Where are the Nyonya restaurants in Malaysia?
Nyonya (Or Peranakan) can be summarized as “Malay Archipelago Delicacies of Nanyang Cuisine”. Due to the culture of Nyonya and Babas is merged between Malay and Chinese and influence by Indonesia. Malacca was once the world’s merchant gathering point enabling the birth of Baba and Nyonya ethnic group. Hence, easily available restaurants serving Nyonya food can be found in Malacca.
Let’s check out these Nyonya restaurants around Malaysia to enjoy tasty delicious authentic Peranakan cuisines
Nyonya Colors
| HIGHLIGHT | It specializes in premium homemade quality kuih and delights |
| WEBSITE | https://nyonyacolors.com/ |
| LOCATION | https://nyonyacolors.com/location/ |
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It aims to provide customers with the highest quality and tasty kuih. Only the best and freshest ingredients are used to make the products. All kuih are freshly prepared daily at its central kitchen
Big Baba
| HIGHLIGHT | Uncle Baba as head chef takes pride in traditional cooking with recipes passed down from generations with best ingredients to serving Peranakan cuisine to all its dining guests |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/BigBabaTamanDesa/ |
| LOCATION | No 34. Ground Floor, Jalan 2/109E, Desa Business Park, Taman Desa, Jalan Klang Lama, 58200 KL |
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Peranakan dishes & kuih muih served here all tempting delicious. Your truly has tried its Pong Teh, Sambal Petai Prawn, Claypot Pineapple Prawn, Itik Tim & Cendol, it was truly a yummy satisfied dining.
Alibaba & Nyonya
| HIGHLIGHT | It serves Traditional Malay & Peranakan food with a modern twist. A truly affordable and fuss-free dining experience. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/AlibabaNyonyaMY/ |
| LOCATION | – TTDI Damansara, KL – Express Sunsuria Forum, Selangor – Mid Valley Southkey, Johor |
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It serves Traditional Malay & Peranakan food with a modern twist. A truly affordable and fuss-free dining experience.
Peranakan Place
| HIGHLIGHT | It serves truly authentic Peranakan cuisine. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.peranakan.com.my/ |
| LOCATION | – One Utama Mall, KL – Nu Sentral Mall, KL – iOi City Mall, KL – Jonker Walk, Malacca |
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It serves truly authentic Peranakan cuisine.
Baba’s Rootz
| HIGHLIGHT | It operates as a private kitchen, yes, a bungalow restaurant that offers authentic Penang Peranakan cuisine in a homey setting. Advanced reservation is required. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/babasrootz/ |
| LOCATION | 53a, Jln Awan Jawa, Taman Yarl, 58200 KL |
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It operates as a private kitchen, yes, a bungalow restaurant that offers authentic Penang Peranakan cuisine in a homey setting. Advanced reservation is required.
Old China Cafe
| HIGHLIGHT | It’s located just a two-minute walk from Petaling street in an architectural details of the pre-war shophouse, even kept the wooden latches on the doors to the kitchen and furnished the space with over 100-year-old Malayan furniture to add to the authentic ambience. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/oldchina.my/ |
| LOCATION | 11, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 KL |
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It’s located just a two-minute walk from Petaling street in an architectural details of the pre-war shophouse, even kept the wooden latches on the doors to the kitchen and furnished the space with over 100-year-old Malayan furniture to add to the authentic ambience.
Limapulo: Baba Can Cook
| HIGHLIGHT | It was founded by Alan Yun and Uncle John, a 78-year-old Baba behind the restaurant’s recipes. |
| WEBSITE | https://limapulo-baba-can-cook.business.site/ |
| LOCATION | 50, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300 KL |
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Your truly has tried its signature Nyonya laksa & cendol, it’s truly yummy tasty.
Restoran Nyonya Cuisine
| HIGHLIGHT | It offers a homey ambience and Peranakan dishes echo that homecooked without any artificial pastes. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/NyonyaCuisine/ |
| LOCATION | 24, Jalan SS 22/21, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
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It used to be located in Atria Mall before this current space. 1st opened in 1974, this three-decade old restaurant offers Peranakan cuisine with minimum change in the recipe. Do contact for reservation.
Little Heritage House
| HIGHLIGHT | It offering a mix of decent Peranakan cuisine and fusion dishes. |
| WEBSITE | https://littleheritagehouse.com.my/ |
| LOCATION | 23, Jalan 17/56, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. |
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Also it has a small museum on the 1st floor to showcasing the Peranakan culture and antiques.
Ho Li Chow
| HIGHLIGHT | It brings Penang Nyonya cuisine to Selangor with a handful of simple dishes that are all equally as delicious and packed with flavour. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/holichowkopitiam/ |
| LOCATION | 40 Jalan SS 20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
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It brings Penang Peranakan cuisine to Selangor with a handful of simple dishes that are all equally as delicious and packed with flavour.
Naji Nyonya Cafe
| HIGHLIGHT | It serves award winning Curry Chicken and Vegetables with Rice and is a must have for its flavor and nutrition. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.najicafe.com/ |
| LOCATION | K-BG-5, Blok Kasih, Jalan PJU 1a/41, Ara Damansara, 47301 , Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
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It also keeps its customers healthy and happy with authentic Peranakan fusion, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Szechuan, Hunan, Dongbei China and Western food.
Sri Nyonya
| HIGHLIGHT | It serves homey Peranakan dishes which well mixed with spices and herbs. Yes, with zero MSG and artificial flavourings. |
| WEBSITE | http://www.srinyonya.com.my/ |
| LOCATION | 14, Jalan 22/49, 46300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor |
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It’s with Penang Peranakan cuisine from recipes handed down over 5 generations.
