{"id":153832,"date":"2022-06-06T18:37:14","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T10:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=153832"},"modified":"2024-12-18T22:41:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T14:41:00","slug":"guide-to-malacca-food-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-malacca-food-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re Malacca-bound: A guide to rustic cafes, its charming old town and cool things to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re pretty well-versed when it comes to going on <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/road-trips-from-singapore-to-malaysia\/\">road trips<\/a> to our neighbouring countries. From <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/best-cafes-in-johor-bahru-malaysia\/\">Johor Bahru&#8217;s hip cafes<\/a> to a girls\u2019 getaway in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bangkok\/things-to-do-in-bangkok\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bangkok<\/a>, we\u2019ve been there and done it. But somewhere in between is the quaint, small town of Malacca. It&#8217;s just a four-hour drive from Singapore and it sits two hours away from the bustling capital of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kuala-lumpur-travel-guide\/\">Kuala Lumpur<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A little like Singapore, Malacca is a coastal town with humble beginnings as a fishing village. Rich in culture, Malacca was subsequently under the colonial rule of the Portuguese, Dutch and British. But the most distinct is its traditional culture carried on by the Baba Nyonya Peranakans. Ready to explore? Let&#8217;s go!<\/p>\n<h2>Guide to Malacca: Where to eat<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Nyonya Delight Homestyle Cooked Food<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254564\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254564\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-254564 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Nyonya-Delight-Homestyle-Cooked-Food-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | Nyonya Delight - Homestyle Cooked Food\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Nyonya-Delight-Homestyle-Cooked-Food-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Nyonya-Delight-Homestyle-Cooked-Food.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Nyonya-Delight-Homestyle-Cooked-Food-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Nyonya-Delight-Homestyle-Cooked-Food-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Nyonya Delight Homestyle Cooked Food via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Don&#8217;t look down on this unassuming joint. It may appear a little shabby on the outside, but it serves up some of the most delicious Nyonya-style dishes you&#8217;ll ever try. Tuck into bowls of Nyonya laksa, lontong and ayam rendang. You can even try some authentic homemade Nyonya kueh \u2013 our favourite is the ondeh ondeh and ang ku kueh.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nyonyadelight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Nyonya Delight Homestyle Cooked Food<\/a>, 2199-c, KM8, Batang Tiga Barat 76400 Malacca City, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. The Daily Fix<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254548\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254548\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-254548 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Daily-Fix-Cafe-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | The Daily Fix Cafe\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Daily-Fix-Cafe-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Daily-Fix-Cafe-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Daily-Fix-Cafe-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Daily-Fix-Cafe.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Daily Fix Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This charming, rustic cafe is located within a gift store, so if you blink you might miss it! Still, that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re going to find an empty place. It packs up really quickly, especially on weekends \u2013 but we\u2019re not surprised. Its coffee is one of the best in Malacca. While you\u2019re at it, dig into the selection of eggy breakfasts and pancakes. Who can say no to chocolate chip pancakes? Fun fact: former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard has patronised the store.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thedailyfixcafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Daily Fix<\/a>, 55, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Pak Putra Tandoor &amp; Naan Restaurant<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be fooled by the exterior; this place serves up the best naan we&#8217;ve had \u2013 along with tandoori chicken, palak paneer (spinach and cottage cheese), and assorted curries. Located in a residential estate a walkable distance from the Jonker Night Market, this eatery is a must-go if you\u2019re in town for just one night!<br \/>\n<em>Pak Putra Tandoori &amp; Naan Restaurant, 56, Jalan Taman Kota Laksamana 1 &amp; Jalan Taman Kota Laksamana 4, Taman Kota Laksamana, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Sin See Tai<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254549\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-254549 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Sin-See-Tai-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | Sin See Tai\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Sin-See-Tai-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Sin-See-Tai-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Sin-See-Tai-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-Sin-See-Tai.jpg 1443w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Sin See Tai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meaning &#8220;new generation&#8221; or &#8220;new era&#8221; in Hokkien, Sin See Tai is the experimental ground of The Daily Fix. More like a standing coffee shop, it&#8217;s located at the edge of Jonker. Stroll around the traditional stores surrounding it and you\u2019ll find an old school barber and an old-fashioned hardware shop.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sinseetai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sin See Tai<\/a>, 18, Lorong Jambatan, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Local food to try: chicken rice balls, assam laksa and chendol<\/h3>\n<p>What trip to Malacca would be complete without paying tribute to its much-lauded local delicacies? You&#8217;ll find them on almost any corner. Start with chicken rice balls \u2013 that&#8217;s chicken rice mixed with glutinous rice and rolled into tight balls. Pair it with steamed chicken in light soy sauce and chilli, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and assam laksa in Malacca is unlike the ones with milky broth we\u2019re accustomed to in Singapore. Instead, it&#8217;s spicy and tangy with a rich flavour coming from the thick fish broth. Need dessert? Get a bowl of chendol full of gula melaka goodness, of course.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Guide to Malacca: Where to shop<\/h2>\n<h3>6. Jonker Street Night Market<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254565\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254565\" style=\"width: 886px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-254565 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-jonker-street-night-market-Deva-Darshan-via-Unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | jonker street night market\" width=\"886\" height=\"633\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 886px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 886\/633;\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254565\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Deva Darshan via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is a highlight of Malacca you simply can&#8217;t miss. Open from 6pm to midnight on Fridays to Sundays, it&#8217;s like a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/pasar-malam-singapore\/\">pasar malam<\/a> in Singapore, but ten times the size and fun (with plenty of mouthwatering street food to boot). Stock up on souvenirs to bring home such as &#8216;I love Malacca&#8217; t-shirts and adorable handmade trinkets. Feeling peckish? Nibble on bites from street stalls serving curry fish balls, dim sum and rice noodles. Or, sip on fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/coconut-shake-drink-singapore\/\">coconut shakes<\/a> that&#8217;ll give Mr. Coconut fans a run for its money.