Melaka Meals
Nyonya curry laksa, chicken rice balls hand-rolled and cendol drenched in gula melaka. Melaka cooks the oldest Peranakan table.
Hosted by one of our Malacca tastemakers
Experience hosted by Siddoz, Kiran & other local tastemaker guides
What you can expect
Malacca food tour - Centuries ago, Melaka was the "Great Entrepôt"—a humid, high-stakes warehouse for the world’s most coveted ingredients. The monsoon winds brought the bounty of the Moluccas Spice Islands and collision of global influences to create a flavour profile you won't find anywhere else.
The essentials
Destination
Malacca, Malaysia
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Everyday
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Malacca food tour
- Smallest group size in Malacca
- Led by Malacca tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Modern, 4-level mall featuring casual shops, a food court, an aquarium & a department store.
Old village where Monster Day tours go, maybe cool to see if like Kampung Baru in KL? Invitation to a house? this is their blurb: Enter the grounds of Kampong Morten, the oldest yet most well preserved kampung or village in Melaka.
A neighbourhood restaurant at 1.
You’ll try
Malaysian omelette sandwichSour-spicy tamarind fish stew
A neighbourhood restaurant at 16.
You’ll try
Mutton soup mamak-styleMalaysian flatbread & 3 curries
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Malacca food tour, Smallest group size in Malacca, Led by Malacca tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Siddoz
Abdul B
The long standard head guide of Kuala Lumpur, and now Ipoh and Malacca.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
The Shore Shopping Gallery
The Shore Shopping Gallery. 193, Pinggiran @ Sungai Melaka, Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, Kampung Bunga Paya Pantai, 75100, Melaka, Malaysia
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