10 Great Restaurants in Malacca

Kedai Kopi Chung Wah is a traditional coffee shop specializing in chicken rice balls, one of Malacca’s most celebrated dishes. It sits in Jonker Walk, directly opposite San Shu Gong at Jalan Hang Jebat.

The eatery embraces the typical Malaysian-style cafe decor – wooden chairs and marble-top tables occupy the floor space, with several hawker stalls selling local dishes. Kedai Kopi Chung Wah is one of the busiest restaurants in Malacca, so it's a good idea to get there early in the day. 

Limau Limau Cafe is a quirky Malacca bistro with an upmarket ambience. Set opposite Kampung Kling Mosque, it's very popular for whiling away the afternoon with a cold drink. 

Pasta and sandwiches are standouts, especially the mango with chicken Foccacia or dragonfruit and chicken sandwich. Beverages available at Limau Limau Cafe include a variety of beers on tap, 100% fruit smoothies, brewed coffees and teas.

Geographer Cafe is an award-winning pub with lots of flair for a Malaccan nightlife joint. It occupies a traditional pre-war shophouse in Jonker Walk, housing a trendy bar, quirky decor, and several high tables and chairs. 

Geographer Cafe offers plenty of space while maintaining a cozy and intimate ambience. For privacy, choose a table in its small courtyard or at its upstairs dining section. 

Harper's Restaurant is one of Malacca’s most well-known resto-bars. It's very laidback with dark wooden floors, cozy chairs, tables set right beside large French windows, along with decorative ceiling fans and chandeliers. The upstairs bar/lounge commands excellent views of the Malacca River.

Harper's Restaurant serves up an excellent menu of Malay-European fusion fare, with a strong focus on seafood. We recommend the Japanese-style baked salmon with baba ganoush and pickled zucchini. 

Eleven Bistro & Restaurant specializes in traditional Malaccan-Portuguese dishes. Standouts include the Gula Melaka chicken wings, sambal prawns, and curry dable chicken. 

You can find this restaurant along Jalan Hang Lekiu, about 200 meters west of Jonker Walk Melaka. Adorned with warm lighting, vintage decor and classy furniture, it's a great place for a romantic dinner in Malacca. 

Cafe 1511 is part of the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum in Malacca. It retains many traditional Peranakan elements, including high ceilings, arched doorways and tiled floors, as well as Southeast Asian ornamental objects. 

The restaurant serves authentic Cafe 1511 serves Nyonya and Western cuisine. Standouts include laksa (curry noodles), otak-otak (broiled fish cake in banana leaves), and pie tee (savory pastry tart). 

The Baboon House is a quaint cafe with a great laidback vibe on Jonker Street. It has an open-air courtyard, with greenery snaking up the walls, spacious seating, and eclectic furnishings.  Visitors are often greeted by the owner’s adorable pet dog and cat. 

The Baboon Houses is a great place for western specialties with authentic Malaccan hospitality. We highly recommend the creamy Vietnamese drip-coffee, with your choice of homemade chicken, beef or pork hamburgers. You can also browse ethnic crafts on sale or simply relax on a swing chair. 

Hard Rock Cafe Malacca sits idyllically by the Malacca River, near the entrance of Jonker Street. It has outdoor and indoor dining sections, a bar, and a live stage, with a patterned floor inspired by the Strait of Malacca.  

Hard Rock Cafe Malacca's Tex-Mex menu consists of sandwiches, barbecued chicken and beef ribs, and burgers. You can also enjoy Malaysian favorites such as seafood char kuey teow (stir-fried flat noodles) and asam pedas (spicy fish stew). 

Calanthe Art Cafe is vibrantly furnished with eclectic and creative touches, such as rattan furniture, hand-painted walls, and little trinkets on shelves. You can find it in a narrow alley just off the well-known Jonker Street in Malacca. 

Calanthe Art Cafe serves specialty coffee beverages from Malaysia's 13 states. As for food items, you can enjoy local dishes like Nyonya laksa (spicy noodle soup), chicken rendang (dry curry), and batik cake. 

Nancy's Kitchen is one of the best places for Nyonya food in Malacca. It has a very homey vibe, so you'll like you've stepped into a friendly neighbour's dining room. Must-tries include the sek bak (braised pork) and sambal sotong petai (sambal squid with bitter beans), served with white rice.

Popiah (spring rolls), pineapple tarts, and Nyonya cendol (green jelly, coconut milk and palm sugar syrup) are also available at Nancy's Kitchen. It's usually packed during lunch hours, so head there early to avoid a long wait.