Loong Taiwan Mee
兴隆台湾著名川味牛肉面大王

Hing Loong Taiwan Mee chefs at work

Hing Loong Deep Fried Pork Chop Noodles

Hing Loong Spicy Beef Noodles

Hing Loong Taiwanese Noodles
Address: 11-J, Jalan Gajah Berang, 75350 Melaka, Melaka
Telephone: 06-2842529
Opening hours: 7.30am- 6.00pm (Closed every 2th week and 4th week of Thursday)

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4. Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup 万里香沙爹朱律

Satay Celup (Steamboat Satay) 沙爹朱津 is enjoyed by dipping food skewers into a boiling pot of satay gravy. You can tell how popular Satay Celup is in Malacca with both locals and tourists alike just by checking out the long queue while we were there!

Must try at Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup

1. Pig's ear (contains collagen)

2. Kang Kong 

I haven't tried having pig's ear prior to this but after seeing how Joanne's brother, Jarrold enjoyed it, I thought that I would give it a try and turns out that it didn't disappoint! Pig's ear taste very similiar to pig skin which I have once in a while. Korean girls love pig skin as it contains collagen.

Although kang kong is a common vegetable which you can find in most wet markets, supermarkets as well as most of your hawker dishes, I must say that it is really good when drenched with hot piping hot satay sauce. Its somewhat similiar to the kang kong cuttlefish dish you can get from hawker stalls that sells satay bee hoon. 

Patricia's recommendation:  

Cook your skewers longer than you would for your usual lok lok as the satay sauce is rather thick thus it takes longer for it to boil. 

Satay Celup is pretty much self service. Once you get your table, head to the refrigerator to get your selection of skewers. Prices start from RM0.80 onwards for each skewer. 

Go there as early as possible, best when they are just opened for business because they don't change the pot of satay sauce each time a new group of customers take over the table, they merely add satay sauce to make the gravy thicker.

Ban Lee Siang Satay Celup

Satay Celup selection

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Kopi C

Kaya Toast

Chee Cheong Fun

Roti Canai

Duck Noodles