Eating our hearts out in Malacca

During Hari Raya break, my friends and I decided to go to Malacca for a one-day-trip for food. So, we pack our sunglasses and mini fans, hop into the car and start speeding on the high way for delicious food. Not to forget, there are scenery and historic places to visit too.

So, have you ever queue up for food under the sun for a long time just because it’s famous and delicious? I have and so is the people over here.

Yes, it is the most famous Chicken rice ball in Jonker Street, Malacca. Most of the people line up for this because it’s known as the most delicious and famous among all chicken rice ball restaurants. Fortunately, it wasn’t me to wait under the sun for it, my friends did. They are such gentle man and kind. Haha. That’s is why I borrowed my mini fan for them because it’s friggin’ hot. The chicken rice ball restaurant is small and old. It’s located at the start of Jonker Street which is right after the bridge.

In the meantime, I was across the road at San Shu Gong which is direct translation for “3rd Uncle Grandfather” ? Haha. Well, it means your father’s third uncle (your grandfather’s 3rd brother). It is well known for its chili sauce in my family. Try their Prawn chilli sauce, it’s delicious.

Also, I found something really cute!

I didn’t try it but you will have to wait 20 minutes for your cute waffles because its machine is too slow.

After waiting for a long time, we finally get a place for the chicken rice balls. We ordered rice balls (of course), and half a chicken. As for drinks, we all ordered Barley water.

The chicken rice balls were okay. I would say they taste like normal chicken rice. But what is unique is that they made it in a ball shape. Also, it gives me a feeling of eating sushi without the Salmon…or Unagi. Haha. But it’s really nice compared to other shops.

The chicken was okay. I would say it wasn’t the best. Comparing with chicken in Kuala Lumpur, theirs will be bad. I mean, look at it. It’s not well presented and there were full of bones. It’s like every piece of chicken has bones. I mean, they could have just detach the bones before chopping them into pieces. Well, I’m just saying, it could be better. But, it’s worth trying. (It’s like that every where in Malacca).

Also, you must eat the chicken rice balls with chili. Their chili is so spicy that my tongue gets numb after a few minutes.

After that, we went for sight seeing. There were lots of places to go to, but we were so tired of walking, we almost drop dead in the car. So my friend drove around to look at the beach. Unfortunately, the beach was almost gone because apparently, Malacca needs more land, so there were lots of sand and muds to cover the sea.

After a while, we went to a shop which is located near the shopping mall, Dataran Pahlawan for their famous cake. the cake is known as the ‘thousand layer cake’. It was delicious. I really like it. The restaurant is very nice and a lot of non-local people go try their cakes.

Original taste wasn’t that great for me. I really prefer green tea and chocolate. Anyways, it comes with tea/coffee for only RM 3 as you order their cakes. It’s located at the shop lots opposite Dataran Pahlawan. The shop is called Nadeje Patisserie. The address is Lot No. UB051, 052 & 053, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Jln Merdeka, 75000 Bandar Hilir Melaka. You can call 06-284 3469.

Unfortunately, we didn’t get to spend time at night for their famous Jonker Street ‘pasar malam’ because my friend had to get back early. So, if you wanted a half day trip in Malacca, I suggest that you try all these food because it’s really cheap and delicious. Also, better not go during Hari Raya because most of the shops are closed including the Menara taming Sari, the famous boat and other food shops.

There’s also an assam laksa shop which is very famous. Even Ho Chiak advertised for them last year. There were lotsa of food there. Whenever we pass by a shop or a stall, people buy food there and the crowd is crazy! However, if you see less people near the shop, I think it doesn’t really taste good. (Same goes to the Fish Paste Mee stall – which I tried and it sux). So, hope you would try these food when you reach Malacca.