All The Way From Japan - Mille Crepe
Note : Please read “The Downfall of Nadeje Patisserie” before you proceed to avoid any disappointment.
In my previous post, you have seen this picture…
The shop’s name is “Nadese Patisserie”, which I believe is a French word. Perhaps David of Narrowband can enlighten us on how to pronounce the word. He took French before what! –blek-
The shop is so small that I need to circle the area twice before I managed to find it. Upon stepping inside, there were no tables or chairs inside and just a small section for decoration purpose.
Why? Because it is a cake shop that sells 1 (ONE, SATU, 一) type of cake ONLY. Yes, a cake shop that sells only 1 type of cake.
I repeat : A CAKE SHOP THAT SELLS ONLY 1 TYPE OF CAKE!
They sure have big balls lots of confidence to run their business in such a way. I only saw this cake displayed in their display unit cum fridge. They were about 7 pieces on display, with 3 being reserved and remaining 4 for sale. I tried to look for their menu, who knows, their other flavour cakes have to be special ordered or something like that. But, I couldn’t find any.
The cake is called Mille Crepe. Crepe, according to Word Web, it means small and very thin pancake. At the price of RM6.50 per piece, it is even more expensive than Secret Recipe’s (RM5.60). This cake’s origin is Japan. How it ended up in Malaysia, I have freaking no idea. Actually I do know, but lets skip that part. Take note that all the ingredients, even the paper foil is imported from Japan. (According to the shop owner and magazine interview, that is.)
The cake actually consists of 19 to 20 slices of cream and “pancake”. As in, first layer of crust, then followed by a layer of cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust, then cream, then crust… Phew!
When you put it inside your mouth, immediately, you can feel the thousand layers texture. Like Ah Nee always like to say, “很有质感!” Soft and thin crust, sandwiched with milky cream, and the thousand layers texture feeling that melts inside your mouth, it is definitely a hero among all heroes (蛋糕中的英雄豪杰). However, due to the cream, you will avoid having another piece, not to mention it is very filling as well. Therefore, it is best served as desserts or during tea time.
As far as I know, this is the only shop that sells this cake in the whole Malaysia. So, if you want to eat this, you have to come to Malacca. 1kg costs RM45 while 1 piece costs RM6.50; it is worth a try especially if you like creamy stuffs like this one. It has cheese, original and strawberry coated flavour, but I only saw original flavour the other day.
So, another reason for you to come to Malacca for holiday other than Asam Pedas, Beef Soup, Satay Celup, Chicken Rice Ball, Chendol and ……
P/S : I am running out of Malacca’s delicacy to write already.
Related posts:
- Mille Crepe Delivery #2
- Mille Crepe Delivery #1
- Unofficial Mille Crepe Commercial Ad (Own Made)
- Nadeje Patisserie Cafe
- Cute Girls From Japan
March 16th, 2006 12:55
“So, another reason for you to come to Malacca for holiday other than Asam Pedas, Beef Soup, Satay Celup, Chicken Rice Ball, Chendol and ……”
purposely one hor u!!!!
March 16th, 2006 12:58
I want at least 5 pieces of that! It really does sound AND look good enough to make me want to try it. So tapau for me when you (finally) come to PJ yeah! Along with Asam Pedas, Beef Soup, Satay Celup, Chicken Rice Ball, Chendol! Thanks! =P
March 16th, 2006 13:36
barger… better bring that cake if you wanna ride in my car :P
March 16th, 2006 14:06
Hey, which part of Melaka? guide me pls?
RM45/kg not expensive la, still affordable, as long as it is delicious!
March 16th, 2006 14:46
hahaha.
pity you man.
have to type “crust then cream” like 20 times!
from far, it looks like a piece of cheesecake but man, pancake only ar?
i don’t think it even worth your money.
if u say the origin of the cake is Japan then why is the shop named in French?
