Snapshot Review: Long Feng Cantonese Cuisine, Melaka

Located on the first floor of the polished new Dusit Princess Melaka, Long Feng delivers a refined approach to Cantonese cuisine, with a few subtle nods to Szechuan flavours as well. The restaurant’s smart décor and warmly lit dining room lend it an inviting, upscale feel, while its popular weekend dim sum brunch has made it a go-to for both locals and hotel guests. Beautiful lanterns and direct lighting abound, complementing the well-spaced tables and relaxed ambiance. It’s the kind of place that strikes a balance between casual and elegant – ideal for anything from a family lunch to a low-key business meal. We were in Melaka recently and popped in for a breezy dim sum lunch early one afternoon, having read some good reviews.

We found that the service was well-paced and accommodating, with staff ready and willing to explain the menu and portion sizing, which is offered in different formats depending on the dish. We stuck pretty much to dim sum, and the highlights from that menu included perfectly crisp deep-fried bean curd prawn dumplings (always a favourite), plump siu mai (chicken and prawn), and a wonderfully fresh har gow (crystal prawn dumplings). Outside of the brunch service, the regular menu features reliable Cantonese staples such as steamed codfish, wok-baked squid, and sweet and sour chicken, available in several traditional styles, and available either by single portion or sharing size.

Like most diners whose reviews we checked, we agree that the overall experience – food, setting, and service – holds up well, making Long Feng a solid option for quality Chinese dining in central Melaka. The best part? The prices are fantastic given the cuisine and the elegant ambiance of the dining room. Our dim sum selections were only RM13 nett each, an amazing price for these dishes in a proper setting like this. The steamed BBQ pao selection was RM15 nett, but it included three buns, whereas we’re accustomed to getting only two at many dim sum places! (Similarly, we had four siu mai dumplings rather than the more common three… excellent!) Moreover, the delicious pan-fried turnip cake was only RM9 nett. The fried rice we ordered, wok-fried Yang Zhou style, was outstanding, and it’s available in two sizes, both quite generous (RM24/RM44 nett).

Aficionados of Chinese tea will be thrilled here, too, as there is an extensive Te Hang premium tea menu, with the numerous selections categorized into dark, oolong, green, and aromatic/flower tea sections. Prices for a sizeable pot of tea range from RM22 to RM34 nett, and helpful tasting notes are provided.

Desserts at Long Feng are also a treat, all priced at RM16 nett. The Double-Boiled Soft Pear with Dried Longan and Peach Jelly tempted us, as did the Chilled Pomelo and Sago in Mango Purée, this one served with ice cream. There are a half-dozen more options, too, most of them sounding very appealing, though some diners may be less enthused by the Crispy Fried Durian Pancake!

Private rooms are available, and Long Feng is open for lunch and dinner most days (see below). If you’re in Melaka and in search of a nice but unpretentious Chinese restaurant serving up lovely Cantonese fare, we feel Long Feng is a winning choice. It’s landed on a few “best of Melaka” dining lists for a reason!

Location and Details

Long Feng 龙凤
Level 1, Dusit Princess Melaka
Jalan Bendahara
75100 Melaka

Reservations accepted

T: +606 284 8888
E: [email protected]

• Opening hours:
Lunch: Tuesday to Friday from 11:00am until 2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am until 2:30pm
Dinner: Daily from 6:00pm until 10:00pm (last order 9:30pm)