It is filled with your choice of ingredients such as Nyonya curry chicken, sweet corn, chicken sausage or crabstick with drizzles of mayonise, cheese and bbq sauce.
Price
RM4 per stick or RM10 for 3 sticks
2. Grilled Oysters
These half shell fresh oysters are grilled to give you a “just right” texture without it being too dry.
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The plate of oysters is then served with their homemade slightly spicy paste which complements then dish very well.
Price
RM5 per oyster or RM20 for 5 oysters
3. Coconut Ice-Cream
Get a taste of this Thai Coconut Ice Cream which tastes heavenly especially on a hot day.
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You may add toppings such as sweet corn, peanuts, red bean, corn flakes and dried coconut shavings as much as you want!
Tips:
Coconut Ice Cream with Durian available!
Price
From RM10
4. Light Bulb Drink
Quench your thirst in Jonker Street Night Market without feeling the guilt with this healthy juice drink.
Exactly like its name, the drinks are served in light bulbs or you can also try those in syringes and blood bags.
Tips:
Try out their Signature Mango Juice
Price
From RM6
5. Liquid Nitrogen Korean Snack
Imitating the trending “Dragon Breath” Korean snack, you will expect to experience a wisp of cool smoke coming out of your mouth and nose.
This extraordinary looking snack is actually made out of corn puffs combined with cold liquid nitrogen.
A mixed of hot and cold definitely is a taste to remember when you are having this deep fried ice-cream.
Just imagine eating through a crispy crusty bread and finding your favourite flavoured cold ice-cream on the inside (Oh, so yummy!).
Tips:
Six types of ice-cream flavour available
Price
RM4
7. BBQ Corn
Look out for Uncle Bing’s stall selling BBQ corn while you are at Jonker Street Night Market.
This delicious BBQ Corn can be found in various flavours ranging from the original flavour, black pepper, curry, wasabi and up to a mixture of flavours.
There is not a doubt that Malacca is raved for its delicious Gula Melaka Cendol because it’s too yummy!
Durian lovers would be delighted to know that there is an option in adding fresh durian flesh into the mix of this ice shaved cendol.
Price
RM6.50
13. Si Bao
Are you a fan of rojak and fried tofu?
If it’s a yes, you MUST try Si Bao which is a mixture of fried tofu, fish cakes, fried tofu skin and cucumber drizzled with peanuts and spicy chilli sauce.
Tips:
Non-spicy version available
Price
Depend on chosen ingredients
14. Watermelon Juice
Looking for something refreshing to quench your thirst? Look out for this special watermelon juice in Jonker Street Night Market.
You will end up holding strings attached to a whole watermelon with a straw stuck into the grinded watermelon flesh and juice.
Price
RM10 average
15. Chinese Burger Sambal Prawn
Replace the burger bread with eggs with sambal prawns as the ingredient instead of a burger patty and Voila! You get a Chinese Burger Sambal Prawn.
If you have been wondering where to eat at Jonker Street, this article will help you in many ways!
We have got you 12 different restaurants along or near the Jonker Street that has been frequented and recommended by the locals.
These Jonker Street restaurants not only serve you local delicacies.
Instead, some offer you the hearty and wholesome Western cuisines, Malacca food and some even present you Nyonya dishes that have heavenly taste!
A meal at these restaurants could reenergize your tired body and mind before getting on the journey again.
Let check them out!
We hope you really enjoy yourself while dining here!
12 Best Restaurants In Jonker Street
1. The Baboon House
The Baboon House is a restaurant where tranquil environment meets with decent food. Greeny surrounding, big portion of food at affordable prices, scenic spots, everything about the restaurant is outstanding.
The restaurant is famous for their homemade burger. One of the most ordered dishes is their highlight, Baboon Beef burger that comes with tender and juicy beef. Served with vegetables and potato wedges, the burger is best with the sauce that adds a little spiciness to the taste. It is one of the famous food in Jonker Street.
Baboon Green Salad is another must-try too. Topped with chicken and pork bacon, the massive portion of salad is enough for 2 persons!
To quench your thirst, the restaurant offers you beverages ranging from smoothies, fresh juices, coffee, hot tea to alcoholic beverages. Each coffee and hot tea comes with Danish cookies to complement your afternoon tea.
Location: 89, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Kampung Bukit China, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-283 1635 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
2. Salud Tapas
Being the only Spanish Restaurant in Malacca, Salud Tapas serves incredible Spanish food with nice food presentations. It is housed in an ancient heritage building and the beautiful interior creates a cosy yet romantic ambience for diners.
