I am a native here. 'Malacca' has many good foods. Tourists, especially, benefit greatly from this fact. But first thing, you have to find out the facts, before finding those foods.
Food here in Malaysia can be considered cheap. Hawker stalls that are set up provide tasty and very much affordable lunch and dinner servings. For example, the chicken rice and 'nasi lemak' and great 'Chinese' foods. Starting at 'RM2.50' or 'RM3.00', one can experience delight. At night, there is no 'curfew'. Why is that, you ask? Despite this, 'Malacca' remains a peaceful place. The great thing is, you can grab the 'roti canai' and its mouth-watering varieties at 'mamak' stalls. 'Mamak' stalls are great places for hanging out or for supper. Enjoy the cool night breeze, as 'Malacca' is a coastal state. This is because the city is only 1km away from the sea.
Be sure to also check out the 'satay celup' in 'Malacca'. There are only a few stalls that cater to this particular food. But, there is one that has people queueing up to get a seating. You can see them lining up beside the road, next to the drains! Yes, those delicacies do taste that great, coupled with their special gravy, they make your mouth do killing. Ask anyone about 'satay celup' and you will know.
On the other hand, the 'Portuguese Settlement' also serves a variety of sea foods. The locals there are mostly fishermen. Although pricey, according to my father, they do satisfy your tongue and stomach very well. I can say it is because of the freshness quality of those fish. Besides the settlement, you can always find nice sea foods at big 'Chinese' restaurants in the town area. Even shark fins are served. Provided that you do not mind the current issue of sharks hunting.
The main point is, you do not have to spend much more on fast food outlets and stores alike. Although there exist standard franchises like 'McDonads', 'KFC', 'Burger King', do not resign so fast. Know the names of those food names I had told you about. Trust me, for a money savvy kind of person like me, they really taste great for your money worth.
All the main places discussed above are known to be very famous in 'Malacca'. If you need directions, just ask, practically anyone. And your stomach will thank you afterwards. I am just sharing with you the good things in life, specifically in a place called 'Malacca'.
