Best Murtabak in Melaka

Adjacent to a primary school, lies an unpretentious Malay warung, namely Majeedia Haj Braini. In addition to nasi briyani, it is well-known for Murtabak as well. For this, you are given an option to pick between chicken and beef as the savoury filling, accompanied by side condiments such as “sambal” (chilli paste), curry gravy and syrup-pickled onions, a sweet-sour traditional accompaniment to this dish that even first timers should give it a try! To make your visit worthwhile, perhaps a takeaway for a light, but simply delicious “roti canai” too?

This modest-looking eatery is more than just average when it comes to the choices of food offered here. Restoran Nur Atieq is noted for its Murtabak Singapore (proudly capitalized on its restaurant's signboard). Besides the usual dhal and curry gravy for dipping, the serving here comes with heaps of minced meat sprinkled at the top, which is what that keeps most people coming back for more! For those with bigger appetites, get the extra egg and meat as add-ons. This is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Murtabak Cheese Jumbo Sungai Putat is probably a one of its kind in Melaka which serves murtabak as its main course. Judging from the eatery's name itself, is there a further explanation needed, other than a sinfully delicious meal packed with redolent of cheese and lavished with an abundance of cheese sauce at the top? Additionally, if you still can’t get enough of it, opt for takeaways.

Owning more than 10 branches across a couple of states in Malaysia, Restoran Nasi Kandar Subaidah is definitely more than just an ordinary Mamak down the road. As it’s evident by the name itself, other than “nasi kandar” (a la carte dishes served with rice), it is also praiseworthy for its light meals such as murtabak. In addition to the dalca gravy as a dipping sauce, this meal comes adorned with chilli sauce at the side too. Flinging the doors open all day long, get your doughy and meaty fix anytime. 

Other than ikan bakar that keeps its regulars flooding this place, Restoran Ikan Bakar Malim is renowned for its novelty Murtabak Singapore as well. Despite the ubiquitous mess on the plate, if you’re craving for it, you can’t go wrong heading down to this family run, humble restaurant. Bring along a few friends for sharing, or have it all to yourself, for this delicious mess is what we call, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”