Trip to Melaka－我要去旅行

11 September 2010

Had a short trip to Melaka, just to look at how things change since Uni and checkout some of the "HOT" spots.

First stop was Limau Limau Cafe. It's pretty secluded. The cafe's decor is unique and had a vintage feel to it. (I just can't resist places with these kind of atmosphere!! *_*)

*love this white antique chair

*little corner featuring travel spots

What impressed me the most is the food. They offer a WIDE variety of food and beverages, and as far as what we tried out, all taste awesome. (drooling!!)

*Plenty to choose from

*mini portrait session while waiting for food

They're very generous with the portion/ fillings and the ingredients are really fresh. All the food feels very healthy, not too much seasoning, which encouraged me to eat more without realising it......OMG!!! >O<

*fresh orange juice, fruity yoghurt drink, sandwhich with plenty of vege and generous filling....what more can you ask for??

*limau-limau cafe. Looking forward to visit it again

Limau-Limau Cafe (NOT just a nice place~ food is superb as well!!): No49 Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker Street), Melaka

After that, we took a stroll around Jonker street. It's changed quite abit from the time I was studying Uni here. Besides souvenirs, there's more shops selling aparrels, accessories, antiques and home decor stuff.

Skipped Jonker 88 "dai bou sai bou" due to the crazy queue. (despite the midday heat, people were queuing under the burning sun with umbrellas).

*Looong queue outside Jonker88

Went to another shop which J recommended sells just as nice Chendol which is frequented by the locals. The shop was packed as well!! So we "tumpang" table with another couple n wolfed down our chendol and Nyonya bihun in seconds.

* Chendol and ngonya bihun. Bihun so so only.

Next stop is Nadeje, famous for it's mille crepes. *The Mille crêpe is a French cake made of many crêpe layers. "Mille" ("mil") means "a thousand", implying the many layers of crêpe.

We went to the branch located at Plaza Mahkota. All cakes were sold out, and the staff have no idea when the new cakes will arrive. So they suggested us to try out the Dataran Pahlawan branch. Since we've came all the way, I'm definitely not gonna give up so easily!! So we went on to the Dataran Pahlawan branch AND........to my HORROR faced the same fate!! The cakes were sold out too. Since we've gone sooo far, we decided to wait. Luckily, it was worth it. The cake had a soft and creamy texture, and feels like it just melts in your mouth. Even with all those layers of cream, it's not too sweet nor heavy, so even people who dun fancy sweet stuff would still enjoy it. Nothing like any cake I've tried before. Simply *dreamy*! If you never had one, I recommend you to try it out :)

(And just a personal advice, never EVER go on public holidays. Took us 3 hrs of waiting. I CERTAINLY will never go to those famous spots on public holidays anymore)

Nadeje Patisserrie Cafe:

Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka

At Plaza Mahkota.
G-23 & 25, Jln PM4,
Plaza Mahkota,
75000 Melaka.

*After dinner, we just hang out and had a drink at Ringo~ one of the pubs with live band in Jonker

Second day lunch we decided to try our luck at Jonker88 again. We ordered laksa and chendol. It was so good (or maybe it was the queue that makes us hungry?!) that both of us didn't rememeber to take pictures until we're half way through the laksa. By then the chendol was already finished. :p

Side story: While queuing we met this interesting traveller. Since he travels alone and at Jonker88 you had to do everything yourself (order, find table, bring your food there), he kept queueing up again and again to try out different food. After we finish our food and went out, he was queuing for the 3rd time. Looking at him, I've witnessed determination. lol.

*Half eaten laksa. yumyum!~

Unlike the typical melacca food trip I used to have (chicken rice balls, satay celup), J had something else planned out. So, coming up next is ikan bakar for dinner. If you're up for a change, try out the ikan bakar @ Krystal Bay. We ordered scallop kunyit as well.

*Scallop kunyit

We went to GoGo cafe at the jetty beside Mahkota Hotel to have a drink. Despite the name, the atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. With not much of a crowd, we just sit there, enjoying the music and sea breeze.