[Melaka] Vietnamese Food (Lai Chi Fang Kopitiam)

• Rating: 5 out of 5

• Price range: RM6 - RM10

• Ambiance: Hawker

• Address: Lai Chi Fang Kopitiam, No.72A & 72B, Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho

• Business hour: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00AM - 11:00AM

• Non-halal 

•  Webpage: https://www.facebook.com/vietnamesefoodinmelaka/ 

If you are craving for Vietnamese food in Melaka, you wouldn't have guessed that there is a humble Vietnamese food stall located inside the Lai Chi Fang coffee shop. This stall was once the pioneer of Vietnamese food in Melaka. From a brick-and-mortar set up in Melaka Raya, the owner have taken a semi-retired life by transforming his big business to a small stall. There might be a change in their business operation, but rest assured, the quality of the food is not compromised.


The beef pho (authentic Vietnamese beef noodle) (RM9) is made succulent beef and served with a generous amount of vegetables. The noodle broth is infused with authentic Vietnamese spices and made of homemade beef stock.

If you don't take beef, there is also an option of pork pho (RM6). The broth is made of pork stock.

Typically, the pho is enough to feed a hungry stomach. If you're up for more good food, do also try their fresh Vietnamese spring roll. The soft and chewy rice wrap compact with fresh vegetables and prawn or fried barbecue pork.

It would be your lucky day if there is rice pancake available on that day. The rice pancake is made of rice flour and top with crunchy bacon. If you crave for this, it is advisable to order one day before as the preparation for the rice pancake takes a long time.

We totally recommend you to try it for yourself for two reasons - the great taste and the budget price tag. It is a meal prepared with love. It takes the chef the entire weekday to prepare for her weekend business. All the ingredients are prepared from scratch and even the sauces are made by herself. Did we mention that the chef is a Vietnamese? That may add the authenticity to the food served.


Do call Goh Vietnam at 012-2322917 to pre-order the Vietnamese roll and rice pancake. It is not available at the stall unless you order it earlier.