I woke up one morning to find the Malaysian state of Malacca renamed as Melaka. Is that going to increase the number of visitors? – oh well, nvm.
I was in Malacca for a quick getaway and thought to document the worth-goings vs skip-where-possibles.
Food
1. Teo Soon Loong Seafood Restaurant (Teochew fare)
Address: No. 42 & 44,Jalan KPKS 1,Kompleks Perniagaan Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Melaka, 75200 Malacca, Malaysia
Phone: +60 6-288 0209
This restaurant moved from its old premises in 2nd Cross Street into new digs at Jalan KPKS 1. The new place is bright and bigger than its old premises and more importantly doesn’t have that musty old building smell. The new premises has ample parking space for cars and chartered buses.
Make a reservation at least one day in advance for weekdays and one week in advance for weekends. Order one whole suckling pig (RM268) when making reservations for more than 8 pax, it’s well worth the money!
Not to miss
Oyster noodles, Signature braised duck, Steamed pomfret, Suckling pig, Bitter gourd with pork, Orh Nee
Skip
Yam ring, Sweet and sour pork, Oyster omelette
Desserts
1. East & West Rendevous (60, Lorong Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia)
Skip
Durian chendol. Wasted my time for this.
Interesting
Dried Blue Pea Flower. The deep blue color from the petals can be extracted from the flower and is used in the making of the Pulut Tai Tai (Nonya Steamed Blue Glutinous Rice) dessert.
Idea
The blue extract from the pea flower could be used for a drink of sorts.