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Malacca is a great location for anyone looking to immerse themselves in a vast variety of centuries-old cultures.
One of the most prominent cultures in Malacca is the Peranakan, also called Baba Nyonya, culture.
Peranakan is a mix of two very different cultures that began in the 15th century when the Chinese began immigrating to Malaysia and marrying the Muslim Malay women.
Top 13 Best Nyonya Food in Melaka
1. Restoran Nyonya Makko
This restaurant, which is beautifully decorated to look like an authentic Nyonya house inside and out, has been around for quite some time and is loved by both locals and tourists.
Their prices range from RM12 to RM50 per dish, and are the perfect mixture of sweet and spicy. Their most popular dishes are the Ikan Asam and Pongteh. They also serve a delicious cendol as an after meal treat.
Location: 123, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number: +606 – 284 0737 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:15pm
Closed on: Tuesday
2. Nancy’s Kitchen
Nancy’s Kitchen is a little difficult to find if you are a tourist, but any local can easily show you how to get there. It is a pretty popular place so you may end up waiting in line for a while or even sharing a table with strangers.
Their dishes range in price from RM6 to RM35 and tend to be on the spicier side. Their most popular dishes are the sweet and sour fish and the buah keluak ayam, and you can purchase cendol or kueh for dessert.
Location: 13, 13-1, 13-2, Jalan KL 3/8, Taman Kota Laksamana, Seksyen 3, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 283 6099 / +6013 – 618 3608 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Friday to Saturday & Public Holidays: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Closed on: Tuesday
3. Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine
This authentic and traditional Nyonya restaurant is owned and ran by a sweet woman, Amy, who takes pride in her cooking. Her and her team work hard to make every dish perfect, which can lead to a longer than normal wait time.
However, their food is highly recommended by locals and tourists alike. Their dishes range in price from RM12 to RM30.
Their most popular dishes are the Ikan Cili Garam and the Kangkung Kobis Keledek Masak Titik Lemak.
The Ikan Cili Garam is a lightly seasoned fish that is deep fried and then topped with fresh chili paste, while the Kangkung Kobis Keledek Masak Titik Lemak is an original dish that is only found at Amy’s.
Location: 75, Jalan Melaka Raya 24, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000, Melaka, Melaka Contact Number: +606 – 286 8819 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Closed on: Monday
4. Kocik Kitchen
Kocik Kitchen is Halal and is cozy and has a homey feeling to it. They use old and truly authentic family recipes that have been handed down from one generation to the next.
There is less of wait here as it is more of a local spot than a tourist attraction, which also means their prices are affordable; their dishes are between RM8 and RM30.
Their most popular dishes are their otak-otak, which comes as either hard or soft, and their large selection of kuehs.
Location: 100, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number: +6012 – 377 4732 / +6016 – 929 6605 Opening Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00am – 6:30pm
Friday, Saturday to Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 7:30pm
Closed on: Wednesday
5. Seri Nyonya Peranakan Restaurant
This restaurant is inside a 5-star hotel and is an upper-class restaurant that is beautifully decorated. The prices are a little steeper here, ranging from RM15 to RM50.
They are strictly Nyonya and are not mixed with any other styles, so those seeking real Nyonya food should be happy here.
Their most popular dishes are Ayam Pongteh, Ikan Goreng Cili Garam, Ikan Gerang Asam, Ayam Buah Keluak and the dishes are served either a la carte or Nyonyan steamboat style. Their signature drink is Asam Boi and is a must try.
Location: Hotel Equatorial Melaka, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia Contact Number: +606 – 282 8333 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 2:30pm & 6:30pm – 10:30pm
6. Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant
This restaurant is influenced somewhat by Northern cooking styles and you will need to plan ahead since the restaurant only has 10 tables.
Their menu is simple yet flavorful, and their prices range from RM10 to RM 25 per dish. One of their most popular dishes is the Asam Pedas Fish.
Another popular dish in Cottage Spices is the Sambal Sotong with Petai, which is chilli-spiced squids with stink-beans, and it is both delicious and spicy.
Location: 171, Jalan Merdeka, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 283 5040 Opening Hours:
Daily: 12:00pm – 4:00pm, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Closed on: Tuesday
7. Restoran Indah Sayang
The locals love this restaurant, which has a stained glass entrance outside and is decorated casually and earthy inside.
Their prices start as low as RM7.50 for a dish, which makes them somewhat cheaper than other Nyonya restaurants in the area.