The restaurant features open kitchen where diners can see how the chef cooks while enjoy the delicious food. With the western environment, it makes you feel like having a dinner in Europe.
The food offered are very authentic. Every bite come with huge flavours. Whether it is paella, gambas (prawns) or calamari, the restaurant offers all of them. If you dip them in their special made black garlic sauce, it tastes even more flavourful!
Upstairs, the restaurant transforms into a casual bar filled with fun and warm atmosphere. They offer variety of drinks for you to socialise with friends.
Location: 94, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia. Contact: +606-282 9881 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:30pm – 12:00am
Closed on: Tuesday Facebook
3. Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball (马六甲和记鸡饭)
As the name suggested, Hoe Kee sells poached chicken in Malacca. With marble tables and wooden chairs, it offers a nostalgic ambience of traditional Chinese restaurant. For better lightning, head to the middle area with open roof.
Like the normal chicken rice we eat, the rice ball is cooked by using the chicken stock. The only difference is it is shaped into balls. It is firm and it won’t break up while picking it up.
The poached chicken is incredibly succulent, flavourful and moist! The serving is enough for 2 persons and it tastes really different from the chicken rice in KL and the bean sprouts chicken in Ipoh.
Chili sauce and dark soya sauce are available at each table. It simply just adds the chicken more flavourful.
Location: No.4, 6, & 8, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia. Contact: +606-283 4571 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am – 4:30pm Facebook
4. Poh Piah Lwee
Serving the Malaysian’s all-time favourite – Po Piah, the humble restaurant is perfect for a decent breakfast to kick start your day. They also serve Nyonya cuisines that will make you long for more.
The unique thing about Malacca’s Po Piah is they add delicious fried pork lard oil. Though they add it into Po Piah, it still comes with right texture and is not overly oily.
The jicama inside is well-marinated and boiled to the right moisture. Best of all, the amount of sweetness is just right! It is fresh, crunchy and mixes so well with other ingredients in Po Piah.
Other recommended breakfast would be Nyonya Dumpling and Nyonya Laksa. The Nyonya Dumpling that has generous fillings is very tasty and sweet while the Nyonya Laksa that comes with fragrant smell is creamy and not too spicy in taste!
Location: 14, Jalan Kubu, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-282 7175 / +6017-783 0986 Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Closed on: Monday & Tuesday Facebook
5. Straits Affair
Straits Affair was established to preserve authentic Peranakan food. Although the ethic has been living in Malacca for over 200 years, the restaurant prides themselves in serving contemporary Nyonya delicacies and keeping old favourite at the same time.
Despite Nyonya delicacies, the restaurant is also a patisserie offering all kinds of Peranakan kuih including pastries, biscuits, cakes and cookies. Their fine kuih are made from their secret family recipe and freshly made of the day.
Fried ang koo kuih, Pang Susie, ondeh-ondeh and apom berkuah are the signature kuih at Staits Affair. Nyonya food like pai tee, Nyonya laksa and mee siam can be found here too. Besides, their Peranakan pancake with banana and Gula Melaka has a heavnly taste.
For beverages, opt for the coffee or tea with gula melaka. If you prefer something cold, their chendol is best recommended.
Location: 1, Jalan Tukang Besi, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +6012-605 6490 Opening Hours:
Daily:
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Closed on: Wednesday
6. Wild Coriander
Set in the picturesque riverside, Wild Coriander is a restaurant combining both Malaysian and Asian food and it offers exceptional Nyonya dishes too. The restaurant serves no pork so you can bring Muslims friends around.
Wild Coriander is in a traditional Malay house with beautiful interior design. The decorations on walls such as traditional plates throw you back to old Malacca times.
Both Laksa and Beef Rendang here are superb in taste. As the Beef Rendang goes very well with biryani rice, remember to pair them up while having the dish.
Other Malaysian favourite like Nasi Lemak, mutton curry and bok choi are offered here. Each has distinct flavours and all the produce are fresh.
Don’t forget to opt for their Cameron Highland tea which has a wonderful taste!
Location: 40, Jalan Kampung Pantai, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +6012-380 7211 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Closed on: Wednesday Facebook
7. River View Cafe Melaka
Located away from the hustle and bustle of Jonker Street, River View Café Melaka is one of the Jonker Street cafe that best suited for those who enjoy some quiet moments. Especially in the evening, it offers customers an amazing sunset view of Malacca River.