March 16th, 2006 14:53
Emily : Hehe… Yaloh, your place don’t have mah and when you want to come to Malacca? :P
Emily T : All these food must eat on the spot only best. Da pao not nice one. Haha! Yeah, soon soon, I will be coming to KL. ;-)
Egghead : RM6.50 for a ride in your car? Can. Then if RM45 a cake, can I drive your car? :P
Jesslyn : Plaza Mahkota, near Costa Rica Hotel and OUB Bank. Hehe.
Cheng Sim : There’s 2 function called “copy” and “paste” what. LOL. You think I really type 20 times har? Its not pancake, but “crepe” means pancake. Its not exactly cheese cake too. Hmm… It is worth the price, but I cant find the best word to describe the texture of the cake. Heck, it is not even a cake, it is “crepe”. Err, that I don’t know. You should ask the boss. :P
March 16th, 2006 15:20
eh.. looks yummy..
yeah.. next bloggers meet, you don’t bring this cake.. you will have no chance to get in already. :P
March 16th, 2006 16:23
mouth wateringg indeedd
March 16th, 2006 16:25
like the indoneisian layer cake
March 16th, 2006 19:51
There’s one tart shop near Jonker Street. It sells specially made tarts. They have Blueberry Cheese Tarts, Durian Cheese Tarts, Orange.. Mango.. Blah Blah Blah… I bought 6 different kinds during my last visit. You should try visit that shop. It’s Good…
March 16th, 2006 20:10
okok when when when?? bila bila bila??
March 16th, 2006 20:57
Zara’s Mama : Wah, is this called threatening? :P
Boss Stewie : Yeap, it is.
Earl-Ku : The concept is the same, but the taste, texture and etc. are totally different. ;-)
Shinky : Yakah? Will give it a try if I found the shop.
Tash : When you come to Malacca loh~!
March 16th, 2006 21:21
wahhhhh yummy loh….
will bising ppl bring me there lah..
March 16th, 2006 21:46
Hi Jason,
Im the newbies that just about to stick to your blog.
A question from me. May I know where is this cake shop locate at?
Which part of Malacca?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Cheers!
March 16th, 2006 23:40
Wow… seems nice. Must be at Malacca Raya. Which part of melaka raya ya?
March 17th, 2006 00:29
I know which shop Shinky’s talking about… It’s just right after the bridge from Stadhuys.
March 17th, 2006 03:54
I am reading ur post for the 3rd time and still feeling very hungry.
SObx ..i am so hungry right now.
Btw Jason, must bring me to there when i’m migrating down to Melaka next month !
March 17th, 2006 05:20
Jason ahh… a lot of work lah. Labour very expensive you know! :P
I might try making it one day since creme is easily available here!
But wait till I’ve fully recovered lah. Body heaty to the max. Nose bleed this morning. :S
March 17th, 2006 08:59
Lao Shi : Bising LocKee to bring you down… Then we can all meet up. :D
TampinGurl : Looks like you didn’t key in your real email address, or else you would have receive my reply in your mailbox. Are you from Tampin? I’m from Tampin too! Hehe. Anyway, this shop is near Plaza Mahkota, near the Costa Rica Hotel and OUB Bank.
Sufrnux : This is not at Melaka Raya, its at Plaza Mahkota. The landmarks would be Costa Rica Hotel and OUB Bank.
Decypher : Jom, we go together.
Ellone : Wait till you settle down in Malacca baru say, ok?
Eileen : Oh, good luck in making it then. Hehe! Wah lau, that heaty ah… Until nose bleed. -sweat- Have you see the doctor?
March 17th, 2006 12:24
oh yeah yeah yeah.. haha it is called plaza mahkota. hohho I saw the building familiar with the buildings there. hohoo
March 17th, 2006 12:26
Surfnux : How come you are quite familiar with Malacca places one har? You staying in Malacca or you used to? Hehe… Come down and give me a call lah!
March 17th, 2006 12:37
will you ta bao for me next time you come visit me? hmm?!
