Traditional shaved ice dessert is used interchangeably with the term "pat-pooh" in the olden days. At the same time, the modern generation typically regards it as ice kacang or with just a simple abbreviation of “ABC - Air Batu Campur”. In recent years, this milk-syrupy ice kacang drenched with a must-have irresistible sweetness of gula Melaka, has evolved into a dazzling dessert and is adorned with whatever toppings made possible, such as nuts, puree, grass jelly, biscuit sticks, and ice cream. Whatever the term is, this salivating dessert has been tailored just for you, with the best ice kacang in Melaka!

#1 Min Chong Hygienic Ice Cafe

Ming Chong Hygienic Ice Cafe has been around for over 60 years. Apart from its rustic facade, this place used to sell common desserts of all time such as Pak Poh Ice (ice kacang) and cendol. If you’re searching for a cold dessert in the evening, make a pit stop here. Just so you know, this place serves its bowl of ice kacang made using its traditional ice shaver since 1928! So antiquey and authentic, and the shaved ice is adequately fine!

Address: 43, Jln. Bunga Raya, Kampung Jawa, 75100 Melaka
Operating Hours: 12–4:30 pm(Wed closed)
Contact: 016-259 5800
Status: Muslim-friendly

#2 Saturday Ice Cafe

Saturday Ice Cafe is another local favorite spot that you wouldn't want to miss. There are various tempting hawker foods here and flavourful refreshing desserts such as Saturday Iced Pat-Pooh here. It is robust with syrup and evaporated milk. Besides, there are extra toppings for this one - two pieces of biscuit sticks and a scoop of choco-vanilla ice cream.

Address: Praya Lane, 75050 Melaka
Operating Hours: 12–4:30 pm(Wed closed)
Contact: 016-259 5800
Status: Non-halal

#3 Cendol Jam Besar Bandar Hilir Melaka (Cendol Jam Besar)

Since 1952, Cendol Jam Besar Melaka has been located by the route of the Melaka River cruise, directly opposite the Red Square Clock Tower. When it comes to doing historical sightseeing, Cendol Jam Besar is always the target kiosk where people go to, to rehydrate. It used to operate via a make-do mangosteen-shaped kiosk, but eventually, it has evolved into a more conventional stall. If you’re not fond of the legendary Indian-Muslim ABC or ice kacang, go for its cendol.

Address: Hdn.Menara.Jam Besar, Banda Hilir, 75000 Melaka
Operating Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm(daily)
Contact: 017-388 7918
Status: Halal

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