😋 5 Meals, 1 Day: Malacca Food Guide! 🇲🇾

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From nostalgic kopitiams to heritage Peranakan dinners and riverside nightlife, here’s your perfect 1-day eating itinerary through this flavorful historic city! 😋🍽️

🍳 Breakfast: Ban Kheng Cafe (Jonker Street)

Start your day by the Melaka River at this charming vintage-style café with riverside seating and nostalgic vibes. A peaceful start to your culinary journey! ☕️🍞

📍 25, Jalan Bunga Raya, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka
🕰️ Opening Hours:
- Mon & Tue: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Fri–Sun: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⚠️ Closed on Wednesdays & Thursdays

🥄 What I Ordered:
- Big Breakie – RM30
- Iced Peach Tea – RM11

⭐ Must-Tries: Kaya butter toast, half-boiled eggs, and strong local kopi.

🍚 Lunch: Chop Chung Wah Chicken Rice Balls (Jonker Street)

This iconic spot is famous for its Hainanese Chicken Rice Balls — fragrant, bite-sized rice paired with tender poached chicken. No-frills and full of flavor! 🐓🍚

📍 20, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka
(Next to Hard Rock Cafe)
🕰️ Opening Hours: Mon, Thu–Sun: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
⚠️ Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
⚠️ Often sells out by 12:30 PM — go before 11:30 AM!

🥄 What We Ordered (5 pax):
- ½ Steamed Chicken
- 30 Rice Balls
- 5 Drinks
💵 Total: RM90

🍢 Tea Time: Beh Leh Hainam Satay (Non-Halal)

Melaka’s unique satay twist — Hainanese-style skewers grilled over charcoal and served with a tangy pineapple-infused peanut sauce. 🍍🔥

📍 313, Jalan Gajah Berang, 75200 Melaka
🕰️ Opening Hours: Mon, Wed–Sun: 12:30 PM – 7:00 PM
⚠️ Closed on Tuesdays
⚠️ Best time to go: before 12:30 PM or
between 3:00–5:00 PM to avoid peak crowds

🥄 What We Ordered:
- Pork & Chicken Satay – RM1.30/stick
- Ketupat (rice cubes) – RM1.50 each
- Cendol – RM5 per bowl

🍽️ Dinner: Peranakan Mansion

Step back in time and dine in a beautifully preserved Peranakan heritage home, complete with antique furniture and classic Nyonya décor. Flavor-packed and full of culture! ✨

📍 108, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka
🕰️ Opening Hours:
- Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
& 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
⚠️ Closed on Wednesdays
⚠️ Make a reservation if you're coming on a weekend!

🥄 What We Ordered (5 pax):
- Pai Tee – RM15
- Udang Lemak Nanas – RM50
- Nyonya Otak-Otak – RM20
- Ayam Pongteh – RM25
- Terung Hay Bee – RM28
- Cincalok Telur – RM18
- Babi Chili Garam – RM33
- Teh Bunga Telang – RM3.50

🎸 Supper: Hard Rock Cafe Melaka

Wrap up your day with a Western-style supper and some live music at this riverside branch of the famous chain. Choose between chill outdoor seating by the river or enjoy the house band playing rock hits inside. 🎶🍔

📍 28, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka
🕰️ Opening Hours: Daily: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

🥄 What We Ordered (5 pax):
- Tiger Pilsner – RM25
- Heineken Pint – RM48
- Legendary Nachos – RM69

Great vibes, cold drinks, and perfect comfort food to close your day in Melaka!

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