The most popular dish is the Chap Chai, which is preserved vegetables, and the Asam fish.
Don’ t forget to taste their chilli paste, which is served with the Asam fish, is spicy yet sweet, and very delicious!
Location: 138, Jalan Melaka Raya, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 282 0285 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 3:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Thursday: 11:30am – 3:30pm
Their most popular dishes are their calamari fritters and sambal prawns, though they also have set menus which are great for both individuals and large groups.
They are reasonably priced, seeing as you can get a meal for two, including drinks, for around RM47.
Location: 107, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 284 5001 Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:30pm & 6:30pm – 10:00pm
9. Restoran Aunty Lee
You may want to make reservations, as this place is generally full of people and those without reservations may have to wait in a very long line, and may not get in at all.
You can even pre-order on their website so that your food is already ready when you arrive. It is owned by Uncle and Aunty Lee, who use generations of family recipes that are authentically Nyonya.
Their most popular dishes are the Ikan Geram Asam and Ikan Chili Gara, which are both fish dishes. Their cendol is also very highly recommended.
Location: 385, Jalan Ujong Pasir, 75050 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +6019 – 278 8653 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Closed on: Tuesday
10. Kedai Kopi Juat Lye
This is another fairly secluded restaurant that serves exceptionally delicious Nyonya food that is mostly unknown to the outside world. However, it is worth to visit and experience the Nyonya food yourself.
It is a coffee shop and serves aromatic and delicious kopi. Despite being a coffee shop, the most popular dish here is the Penang Style Prawn Mee and Nyonya food.
Location: 371G, Jalan Melor 2, Taman Peringgit Jaya, Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 283 3619 Opening Hours:
Daily: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Closed on: Monday
11. Jonker 88
Jonker 88Â is located on the extremely popular Jonker Street and is a self-service restaurant, meaning that you order and carry your food to your table yourself.
The prices are very reasonable, ranging between RM4.50 and RM10 for the most popular items. The most popular main dishes are the Baba Laksa, Nynonya Asam Laksa and the Baba salad, which is great for sharing.
The most popular desserts are the Baba Cendol with Gula Melaka and the Baba Durian Cendol.
Location: 88, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +6019 – 397 5665 Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 9:30am to 5:30pm
Friday to Saturday: 9:30am to 8:30pm
12. Donald and Lily’s
Another crowded and popular restaurant, Donald and Lily’s is a cute and charming little shop serving authentic Nyonya food in Malacca.
The locals love many different dishes there, as they serve a variety of Nyonya food, but their most popular dishes are the Ayam Pongteh, Mee Siam and Tauhu Goreng. Their shop is small but definitely worth the visit, and their prices are reasonable.
Location: 16 (Ground Floor), Jalan KSB 1, Taman Kota Shahbandar, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number: +606 – 284 8907 Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Closed on: Monday & Tuesday
13. Restoran Ole Sayang
This is a widely popular and easy to find restaurant in Malacca. It is cozy and decorated in an old Nyonya style, adding to the authenticity and culture.
Their prices range from RM8 to RM 45 and the locals love their food. They are also Halal friendly, which is a plus. Their Asam Fish and Beef Rendang are very popular with customers.
Location: 198-199, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia. Contact Number:  +606 – 283 1966 Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:30am – 2:30pm & 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Closed on: Wednesday
Image credit: ShutterstockMalaysia is one of the most famous spots for travellers who love the sand and the sea. While it’s best known for the pearl-white sand beaches of Langkawi and the majestic peak of Mount Kinabalu, the nation is also home to another exciting landscape feature that draws adventure seekers and nature lovers alike — its caves. From the world-renowned Batu Caves to the Sarawak Chamber of Gunung Mulu National Park (the largest cave chamber in the world), get in touch with your inner spelunker while exploring the magnificent caves in Malaysia.
These massive networks of interconnected systems enthral tourists with stunning arrangements of limestone stalagmites and stalactites sculpted over millennia. Caves in Malaysia are also home to the most unique flora and fauna, and some are even archaeological sites. Remnants of the prehistoric era have been discovered in Malaysian caves, like the ‘Perak Man’ (Southeast Asia’s oldest, most complete human skeleton) in Gua Gunung Runtuh of Lenggong Valley, and they have managed to preserve centuries of ancient history, local culture and native wildlife within their walls. They are truly fascinating sights as the caves manage to entwine the beauty of natural marvels and the cultural heritage of their surroundings.
