1. Hoe Kee Chicken Rice (和记鸡饭团)

Hoe Kee is probably the most famous restaurant in Malacca offering the significant chicken rice ball Malacca.

Every day, the restaurant is crowded with tourists and even locals for a delightful meal.

The unique thing about their chicken rice is, the chicken is drenched with soy sauce, hence offering a flavourful yet tender meat. Remember to pair the chicken with the chicken rice ball which is fragrant and tasty!

At the entrance, there is a price list which shows you the ideal portion for your group. The staff will help you with the order before you enter the restaurant.
Location: 4, 6 & 8, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +606-283 4751
Opening Hours:
Daily: 9:00am – 4:00pm

 2. Chop Chung Wah (中华茶室海南鸡饭)

 Chop Chung Wah offers the famous chicken rice ball Malacca too! This humble coffee shop has a concept of open kitchen where you can see how the meals are made.

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Together chilli sauce, the plate of steamed chicken is served together with the soft rice balls. I must say they offer one of the best rice balls in town. Despite the fragrance, it comes with a moist and slightly sticky texture – perfect in mouth!


For the steamed chicken, the meat is very tender and juicy. Poured with the soy-based sauce, it offers a delicately salty taste too. Best to pair with the chilli sauce.
Location: 18 Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-772 0599
Opening Hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Wednesday to Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm

 3. Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant (水仙素食园)

The chicken rice ball Malacca can be enjoyed by vegetarians too, right at Shui Xian Vegetarian Restaurant! Even if you are non-vegetarians, you will enjoy eating their vege chicken rice ball.

No other restaurant can duplicate the taste of chicken rice offered by Shui Xian. It gives you a twist from the typical taste of chicken rice.
Besides, the vege chicken is served together to complement your meal. The dish also comes with their specially made chilli sauce and some cucumber.

The chicken rice ball comes with reasonable price. Remember to come early as it is often sold out by 9am.
Location: 43, Jalan Hang Lekiu, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-635 8052
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 7:30am – 2:30pm
Closed on: Sunday

 4. Ee Ji Ban Chicken Rice Ball (一级棒鸡饭粒)

Bring your Muslim friends to enjoy the Malacca’s chicken rice ball at Ee Ji Ban!

Here, you must at least order 10 rice ball or the rice will come in the normal version. Slathered with soy sauce, the rice ball offers you a salty yet flavourful taste!

And you really can’t image how yummy the chicken is. Both the roasted chicken and steamed chicken appear to be fleshier and bigger than it usually is. But many prefer the roasted chicken for their crispy skin and tender meat.

It is possible to pair your meals with vegetables or other dishes if you want. The restaurant offers authentic Nyonya dishes which is extremely delightful!
Location: 275, Jalan Melaka Raya 3, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6016-216 5220
Opening Hours:
Daily: 10:00am – 9:00pm

 5. Ku Loong Kee Chicken Rice (古龙记鸡饭)

Ku Loong Kee is another restaurant the offers the famous chicken rice ball Malacca, even crowned as one of the best in Malacca. Their chicken rice is quite similar to the Ipoh style chicken rice.

Plain and tasty are the 2 words that fully describe their chicken rice. Even though the chicken is dipped with soy sauce, you can still enjoy its nature sweetness. Plus, the meat is very soft and succulent!
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Even if you are not a chicken breast lover, you will find it having a nice texture to chew. A plate of bean sprouts is added to complement your meal too.

Location: Plaza Pandan Malim Business Park, 69, Jalan PPM 8, Kampung Balai Panjang, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6016-674 2632
Opening Hours:
Thursday to Tuesday: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Closed on: Wednesday