When in the historical city of Melaka, it’s very normal for one to start craving for something other than the copious amounts of Nyonya cuisine around. Some people with an affinity for Japanese food may have a hard time finding their favourite food here, but this time you’re in luck! SGMYTRIPS has compiled a list of the top 12 best restaurants and food stops in the cultural heritage that is Melaka City.
12 Best Japanese Restaurants and Food Stops in Melaka
- Wa Zen Japanese Restaurant
- Ichi Zen Japanese Restaurant
- Fugo Ryori Sdn. Bhd. Melaka Raya
- Senju Tei
- Wasabi Sushi House
- Daruma Syokudo
- Sushi Mentai @ Malim Jaya
- Daigoro Sushi Japanese Restaurant
- Suya Korean And Japanese Steamboat Buffet
- Oyatsu Malaysia
- Unzen Yoshoku
- Furui Michi Restaurant
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Wa Zen Japanese Restaurant
We are kicking off our list for the japanese food in Melaka with the Wa Zen Japanese Restaurant, located along Jalan Melaka Raya 15 in the Taman Melaka Raya area.
Appearance wise, this restaurant checks off everything under authenticity, from copious use of wood grain on furniture and walls, an extensive Japanese liquor collection, and spotlight highlighting the important parts of the interior, making this one of the most eye catching places serving great Japanese food.
They serve what is considered by many to be the best Japanese food in all of Melaka, although that point is very subjective and up for debate. The food here, however, is extremely fresh and well-sourced, so quality is top shelf. We recommend getting any of their Sashimi choices, as all are served fresh. The fish here has no odour, and taste delicious.
Additional Information
Address: 38, Jalan Melaka Raya 15, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka.
Contact: 06-282 3882
Hours: Monday thru Saturday, 12pm – 2:30pm and 5:30pm – 10:30pm. Closed on Sundays.
Website: Wa Zen Japanese Restaurant
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Ichi Zen Japanese Restaurant
Next up in the list of the japanese food in Melaka we have the Ichi Zen Japanese Restaurant, set along Jalan KSB 1 in the Taman Kota Syahbandar area.
The place features a modern Japanese look, with bright lights and wooden dividers as well as sleek furniture and minimalist décor.
The seafood served here is also of high quality and fresh, so guests coming here can expect the best. We recommend you trying out their Sashimi selection as well, as the cuts are well-sourced and so fresh the texture still stays springy and has a nice bite to it. A definite must-try for Japanese food lovers.
Additional Information
Address: Jalan KSB 1, Taman Kota Syahbandar, 75000 Melaka.
Contact: 06-288 0061
Hours: Monday thru Thursday, 11:30am – 2:30pm and 6pm – 10:30pm. Friday thru Sunday, 11:30am – 10:30pm.
Website: Ichi Zen Japanese Restaurant
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Fugo Ryori Sdn. Bhd. Melaka Raya
The Fugo Ryori is located along Jalan Melaka Raya 13 in the Taman Melaka Raya area of Melaka city. The place has a darker atmosphere, which is brought on by its choice of darker hues for wallpaper along with warm lighting to accentuate the look.
The design of the interior is also sleek and modern, with a touch of class added to elevate the entire experience.
At the Fugo Ryori, the well trained sushi masters at the sushi conveyor expertly slice and prepare high quality sushi right in front of your very eyes. Although their sushi is definitely great, we recommend getting their signature Japanese Pizza, which is quite an interesting menu item you don’t often see in Japanese food stops such as this.
Additional Information
Address: 2 & 4, Jalan Melaka Raya 13, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka.
Contact: 06-292 6222
Hours: Opens daily, 12pm – 3pm and 5:30pm – 10pm.
Website: Fugo Ryori Sdn. Bhd. Melaka Raya
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Senju Tei
The Senju Tei a japanese food in Melaka that located along Jalan Melaka Raya 8 in the Taman Melaka Raya area, which is apparently quite the hot spot for Japanese food establishments. The Senju Tei is well decorated, with a sleek design and use of bamboo doors and frames as well as good use of warm lighting.
We recommend getting their Chawanmushi as a side order to complement your meal. Although it is by nature a side dish, the savoury egg custard shines, being delicate and smooth and tasting deliciously savoury and clean.
Additional Information
Address: 4&4A, Jalan Melaka Raya 8, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka.
Contact: 017-886 3686
Hours: Opens daily, 11:30am – 2:30pm and 5:30pm – 10:30pm.
Website: Senju Tei
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Wasabi Sushi House
Next up, we have the Wasabi Sushi House, located along Jalan Merdeka Permai 2 in the Taman Merdeka Permai area.
This place employs a homey atmosphere, with more colourful tones for wallpaper and fitting décor as well as comfortable seating areas and bright lights.
While you’re here, we recommend trying out their Oysters. The shellfish come fresh and doused in soy sauce and scallions, giving it a balanced, even blend of flavours. Have it with a squeeze of lime, and slurp it up in one go.
Additional Information
Address: No. 32, Jalan Merdeka Permai 2, Taman Merdeka Permai, Batu Berendam, 75350 Melaka.
Contact: 06-337 7663
Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday, 12pm – 10pm. Closed for Mondays.
