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Eat and Drink Melaka returns with chapter 8, publishing some useful tips when dehydrated in the ever famous Jonker Street in Melaka. The previous chapters have all been mostly just food, but this is something pretty for those in appreciation to art and culture. Melaka is a city with people that are friendly and …
Read MoreEat and Drink Melaka : Cooling off the heat @ Jonker Street
Biscuits, bakery, kuih and confectionary is always fascinating to me. The combination of many or few simple ingredients combines to produce such aromatic delicacies. Not to mention how each of them comes with unique cultural influences. The Jonker Street in Melaka is one place that is so culturally rich and historically preserved. The previous …
Read MoreEat and Drink Melaka: On the Spot Baking and Selling @ Jonker Street
Having published the Eat and Drink Melaka 4: Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball in previous post, the next ‘Eat and Drink’ chapter will be more Chicken rice ball in Melaka. In the previous post, I briefly summarized the history and origin of authentic Hainanese Chicken rice ball, of how it came about as well …
Read MoreFamosa Chicken Rice Ball (serving more than just chicken rice ball) @ Melaka
Are you in love with those famous chicken rice balls from Melaka? Or getting all curious with what is the chicken rice ball? Apparently this local delicacy is one that speaks so loud and clear for the culture of the Hainan people namely the Li people. All the way in China, we often refer …
Read MoreHeng Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball (Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball) @ Melaka
Tea is an indispensable part of the life of a Chinese. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. The custom of drinking tea is deeply ingrained in almost every Chinese, and has been for over a thousand years (Jing Tea Shop, 2009). …
Klang has always been popular and well known with Bah Kut Teh (braised pork with herbal soup) but from what I’ve tasted, there are still a few shops around the PJ area that might be as good as some in of those served in Klang. Even in Melaka, there seemed to be a few …
Satay celup is a famous dish amongst Malaysians, especially Malaccans. As a matter of fact, satay celup has becoming a signature dish of the Historical city. My previous post of the Capitol satay celup elaborates most of what’s available there. They might have probably be one of the pioneer and popular satay celup in …
It is not difficult to find Wantan mee around us here in Malaysia. Most food court would haveat least one or more stalls selling this noodle. There is several versions of Wantan mee mostly based on the differences in different states. In Melaka, there is this famous Wantan mee without black oyster sauce. Ideally the …
City dwellers from other states as well as from Singapore would drive for hours on weekend getaways to feast and gorge themselves on Melaka’s historical places as well as their street food. Well known to be having the best local food, mostly amazing local culinary delights. The veteran normally serves the best authentic dishes, and …
Read MoreEat and Drink Melaka : Tea break with Snacks on wheels when touring Melaka
Chinese gourmets are often exquisite where the combination of ingredients can be so simple yet amazingly breathtaking in food preparation. Located in the middle of Melaka town, there is a traditional Chinese restaurant offering great Chinese dishes and is also well known to be the host to many wedding dinner for many newly wed …