Travelogue: Malacca, Food, Food and More Food

I'm ashamed to admit I've only been to Malacca once in my entire life and sadly I couldn't even recall the time I was there. Fortunately, my department went on a mini team bonding trip to Malacca where we did nothing but eat and shop. Feast on some sights and scenes, though not much, as shopping and eating was our main agenda.

The Dutch Square

Malacca River

Jonker Street

Despite its rich heritage and 600 years of history, we weren't as tempted to head to the museums as we were to try their famous Chendol. I reckon it's maybe, kinda, sorta forgivable not to check out its historic sites but it's an unforgivable mistake if you missed out on their Chendol, especially from the famous Jonker 88.  

Jonker 88 on Jonker Street

Enjoying a nice bowl of Chendol in their cosy shop

Many Flavours for you to choose from

I ordered a Chendol topped with Durian Puree and OMG I swear Kopitiam Chendol would never be the same. 

Chendol from Jonker 88

Although I would have preferred a Thai Chendol Jelly (as it's chewier), I fell in love with the thick and luscious Gula Melaka which had a honey consistency. With finely shaved ice which almost melts in your mouth, the Chendol was a to die for dessert. I also loved how the generous portion of Durian Puree blended so perfectly with the rich coconut milk. Fortunately Donna was there to stop me or I would have had seconds and thirds.

Another place you'll have to pop by , if you're on Jonker street, is a confectionary cum Cafe shop called "San Shu Gong". "San Shu Gong" sells everything from biscuits to coffee; one of its famous brands is Lao Qian Coffee which was introduced to me by Hans. Lao Qian Coffee is indeed one of the better tasting white coffee I've had, it is much creamier than Old Town but still embodies the aromatic taste of roasted coffee. My only qualm would be the jelak feeling one gets if we drink the entire sachet at a go.

Lao Qian Cafe

Another interesting find is Lok Lok which is essentially a steamboat with a twist. Lok Lok aka Satay Celup involves you cooking your raw food in a boiling tub of rich and aromatic peanut sauce. Despite its oily and unhealthy impression, the peanut Satay sauce made an excellent sauce! I was surprised at how flavourful my "blanched" Kang Kong tasted. I heard Capitol Satay Celup is da best when it comes to Satay Celup however as we weren't prepared to queue at 4 pm for a dinner slot, we settled for another eatery. It's a pity I did not note down its name as the Satay Celup was pretty darn good.

Raw food preparing for a peanuty dip

We had a peranakan meal at "Niang Re" restaurant which unfortunately wasn't that great. The food was mediocre and frankly didn't look quite appetizing. 

Peranakan Meal

Of course I did have my sweet fix at Secret Recipe in Mahkota Mall. I'm always super tempted to get Secret Recipe cakes whenever I enter Msia as it's half priced! I ordered a Hi-Fibre Cheesecake which was awesome. Although this is not the kinda fibre which doctors would recommend, I loved how the crunchy chewy muesli helps "texturize" the smooth creamy cheesecake. This wasn't my first time eating this and it definitely wont be my last.

High Fibre Cheesecake @ RM 7

Of course we did so much more and ate so much more than what was mentioned above. Malacca is indeed a foodie's heaven and I would definitely head back for more goodies, oh and of course to soak up the rich profound heritage =D