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Jonker Street

Melaka, Malaysia
Ranked #2 of 49 attractions in Melaka
4.0 of 5 stars 325 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Traveller Description: Jonker street is a very attractive place in Melaka. Visitors must go there before you leave Melaka! The street is more happening at every night of... more »
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Melaka, Malaysia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

i love their food so much, especially the cendol and asam laksa at jonker88. and there have a must go cafe, call geographer cafe. love their environment.........saw a blog that write about the jonker food, http://www.melaka3.com/2012/04/recommended-jonket-street-food.html.... must try Donald & Lily's Corner on next visit to jonker:)

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Thumbs up for making it a smoke free zone! Safe place to work around at night. At the end of the street, there is a stage for locals to sing, sit around - pleasant ambience for senior citizens. Relas ( voluntarysecurity groups) were very helpful; a kid got lost and they went their way out to help look for her... More

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PJ
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

sadly famosa chicken rice store have lousy food - really bad chicken rice balls... and the cendol tasted even more lousy than those found in the rojak stores in kl

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M.nxrgpb.
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Although all the brochures etc describe this street as bustling we found that half of all the shops were closed the two days we were there. Friday and Saturday nights features a night market with much the same goods as in any market in Asia. I don't know why the authorities in these places don't close these heritage areas to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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75 reviews 75 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyed walking through Jonker street and found the lack of harassment from vendors refreshing after Bukit Bintang in KL. Well worth a look.

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malaysia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

basically u can shop for many souvenirs at this price. the cendol, pineapple tarts, nyonya lasak are the must to try..explore it :) the architecture of the shophouses are worth seeing.

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Trang, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This was a great place to eat and have a drink while looking around the stalls and shops. We could have came here for weeks and still not try all of the many foods on offer. Most of the shopkeepers seem friendly and happy to help. Near most of the other tourist places.

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Brisbane, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Vibrant and busy, this was one of our favourite fun places. Choice of food was endless and items to buy were cheap and interesting.

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Loveland, Colorado
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Walk or ride a trycle. This is part of the tourist path

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Singapore, Singapore
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Try to avoid chicken rice ball. Not nice at all. The dessert 88 in jonker street is a must go shop.

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