Best Fish Head Curry in Melaka

Sin Eng Lock Coffee Shop is a local hidden gem in town, behind a row of shophouses. Likewise, only the locals do know of their existence. Their signature dishes is an adequately thick and flavourful clay pot fish head curry with soft ladies' fingers. For add-ons, you may pair it with their steamed clam cooked with special fermented rice wine and ginger. If ambience is not your main concern, this should be your must-try place; it is relatively affordable, too.

An elegant Nyonya restaurant situated inside Estadia Hotel, which was launched just recently. Makan Nyonya welcomes its patrons with an array of tiffin carriers on display. It clearly depicts how takeaways were taken care of back in the olden days. They offer a variety of Peranakan cuisines. Despite being the new kid on the block, their Nyonya Fish Head Curry is an eye-catcher, a perfect combination to go with plain white rice. The Red Snapper fish head is bathed with a thick, strongly appetising asam curry gravy with selective vegetables that literally trickles on each bite.

As advertised on their signboard, Gerai Makanan dan Minuman Hjh Rahmah Hj. Ibrahim showcases a slightly different version of Kari Kepala Ikan. a generous portion of curry gravy simmers with a top layer of reddish tint here. It is slightly diluted, but filled with an adroit amount of curry taste! Satiate your taste buds with their other dishes as well; ranging from deep fried delights like squid to luscious, creamy dishes such as snails steeped in coconut milk.

Restoran Lot 85 serves one of the best nasi briyani in town. Apart from that, they are highly commendable for a couple of other signature dishes as well, such as their Kari Kepala Ikan (Fish Head Curry). This dish has a moderate curry taste, not too thick nor too runny and it is embellished with fresh coriander leaves and slightly raw ladies' fingers on the top. For a more pleasurable meal, get some finger-licking good fried chicken too!