Ultimate 1-Day Food Trip in Melaka

A Day Full of Local Flavours + Cultural Vibes ✨

📍 Location: Melaka, Malaysia
📅 Plan Duration: 1 Day
📸 For Foodies & Cultural Explorers

🥐 Breakfast: Roti Canai Kayu Arang

📍 Jalan Pokok Mangga, Melaka
⏰ Opens ~6:30 AM
🔥 Cooked over charcoal fire for that smoky kampung taste
Try:
• Roti Canai Bakar with Telur Goyang
• Roti Tsunami (if you love a messy, spicy version!)
• Teh Tarik to complete the meal
📸 Rustic vibes & early-morning crowd

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🍛 Lunch: Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball

📍 Jalan Laksmana, near Jonker Street
⏰ 11 AM – 9 PM
🍗 Halal-certified and super tourist-friendly
Try:
• Steamed or Roasted Chicken
• Traditional Rice Balls
• Add on: Otak-otak, Asam Pedas Ikan Pari
💡 Tip: It gets packed, so go slightly before peak lunch hour.

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🧋 Tea Time Stop #1: Coconut Shake Batu Berendam

📍 Batu Berendam, Melaka
⏰ Best visited around 3 PM
🥥 Try:
• Original Coconut Shake
• Coconut Shake Special (with vanilla ice cream!)
🧊 A cooling treat in Melaka’s heat. The queues move fast!

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🍩 Tea Time Stop #2: Kuih Keria Gula Melaka (Antarabangsa)

📍 Along Jalan Limbongan
⏰ Late afternoon – until sold out
🍬 Local-style sweet potato doughnuts glazed in thick Gula Melaka
Tip: Warm, sticky, and slightly crispy—grab a few extra to snack later.

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🌶️ Dinner: Asam Pedas Pak Man

📍 Taman Kota Laksamana
⏰ Opens ~5 PM
Try:
• Asam Pedas Ikan Pari or Tenggiri
• Sambal Belacan + Telur Dadar + Ulam
🔥 Bold, spicy, and authentically Melaka!

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🌃 Night Activity: Jonker Walk Night Market

📍 Jonker Street (Friday–Sunday only)
⏰ 6 PM – late
🎉 Street vibes, neon lights, music, and local charm
Snack your way through:
• Nyonya Laksa, Dim Sum, Grilled Seafood
• Cendol, Pineapple tarts, Handmade crafts
🛍️ Great for souvenirs, clothes, and snacks to bring home.

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📌 Quick Tips for a Smooth Trip

✔️ Dress for hot & humid weather
✔️ Bring cash (not all stalls accept QR/paywave)
✔️ Use Waze/Google Maps – some places are in housing areas
✔️ Start early & pace yourself—Melaka food can be very rich!

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