Best 12 Lok Lok & Satay Celup Spots In Melaka

Literally means “Boil Boil” in Cantonese, Lok Lok is a popular street food in Malaysia. Similar to Satay, Lok Lok features varieties of food items like veggies, meat, or seafood on bamboo sticks. Plus, these skewers are normally boiled in hot broth of any flavor, deep fried, or grilled.

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Besides, Melaka is surely one travel spot where both locals and Singaporeans love to visit during holidays. Despite all that, some travelers might consider Lok Lok or Satay Celup as one of the must eat in Melaka. Besides, these street foods are almost everywhere in every corner of the Melaka city and streets. Hence, looking for Satay Celup and Lok Lok are super easy in Melaka.

So, if you are planning on a food trip or holiday in Malacca. Here are some of the best Lok Lok and Satay Celup spots in Malacca by SGMY13TOUR. 

Restaurant Ban Lee Siang

McQuek’s Satay Celup Melaka (Main Branch)

茗驰沙爹朱碌 Ming Chi Satay Celup (大路边摊 沙爹朱律)

Capitol Satay Restaurant 佳必多沙爹

Ku Cha Bi Satay Celup 

Kingtu Satay Celup

Satay Celup 律律

Satay Celup Abdullah Lim/Cowboy Lim

Tai Zi Satay Celup 太子沙爹朱律

Qian Vegan Hotpot Station 签斤

Jonker Street Night Market

小区串串 Xiao Qu Chuan Chuan

1. Restaurant Ban Lee Siang

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Staying on the top of the Best Satay Celup and Lok Lok in Melaka list, Restaurant Ban Lee Siang is sure to be a must try. In addition, it is just about 2km from the popular Melaka attraction Jonker Walk. Undoubtedly making it a good dinner spot in Malacca after any Jonker Walk explore.

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One interesting fact is that its second branch sits just side by side to their first family business Satay Celup house. Plus, sharing almost the identical name and exactly the same family heritage Satay sauces. Hence, there is not much difference in food options and Lok Lok price. But, it doesn’t stop them from getting crowded fast during the dinner rush.

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Moreover, their Lok Lok stick price cost RM1.10 each for veggies and steamboat items, while up to RM3 for seafood. Additionally, enjoying Satay Celup here is surely a fully hands on experience. After choosing the favorite Lok Lok from the fridge, you can boil them in the pot of Peanut Satay gravy in the middle of the table. Furthermore, the staff will refill the Satay Celup gravy once in a while for free to prevent it from sticking and burning too. 

Additional Information:

Location: 45-E, Jalan Ong Kim Wee, 75300 Malacca, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 3:00pm to 11:00pm (Mon,Tue,Thurs,Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Wednesday

Contact Number: +60 12-628 5564

Website: 万里香沙爹朱律（正宗） 

2. McQuek’s Satay Celup Melaka (Main Branch)

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McQuek’s Satay Celup Melaka (Main Branch) is another popular eatery with Satay Celup in Melaka. Besides, it is also a small manufacturer factory itself that produces their own Satay Celup Sauce Packets. So, if you like the sauces, do not hesitate in buying them as you can get a special discount over the factory price.

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The eatery offers more than 60 Lok Lok types of veggies, meat, seafood, and steamboat items starting from RM1 each. Hence, it is not strange for the locals to recognize McQuek as one of the biggest Satay Celup spots in Melaka. Moreover, all these Lok Lok sticks are kept in cold storage in order to ensure freshness. 

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In addition, their signature Satay Celup Sauce is a magic blend of premium ingredients and lots of peanut crushes. Undoubtedly, it makes a really rich base which is thick enough to cover every Lok Lok food item. Also, tastes savory and sweet with hints of spiciness, it is surely an addictive meal for foodies. 

Additional Information:

Location: Teratak Kasih : Homestay Bandar Hilir Melaka. Kampung, 288, Jln Parameswara, Banda Hilir, 75000 Malacca, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 4:00pm to 11:00pm (Mon,Tue,Thurs,Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Wednesday

Contact Number: +60 10-268 2998

Website: McQuek’s Satay Celup 

3. 茗驰沙爹朱碌 Ming Chi Satay Celup (大路边摊 沙爹朱律)

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Whenever you are asking the locals where to eat delicious Satay Celup in Melaka, they surely will suggest Ming Chi Satay Celup. Plus, this kopitiam style eatery is Koh’s family third generation business for more than 50 years. More amazingly, they are still using the most original home recipe Satay Celup from the great achestor.

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While at the Lok Lok fridge, the eatery offers more than 60 Lok Lok made available daily in different categories. Besides the common food items, there are offals like pig livers, stomach, intestine. Additionally, foodies can choose either to use a second-time recycle sauce to boil their Lok Lok which is relatively cheaper. Or, to get a whole new sauce base by paying in full amount. 

