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Sinar Daily
05-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Melaka's food icons that are famous for all the right reasons, and friendly on the wallet
Ah, Melaka - Malaysia's historic gem. But forget the museums and historical sites for a moment; let's talk about what truly makes Melaka magical: the food. If you're a foodie on a budget, here's your ultimate guide to eating like royalty without feeling the pinch. Everything listed here is under RM20 and full of flavor: 1. The OG Chicken Rice Balls at Chung Wah Restoran Chung Wah, Jonker Street Tiny, round and packed with flavor—these bite-sized rice balls are paired with succulent Hainanese chicken. The tangy chili dip? Absolute fire. The queues can be intense, but trust us, it's worth every second. Pro tip: Go early to avoid the lunch rush. Onde-onde in Melaka is a beloved Nyonya delicacy—soft, chewy rice balls filled with molten gula Melaka and coated in freshly grated coconut, offering a burst of sweetness with every bite. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily 2. Baba Charlie Nyonya Kuih Baba Charlie, Tengkera Dive into traditional Nyonya kuih heaven with treats like onde-onde (gooey rice balls filled with molten gula Melaka) and kuih lapis (colorful layered jelly). Baba Charlie's iconic house-turned-kuih-paradise serves nostalgia with every bite. Satay celup in Melaka is a must-try culinary experience, where skewers of meat, seafood and vegetables are dipped into a bubbling pot of rich aromatic peanut sauce. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily 3. Capitol Satay Celup Capitol Satay Celup, Lorong Bukit Cina Think lok lok but drenched in thick, aromatic peanut sauce. Capitol is the spot for satay celup, where you dunk skewers of meat, veggies, and seafood into bubbling hot satay gravy. Budget-friendly, messy and ridiculously satisfying. No visit to Malacca is complete without indulging in some delicious cheese naan at Pak Putra. Photo: Instagram 4. Pak Putra's Garlic Cheese Naan and Tandoori Pak Putra, Taman Kota Laksamana No Melaka trip is complete without a late-night session at Pak Putra. Their garlic cheese naan is soft, buttery and best enjoyed with a side of smoky, tender tandoori chicken. It's comfort food, Melaka-style. Pantai Klebang Coconut Shake serves some of the best coconut shakes around. Photo: Instagram 5. Klebang Coconut Shake Klebang Original Coconut Shake, Klebang Beat the heat with this icy creamy coconut shake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sip it by the beach and life feels instantly better. Pair it with their nasi lemak for the ultimate budget-friendly combo. 6. Roti John at Barkat Roti John Barkat Roti John, Batu Berendam Imagine fluffy bread loaded with egg, minced meat and a secret sauce that's both spicy and sweet. Barkat's Roti John has been a Melaka icon for years and every bite tastes like home. 7. Mee Bodo Tengkera Mee Hassan, Tengkera Don't let the name fool you—Mee Bodo (literally "stupid noodles") is simplicity at its best. Yellow noodles, sambal and a fried egg. That's it. But the taste? Genius. You'll wonder how something so basic can be so good. 8. Asam Pedas Claypot at Kota Laksamana Claypot Asam Pedas Kota Laksamana, Jalan Laksamana Melaka is synonymous with asam pedas and this spot does it justice. Spicy and tangy with chunks of fish or chicken, this dish is best mopped up with steamed rice. Affordable and addictive. 9. Kuih Keria Antarabangsa Kuih Keria Antarabangsa, Limbongan These sweet potato doughnuts are glazed with caramelised gula Melaka, making them crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. You'll need at least three to satisfy your cravings. 10. Cendol Kampung Hulu Cendol Kampung Hulu, Jonker Walk This modern cendol cafe serves the classic dessert with a twist—opt for their durian or Oreo cendol if you're feeling adventurous. But even the OG gula Melaka version is pure bliss. Melaka's food scene proves you don't need to drop big bucks to eat well. From street eats to hidden gems, there's always something delicious waiting around the corner. So pack your appetite, grab your foodie squad and let Melaka's flavors take you on a journey.