Here are some of the best caves to explore in Malaysia:
Batu Caves
Image credit: ShutterstockThese world-famous caves are located in Gombak, in the State of Selangor. One of the most iconic tourist attractions in Malaysia, Batu Caves showcases mogote topography, which is a limestone outcrop and includes a series of caves and cave temples.
With over 20 caves forming part of the Batu Caves, the biggest cave, the Temple Cave or Cathedral Cave, is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is a famous pilgrimage site for Tamil Hindus. You need to be dressed appropriately to visit this cave temple.
Besides it, the Dark Cave, Ramayana Cave and Cave Villa are significant sites, with tourists flocking here to see the beautiful paintings of the Ramayana Cave and Cave Villa, as well as the unique flora and fauna of the Dark Cave. The Dark Cave has two areas — one that houses rare plant species (around 269 types) and the other part of the cave that is engulfed in pitch darkness.
However, the most iconic aspect of the Batu Caves is a steep flight of 272 steps that leads to the entrance of Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple, from where you get a breathtaking view of the grand, golden statue of Lord Murugan, towering at 140 feet (around 42.6 metres), and the surrounding areas. Learn more with our detailed guide to Batu Caves.
Tickets: Entry to the Cave Temple is free, but other caves, like the Ramayana Cave (RM 4.4/USD 0.95) and the Dark Cave (RM 35/USD 7), have an entrance fee.
How to reachBy air: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is 25 km away.
Byroad: The caves are 6 km from Gombok and 17 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre.
Image credit: ShutterstockOne of the four UNESCO Heritage Sites of Malaysia, Gunung Mulu National Park is home to some of the most stunning caves in the country. Located in Borneo Island’s Sarawak, the national park stands out for a 2,376 metre-tall sandstone structure called Gunung Mulu and other karst features sprawling across the Malaysian state. For the uninitiated, karst is a special type of landform that is created when bedrock dissolves. It is associated with soluble rock types, including limestone, gypsum and marble.
Tickets: The park has curated tour packages that take people on a guided journey. These packages require you to stay for at least a night or even longer. The price of the tour packages starts from RM 500 (USD 107).
How to reach: The only way to reach Gunung Mulu National Park is by flying directly to Mulu Airport, situated within the park. Miri Airport, Kuching International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport have daily direct flights to Mulu Airport.
The Sarawak Chamber
Named the largest single cave chamber in the world by the Guinness World Records, the Sarawak Chamber is part of 295 km of explored caves in Gunung Mulu National Park. This cave stretches 600 metres in length, 415 metres in width and 80 metres in height. The only way to visit the Sarawak Chamber is through one-night camps organised by the park. However, this is an extreme adventure activity open only to people who are certified cave explorers and experienced swimmers. The cave has a volume of 12 million cubic metres and an unsupported roof of 300 metres.
Clearwater Cave
The park’s official website states that Gunung Mulu National Park is also home to the longest cave in Asia. Also known as Gua Air Jernih, the 107-km-long cave stands as a testament to Malaysia’s natural beauty. After navigating 200 steps through dense forest, trekkers reach the entrance of the cave, encompassing an underground river, plank walks, pathways and floating bridges.
The Wind Cave is also part of the Clearwater Cave System and has beautiful stalactites, stalagmites, flow rocks, helictites and rock corals. Travellers can explore these caves through guided tours.
Deer Cave
Past plank walks, peat swamps, alluvial flats, an ancient burial site and limestone formations lie the Deer Cave. One of the largest cave chambers in the world, it serves as a place for deer to shelter in. This is how it got its name — the local Penan and Berawan people call it Gua Payau or Gua Rasu (which translates into Deer Cave). Several bat species can be found inside the cave, with over a million of these animals residing here.
The main chamber is 174 metres wide and 122 metres high. A formation at its entrance shares a distinct similarity to the silhouette of the late US President Abraham Lincoln’s face, which can be easily spotted on guided tours. Another interesting feature of the cave is the Garden of Eden, a hole in the roof of the cave where green vegetation thrives.
Image credit: ShutterstockAnother cave to visit in Malaysia is found on Borneo Island, but this one is in Sabah’’s Kunak region. The Madai Cave is situated in the Madai-Baturong Forest Reserve. This limestone cave has archaeological and cultural significance and is home to swiftlets whose nests are considered an expensive delicacy. The local Ida’an community are the guardians of the cave and live right outside it, often going back and forth to the cave to harvest the nests. Traces of human inhabitation and ancient coffins can be found inside the cave, making it necessary for visitors to be accompanied by a guide. Travellers can find a guide through either the locals or a travel agent before planning a visit.