<br \/>\n<em>Jonker Street Night Market, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. San Shu Gong<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ve gotta stop by San Shu Gong before you leave. It&#8217;s the best place to stock up on local snacks, candy, drinks and pastries to bring a taste of Malacca back with you. Think pineapple tarts, fresh prawn paste, kaya jam, jackfruit chips and instant white coffee. Make sure you&#8217;ve got an extra bag with you, &#8217;cause we&#8217;re pretty certain you&#8217;ll need lots of space to bring back all these goodies.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanshugong.com.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">San Shu Gong<\/a>, 33, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. The Clay House<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254556\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-254556 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Clay-House-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | The Clay House\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Clay-House-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Clay-House.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Clay-House-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Clay-House-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Clay House via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Shop handmade cups, bowls, lamps, aromatherapy burners and more at this pottery studio. Get your hands dirty and sign up for a pottery workshop while you&#8217;re at it! The studio owner will pretty much let you make anything you want. Plus, you can get it glazed and bring it home. Wanna learn something while on holiday? Check.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/The-Clay-House\/266392423478971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Clay House<\/a>, 18, Jalan Tukang Emas, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Orangutan House<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254557\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-254557 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Orangutan-House-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | The Orangutan House\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Orangutan-House-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Orangutan-House-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Orangutan-House.jpg 960w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Orangutan House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There&#8217;s no way you can miss this shop with its colourful exterior, old-timey music on rotation and, of course, the giant orangutan mural above artist Charles Cham&#8217;s gallery and t-shirt store. Buy a tee or bring home a painting; his artwork exudes positivity, good vibes and local pride.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theorangutanhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Orangutan House<\/a>, 59, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Antique shops and warehouses<\/h3>\n<p>Teeming with antique stores, the streets of Malacca beckon you to put on comfy shoes for a good stroll. Walk into warehouses selling crystals and gemstones, including porcelain stools, agate face rollers and rose quartz stone massagers. Or hit up rattan specialty stores for rattan swings, sun chairs and mirrors. Alternatively, try porcelain antique shops to check out Peranakan rarities, and fabric stores displaying Peranakan batik, which is distinct for its floral and colourful themes.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Guide to Malacca: Where to stay<\/h2>\n<h3>11. 1825 Gallery Hotel<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254560\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254560\" style=\"width: 896px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-254560 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-1825-Gallery-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | 1825 Gallery Hotel\" width=\"896\" height=\"640\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-1825-Gallery-Hotel.jpg 896w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-1825-Gallery-Hotel-768x549.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 896px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 896\/640;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: 1825 Gallery Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Set on the boardwalk of the Malacca River, this chic hotel in a colonial-style building is located just outside the main Jonker Street area. You\u2019ll feel at peace the moment you step in, with leafy indoor plants adorning the concierge area and an interior courtyard with a fountain in the lobby. Rooms are done up in a hybrid British and Chinese style, while upgraded rooms feature balconies facing the river and a personal whirlpool tub to remind you to unwind.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/1825galleryhotel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">1825 Gallery Hotel<\/a>, 27, Jalan Bunga Raya, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>12. Rucksack Caratel Jonker Wing<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to be right at the vibrant Jonker, book a place here. The hotel pays homage to the rich cultural background of Melaka and her unique blend of Peranakan, Portuguese and Dutch heritage, with a notable Western influence. The Rucksack Caratel Jonker Wing also has an American diner, making it the perfect place to hang out or stay the night.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.therucksackgroup.com\/caratel\/jonker\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rucksack Caratel Jonker Wing<\/a>, 16, Jalan Laksamana, Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>13. The Majestic Malacca<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254561\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-254561\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-254561 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Majestic-Malacca-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"malacca guide | The Majestic Malacca\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Majestic-Malacca-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Majestic-Malacca.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Majestic-Malacca-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/malacca-guide-The-Majestic-Malacca-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-254561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: The Majestic Malacca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Going on a luxury getaway? Splurge on a stay at this high-end hotel overlooking the Malacca River. The elegant rooms and suites feature antique-style accents, and the building is home to a lounge and an old-world bar, an airy library, and an outdoor pool. Bring it up a notch for the ultimate relaxing trip and book yourself a session at the Spa Village Melaka where you get to choose from an enticing menu of treatments \u2013 pure bliss!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.majesticmalacca.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Majestic Malacca<\/a>, 188, Jalan Bunga Raya, Melaka, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>14. TheBlanc Boutique Hotel<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re a sucker for the all-white aesthetic, this is the one to check out (or in). Even the exterior of this heritage two-storey building is painted white. Rooms are bright with spacious beds and shower areas \u2013 you\u2019ll be waking up refreshed every morning.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheBlancBoutiqueHotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TheBlanc Boutique Hotel<\/a>, 26-28, Jalan Kubu, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait to spend a weekend in Malacca! Good food and endless shopping await&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re pretty well-versed when it comes to going on road trips to our neighbouring countries. From Johor Bahru&#8217;s hip cafes to a girls\u2019 getaway in Bangkok, we\u2019ve been there and done it. But somewhere in between is the quaint, small town of Malacca. 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