Telegraph
22-05-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Gula melaka sticky toffee pudding
Gula melaka, a type of palm sugar, is now widely available online and in Asian supermarkets. If you can't find it, a mix of regular palm sugar and soft dark brown sugar will do just fine. The gula melaka sauce here is so unctuous; it's incredible on ice cream, too. Make it now and thank me later. Requires soaking time. Overview Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Serves 6 Ingredients For the pudding 200g stoned dates, finely chopped 100g butter, softened ½ tsp vanilla bean paste 150g gula melaka palm sugar, grated (or 100g palm sugar and 50g soft dark brown sugar) 3 large eggs, beaten 175g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda toasted coconut flakes, to serve (optional) For the sauce 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk 300g gula melaka palm sugar, grated (or 200g palm sugar and 100g soft dark brown sugar) 3 green cardamom pods Method Step Put 200g finely chopped stoned dates in a heatproof bowl and pour over 200ml of boiling water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Step Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6 and line a 24cm round, deep cake tin with baking parchment. Step Using an electric stand mixer or whisk, beat together 100g softened butter, ½ tsp vanilla bean paste and 150g grated gula melaka palm sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy and pale. Step Gradually add 3 large beaten eggs, little by little, mixing continuously. Step Next, gently fold in 175g sifted self-raising flour and 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda. Finally, add the chopped dates and the soaking water, gently folding everything together. Scrape the batter into the lined cake tin and level with a spatula.
Telegraph
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
Rojak
A word that translates as 'mixture' in Malay, rojak is so much more than just a salad; it's a medley of tastes and textures, of sweet fruits and salty shrimp. It's divine. Growing up, rojak was a refreshing, cooling treat that we would eagerly await. Requires cooling time. Overview Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Serves 3 to 4 Ingredients For the dressing 3 tbsp tamarind paste 3 tbsp gula melaka palm sugar (or soft dark brown sugar) 1 tbsp light soy sauce, or to taste 1 tbsp traditional Malaysian cooking caramel (available to order online, or use 1 tbsp kecap manis with 1 tbsp palm sugar) 1 small red chilli, finely chopped 1 red bird's eye chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp belacan (fermented shrimp paste), toasted (optional), alternatively miso or fermented bean paste work well too 1 tsp lime juice, or to taste For the salad 1 small celeriac, peeled 1 cucumber, peeled and deseeded 1 ripe mango, peeled and stoned 1 pineapple, peeled and cored 200g firm tofu, cubed and fried 2 tbsp salted roasted peanuts, chopped, to serve Method Step First, make the dressing. Combine 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 3 tbsp gula melaka palm sugar (or soft dark brown sugar), 1 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tbsp traditional Malaysian cooking caramel in a small saucepan over a low heat. Cook, stirring continuously, until all the sugar crystals have dissolved, about 5 minutes. Step Mix through 1 small red chilli and 1 red bird's eye chilli, both finely chopped, then stir in 1 tsp toasted belacan, if using. Step Continue to heat, stirring continuously, until the dressing thickens to a sticky consistency. Step Remove the pan from the heat and add 1 tsp lime juice. Taste and adjust the balance of flavours with more soy sauce and lime juice as needed. Leave the dressing to cool.
New Paper
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Malaysia's Zus Coffee to add 6 outlets in Singapore
All it took Zuspresso to overtake Starbucks as Malaysia's largest coffee chain was less than five years since its inception. It has almost 750 outlets in Malaysia - Starbucks has 320. The American chain was affected by boycotts in Malaysia for its perceived Israel links amid the Gaza conflict. After surpassing Starbucks in early-2024, the Malaysian coffee shop operator now plans to further expand with 200 new stores in South-east Asia this year, reported Bloomberg. There will be at least 107 new Zus Coffee outlets in Malaysia, six in Singapore and about 80 in the Philippines, COO Venon Tian told Bloomberg. There are four existing outlets in Singapore and about 120 in the Philippines. Zus Coffee will also be introduced to Thailand and Indonesia this year. Mr Tian attributes the chain's success to the customisation of flavours to suit the local market. For example, the drinks flavoured with gula Melaka in Malaysia and purple yam in the Philippines. Zus Coffee in late-2019 started out as a delivery kiosk with an app and thrived during the pandemic. "Covid accelerated our business model," Mr Tian revealed. "You've got the convenience store, which sells your coffee at RM5 ($1.49) and below. Then you have premium mass coffee selling at RM11 and above. "So Zus positioned itself between that price point. It's about how we make quality coffee accessible to most people."
