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Melaka City


Nasi lemak with rendang is the speciality here. It's made with chicken or beef and incorporates a variety of local rice types if you so choose. There's also tasty laksa, mee siam (Thai-style vermicelli noodles) and a tempting trolley laden with local sweets for dessert. You'll sit in the covered-in courtyard of a traditional shophouse and be served by friendly staff.


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