Still on Malacca.
If you happen to hear some "tong tong tong" sound from afar, you'll know that the tok tok candy cart is somewhere around the corner.
My grandma told me that this is one of the classic candy and was really popular in the 1940s. It takes a lot of strength to hit that rocky block of sugar, so if you happen to see one, please buy a packet from the girl. I feel so sorry for her because at such young age, she could have go out and have fun with her friends but yet, she's spending her time making a living out of selling rock candy.
The candy is really hard. Do not attempt to bite it with your teeth. It taste like peanut and I believe it has peanut base. If you're allergy to nuts, avoid it.
While I'm still on the topic of Malacca desserts, I must show you guys the very famous Jonker 88 Cendol. For those of you who are not from Malaysia, Malacca is also known as Melaka. And Cendol is sometimes spelled as Chendol.
Look at the queue! I didn't lie when I say it's super famous. People from all over the country for the Cendol and your Malacca trip is not complete if you don't take one.
Cendol is made of fresh coconut milk in shave ice, the main ingredients are green slimy stuff, red bean and palm sugar.
The great thing about Joker 88 is that they use fresh coconut milk and the palm sugar are 100% genuine and homemade. This stall also has durian flavor cendol, which I think sucks because I naturally hate durian. Durian lover might find it a bliss though.
Besides Cendol, they also sell local noodles and hot meals.
Jonker 88
No. 88, Jonker Street,
Malacca
(No reservation, line up the rest)
Ever tried the famous crepe cake from Japan? If you're living in Malacca (or going there for a visit), be sure to visit Nadeje Bakery for the super fantastic Japanese crepe layer cake.
Nadeje Bakery only sells this cake to keep their business going. Can you imagine the popularity? Although they only sell one type of this layer cake, it comes in different flavours.
If you're a first timer, I would advise you to take the Original flavour first. The white chocolate cheese isn't that nice though. But every other flavours are quite ok. The green tea one is not bad. And the blackforest (or is it the strawberry and chocolate) one is also highly recommended.
Now, what is so special about this layer cake? Other than it's Japan product (everything Japanese is nice ne?), it is very soft. I mean very very very soft. The cake isn't baked from flour and egg like normal cake. They actually layer every single thin crepe and spread the cream in between.
One tip to eat this cake. You must always start from the tip of the cake. Slice them with a fork downwards. Do not use a spoon, it will ruin the cake. If you want to take away on a long journey, they do sell an icebox and it comes with dry ice to keep the cakes fresh.
Sadly, the cake is quite expensive though. It's about RM8.50 or RM9.50 per slice, depending on the flavour.
Nadaje Patisserie is located at Plaza Mahkota. Currently they have another branch at Dataran Pahlawan. Both in Malacca.
The most therapeutic window shopping is to look at the bain-marie in beautiful bakeries. Sometimes I don't intend to buy anything, even when I'm not hungry, I will be tempted to buy one or two cupcakes, maybe some croissants. Here are some beautiful photos of bakery bain-maries for your eyes only...
Feeling hungry yet?
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