Best Otak-Otak in Melaka

Established since 1996, Restoran Aunty Lee is highly thought of when it comes to seeking for authentic Peranakan cuisines. It is more of a neighbourhood restaurant, placed in the vicinity of a residential area. Delivering the same original taste and using the same recipes for generations, the Cili Garam Special, applied in various meat dishes, is not to be missed. As for side orders, the Aunty Lee’s Steamed Otak-otak, topped with slices of red chilli and onion, is one of the best sellers here too.

Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant welcomes its visitors with a fair range of original Nyonya delicacies prepared by the owner itself. For the love of chilli and fish, try some of its featured dishes here, including asam pedas fish and curry fish head crafted with at least 10 distinctive spices. Otherwise, skip the hassle of deboning when you dine, by getting the fish paste otak-otak instead. It is just so tender, tasty and rich with spices.

Tucked at the corner within a row of shophouses is where you can find Restoran City Famous. When you’re here, if there’s anything that goes well with plain white rice, it has to be its Chinese home-styled a la carte dishes that leaves you spoiled for choice. The otak-otak here for instance, is one of the top ordered dishes among its regulars, apart from its uneven texture that tells you its homemade, and its succulency.

For more than 15 years, Otak-Otak & Satar has been setting up his contemporary stall, selling merely otak otak in the evening at the entrance of Hajjah Mona Asam Pedas. Applying the same formula brought about by his parents till today, his fish otak-otak is specially crafted to suit the locals’ taste buds. Spices are perfectly blend, it is packed with flavours, and is absolutely toothsome!

Melaka Nyonya Village is a restaurant where you can witness live traditional Nyonya cultural performances while dining, in addition to an event venue. It resembles a gallery that showcases Peranakan porcelains and other delicate Straits-born Chinese collectibles, hence it also serves various Nyonya delights too. If you’re wondering what to get for a side dish, start with its otak-otak, topped with sambal paste in the middle. Finish it off with a bowl of cendol to cleanse your palate.