Melaka Street Food Delights

Discover the unique Peranakan flavors and historical dishes in this UNESCO World Heritage city

Melaka's Culinary Heritage

Melaka's street food is a delicious reflection of its rich history as a trading port. The city's unique Peranakan (Baba Nyonya) cuisine blends Chinese ingredients with Malay spices and cooking techniques.

From savory chicken rice balls to sweet cendol desserts, Melaka offers a culinary journey through centuries of cultural fusion. The Jonker Street Night Market is particularly famous for its diverse street food offerings.

Melaka is the birthplace of Nyonya laksa, a coconut milk-based noodle soup with a perfect balance of spicy and sour flavors.

Melaka Street Food Scene

Must-Try Melaka Street Foods

Chicken Rice Balls

Fragrant rice shaped into balls served with tender poached chicken, chili sauce, and ginger paste.

Jonker Street 4.8/5

Cendol

Shaved ice dessert with green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, palm sugar, and red beans.

Stall near Christ Church 4.7/5

Satay Celup

Skewered ingredients dipped into a boiling pot of rich peanut sauce - a Melaka specialty.

Capitol Satay Celup 4.6/5

Nyonya Laksa

A rich and aromatic coconut-based noodle soup with a perfect balance of spicy and sour flavors.

Various stalls 4.9/5

Melaka Street Food Hotspots

Jonker Street Night Market

Fridays to Sundays, 6pm - 12am

Famous for: Chicken rice balls, cendol, oyster omelette

Medan Selera Stadium

Daily, 5pm - 11pm

Famous for: Satay, grilled fish, local desserts

Kampung Morten Food Court

Daily, 6pm - 11pm

Famous for: Traditional Malay dishes, murtabak

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