Even though the cafe offers both local delicacies and western cuisines, they are known for specialising in Malaysian classic food.
Beef rendang is their signature. The serving is great and the tender soft beef could just fell apart in plate. For the gravy, the taste is rich and full of spices. It is well-accompanied with pickles, cucumbers, chilli paste, fried anchovies and rice.
Other recommended dishes are chicken curry, calamari and fried rice.
For beverages, you can have their mango lassi- their highlight smoothies made with yogurt. It is extremely fresh and fruity.
Location: 82, Jalan Kampong Pantai, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +6012-380 7211 Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday Facebook
8. Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant (水仙素食园)
Jonker Street caters to vegetarians too! At Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant, a variety of dishes are offered and they will come out with 1 or 2 local specials each day as the day’s highlight. Ala carte dishes are available here as well.
The Melaka chicken rice ball is their signature and it is almost sold out around 9am daily. Some people said that it tastes better than the non-vegetarian one.
It is a twist on the normal chicken rice we taste. Instead of serving a plate of rice, the chicken rice is made into big ball shape and the chicken is served separately as accompaniments.
Their Wan Tan Mee tastes good too. Customers can choose from 3 different sizes at different prices. However, there is no wantan in the dish. Instead, they serve fried wan tan skin with no fillings.
Location: 43, Jalan Hang Lekiu, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +601-635 8052 Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:30am – 2:30pm
Closed on: Sunday Facebook
9. Seeds Garden Bistro
Seeds Garden Bistro presents the best of nature food. Featuring hearty Asian and European dishes using the freshest ingredients, herbs and spices, the restaurant gives your body a healing experience in the modern city.
We have been eating meat burger for a long time but have you tried the mushroom burger before? This is the signature of Seeds Garden and it tastes delicious! The burger is quite healthy because there is not much seasoning inside.
We recommend you enjoy their Japanese Curry and Nasi Campur too. If you prefer western dishes more, you can always try their pizza and spaghetti. No worries to vegetarians as they don’t even use mock meat in preparing these dishes.
They offer fresh fruit juices as well. Carrot and apple juices are recommended here.
Location: 60, Jalan Tokong, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +6017-363 9626 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 9:00pm
Closed on: Wednesday Facebook
10. Hard Rock Café Malacca
Almost everyone who love music will fall in love with Hard Rock Café Malacca. The restaurant is a place where classic hits and authentic cuisines mix in one.
They decorate the restaurant with musical instruments, autographed albums and costumes. And with the memorabilia and modern design, you feel cool and trendy while dining here.
Their homemade Original Legendary Burger is the dish that makes them so famous. Generously filled with cheddar cheese, smoked turkey bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato and fried onion ring, you can imagine how big the portion is!
Not to forget about their Caesar Salad too. Topped with fresh parmesan cheese and garlic croutons, the delicious romaine lettuce is tossed with their homemade dressing.
Last but not least, their giant Jumbo Combo! It consists of Tupelo Chicken Tenders, signature wings, onion rings and many more. The big plate is served together with barbecue sauce and honey mustard that goes perfect with the meat!
Location: No.28, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-292 5188 Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:30am – 1:00am
Friday to Sunday: 11:30am – 2:00am Facebook
11. Geographer’s Café
Located at the corner of Jonker Street, it is hard to miss out Geographer’s Café that has green panels and striking yellow wall. With live band performance every week, it has been attracting many tourists come over for a decent meal.
The restaurant is very famous in Jonker Street, Malacca. A popular Hong Kong movie, Summer Holidays filmed some of the scenes here.
Many people order their Chicken Satay that comes with peanut sauce. The Indonesian bean curd, Tempeh Curry which is the chef specialities are available here. Another recommended dish would be the curry ramen that mixes with Malay culture. It tastes as good as laksa.
If you enjoy drinking beers, they offer cocktails and iced beers to relax yourself. It is also one of the best nightlife spot in Jonker Street. If you come here in the afternoon, a coconut drink could beat your heat!
Location: 83, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact: +606-281 6813 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 1:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 1:00am Facebook
12. Pin Pin Hiong (品品香茶室)
Featuring an open kitchen, Pin Pin Hiong is a humble restaurant serving home style Chinese food with consistent quality.
It only has a simple one-page menu with few selections. But the food served is definitely what you will die for.
