13 Places For The Best Cendol In Melaka (Local Recommended!)

We all know how Melaka is every foodie’s heaven!

From sweet tasty desserts to wholesome Malacca food, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

One of the famous desserts Melaka is known for would be cendol.

While every cendol is unique in its own way, here are a few favourites you would want to check out when you’re wondering where to eat cendol in Melaka!

Table of Contents
1. Aunty Koh Cendol
2. Christina Ee Nyonya Cendol
3. Cendol Kampung Hulu @ Makan Avenue
4. Jonker88
5. Madam Kiow Cendol
6. Raja Cendol Taming Sari
7. Restoran Aunty Lee
8. Justberrys Dessert House
9. Nancy Kitchen
10. Bibik House Cendol
11. Cendol Jam Besar
12. The Kappan House
13. East & West Rendezvous

13 Best Cendol in Melaka

1. Aunty Koh Cendol

When listing the best cendol in Melaka, you wouldn’t forget to add Aunty Koh Cendol on the list!

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For just RM5, you’ll get the richest and creamiest cendol in Melaka for an affordable price.

Their famous cendol, Tai Bak or Nyonya-style cendol, is a must-try, made with fresh coconut milk and flavourful Gula Melaka.

2. Christina Ee Nyonya Cendol

At first glance, you would think Christina Ee Nyonya Cendol is a simple snack shop. However, they serve the best cendol in the area!

Their top items are the Nyonya Durian Cendol where you can top it off with durian and Original Flappo Cendol, a mixture of fresh durian and whipped cream as the topping.

You can’t miss out on their traditional nyonya cendol filled with fresh coconut milk, high quality brown sugar and home-cooked red bean!

3. Cendol Kampung Hulu @ Makan Avenue

The cendol served at this restaurant in Makan Avenue adds a twist by topping their treat with ice cream.

They also have other garnishes to choose from if you want to increase the taste.

Add a little more syrup or some jam to make this sweet treat definitely something you won’t forget.

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Their best items include Special Cendol and Durian Cendol.

4. Jonker88

This dessert café is infamous for lots of reasons, some of those being their laksa and cendol.

Jonker88 is definitely one of the best cendol in Melaka that’s worth trying.

Their top budget-friendly prices include Gula Malacca Cendol, Baba Cendol and Durian Cendol, filled with thick delicious gooey palm sugar (gula melaka).

5. Madam Kiow Cendol

A little further down the road from Aunty Koh Cendol is another great cendol stall, Mdm Kiow Cendol.

What makes them unique is the ingredients they use are all homemade, at an affordable price.

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Their cendol also features extra gooey Gula Melaka and softer cendol.

They offer other homemade treats as well such as Nyonya Kuih, Pai Tee, Apam Berkuah Durian, Pisang Goreng.

6. Raja Cendol Taming Sari

In the Bandar Hilir area, this cendol stall is said to serve the best cendol in Melaka, within the location.

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Compared to their competitors, they have lots of durians such as Musang King which definitely puts them at a top spot for durian cendol.

With so much durian to look through, locals who are fond of cendol truly find the flavours they serve rather satisfying with unique durian aroma and taste.

7. Restoran Aunty Lee Cendol

One of the best things about this restaurant is how they make their dishes with love.

Their cendol is made of thick gula melaka with fine ice, together with small red beans.

You can request additional durian to have with your cendol if you want a stronger kick.

8. Justberrys Dessert House Cendol

Mixing together an ice cream parlor and a café, the Justberrys Dessert House offers lots of sweet treats to satisfy your cravings!

They are pretty generous with their services especially the amount of green jelly, kidney beans and gula melaka.

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This would be the best place to try all kinds of sweet desserts aside from their cendol!

9. Nancy Kitchen Cendol

If you’re up for some authentic nyonya food in Melaka, a great place to go is Nancy’s Kitchen.

They offer a lot of unique Nyonya style dishes, including the cendol.

The cendol is made with fresh ingredients, keeping the authentic Nyonya cendol taste at bay.

10. Bibik House Cendol

After a long day of work or sightseeing, a bowl of cendol will definitely help you beat the heat and get right back on your feet –which is what Bibik House Cendol serves.

Surprisingly, they serve their cendol separated from the shaved ice.

This isn’t very common, but it’s a good thing too!

They even offer a container for extra gula melaka on every table.

11. Cendol Jam Besar

For one of the best traditional cendol, check out Cendol Jam Besar. They’re also known to be the most established cendol shops in the country.

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They offer different kinds of cendol, but what hits the most is the traditional one which is made to be very close to the original creation.

Their traditional cendol is as cheap as RM 2.50 each.

12. The Kappan House

What makes the Kappan House such a great find is the simplicity and affordable costs for cendol.

Despite not being so grand, their cendol is harmonic and balances well with each ingredient.

At only RM 3.50 you get a bowl with quality gula melaka that’s enough to satisfy your sweets craving!

13. East & West Rendezvous Cendol

When it comes to finding the best cendol in Melaka, which includes durian cendol, some people would vote for East & West Rendezvous.

The café serves their cendol with strong flavors. Despite having a strong fragrance, the sweetness is the right amount.

They even have bits of real durian flesh to top it off!

The next time you’re on a hunt for some cooling tasty dessert treat, make sure to try out every one of these places for the best cendol in Melaka!