Nancy's Kitchen is a well-known Kota Laksamana restaurant for traditional Nyonya and Peranakan cooking, with signature dishes such as ayam buah keluak, Nyonya laksa, popiah, and cendol.
Nyonya Cooking in Kota Laksamana
Nancy’s Kitchen is a long-running Melaka restaurant built around home-style Nyonya and Peranakan cooking. The current restaurant is in Kota Laksamana, a short ride from Jonker Street, and is a useful stop for travellers who want a sit-down meal rather than a quick heritage-street snack.
What to Order
Ayam buah keluak is the signature order: chicken cooked with the earthy, bitter-sweet keluak nut in a rich Nyonya sauce. Nyonya laksa brings a coconut-based, chilli-rich broth with noodles and toppings. The menu also highlights popiah, a fresh spring roll with vegetables and savoury fillings, while cendol is the traditional finish with shaved ice, coconut milk, and gula Melaka.
The menu includes other Peranakan classics. Food may contain traces of meat, eggs, and shellfish because of shared utensils.
Hours and Practical Details
Nancy’s Kitchen is open from 11am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and from 11am to 9pm Friday through Sunday. It is closed on Tuesday. Weekend evenings and popular lunch windows are the busiest periods.
Nancy’s Kitchen is non-halal. Allow about an hour for a shared meal, longer when the restaurant is busy. Pair it with a Jonker Street walk or an old-town heritage loop.