Oyster omelette here wins most people hearts. The fried egg is looks crispy outside but once bitten, it tastes extremely fluffy! The best part is it is not salty and oily yet gives off the egg aroma.
Unlike other restaurants serving flavourful Mee Suah, Pin Pin Hong’s version seems tasteless without much seasonings and ingredients. But if you keep eating, the flavour of ingredients and noodles start coming out.
Their pork chop tastes great too. It has a very crispy skin and the pork is very juicy. A few tomato and vegetables topped the dish.
Location: 786, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:30am – 2:00pm
Closed on: Sunday
Originated from Canton, dim sum are small and delightful snacks that come with wide variations, probably more than 2000 throughout the world.
Steaming dominates the cooking style of dim sum but some are still deep-fried, pan-fried and baked.
Thus, it is hard that you couldn’t find any that suit your taste.
For dim sum lovers, good news for you all is that Johor Bahru offers many dim sum restaurants that serve authentic yet extensive spread of dim sum.
And here’s our list!
12 Best Johor Bahru (JB) Dim Sum
1. Xin Shan Long (新山龙) (Editor Choice!)
In search for originality, look no further for the ultimate fusion dim sum experience, Xin Shan Long restaurant offers superb dim sum prepared with the freshest ingredients of choice by the best of dim sum chefs. (Pork Free, but the taste is just superb)
Manager Roy, KY, Chef Simon Lau & Chef Cheng
Dim sum dishes are creatively presented in a special and luscious style, perfectly portraying the original Canton culinary art fused with local culture. No pork and lard is used.
Each serving costs around RM5.80 to RM7.80. Start from August 2017, Xin Shan Long serves dim sum in ala carte style daily. The dim sum buffet is not longer available.
Just a brisk 3 minute drive away from Senai International Airport, or a half an hour smooth drive from the the city of Johor Bahru, located in a pristine perfect get-away, La Grandeur Palm Resort Johor.
Location: Xin Shan Long, Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor, Jalan Persiaran Golf, Off Jalan Jumbo, 81250 Senai, Johor, Malaysia. Tel: +607 – 599 6000 Ext 8607 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm
2. Restoran Gui Yuan (桂苑港式点心茶楼)
Restaurant Gui Yuan uses only the freshest ingredients to make Dim Sum to ensure a delightful dining experience. All Dim Sum are steam cooked so that it brings out the natural sweet flavour.
Offering wide selections of Dim Sum, the well-marinated fried chicken feets that boasts tender cartilages and tendons is their bestseller. Each serving costs around RM3 – RM3.30, which is considered low price in Johor Bahru.
Location: 27, Jalan Dedap 8, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Tel: +6012 – 723 5560 / +6012 – 713 8327 Opening Hours:
Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 6:30am – 1:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 6:30am – 1:30pm
Closed on: Tuesday
3. Restoran Gim Cheng (锦成茶楼）
You feel yourself travel back in time while dining at Gim Cheng Restaurant – open air, push carts and shady trees. Here, steaming hot dumplings and buns are placed neatly on push carts for customers to order.
They offer extensive selections of Dim Sum. So, if you wonder what to eat, choose any of them that catch your fancy and we believe it turns out to be enjoyable. It’s true as many have tested before.
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Location: 2, Jalan Sagu 36, Taman Daya, 81100, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Tel: +016 – 712 1257 Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:00am – 1:00pm
Closed on: Wednesday
4. Restoran New Hong Kong (新香港點心樓)
Opened in 1954, Restaurant New Hong Kong was founded by Hong Kong people and nowadays it still offers the taste resembles old days.
Siew Mai, dumplings, all of the common Dim Sum you can name, can be enjoyed here at the most authentic taste. The restaurant also offers a la carte menu and different package meals to cater wide range of needs of customers.
Authenticity and quality of Dim Sum is guaranteed at New Hong Kong.
Location: 69A, B, C, Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, 80300 Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tel: +607 – 222 2608 / +6607 – 222 3719 Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 11:00am – 3:00pm & 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Public Holiday & Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm & 6:00pm – 10:00pm
5. Restoran Tasixi Hong Kong Dim Sum (大四喜香港点心楼)
Restaurant Tasixi Hong Kong boasts a perfect place to enjoy dim sum due to its spacious dining area and clean environment.
Specialising in wide array of authentic dim sum – Hong Kong style dim sum, the restaurant is able to bring you to dim sum paradise. Chee Cheong Fun is their must-try dim sum which is so smooth that it can literally sliding down everyone’s throat.