Website: Wasabi Sushi House
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Daruma Syokudo
The Daruma Syokudo is situated along Jalan KLJ 8 in the Taman Kota Laksamana area. The Daruma Syokudo has a rather simple look to its interior design that somehow manages to stay sleek and sophisticated, and fits into the theme of Japanese style with the many pieces of Japanese décor and artwork hung on the walls.
They specialize in a Kyushu ramen with Tonkotsu, which is a pork bone broth. We recommend getting any of their Ramen choices, as all of them are just so good.
The texture of the ramen is just right, with the right amount of bite and a great taste. The broth is rich and thick, and so flavoursome you’ll just want more.
Additional Information
Address: 12A, Jln KLJ 8, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Malacca.
Contact: 06-288 8878
Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday, 12pm – 4pm and 6pm – 10pm. Closed on Mondays.
Website: Daruma Syokudo
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Sushi Mentai @ Malim Jaya
Next we have the Sushi Mentai restaurant, located along Jalan Rahmat 1 in the Taman Malim Jaya area. As is with customary with Sushi Mentai outlets, their restaurant is decorated with the signature bamboo decals and separated by wooden dividers, lit up with bright lighting.
We definitely recommend their various Sushi options when dining here, as they are phenomenally fresh and delicious at their low price point. Get their salmon and tuna sushi, as both are almost always fresh and have a distinct flavour to them.
Additional Information
Address: 75, Jalan Rahmat 1, Taman Malim Jaya, 75250 Malim Jaya, Melaka.
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Hours: Monday thru Friday, 12pm – 9:30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 11:30am – 10pm.
Website: Sushi Mentai @ Malim Jaya
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Daigoro Sushi Japanese Restaurant
The Daigoro Sushi Japanese Restaurant is located along Jalan Mp 16 in the Taman Merdeka Permai area. Daigoro Sushi has a somewhat more bar-like interior design, with lots of hanging cloth signs, Japanese lanterns, and exposed brick walls to set the mood. The lighting is warm and a tad dim, setting the appropriate vibes in place.
We recommend getting a bowl of their Chicken Ramen. The chicken is well cooked, staying tender and flavourful.
The ramen is also cooked to perfection, being a balance of bite and sogginess, pairing very well with the flavourful, thick broth.
Additional Information
Address: 15, Jalan Mp 16, Taman Merdeka Permai, 75350 Batu Berendam, Melaka.
Contact: 06-334 4227
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 12pm – 2:30pm and 5pm -9:30pm. Saturday and Sunday, 11:30am – 9:30pm.
Website: Daigoro Sushi Japanese Restaurant
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Suya Korean And Japanese Steamboat Buffet
The Suya Korean And Japanese Steamboat Buffet is located along Jalan Melaka Raya 1 in the Taman Melaka Raya area.
The interior, although quite quaint, is well decorated and looks authentic while being rather simple and clean, with bright lighting and spacious seating arrangements.
We don’t really have to recommend much here, as it is a buffet and all the food on offer is great. However, a special shout out goes to their various Sushi choices available, as they are all deliciously fresh and very well prepared.
Additional Information
Address: 174, Jalan Melaka Raya 1, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Malacca.
Contact: 011-3636 5227
Hours: Opens daily, 11am – 11pm.
Website: Suya Korean And Japanese Steamboat Buffet
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Oyatsu Malaysia
Now for a different take on Japanese food, the Oyatsu is located on the First Floor of Melaka Parade, which is situated along Jalan Merdeka. It is a rather small stall with an exterior seating area being separated from the venue. The seating area is quite special, as it is decorated with paper umbrellas and have wood grain accents.
The Oyatsu is a Japanese dessert stall, serving cold treats with inspiration taken from the land of the rising sun. We recommend trying out their roasted soy bean drink, the Kinako Cream Frappe with Gula Melaka.
The roasted taste of the soy beans mixes well with the creaminess of the milk and the sweetness of the added Gula Melaka.
Additional Information
Address: Lot. KF5, First Floor, Mahkota Parade, Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Melaka.
Contact: 014-604 0082
Hours: Opens daily, 10am – 10pm.
Website: Oyatsu Malaysia
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Unzen Yoshoku
The Unzen Yoshoku is located along Jalan Kota Laksamana in the Taman Kota Laksamana area. The interior features a darker ambience, with warm lighting, wide seating arrangements, and their signature black ceiling.
Although their take on Japanese food is slightly different and you should really explore when you come here, we highly recommend you try their Saba Shioyaki, or grilled mackerel.
The simple dish really highlights their attention to detail as well as their grilling skill, as the fish is crispy on the outside yet tender and flavoursome on the inside.
Additional Information
Address: 31, Jalan Kota Laksamana, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Melaka.
Contact: 012-238 8625
Hours: Opens daily, 12pm – 12am.
Website: Unzen Yoshoku
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Furui Michi Restaurant
Last but not least, we have the Furui Michi Restaurant, located along Jalan Merdeka in the Taman Melaka Raya area. The Furui Michi has a more modern look, with warm lighting and dark wallpaper, giving the place a more mysterious and classier vibe.
We recommend their Yakitori, or Japanese style skewered chicken. The charcoal fire really gives the chicken a nice charred taste, and the chicken remains tender and juicy on the inside. A must try for all lovers of satay as well as Japanese grilled food.
Additional Information
Address: 527, Jalan Merdeka, Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka.
Contact: 06-288 3355
Hours: Opens daily, 12pm – 2:30pm and 5:30pm – 10:30pm.
Website: Furui Michi Restaurant
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