Additional Information:

Location:  NO 35B JALAN KENANGA 3/25, JALAN KENANGA, Taman Kenanga, 75300, Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 5:30pm to 11:30pm (Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Thursday

Contact Number: +60 13-338 9570

Website: 茗驰沙爹朱碌 Ming Chi Satay Celup（大路边摊） 

4. Capitol Satay Restaurant 佳必多沙爹

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As one of the best Satay Celup spots in Malacca. Undoubtedly it is normal to see people lining up along the five foot way of the shophouse and waiting for their turn to dine in. Plus, it gets busier during weekends and public holidays. Where the queue might span to nearly 10 shops along Lorong Bukit Cina.

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In addition to serving the diner crowd, the owner, Mr Law never stings with good Lok Lok sticks as a token of appreciation. He sometimes treats foodies with fresh Tiger Prawn or other kinds of pricier Lok Lok food. Additionally, this Satay Celup restaurant has all the good Lok Lok food stuff kept fresh in a fridge upon choosing. Similarly, these stuffs are so addictive after boiling in the savory sweet Satay sauce with spicy hints.

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Due to the unexpected Covid-19 pandemic, this food place turns into a small ‘factory’ with its own family members as major manpower. They start to produce Satay Gravy in vacuum packaging that can be safely post out or for delivery. Furthermore, each 3 in 1 set even comes with extra peanut crushes and dry spices along with the rich Satay gravy base.

Additional Information:

Location: 30, Jalan KPKS 3, Kompleks Perniagaan Kota Syahbandar, Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 4:00pm to 11:00pm (Tue,Wed,Thurs) / 4:00pm to 12:00 midnight (Fri,Sat) / 5:00pm to 11:00pm (Sun) / Close on Monday

Contact Number: +60 12-248 8708

Website: Capitol Satay Celup Restaurant 佳必多沙爹朱律 30,Jalan KPKS 3, 75200, Melaka

5. Ku Cha Bi Satay Celup

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Ku Cha Bi Satay Celup popularity is such that at one point. Where they even had to put up a finish sign on the shop entrance to inform all their Lok Lok are sold out. Additionally, here in Ku Cha Bi Satay Celup, there are always empty tables available. They offer both roadside and indoor dining areas to accommodate the large number of customers.

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Besides the usual Lok Lok stuff, there are special ones to cater some specific cravings too. Examples like Fish Roe Balls, Spicy Otah, Hakka Yong Tau Foo and Blood Cockles. In addition, for a kind reminder, unfinished food taken is not refundable here. Hence, take according to how much you can eat to avoid wastage.

Additional Information:

Location: 1-19, Jalan Rahmat 1, Taman Malim Jaya, 75250 Malim Jaya, Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 6:00pm to 11:59pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 19-608 8386

Website: Ku Cha Bi Satay Celup

6. Kingtu Satay Celup

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Kingtu Satay Celup is another Melaka Satay Celup place that is equally famous as Capitol and Ban Lee Siang. But the good news is, there is no long queue here as it is more spacious to accommodate the guests. Moreover, it is also an eatery with an air conditioner. Hence, do not worry of sweating while enjoying the tasty Satay Celup feast.

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What foodies need to do here is just directly pick the favorite Lok Lok from the ice fridge. Then, dunk them all inside the boiling hot Satay sauce and wait for them to cook. Furthermore, their Satay sauce is slightly spicier than other Satay Celup spots in Malacca, which is great for spicy lovers. Plus, more amazingly, each Lok Lok skew costs RM0.70 regardless of any food items. 

Additional Information:

Location: Taman Cheng Utama, 75260 Malacca, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 6:30pm to 10:00pm (Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Contact Number: +60 17-209 9877

7. Satay Celup 律律

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Well known among the locals as Bachang Satay Celup. Plus, there are no fancy decorations or furnishings here. Instead of serving Satay Celup in a restaurant, it operates in a simple looking open air corner lot unit. 

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For over the years, the owner Mrs Lim persisted in preparing all their Lok Lok and Satay gravy. Additionally, she cooks the Satay gravy in nearly 2 hours that mixes with curry soup for a more creamy spicy taste. Moreover, the price of each stick of Lok Lok starts from RM0.70. However, unlike the usual Satay Celup spots, the varieties of food are lesser here.

Additional Information:

Location: 22, Jalan Tun Perak, Kampung Enam, 75300 Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 7:30pm to 10:30pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 12-374 9513

Website: Satay 律律

8. Satay Celup Abdullah Lim/Cowboy Lim

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For Malay friends who are following strict food rules, the locals suggest visiting Satay Celup Abdullah Lim/Cowboy Lim. Plus, this humble Muslim Chinese eatery belongs to a local Chinese Muslim owner. So, all the Satay Celup and Goreng Goreng like Fried Rice, Fried Noodles and Stir Fry Veggies are surely Halal.

