Melaka is not only well known for its historical and heritage trail, but it is also famous for its diversity in food too. As of today, you will be exposed to the meaning of otak-otak and where to locate it. During the early days, all ingredients were blend together to produce otak-otak, and it looked alike like a human brain. Thus, the reason behind why it is known as otak-otak. More often than not, otak-otak is made with fish paste, and it is prepared by grilling or steaming. A grilled otak-otak is reddish in colour and is more fragrant, whereas a steamed otak-otak appears as a pale-reddish orangey colour, tender to eat and is somewhat squashy. To get some delicious otak-otak in town, delve into the best otak otak in Melaka.
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Restoran City Famous Seafood
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.
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No. 500, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000, Melaka, Melaka
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Otak-Otak & Satar
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!
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6, Jalan Laksamana (Taman Kota Laksamana), 75300, Melaka, Melaka
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Melaka Nyonya Village
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.
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178, Jalan Parameswara, 75000, Melaka, Melaka
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