Best Cendol in Melaka

Aunty Koh's cendol has been highly acclaimed to be the best amongst the best. Google's top result for the best cendol in Malacca is Aunty Koh's. It is not that we are mainstream but seriously though, Aunty Koh's cendol... She plucks her own pandan leaves, pounds and hand squeezes the juices out of the greens and coconut flesh for santan by herself at 3AM on operating days. To agonize that craving even more, the stall sells out in less than two hours upon opening! Dang. Get ready to rumble if you want a taste of that goodness!

East & West Rendezvous Cafe gained its well deserved fame from the simple yet authentic cendol (amongst others). That just goes to show how simplicity thrives when it comes down to bona fides and tradition . A yummy bowl incorporates a mountain of finely shaved ice, essential pandan noodles, sago and fresh red beans drenched in sweet-smelling gula melaka and mouth-watering santan. Prices are very reasonable too! 

Simple, cold and refreshing. Strait's Cendol Melaka is a humble stall that offers quite a stunning bowl of cendol. Run by a few young men, you can expect a really friendly and hip service, as they shave those icy blocks down into something fine and smooth. Filled with lovely jelly, as well as kidney beans and corn, followed by a good amount of finely shaved ice and finished with a glug of cendol drink and gula melaka. The result is an incredibly refreshing, light and slightly sweet bowl of dessert that will cool you off a hot day. 

As cendol is one of the few central dishes of Peranakan roots, of course an acclaimed Nyonya restaurant MUST have an equally praise-worthy cendol. That's Nyonya Makko for us all. Cendol here is straight-forward, simple and honest which is why it is much appreciated. With all the classic elements, Nyonya Makko scores high on our charts!

Christina Ee Cendol is another really popular place to quench your thirst as well as to cool your internal temperature from the scorching heat of Melaka. First thing you'll notice is the amount of jelly placed on top, followed by the glistening gula melaka, coconut milk and semi-fine shaved ice below. For those who don't enjoy liquid-cendol as much, this would be the perfect choice as the ice is able to hold its shape for prolonged period of time, ensuring that every bite is a cool and icy one.

For authentic Nyonya cuisine, Nancy's Kitchen is a great option to add into your must-visit list. That being said, cendol here is as authentic as it gets - Nyonya-style. With cleanly shaved ice, tasty gula melaka that does not wreck too much sweetness and fresh ingredients, Nancy's cendol is the perfect finish to a great Peranakan meal. Whether or not you decide to dine here, there is no problem with visiting the restaurant just for some refreshment or dessert because this cendol is a real winner.

The Cendol Kampung Hulu @ Makan Avenue is located along Jalan Kampung Hulu in the Kampung Hulu area, in the Makan Avenue restaurant. The cendol here is radiant, with numerous alternatives to look over. The gauge is as yet the quintessential blend of shaved eyes, gula Melaka syrup, coconut milk, and pandan jam, yet you can add on garnishes. For example, corn just as ocean coconut and frozen yogurt. A cutting edge take on a conventional sweet treat.

Proclaiming themselves to be the undisputed king of cendol, the Raja Cendol Taming Sari is located along Jalan Merdeka in the Bandar Hilir area, just beside the Menara Taming Sari. The cendol here has an overwhelming accentuation on durians, and that is the reason they announce themselves to be above all else. With a huge assortment of durian to browse like the D24 and the Musang King, this spot requests to the two admirers of cendol just as admirers of durian.

Other than boasting his gifted acting skills on television, the brainchild of Big Nyonya Restaurant is a talented chef as well. As expected from a pure Straits-born Chinese that obtained his culinary skills from his grandmother, his mouthwatering dishes is simply not to be missed. Apart from the delicious Nyonya dishes, in comparison to other places that serve cendol, you could sample a decent one here too. Moreover, what not to like when you can slurp up a bowl of refreshing cendol that is packed with subtle goodness of gula Melaka in the comfort of a fully air-conditioned restaurant?

Professing to be the most established cendol shop in Malaysia, the Cendol Jam Besar is arranged close to the Clock Tower, along Jalan Gereja in the Bandar Hilir territory of Melaka town. The cendol here sticks near the first, with very little more than the standard gula Melaka, coconut milk, Pandan jam, and shaved ice. On extraordinary events, they do serve Cendol Durian also, so make certain to visit at whatever point durians are in season.

You will enjoy the durian cendol version here even though you don't like to taste durian and worry about the durian scent. It’s much flavourful with a generous amount of gooey durian paste in the middle so you can expect a stronger durian taste in every mouthful.Great presentation of the Cendol. Most importantly, it tastes good too. Gula Melaka is always the main ingredient to make you feel wow. The ice is very soft, the cendol is not too sweet. The owner provides additional melted brown sugar on every table.