Assam House
| HIGHLIGHT | It serves savory orthodox Asian recipe eg. Peranakan cuisine, Malaysia gourmet, Indonesia dishes, Thai food, Vietnamese fare and authentic Chinese non spicy food, whereas the traditional Peranakan cooking styles concocted well with the local spices. |
| WEBSITE | https://assamhouse.com.my/ |
| LOCATION | 2 & 2A, Medan Gopeng 2, Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, 31350 Ipoh, Perak |
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Your truly has dined in years ago when she travelled to Ipoh. The Peranakan dishes served so tasty delicious especially curry Assam fish.
Aroma Nyonya Cafe
| HIGHLIGHT | It’s attractive pricing menu with a variety Nyonya’s food and drinks which are fresh from kitchen. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/Aroma-Nyonya-Cafe-%E8%89%BA%E5%85%B8%E5%85%B8%E5%A8%98%E6%83%B9-114290433458501/ |
| LOCATION | 82, Jalan Theatre, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak |
| GOOGLE MY BUSINESS | https://g.co/kgs/g1ipud |
It’s attractive pricing menu with a variety Peranakan food and drinks which are fresh from kitchen.
Bibiks Kitchen Nyonya
| HIGHLIGHT | A traditional Peranakan restaurant with modern touch decor serving an authentic peranakan cuisine in the heart of Penang. |
| WEBSITE | https://bibiks-kitchen-nyonya-cuisine-nyonya-restaurant.business.site/ |
| LOCATION | 73, Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang |
| GOOGLE MY BUSINESS | https://g.co/kgs/qNwquK |
A traditional Peranakan restaurant with modern touch decor serving an authentic peranakan cuisine in the heart of Penang.
Nyonya Willow
| HIGHLIGHT | It’s named after a beautiful tree of the Salix family to serve many Peranakan dishes like Petai in sambal and otak otak etc. It’s a haven for all Nyonya lovers alike. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/nyonyawillow/ |
| LOCATION | 45, Lorong Sungai Tiram 4, Taman Tunas Damai, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia |
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It’s named after a beautiful tree of the Salix family to serve many Peranakan dishes like Petai in sambal and otak otak etc. It’s a haven for all Peranakan cuisine lovers alike.
Blue Bellvine
| HIGHLIGHT | A nyonya restaurant with a great ambience and serving authentic Peranakan cuisine in the heart of Penang Island. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/bluebellvinepg |
| LOCATION | 27, Lebuh Noordin, 10300 Georg0 Town, Pulau Pinang |
| GOOGLE MY BUSINESS | https://maps.app.goo.gl/2rb5oij2JVaL45yD8 |
A nyonya restaurant with a great ambience and serving authentic Peranakan cuisine in the heart of Penang Island.
Restoran Ole Sayang
| HIGHLIGHT | The array of seafood & different cooking methods are great reasons for you to dine in. Oh, don’t forget to try out their Ayam Ponteh too as it packs in a whole lot depth and flavour. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restaurant-Ole-Sayang-Nyonya-Food/176451759042884 |
| LOCATION | 101, Jalan Merdeka, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia, 75000, Melaka Raya, Melaka |
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The array of seafood & different cooking methods are great reasons for you to dine in. Oh, don’t forget to try out their Ayam Ponteh too as it packs in a whole lot depth and flavour.
Restoran Indah Sayang
| HIGHLIGHT | People keeps coming back simply because the food here is great. It offers an extensive array of delicious Peranakan dishes such as the assam fish, stewed chicken & assam prawns by the lady-boss herself, so 100% guaranteed that each dish that comes out from the kitchen is not only delicious, but worth ordering another bowl of rice. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restoran-Indah-Sayang/441292189289454 |
| LOCATION | 138, Jalan Melaka Raya 8, 75000, Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka |
| GOOGLE MY BUSINESS | https://maps.app.goo.gl/6arWL1VZck4EVdLd6 |
People keeps coming back simply because the food here is great. It offers an extensive array of delicious Peranakan dishes such as the assam fish, stewed chicken & assam prawns by the lady-boss herself, so 100% guaranteed that each dish that comes out from the kitchen is not only delicious, but worth ordering another bowl of rice.
Wild Coriander
| HIGHLIGHT | It serves good Peranakan cuisine in a beautifully restored shophouse right along the Melaka river. Among their specialty must surely be the Nasi Dulang. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/wildcoriandermelaka/ |
| LOCATION | 40, Jalan Kampung Pantai, 75200, Melaka, Melaka |
| GOOGLE MY BUSINESS | https://maps.app.goo.gl/ehBk2QyMZzjDiMubA |
It serves good Peranakan cuisine in a beautifully restored shophouse right along the Melaka river. Among their specialty must surely be the Nasi Dulang.
Bulldog Malacca
| HIGHLIGHT | It’s with catchy name & sign for people to sparks an interest in passerbys & remember it. It’s with quite an edgy, modern and contemporary space with a menu that dates back to the 90s to serve Peranakan food. |
| WEBSITE | https://www.facebook.com/BulldogMalacca/ |
| LOCATION | 145, Jalan Bendahara, 75100, Melaka, Melaka |
| GOOGLE MY BUSINESS | https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AXRvkgyLsnqn6s87 |
It’s with catchy name & sign for people to sparks an interest in passerbys & remember it. It’s with quite an edgy, modern and contemporary space with a menu that dates back to the 90s to serve Peranakan food.
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