Free Nyonya Food Feast
My supervisor assigned me to write a review on a newly opened Nyonya restaurant at a hotel, nearby my university. I was more willing to do the assignment than anything else.
It’s called King’s Cafe, wholely owned by King’s Hotel. The food consultant is Kenny Chan himself. Kenny Chan is a “peranakan” who acted in “Baba dan Nyonya”, a once very famous comedy during the 90’s.
I tried the assorted traditional kueh, mainly the “Kuih Kochi”, “Kueh Talam”, “Kueh Sirap” and “Pulut Udang”. Nothing special, since you can get all these kueh in any night market or road side stall. By the way, I prefer my “Kuih Kochi” to be purple colour, it somehow tastes nicer and smells better too.
Those were my appetizers. The chef later dished out a few plates of authentic Nyonya dishes so that I could take pictures of the food. The first dish to come out was “Mee Siam”, similar to “Laksa” but isn’t very spicy. Served with half boiled eggs, “taufu”, “taufu pok”, prawns, beancurd skins, cucumbers and delicious curry soup.
The soup is called “Bakwan Kepiting”, basically is clear soup boiled with cabbage and carrot, garnished with fried onions. Chicken and crab meats are used to make the meatballs. The meatballs are springy, firm and juicy.
Up next was “Nyonya Ngoh Hiong” and “Sambal Belacan Udang”. “Ngoh Hiong” means spring rolls and is made using chicken and prawn meats. As for the “Sambal Belacan Prawns”, the picture has said it all. I enjoyed the prawns a lot actually, especially the “stinky beans”.
Next was the “Asam Pedas Fish”. Spicy and sour, although not as good as this one and another in the town, it is still worth giving it a try.
“Ayam Pongteh” is another authentic and one of the popular Nyonya dishes. Every Nyonya restaurant you go, you are sure to see this dish on their menu. “Taucu” sauce is used to cook the chicken, together with potatoes and mushrooms.
The last but not least dish was the “Lemak Nanas Udang”. Coconut milk, curry powder, pineapples and prawns are the main ingredients. A little sour and mild spicyness, goes well with rice and very appetizing.
After all the photo taking session, it was lunch time. I nearly had to finish everything all by myself. It was suffering to eat so much food at one go, you know. -lol- However, the cafe’s manager, chef and Kenny joined in later. The feast didn’t end there, desserts were served right after the meal.
I had a bowl of “Pulut Hitam” and “Chendol“. The “Pulut Hitam” had dried longan in it. Something different from the usual ones.
It was almost 2 hours later when I finished my assignment and I went back home with a super big cheeky grin on my face. -grins- I should bring my dad to this restaurant, so that he can compare with “Bibik Neo”, his favourite Nyonya restaurant.
Jason is a happy guy now.
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July 9th, 2006 17:53
malacca full of nice food but got ppl lansi don wan bring
July 9th, 2006 19:15
Munkit ! Precisely ! Next time we go KL and PJ eat good food without that “GUY” lah yeah ? LOL !!
July 9th, 2006 19:29
not fair~~ i wan too~~~
July 9th, 2006 22:07
ish….jealous….
in bukit beruang?
July 9th, 2006 22:50
Did you know that Uncle Kenny Chan is the former colleague of Ku Chea at Jimmy Khoo’s Office? He is also our family friend. Yeah, I would like to eat at this new restaurant when we are in Malacca. Bibik Neo is definitely out of my favourites now after receiving the bill for RM200++ especially the “rip off” RM10 charge for taugeh that is just too expensive when we last ate there! The food look very appetising from the photos. Wonder how the charges at this new restaurant.
July 10th, 2006 00:49
deng.. why look so delicious… ?
July 10th, 2006 02:00
=.=” gua wanna eat osho…
July 10th, 2006 02:10
Bugger…. I’m hungry lar!!!
July 10th, 2006 03:04
Mun Kit : Eh eh eh, you didn’t call me out leh.
Kai Hong : Woi woi woi!!! Cannot!!! Do that and you will be shot dead.
Tash : Haha… Too bad. :P
MengZ : Nearby, opposite Pantai Hospital.
Dad : I didn’t know that. :D The last time was the dinner with Terrence and Ku Cheh? Hmm…
Cely : Its because they are the food that I am eating mah. :P
Deng : Go cook maggi mee. LOL.
July 10th, 2006 03:12
Hey Jason, what’s the address ar? Not familiar with Malacca locations la.
July 10th, 2006 09:16
Been to Kenny Chan restaurant few times that situated in Melaka Raya, not bad!
Believe this restaurant’s dishes might be quite similar to that one gua! :)
July 10th, 2006 09:36
uh~…..hungry…
July 10th, 2006 12:20
I thot that was you dressed up as a Nyoya LOL…
July 10th, 2006 13:16
This is definitely a feast for the eyes! What an assignment. I oso want to do.
July 10th, 2006 14:28
slurp slurp…yummy
July 10th, 2006 16:16
Vien : The best is just give me a call when you are in Malacca. LOL. Anyway, here it is - No. 30, Lebuh Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka.
Jesslyn : Yeah, can go and try it out. :)
ahnee : Ask the little kid buy you breakfast.
