Malacca has been a childhood favourite. We did many trips here when the girls were little, including one by train to Tampin, the KTMB station that is nearest to here.
Used to stay either at Equatorial, which is now closed, or the family hotel opposite. Nowadays we much prefer airbnb. With the many condo developments, there are many, with good facilities. We booked a suite in Imperio Residence on the first night, unit for 4 pax, complete with jacuzzi, pool and facilities which we did not have time to use.
Second night, we booked another fun unit – this time at MyKey Apple, the attic. We fall in love with the spiral staircase!
For food, the must go for are satay celop and chicken rice ball. We just love them, and it’s almost a crime to miss these! The usual one Capitol Satay has been closed for a while, we found a new location in Google, but it isn’t the same. Menu is different, taste is different, even beer has disappeared. Then we found Ban Lee Siang, 3 units of the same name, opened by brothers and uncles. There is a story of who the original, and the disputes. Yet the two brothers continue to operate side by side, one aircon, while the uncle just down the street.
We read about a kampong style one, unfortunately unable to access. Google sucks at times. The next morning, we did find the correct location, but they only operate 3 times a week, so that will have to be next visit.
Next we went to the Coast, in search of Cheng Ho, followed by coconut shake, the first and original one in Klebang. Original or not, it’s such a treat given that weather!
There is also a submarine museum near the Coast. And the Malacca prison in town. Very good exhibits – for some reason, most people seem to miss them out!
