Exploring Malaysia 
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Melaka is well-known for its Baba & Nyonya style spicy cooking as well as its Portuguese or Eurasian Food. The very famous chicken curry debel, sometimes called "curry devil", is a must as well as the well marinated Baked fish and crabs in tomato and chilli gravy, are some of the Portuguese favourites you can find at the Portuguese village. Other local favourites include the "satay celup" - skewered raw meat/Vegetables dipped in hot boiling satay sauce to cook and "ikan bakar" - spicy marinated barbecued fish served in grilled aluminium foil or banana leaf. Then there is also the chicken ball rice and oyster omelettes served with spring onions and sweet or spicy paste.
Local desserts worth trying include the "ice kacang", a refreshment made of shaved ice with red beans, nuts, jelly etc, the popular "cendol", which comprises green flavoured jelly and beans served in coconut milk and the "Bubur Cha Cha, a sweet dessert made from steamed sweet potatoes, yam, white beans, tapioca jelly in coconut milk.
Golf
There are a number of excellent golf courses near Melaka including Tiara Melaka, a 27 hole championship course, A Famosa, a 27 hole course located near Alor Gajah, Orna Golf Resort 27 holes or the older Ayer Keroh Golf course. The courses are particularly in demand during weekends and public holidays when it is advisable to make prior bookings.
Entertainment & Shopping
Melaka is truly an antique shopper's paradise. The busy streets of Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street), is well known among international antique collectors as the place to find artifacts and authentic antiquities. Situated in the heart of historical Melaka, the Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall is a one-stop megamall featuring a fusion of history with modern everyday shopping and exciting events with a peace of mind.
With its streets lined with houses built in the 17th century, you will experience the unmistakable historical charm that is uniquely Melaka. Other items to look out for are items, which are typically Malaccan in nature include items such as the Melaka Nyonya wooden clogs or beautifully intricate embroidered shoes, bags and apparel.