March 17th, 2006 12:43
Twinsmom : Sure, no problem. Promise will buy you when I go KL visit you. :D
March 17th, 2006 14:07
Wah look so yummy!!! I want too!!! I will pay back :P If ta bao will it still taste the same?? Cause last time i taste a tiramisu at Bangsar so delicious but ta bao go home not nice liao :(
March 17th, 2006 14:08
Wah how come KL don’t have this kind of cake huh. I must go to Malacca again!
btw, where is this cake shop located ?
March 17th, 2006 14:13
1+2mom : Haha! That I not sure ler. It will taste the same once you put it inside the fridge and let it chill until cold cold. :D Hehe…
Che-Cheh : I have no idea, the boss only opens the shop in Malacca. This shop is located around Costa Rica Hotel, Plaza Mahkota. ;-)
March 17th, 2006 22:17
Che-Cheh: Buy the franchise and open in KL. KL also got alot of bakery shops… Especially KL! Nobody will miss this opportunity place to earn money.
March 17th, 2006 22:20
If the boss wants to earn money in the first place, why did he come to Malacca in the first place?
March 19th, 2006 00:14
YEAH!!!!!
March 19th, 2006 00:25
4 pieces shud be enuff hor? :D
April 2nd, 2006 21:35
hey i jes ate the cake yday..then someone left ur link in my blog..
u got all the nice food here in melaka here hor..hehe
asam pedas at pasar borong is the best!!!!
intro u the duck mee beside jejantas one..on the way to jonker there..
April 2nd, 2006 21:54
feNnLyn : Ah… I see. Hehe, I’m trying to cover all the Malacca’s nice food, according to my taste bud, that is. :P Hehe.The duck mee beside jejantas? You mean near the Lim Tien Poon restaurant? Hmmm… I know one, but I havent got time to write about it yet. ;)
April 25th, 2006 06:03
This is interesting! First time I have seen a crepe cake in Msia - must really try it if in Melaka. Thanks for the tip. Maybe I can try the Japanese bakeries in KL since it looks like a Japanese thing. Can I get the address? We won’t get the Star Melaka edition hence won’t get to see your article.
April 25th, 2006 12:05
Yes, you should really try it out. Currently, if you want to eat this MIlle Crepe, you can only come to Malacca. Amos is not planning to open a branch or franchise his shop yet. So, is either you come to Malacca or you can’t eat it. :)
As for the address, I lost his name card, I will get back to you once I visit his shop again. :) As for the Star newspaper, I will scan the article and upload it in my blog. :) Hehee…
September 7th, 2006 08:31
[…] Sometime ago someone wrote about mille crepe. I could only imagine what it would taste like as there’s none selling here. Then last weekend I got adventurous, and decided to make mille crepe at home. […]
November 6th, 2006 00:05
don’t play play….
it is really GOOD (3 of us all agreed, SL, Xuan and me)
KEKEKEKEKEKE
Thanks Jason :)
November 6th, 2006 01:10
Lee CS : Aboh… :P
February 1st, 2007 11:16
Aiyoo…only available in Melaka. Guess I can’t try the delicious cake lor. I quite like it since the last time I ate the cake at Food Foundry in PJ.
February 1st, 2007 11:19
Babykhong : Trust me, the one at Food Foundry is nothing close to Nadeje’s. ;)
February 8th, 2007 12:56
Let me know who’s going to malaka. Wanna tumpang also!!!
February 22nd, 2007 19:56
hey, do u know da owner of the shop? i mean any contacts?
April 6th, 2007 10:24
[…] totally forget about this delicious Mille Crepe cake after finish it within few days. Whole cake ler! I took 3/4 of them because my family doesn’t […]
April 27th, 2007 10:23
Hi Jason.. Came across your blog one day while searching for food.. Your Mille Crepe can be found in PJ too. It is same but of course it may taste different bcos of the chef. I send a picture to a friend of mine and she came across it with her family in Section 17, PJ. The shops name is call Food Foundry. I think you been there..so it’s great to meet young ppl who likes good food. Continue to blog in more of food cos.. some us of only know about good from you…..:)
April 27th, 2007 10:43
Adeline : Oh. It tastes very different actually and I do know the shop Food Foundry. :) However, for those who have tried Nadeje, they will know which one is better. Correct me if I am wrong, Nadeje was the first patiesserie that brought in Mille Crepe and the idea was copied by others. Tried the original one and you will feel the difference between both of them. I tried the Food Foundry once and I didn’t finish it at all.
