Man Yi Restaurant 满溢私房菜 in Malacca

"Small one woman chef family run restaurant- bookings essential! Great dishes excellent service . Sisters Carmen (chef) and Nancy ( maître d) made this dinning experience so much more memorable. They are usually booked out and have many regular customers - self explanatory !"

"This is a small and cozy restaurant located ar Melaka Raya. The owner, husband and wife do all the cooking. Highly recommended dishes: German Pork Knuckle, Braised Pork Knuckle with Chestnut & Mushroom, Passion Fruit Snapper, Hakka Crispy Pork Belly, Curry Fish Head, Golden Pumpkin Fried Tofu and many more. It is better to make booking in advance. It is a must to visit Restaurant Man Yi when you are in Malacca. A highly recommended restaurant for Chinese food"

"This place offers home-style cooking at great prices. Unfortunately, service can be a bit slow as it's a one-woman show. Reservations are highly recommended as they don't accommodate walk-ins due to limited table space. Highly recommend their signature Claypot curry fish, passion fruit prawn and hakka fried pork."

"Highly recommended! We tried the salted egg chicken and the curry claypot fish head! Absolutely delicious! The salted chicken is done with fresh salted egg that does not overpower the curry leaves fragrance and the chicken is crispy on the outside and moist within. The curry fish head is so nice and unique, the curry have just a tinge of spicy that does not overpower the freshness of the fish which is nicely prepared."

"This is simple no fuss home cook style Chinese restaurant. The chef has a pedigree of working with E&O in the past (so the legend has it) and it shows. The meals arrive quickly, hot and delicious. There are many good dishes on and off the menu (pls do ask for them) - two of what I took last night were not on the menu. I must say the portions are good. Expecting the usual (as in stingy plates at some Chinese restaurants - you know who you are!), hubby and I ordered three dishes. The signature pork dish came first so we knew then we should have stuck to two . The dry shrimp topped tofu and then vegetables came fast. They make an effort to remember you or your name here so you know they have plenty of regulars. This was my fourth visit. As I usually had several friends with me, I hadn't noticed the portions until tonight. Observation powers sadly lacking. Do give this place a try. One of the food businesses worthy of a strong following."

"With a group of 11 friends, we traveled from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, stopping in Malacca for lunch at this restaurant. The restaurant is known for its private kitchen dishes (chef's recommendations). If you want to try their signature dishes, be sure to book in advance; otherwise, you might miss out on their famous specialties. In my opinion, the best dish is the roast pork knuckle. It's very flavorful, with crispy skin and tender meat—definitely a must-try. The curry fish head pot is also outstanding, with a fragrant but not spicy curry. The golden pumpkin tofu is another must-eat; its sauce is made from pumpkin. The deep-fried salty egg yolk prawns are also delicious. Overall, I think this Chinese restaurant's dishes are excellent. If you're visiting Malacca, it's worth a try."

"Where do I even begin? This cosy, intimate spot—with fewer than 10 tables offered a personalized dining experience that’s hard to come by. The food is meticulously prepared, full of flavour, and feels like a refined take on comforting home-cooked dishes. There’s a clear attention to detail in every bite. The lady boss is incredibly warm and welcoming, adding to the charm of the place. Be sure to make a reservation else you get zero chance of dining here."

"Very good homemade tofu, German pork knuckle with homemade mustard and claypot curry fish. Satisfied stomach. Came all the way from JB to taste the food in this restaurant. Yummy. Will come again."