Hoe Kee Chicken Rice
A classic Jonker Street eatery operating since 1962, famous for its soft yet firm chicken rice balls served with poached or roasted chicken, representing a signature Melaka snack.
Located near the entrance of Jonker Street, this time-honored establishment has been operating since 1962. Its signature dish is the soft yet firm chicken rice balls, which can be paired with poached chicken or caramelized roasted chicken, served alongside herbal soup and braised eggs. The chili sauce is on the milder side. Long queues often form during lunchtime, but table turnover is fast. Guidebooks recommend arriving before noon, as chicken rice shops often sell out and close by the afternoon. Closed on Tuesdays, with an average cost of around RM 10-18. Within walking distance from Dutch Square.
Opening hours
9:00-16:30, closed Tue (varies slightly by source)
Nearby sights
- Melaka River Cruise
- Cheng Ho Cultural Museum
- Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
- Dutch Square (Stadthuys)
- Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Kampung Kling Mosque
- Jonker Street
- St. Francis Xavier's Church