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By looking at the Google reviews, many customers praise the owner, Mr Cowboy Lim for his friendly personality. Hence, offering a wonderful ambiance to enjoy Melaka Satay Celup with friends and family. In addition, Satay Celup Abdullah Lim is popular for their Tomyam Lok Lok too. Authentically flavorful with a zesty twist, it tastes so appetizing for a satisfying meal.

Additional Information:

Location: Jalan Kenanga 3/8, Taman Kenanga, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Tue,Wed,Thurs,Sat,Sun) / 9:00am to 12:00 noon ; 2:00pm to 9:00pm (Fri) / Close on Monday

Contact Number: +60 19-686 2443

9. Tai Zi Satay Celup 太子沙爹朱律

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Tai Zi Satay Celup is a new Satay Celup spot in Malacca that only opens for business from Friday to Sunday. Plus, this hidden gem operates in a garden of a local person’s home near the Courtyard Hotel. Hence, they suggest using a navigator app in order to arrive there. Moreover, foodies need to reach early for the Satay Celup here as there are not many seats.

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Additionally, the Satay Celup house places all the Lok Lok variants on a clean table upon choosing. Every food item is absolutely fresh, especially the Siham (Blood Cockles) and Mantis Shrimp. Furthermore, each Lok Lok stick is sold in an affordable price range from RM1 to RM3 too. For their Satay Gravy, there is feedback that it is a quality one, not overly spicy or nutty, and with a strong lemongrass fragrance. 

Additional Information:

Location: 10, Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, Kampung Durian Daun, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 6:00pm to 10:30pm (Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Contact Number: +60 12-708 5030

Website: Tai Zi Satay Celup 太子沙爹朱律

10. Qian Vegan Hotpot Station 签斤

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Just as its name says, Qian Vegan Hotpot Station is a vegetarian restaurant in Malacca. Plus, the owner decorates the restaurant with lots of Chinese calligraphy and bamboo furnishing. Undoubtedly making a photo taking corner for diners to spend their time while waiting for the food.

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Additionally, this hotpot restaurant in Malacca is also the first and only spot to enjoy vegetarian Lok Lok. Besides serving only veggies, gluten bites and soy made food items. They have plant based bacon, fish paste and prawn rolls that taste and look as similar as a real one. In addition, for hygiene purposes, these food items are individually packed and kept in a cold fridge.

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Furthermore, there are 9 different kinds of soup bases for the foodies to cook their Lok Lok. Includes the Vegetarian Bak Kut Teh, Mala soup, Tomyam, Mushroom broth, and Tomato base. Moreover, there is an option to enjoy two soup bases for Lok Lok by just paying a bit more too. If these are not into the likings, order the vegetarian Satay Celup base without onions and garlic.

Additional Information:

Location: City Melaka MY, 23, Jalan MP 1, Taman Merdeka Permai, 75350 Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 4:00pm to 10:30pm (Mon,Wed,Thurs) / 12:00 noon to 10:30pm (Fri,Sat,Sun,Mon) / Close on Tuesday

Contact Number:

Website: QIAN VEGAN Hotpot Station  

11. Jonker Street Night Market

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When craving for clear soup Lok Lok in Jonker Street, visiting the Jonker Street Night Market is surely a good choice. Plus, held along the lengthy Jonker Street on every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This bustling Melaka night market has almost everything from local food and hand made souvenirs to fashion clothes. 

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Additionally, there are a few Lok Lok trucks and stalls that hide among these 400 Jonker Street Night Market stalls. Every stall has its own Lok Lok specialties with different price ranges each. Moreover, some even offer assorted fried or grilled Lok Lok that taste equally delicious to the boiled ones. 

Additional Information:

Location: Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 10:00am to 11:00pm (Fri,Sat,Sun) / Close on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

12. 小区串串 Xiao Qu Chuan Chuan

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For foodies who crave both authentic Sichuan snacks and Lok Lok at the same time, we recommend Xiao Qu Chuan Chuan. Here in this Melaka cafe, foodies can enjoy their food at an open air dining place. Where there’s no frills of an oily head after a wonderful feasting moment. Additionally, the cafe opens somewhere nearby the Malim Caltex Oil Station, making it easy to find.

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In addition, foodies can opt to enjoy their Lok Lok either in grilled or deep fried. Some popular Lok Lok skews of theirs are the Enoki Bacon Wrap, Cajun Pork, Pizza Pork Skew, and Century Quail Eggs. If these are not enough, there are several dessert menus that originated from China too. Like Peach Gum Sweet Soup, Black Sesame Bingsu, and Ice Jelly. 

Additional Information:

Location: 18A, Jalan Berkat 5, Taman Malim Jaya, 75250 Melaka, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 5:00pm to 1:00am (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 16-213 5889

Website: 小区串串 Skewerhood  (Xiao Qu Chuan Chuan)