How to reachBy air: Tawau Airport is 65 km away.
By road: Kunak is 16 km away.
Gua Gunung Runtuh
Image credit: ShutterstockOne of the important archaeological sites of Malaysia, Gua Gunung Runtuh makes the Lenggong Valley in Perak a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While this cave is not as big as the others on this list, it holds great historical significance. It is the excavation site of the ‘Perak Man’, the oldest and most complete human skeleton found in Southeast Asia. However, visiting the Gua Gunung Runtuh caves is not easy, as it is not a proper tourist destination. Visitors need to get a permit and a guide from the Lenggong Archeological Museum.
How to reachBy air: Penang International Airport is 140 km from the Lenggong Valley.
By road: Ipoh is 75 km away.
Image credit: ShutterstockPart of UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ tentative list, the Niah Caves are an important archaeological site in the country. Located in Miri, Sarawak, these caves have been credited for preserving vital historical relics, such as wall paintings, boat-shaped wooden coffins and a 40,000-year-old Palaeolithic human skull. Besides these discoveries, the cave complex is also known for its intricate cave networks, limestone hills and lowland dipterocarp forests. Visitors won’t need a guide for these caves; the authorities have created routes they can follow.
Tickets: Starting from RM 10 (USD 2) for adults and RM 3 (USD 0.64) for children.
How to reachBy air: Miri Airport is 87 km away.
By road: Miri is 95 km away.
Perak Tong Cave Temple
Image credit: ShutterstockA popular pilgrimage site and tourist attraction around the city of Ipoh, Perak Tong Cave Temple has a grand 40-ft-tall Buddha statue sitting at its centre. The limestone cave has a high dome that branches off into hidden recesses and grottoes. The temple cave’s wall is adorned with beautiful murals depicting scenes from Chinese mythology and Buddhist scriptures. This cave is easy to visit, and people of all ages can come here. However, one must be dressed appropriately as it is a religious site.
Ticket: Entry to the temple is free.
How to reachBy air: Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is 13 km away.
By road: The cave is 6 km from Ipoh city centre.
Image credit: ShutterstockThe Gua Tempurung in Perak is one of the longest limestone caves in Peninsular Malaysia. Tucked away in the Kinta Valley Geopark, the cave has five grand domes that resemble coconut shells and showcase a diverse collection of stalagmites and stalactites as well as a 1.6-km-long river. This cave is great for beginners as they have guided tours that allow for easy exploration of this cave.
How to reachBy air: Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is 26 km away.
By road: Ipoh is 38 km away.
Image credit: ShutterstockA tin mine under British rule, this limestone cave in Perlis has transformed into a popular tourist site near Kaki Bukit. It is fairly easy to explore as walkways have been built within the cave, giving easy access to everyone. Visitors can spot the Sungai Perlis River flowing under the walkway. Gua Kelam has surreal rock formations throughout the cave, and the end opens into the Wang Tangga Valley.
Tickets: RM 1 (USD 0.21) is the entrance fee for adults and RM 0.50 (USD 0.11) for children.
How to reachBy air: Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is 80 km away.
By road: The cave is 700 m from the city centre of Kaki Bukit.
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Related: 12 Stunning Island Resorts In Malaysia To Add To Your Bucket ListFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)– How many caves are there in Malaysia?
Malaysia has more than 100 caves, with Gunung Mulu National Park being home to some of the most beautiful and iconic ones. Thus, it is one of Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
– Are the caves in Malaysia open to the public?
Several caves are open to the public. They are usually part of protected areas such as Kinta Valley Geopark, Niah National Park and Gunung Mulu National Park, or pilgrimage sites, like Batu Caves and Perak Tong Cave Temple.
– What are the most popular caves to visit in Malaysia?
The Sarawak Chamber, Clearwater Cave, Niah Caves and Batu Caves are among the most popular ones to visit.
– Are there any special cave activities in Malaysia?
You can explore the caves, swim in them and even camp overnight in some.
– What should I bring when visiting caves in Malaysia?
Although each cave has different requirements, it is best to have sturdy shoes that enable you to comfortably hike and explore.
– Are the caves suitable for children and elderly visitors?
Not all caves are suitable for children and the elderly.
– Can I take photographs inside the caves?
Yes, you can take photographs inside the caves. However, some of them are dark and have low light, which may hinder the taking of clear photographs.