May 4th, 2007 03:14
This cake is also served in NY City at Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon as one of the 5-course high tea. It is exceptional. They serve it with fresh berries.
May 4th, 2007 03:16
Beth S. : Oh, interesting. Is it nice, I mean, really nice?
June 1st, 2007 17:05
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June 24th, 2007 23:54
UAhhhhhhh!!!!!! I LOVE this cake. Tried it when I went to MELAKA last weekend. I told my friend about it and she said… is this the one? And sent me your url…. I said, “YES!!!” REally good mannnnnn…
June 24th, 2007 23:57
Bernard : Glad that you like it too! ;) The boss and I are on the way of creating their official website. Stay tune!
June 25th, 2007 09:14
Oh really? Great. :-)
November 20th, 2007 00:02
Hi Jason,
I came across ur blog while browsing thru the net for good food in Malacca. And I must say that ur reviews are very comprehensive. Keep up the good work!!!
Looking forward to reading more food reviews from other places soon :)
November 20th, 2007 00:06
Bernard : :)
Jayante : Thanks for the compliments. You can click on the “Eating… In Malacca” category on the top right of the side bar for a list of all the food tasting experience I had in Malacca. Hope it helps.
November 20th, 2007 22:12
so long already……the price remains or slightly higher?…hehehe
You mentioned about the three flavours..so which one you like best?
(don’t vote for all, kay….kikiki)
November 20th, 2007 22:15
H20 : They have increased the price to RM8.50 per slice, RM65 for 1kg and RM80 for 1.5kg. Its very pricey now. I like original and rum & raisin the most. :)
January 29th, 2008 16:08
I love the original Mille Crepe~* ^_*
Never forget that i carried it from melacca to KL with all of the ice begs in the box..juz to let my loves one taste it~ hahaha..
January 29th, 2008 16:13
Leffes : I did that many times too. :)
June 25th, 2008 12:55
Petrol price up but they are still keeping it at RM65/kg when I bought it for Father’s Day.
June 25th, 2008 13:05
Sim : Maybe they have yet to increase.
July 24th, 2008 17:24
i had your cake last 2 years and i had try to make it. but there is still different taste between the batter.i think is the flour.but still ’selut’ to ur cake …. its damn tasty until now i am wondering when i will go to malaca again and eat the cake…i worked in food foundry b4 and i think i was the first person who try to copy ur recepie but not througth your fren but in the net….trust me your fren didnt pretread you and its was the boss idea to releast it in the paper….now i have stop doing it for 2 years and i m planning to make it for my college fren during her 20th birthday.. wish me luck….1 more thing that is i resigned from food foundry after they release the paper as i was not feeling good because i was doing the cake but they put other ppl in the paper said that he was making it.NO HARD FEELING JUST WANNA B A FANS OF YOUR CAKE>.
July 25th, 2008 03:23
Kevin : The ingredients and recipe is still a secret and could only be learned from the bakers themselves. The recipes you found online isn’t close to the ones you ate in Nadeje Patisserie.
What paper is that? Haha. Mind explaining about it because I totally can’t catch what are you talking about.
July 25th, 2008 13:18
yea… the cake sold in ff PJ is not the real taste but the look is the same many ppl wil think that is the best but once they try yours they will now the differents… do u remember last time Food foundry use to buy cake and they send two young guys to collect ur cake?i think its a long time story d… i was 1 of them… and the boss also called me to make the cake in pj after they think it can b sold they relist at The STAR papaer and on the net.after that i don noe is it real or not.. i heard u and my manager(forgot his name)u 2 had ague about this issue…
October 15th, 2008 09:40
Jevin : Hehe. I’m not the owner actually. :D