Nancy's Kitchen
A classic Nyonya restaurant in Melaka, famous for its Ayam Buah Keluak and Ayam Pongteh, ideal for travelers trying home-style Nyonya flavors for the first time.
One of Melaka's classic Nyonya restaurants, located in Taman Kota Laksamana, about 1 km from Jonker Street. Signature dishes include Ayam Buah Keluak (chicken cooked with black nuts) and Ayam Pongteh (stewed chicken with fermented soybean paste), as well as Nyonya Laksa and pie tee. Some dishes contain pork. It is highly popular, so you may encounter queues or shared tables; booking in advance is recommended. Closed on Tuesdays, open mainly for lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and offering dinner service on weekends (hours vary slightly by source). Reviews are mixed, with an average cost of around RM 30-50 per person.
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00-17:00; Fri-Sun 11:00-15:30, 17:00-21:00; closed Tue (varies slightly by source)
Nearby sights
- Heeren Street (Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock)
- Jonker Street
- Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
- Kampung Chetti
- Kampung Kling Mosque
- Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
- Maritime Museum (Flor de la Mar)