The short answer
The Baboon House: what visitors should know first
Go if you want a burger or a Western meal away from local food. Beef and pork feature on the menu we saw, and alcohol is served, so it is a poor choice for strict vegetarians.
Useful facts
The Baboon House facts at a glance
- Location
- 89 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Heeren Street
- Dining style
- Western cafe and burger place
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: aloha cheeseburger, honey mustard chicken burger
- Closed
- Tuesdays, per Wikivoyage
- Good for
- A Western break between museums
Why it matters
Why The Baboon House is worth your time
Not every family wants local food at every meal, and a Western cafe in the old town gives children and fussy eaters a familiar option. Three pages we opened, Wikivoyage, SAYS and Malaysia4u, name it, the most of any restaurant added here, which is our only stand-in for popularity.
It is not a place for vegetarians, Jain travellers or anyone avoiding pork or alcohol, since pork burgers and craft beer are named. Older travellers should note the short weekday hours and Tuesday closure.
Confirm the current menu and hours on the day, as the pages we read date from 2021 or earlier.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Burgers
SAYS names aloha cheese, pork belly and honey mustard chicken burgers.
- 02
Craft beer
Wikivoyage notes craft beer is served.
- 03
Heeren Street
It is near the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wikivoyage lists The Baboon House at 89 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock as a hamburger and Western place that also pours craft beer. SAYS names an aloha cheeseburger, a pork belly burger and a honey mustard chicken burger, and Malaysia4u lists it as a cafe and restaurant.
This is a break from Nyonya and Chinese food rather than a local specialty. Order a burger and share sides if you are two people; the portions are not described in the pages we opened. Pork is on the menu, so tell staff what you cannot eat. We did not see a vegetarian burger, and we cannot say whether one exists.
It sits on Heeren Street, close to the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum, so it fits as a pause between museum visits. Check the closed Tuesday and the shorter weekday hours first.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Avoid Tuesdays
- Not suitable for strict vegetarians
- Confirm hours, which are shorter on weekdays
- Ask staff about ingredients
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 89 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock (Heeren Street), Taman Kota Laksamana
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Weekday afternoon or early evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is a cafe on a flat old-town street, but Heeren Street pavements are narrow. We could not confirm seating comfort or steps, so ask when you arrive.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in. Wikivoyage lists Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 to 17:00 and Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 22:00, closed Tuesday; hours may have changed, so confirm.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near The Baboon House
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
It is a cafe on a flat old-town street, but Heeren Street pavements are narrow. We could not confirm seating comfort or steps, so ask when you arrive.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is it vegetarian?
No. It serves pork and chicken burgers and we saw no vegetarian menu.
Which day is it closed?
Wikivoyage says Tuesday.
Does it serve alcohol?
Wikivoyage says it offers craft beer.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