Twinsmom : Wah lau… I not that fat ler. *sobs*
Mumsgather : Yeap, it is. Haha! Damn shiok, doing the assignment.
Che-Cheh : Take the tissue and wipe away your saliva. :P
July 10th, 2006 16:38
look delicous enough!!
i tot kenny chan is you at first.. woo.. scared me.. =__=||
July 10th, 2006 17:11
BABI! JASON MUMBLES can finish it all up ar? amazing la *claps*
the “chef’s manager”, “chef” and “kenny” are just made up. Jason Mumbles finish it all up in one go. i know. i can sense the appetite.
July 10th, 2006 17:46
sure jason can finish it up… that’s prob why his supervisor picked him instead of some little weight conscious reporter
July 10th, 2006 21:23
next time can bring me go to eat ah? free one right? hahaaa
July 10th, 2006 22:13
sedap sedap…lapar lapar…manyak lapar…..the hot n sour curry…arrrhhhh!!!
stomach playin drums now..
July 10th, 2006 22:20
Hi, thanks for dropping by my blog. ^_^
The food looked so yummy.
I would like to pick that cendol…
Malacca Nyonya Cendol very nice!!! =D
July 10th, 2006 23:24
Pianonee : Eh, dah lah my name is Jason Lioh. How can Kenny Chan be me at the same time? Jor…
Cheng Sim : If you are jealous of not getting free food like me, just voice ou. :D
Boss Stewie : Yes, she got the right person to do the right job. Maximum efficiency.
Pianonee : Not free one ler. Haha! :P
Ray7 : Heh, I know you miss Malaysia food. :D
jaNeSSe : You’re welcome. Hehe. Yeap, but got better one ler. ;)
July 11th, 2006 03:23
So many curry! Looks so yummy but too bad I cannot eat too much…. always got stomacache after eating curry! :(
July 11th, 2006 13:15
Jason, Janesse also know your body glove incident, she read that post with me last time hahaaa…
between, not free one ah? so kiam siap!!
July 11th, 2006 13:19
You ate all that?? :O :O :O
Btw, kueh kochi in purple is made by colouring. The one you have in this restaurant is more natural, using the dye from the blue flower.
The chendol looks very good.. where is this? Next time go to Malacca must try.
July 11th, 2006 13:49
Koyuuken : You cannot eat spicy food is it? But the curry are very mild one woh.
Pianonee : Izzit? Wah… So many people know one har. Haha! *shy shy* I not working but you are ler. Shouldn’t you be belanja-ing me instead since Jason still a student with no income?
Zara’s Mama : Haha, not all lah, with a few other people as well. Even if its with colouring, I still like it. It has a distinct smell and taste that I like. :D This one har, near my university, along Lebuh Ayer Keroh. :D
July 11th, 2006 15:06
Oi, you freeloader, lucky you man, you sapu all?
i like the blue color glutinous rice thingy wan … goin to get that in the pasar malam this week …
July 11th, 2006 19:24
hei i’m very sure u can’t finish all those food d……..(or can u :-?) Bring me along la next time……. PLS ;;) ;;) ;;)
July 15th, 2006 13:49
Hi! there. Long time didn’t login. Noticed you’ve improved A LOT in photo taking. Bravo!
July 15th, 2006 14:54
I told you, its the camera. :P
July 23rd, 2006 12:49
geez.. u really eating champion la u bro.. and i tot kings hotel was a low class motel. haha
July 23rd, 2006 12:55
Yen : Hehe. If only there’s eating competition held around. :D The hotel is quite good ler. Might intro my friends to stay here. :P
October 15th, 2006 11:00
malacca is well known for good food. sumtimes when my dad drives to malacca, i always think bout the yummy desserts. hehe. all of the food above looks awesome !
October 15th, 2006 11:26
Singaporean : Yeah, Malacca doesn’t lose out to Penang also.
March 16th, 2007 22:23
Hi Jason..
Give it a try at Jeta Grove (JG) in Melaka Raya for lunch or Seafarer Restaurant (SR) at Tanjong Kling for dinner ^_^ JG is owned by Kenny’s sisters. The chendol is nice too. SR has nice nyonya food and live music. Nice breezy atmosphere.. with palm trees around.
Have include the link to these place here.
http://www.melaka.gov.my/template4/page.asp?subject=nyonyafood
Cheers..
fr a melakan devil
March 16th, 2007 22:28
Btw Juat Lye Kopi Tiam at Pringgit Jaya.. worth a try too.
It serves roti kahwin with homemade kaya as well as prawn mee, laksa and hee kiaw mee for breakfast. ^_^
Have fun..looking for food in melaka. ^_^
Cya
Devil
March 16th, 2007 22:50
Lil : Jeta Groev at Melaka Raya? Which part of Melaka Raya? Perhaps a specific landmark or location will be good. :) As for Seafarer Restaurant, I will check it out but its kind of far from my place, so will take some time before I decided to visit the restaurant. Hmm, Perringgit Jaya? Haha! An address or landmark will be good too! Seldom have breakfast in Malacca town actually. But thanks for the tips.
May 23rd, 2007 21:12
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