Best Pai Tee in Melaka

In seeking for one of the quintessential taste of Nyonya cuisines, Baba Low’s is well recognized for that. Laksa and mee siam are among some of the recommended staple food here. For light bites, despite its rather unappealing presentation, the pai tee here is a great appetizer to begin with. The fillings are plentiful and it gives a combination of sweetness from the sliced jicama and with a moderately spicy chilli sauce.

Kocik Kitchen used to be an across the street competitor of the aforementioned place. Choices of food menu are similar, while the latter provides accommodation and dining under the same roof. You can get the one of the best Nyonya kuih and pai tee here. Just like any other popiah filling, the eye-catching top hats are lavished with julienned jicama but with minimal slices of grated carrot, and is topped with coriander leaves and chili sauce.

If you would like to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city during the day, Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine is the place to be. The Nyonya cuisines here are extremely palatable and highly recommended, but not the minimal adorned ambience. If you’re not peculiar towards environment, try the pai tee here. In terms of presentation, this is one of the most neatest top hats that you can find in town. Not forgetting, people do rave about the sambal jantung pisang here too!

Nancy’s Kitchen takes pride in continuing the legacy of its family business by showcasing good-tasting Nyonya food. Name anything from a dainty pai tee to a refreshing bowl of cendol, the extensive menu here caters for even the most finicky taste buds! A long line of queue used to indicate the popularity of this place, but it has now relocate to Kota Laksamana, and offers a more convenient way of dining with ample parking space, unlike its previous location. On the downside, this is a non-halal eatery. Hence, if you’re a Muslim, you may want to opt for other Nyonya restaurants recommended on this page.

Cafe 1511 was founded in 2000. It is a Western and Nyonya fusion restaurant, in addition to providing a home stay. Naming the rooms precisely highlights some of the featured Nyonya dishes here, and pai tee is definitely one of it as well. It may look a little bland from a first impression, due to its moderate filling, but this delicate appetizer is flavourful enough to satisfy anyone who is looking to try Nyonya food for the first time. To liven up the top hats, chili sauce is also given in a separate sauce plate.

When it comes to Nyonya delicacies, Baba Charlie Nyonya Cake is just too significant not to be mentioned. It is a place that has been making and selling a heavenly diversity of Nyonya kuih, up to more than 30 tempting choices! Besides that, you may find delectable pai tee from here as well. Alternatively, if it is not that convenient for you to come here, you may enquire for its night market whereabouts with varied location daily.

Restoran Anak Nyonya is pretty much owned by the same owner of LW Pineapple Tarts, which is known for selling one of the best pineapple tarts in town. You are rest assured with the Nyonya dishes here as there are media recognitions and publications depicted on the wall frame. Apart from the perfectly crisp golden-toned pai tee and its savory taste, the “ikan goreng cili” is something that you should definitely try when you’re here, especially for spicy eaters.