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Malacca Food Trip

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If I stayed in Malacca for a few days I would have looked like Mr. Stay Puft. The food selections are varied so there are lots to try. I really want to follow the food adventure that Doc Gelo had. Time constraint was my problem. It didn\’t stopped me from appreciating what I stumbled upon.

Jonker Street, the most famous street  in the heritage site offers lots of food choices. It\’s very accessible from the Dutch Square. You can also avail souvenirs from the shops along the way. Please take note that prices here are higher.

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1. Hainanese Chicken Rice – Chop Chung Wah
Upon arriving Malacca, I was really hungry, I saw a queue before entering Jonker Street. Turns out it was this famous Chicken Rice Balls.

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In fairness I love the taste of their chilli. It\’s not that spicy.

I was disappointed to tell you frankly. It\’s just another Chicken Rice. It was served cold and I don\’t even feel the Chicken Rice taste. It\’s not cheap too.
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2. Restoran How Kuai
Located at the far end of Jonker Street. I wasn\’t satisfied with the Chicken Rice, I ended up eating again.
                             
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And of course the Cendol Ice Dessert. Too bad I wasn\’t able to try the Nyonya Cendol. But this version will do.

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I love how the Gula Melaka made this dessert \”alive\” in appearance and taste. The Cendol and other ingredients are at the bottom. I don\’t like mixing everything even with our (PHL) halo-halo and (SG) ice kachang.

3. Yogurt Ice cream – saw this from a grocery store.

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I tried the Chocolate flavor! Not too sweet and doesn\’t melt easily.

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I want to buy this but then the tindero and  tindera dinedma ako. It looks like sapin-sapin.

Surprised to see a Hard Rock Cafe in the area. Near the bridge before going to Jonker Street.
                               
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I didn\’t know Upin and Ipin  has a  fast-food joint. This animated series has certainly come a long way since airing in Disney Channel Asia.
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Given the chance I would love to comeback…I want to try their food circle, a different spin.

XOXO

Mid Autumn Festival

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Mid-Autumn Festival in SG was about to finish this October 4. Too bad my eyes can\’t feast on the colorful decorations for this year\’s festival. Last year, I decided to go for a photowalk for some sensory overload of colors and lights. This is one of the perks living in Everton Park, I get to enjoy Chinatown anytime that I want.
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

                  

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Lanterns are all over the temple premises.
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From a nearby store. Reminds me of Mr. Shooli of  the 90\’s show Mongolian Barbecue
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I remember one Feng-shui expert said,  this cat is waving to attract luck to \”to come into the business\”.
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The stretch of South Bridge Road. The lanterns are like little candies hanging.

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Northeast Line MRT Chinatown exit
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This looks like a school project of  some kiddos.
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Along Eu Ton Sen street. They have longer garlands of lanterns
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Porcelain Hotel made a huge canvas out of their \”side wall\”
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It\’s like a design out of a china plate.
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These are delicious but very expensive! I\’m not sure if these are the bakkwa.
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Giant Fruits
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You could also check-out the Clarke Quay decorations for MAF. They have more designs pertaining to houses, animals, flowers/plants. They are located along the bridge and the riverside very suitable for photo taking together with decors. 
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Malacca, Malaysia Part 2

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More of Jonker Street sights…
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This sign is just outside Jonker Street

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Father of Bodybuilders in Malaysia
On my way to Melaka Sentral, the bus passed on a huge golden statue of Datuk Wira. He\’s still very active and prominent even at the age of 85.
Started my sightseeing trail from the Dutch Square by hiring a tricycle rickshaw. Bad move for me. But my pedicab driver is nice if I look at it on the bright side ( and I forgot his name…shoot!). Malacca is his bread and butter. Been working for 30 years as a rickshaw driver.
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The Flamboyant Pedicabs – my own term for this colorful bunch.
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My Pedicab Driver
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Riverside Sights…
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Too bad I wasn\’t able to avail of the  Melaka River Cruise. I heard that the sunset-dusk-early evening ride are the best. You get to see everything at sunset then just enough to see the lights of the establishments in the evening.
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Maritime Museum
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Furthermore to the trail…
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A Famosa Fortress
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Walking through here will lead you to the path going to St. Paul Church and other museums.
             
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From the inside.
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I\’m fascinated with these huge tablets with inscriptions and symbols.
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As I went down from the St.Paul church. The Malacca Sultanate Palace was open. So I grabbed the opportunity. I think the entrance fee is 1 RM.

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I\’m happy I was given the chance to visit the Malacca.
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Church of St. Francis Xavier
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Till next time Malacca
XOXO

Music Monday: Body Shakin\’

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One of the famous British boyband during the 90\’s. Mind you they even visited the Philippines.They are part of the MTV Most Wanted boys album.

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Singapore Food Trip: Bao Today

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If you\’re in Orchard Road and doing some late shopping. Try stopping by Bao Today for some affordable dimsum treats.

Their place in Somerset is quite small. So I\’ll be guessing they\’re packed during lunch and dinner time. 

I find their service slow even if they\’re not full house.

 
I ordered their congee. Nothing special. They served it a bit cold. But my former roomie Sharon liked their dimsum. I had a taste of it and indeed it was good. I liked their drinks though. I had the avocado shake and I forgot the name of the blue drink. The blue drink is delicious! It has this bubble gum-like taste that goes well with the longan or lychee on top. Gula Melaka (coconut sugar if I\’m not mistaken) as sweeteners.

I recommend trying their dimsum since it\’s their specialty. The shakes are also great. Service is average. Price range are affordable as compared to the surrounding restaurants available within the Somerset ground floor vicinity. In general, it\’s not really memorable. I would see myself stopping by if I\’m shopping late and I need some food recharging.

Rating 2/5