Top 3 dinner hangouts in Melaka

You have completed your tour of Kuala Lumpur. Next on your itinerary list is the charming state of Melaka. If you are yet to decide on your travelling options, know that you can reach there quicker and much more conveniently by hopping onto an express bus that will drop you off at the ‘Historic State’ within an hour and a half.

Want to save up on more time? Don’t think, just take tickets online fromRedbus and collect the pass at the terminal. Now that you have your travelling plans sorted, your first day in Melaka, must be spent by hitting these following places:

Donald and Lily’s: Established in 1980 and serving delicious traditional Nyonya cuisine since then, this popular restaurant has even been featured in the New York Times magazine. Do try the slightly spicy Mee Siam with its well-done fish cakes, egg slices and cockles.

Nyonya Makko Restaurant: Another one that serves highly recommended Nyonya cuisine, the Sambal sotong petai is a must try with the beans and squid being quite fresh every time you place an order.

Nancy’s Kitchen: It has a nice, friendly atmosphere that complements the cuisine served wonderfully. A must try dish here is the Loh bak—delicious pan-fried pork rolls wrapped in bean curd sheets.

Malaysia is a country of contrasts. People living in bamboo huts coexist with those living in parts of Kuala Lumpur that resemble Manhattan. Malaysia consists of two separate parts, West and East Malaysia, separated by South China Sea. The Western part is more developed, and is perfect for seaside vacations, trekking and diving. It is advised that the travelling through this area of Malaysia is taken care by buses, online tickets can be taken from redbus that are cheaper and cleaner. Meals are also often included in the ticket price. Here are some backpacking places to hike to:

Langkawi, the Paradise Island in the north of the country, offers the best palm-and-beach resort options with sunbathing, swimming, watching monkeys and riding bicycles in the jungles.

Kuala Lumpur, the capital and the biggest city of Malaysia, has lots to offer. A visit to Perdana Botanical Garden, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park (the zoo without a single cage, since the whole territory is covered with a net), downtown gardens with kids swimming pools, Petronas twin tower and local markets, is a must.

Malacca, an old town, the capital of Portuguese colonisers and cultural center of Malaysia, is known for its old Catholic churches, lovely river tours, old mill and Chinese restaurants

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