Location 1: 11 & 11-01, Jalan Dedap 4, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Location 2: 11, Jalan Camar 1/3, Taman Perling, 81200 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia Location 3: 5 Jalan Impian Emas 5, Taman Impian Emas, 81300 Johor, Malaysia Tel: +6016 – 778 9933 Opening Hours: 6.30am – 4:30pm
6. Kedai Makanan Hao You (豪友点心楼)
At Hao You, you’ll see most of the tables present a bowl of congee – the signature dish here. Steamed bums and other classic Dim Sum can be ordered here as well.
Also, try their highly recommended “char siew bao” that has a slightly different texture and taste from others. Keep in mind that dim sum are usually sold out before noon time.
Location: 1, Jalan Bakawali 50, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. Tel: +607 – 354 2708 Operating Hours:
Daily: 6:30am – 3:30pm
Closed on: Sunday
7. Restoran Chang Man (常满点心)
While sampling the Dim Sum at Chang Man, you can actually notice that the chef has put much effort in making them. Despite tasting delicious, the Dim Sums have a tantalizing appearance that urges customers to devour them.
One of the must try Dim Sum would be Crab Roe Siew Mai. Made by minced pork and shrimps, it comes with 3 pieces per serving and truly offers you an exquisite taste.
Location: 24G, Jalan Bestari 5/2, Taman Nusa Bestari, Skudai, Johor Bahru, 81200, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tel: +6016 – 765 1190 Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:00am – 6:00pm
8. Wan Li Chinese Restaurant @ Renaissance Johor Bahru (万利轩)
Nestled in Renaissance Hotel, Wan Li Chinese Restaurant offers you the prefect dim sum but the prices are much higher compared to other dim sum restaurant. However, you can expect a private and luxury dining experience here.
The restaurant’s allure would definitely be the extensive spread of dim sum and its cosy ambience. On the menu, the star symbolises the chef’s recommendation and the must-eat dim sum at Wan Li.
Location: 2, Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tel: +607 – 381 3333 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 10:00pm
9. D’ Shanghai 大上海
Stepping into DShanghai, you’ll be embraced by elegant furnishings and a cosy ambience. With a spacious and comfortable dining area, it’s suitable for a large group gathering.
The restaurant is renowned for “xiao long bao”(mini bun), which has a very thin outer skin that you can actually see the fillings inside. Apart from “xiao long bao”, golden lava bun and lotus leaf rice are the most ordered Dim Sum here.
Location: Lot L1-501, Sutera Mall, No. 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tel: +607 – 557 6388 Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:30am – 10:30pm
Saturday to Sunday: 9:00am – 10:30pm
10. Restoran Kak Kak (佳佳点心茶楼)
Restaurant Kak Kak offers you excellent service by presenting you extensive selections of dim sum on a cart once you manage to find a seat.
The place is often crowded because you can get a plate of delicious dim sum at the most reasonable price. The dim sum here has rich fillings and most of them tastes sweet and savoury. Most ordered food here is seaweed dim sum.
Location: No. 9, Jalan Maju, Taman Maju, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Operating Hours:
Daily: 5:00am – 12:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
11. Restaurant Chao Yuen (潮苑海鲜楼)
At Chao Yuen, every serving of dim sum comes in big portion, which means every single buns or dumplings are served in large size. All of them have savoury taste that can definitely satisfy your craving.
Heard of Yam Paste Bun before? It is their self-identified dim sum and it tastes excellent. Other dim sum such as egg tart, congee, char siew and siew mai are also available here.
Location: 1, Jalan Jati 2, Taman Nusa Bestari Jaya, 81300 Kulai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tel: +607 – 512 5898 Operating Hours:
Daily: 7:30am – 5:30pm
12. Kedai Makanan Hock Chiang Hin (福振兴餐室)
Dim Sums at Hock Chiang Hin are handmade daily so you get to enjoy the freshest Dim Sum here. Most importantly, it tastes wonderful.
Here, the dim sums are veering to local taste instead of serving authentic Hong Kong’s one. Serving dim sum at the most affordable price, Hock Chiang Hin even offers buns and dumplings that come with large fillings. It makes you feel full with just 2 to 3 plates of dim sum.
Location: 18, Jalan Siu Nam, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Operating Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 6:00am – 1:00pm
Closed on: Sunday
