Places to eat in Melaka

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We went to Tan Kim Hock Food Center to buy some local products. It sells Melaka food spcialities such as chilli sauce, handmade noodles, belacan, dodol, cincalok etc. A lot of tourist were in the shop to buy some local products.

It was hot and we decided to have some dessert. We bought 2 coupons(RM3 each) from the counter and went to the building next to it to claim our cendol. When we entered into the dessert house, it was near empty; there were only 3 cusomters seated at that table. The portion of the cendol was very small as compared to the rest of the shops that we have tried. The coconut milk and gula melaka were so diluted that the taste is almost nonexistent. There were only a few measly pieces of red bean, chendol and sea coconut in the cendol.

The only plus point for this cendol is it's cute packaging. It had a flowered shaped paper holder to hold the cendol bowl. Even though some foodies indicated that the durian cendol is a must try; after tasting their cendol, I felt it was a total waste of time to even try. So far this is the worst cendol that I had tried in Melaka; there are better cendols elsewhere.

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The cafe was quite cosy however it can be a bit noisy with the loud music from the performance. It is not so suitable for those who want a quiet place for conversation.

The taste of coconut milk and gula melaka is not strong as Jonker 88's cendol. Taste was average however it was definitely better than Tan Kim Hock's cendol.

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Our lunch in this restaurant undoubtedly counts as one of the best we had in our 3-country tour of southeast asia recently (being a bit of a foodie, that says quite a lot). We chanced upon it while looking for a decent place to have lunch along the river, after we changed our mind about having lunch in another place nearby (Donald & Lily's) as we were quite disappointed with what we saw. At the River Grill, the service was impeccable -- courteous, prompt, friendly, with the waiters speaking excellent English, and helpful (with the choice of menu), certainly much better than in some 5-star places we've been. The food was simply excellent -- each dish well-prepared. We ordered the 4-dish sampler (it had a vegetable dish- local spinach, a shrimp dish, chicken curry, and mussels), an ox-tail stew, and fried soft-shelled crabs for starters -- which was the killer dish -- i have not had such succulent crabs. Check my photos -- each dish tasted as good as it looks. The restaurant overlooks the river, and I imagine it is more interesting to dine in the terrace in the evening. The only downside to our meal was the ambience -- the restaurant (obviously new) was having some construction on the other part of the terrace where we were, so there was a bit of noise. The interior of the restaurant, however, was elegantly furnished. The cost of the entire meal which was a feast in itself was very reasonable -- cheap even, for the quality that we got. Great alternative if one wishes to have excellent local food in a good setting without the need to break the bank. Overall, a place I would highly recommend!

Favorite Dish: The fried soft-shelled crabs are unforgettable!

I visited this cafe as part of a day tour and we had a buffet lunch. The food was lovely, especially the dessert.

The Resthouse is open daily from 6.00 am - 11.00 pm.
Weekend Hi-Tea available every Saturday and Sunday from 12.00 noon to 4.00 pm.

Favorite Dish: The dessert buffett! OMG Yum!

I didn't write down the name of this shop but as you cross the bridge from Dutch Square into Chinatown the first shop on your left which is on the corner sells the best ice coffee I have ever tried anywhere in the world. They freeze ice in the bottom of a small wine carafe then pour your ice coffe drink on top of it. ABSOLUTELY YUM especially on those hot humid days.
The shop also sells meals, sweets and dried fruits.

Favorite Dish: ICE COFFEE

This is a very popular place to be seen or to meet friends.

Popular with tourists and locals the Discovery Cafe's brightly painted facade is hard to miss.

There is free internet access, cable TV, a pool table, dart games. There are also many travel guides on the bookshelves.

There is an open-air courtyard decked with barbecue benches and palm trees and a lovely balcony garden on the rooftop with greatviews of the Malacca River and St. Francis Church .

The menu has a big blend of local, western and Portuguese-influenced dishes. Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are aavailable.

There is also accommodation avaialable but I know nothing about it, there were mostly backpackers there when I went for a meal.

Ocean Cafe (Woh Hup & co)

This cafe served simple nyonya food. it opens for breakfast and lunch only.
We ordered coconut based laksa and Nasi Lemak with extra helping of chicken rendang.
we considered it authentic. This cafe serves only limited of food choices, once it's sold out, it closed. so be there early.
food price range from RM2.50 onwards, it will not break your bank !

Favorite Dish: My favourite dish was the creamy coconut based soupy laksa, which is very different from the sour tamarind and fish based Penang laksa. it's cooked fresh every day, once it's sold out, it's gone and closed.

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Harper’s is the kind of restaurant you would think would be equally at home in New Orleans. It’s tables are right beside the large open doors almost touching the river. The atmosphere is sultry and relaxing and the food is sublime. The old menu held together by sticky tape may make you have second thoughts, but the chefs are first rate and, if you sit at the right tables, you can watch them prepare excellent dishes. The massive wooden bar takes up the right hand wall as you enter (from the front) and leads you to tables with a view. You can even dine outside if the weather permits. Service is friendly and helpful, but you came here for the food. Good choice. My guidebook said that if you only have 1 night in Melaka, to eat here. It does not disappoint!

Favorite Dish: Starters of potatoes in a pepper sauce and an order of Bruscetta with chicken. Yum. And then Red Snapper and a chicken linguine. Polished off with a few ice cold Tiger beers.

What a great meal!