Melaka Trip Day 2 — A Sweet Day In
The Pan Mee we had earlier that morning turned out to be more filling than expected. By the time lunch came around, neither of us was particularly hungry.
So instead of heading out, we decided to do something different.
Dessert for Lunch
We placed an order through GrabFood from one of our favourite Melaka names—Baba Charlie.
Maybe we got a little carried away.
We ended up ordering a wide assortment of cakes and traditional desserts, many of which were not easily found back home in Kuala Lumpur. The total came to RM54 (≈ USD13/EUR11).
A little indulgent, yes—but completely worth it.
A Lazy Afternoon
Back at the apartment, we enjoyed our spread slowly before giving in to the afternoon heat.
A short nap followed, and before we knew it, it was evening.
Evening at Dataran Pahlawan
We hailed a Grab and headed to Dataran Pahlawan for some light sightseeing and shopping. Brendan chose to stay back and rest after a long night finishing his assignment.
It didn’t take long for disappointment to strike.
• Max Fashion was closed
• Cat’s favourite clothing store was having a closing down sale
It felt like the end of an era.
Still, we found some comfort at Brands Outlet, where we managed to pick up a few items.
Familiar Stops
With shopping done, we Grabbed our way to one of our long time favourites—a stall selling You Char Kueh outside Mei Sin Café.
This area brought back memories. We had spent many stays nearby at the now closed Ramada Plaza Hotel, and coming back here felt oddly nostalgic.
For those curious, the Cantonese name for these fried pastries—yau char kwai—literally meant “deep fried devils.”
Dinner, Our Way
A short walk down the road brought us to another familiar name—Lu Yeh Yen, our default Chinese restaurant whenever we were in Melaka.
We were glad to see them still going strong, with plenty of takeaway orders.
This time, we ordered:
- Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice (for Brendan) – RM12.00
- Ginger Pork with Rice (for Cat) – RM12.00
- Fried Noodles (for me) – RM7.00
Total: RM31.00 (≈ USD7.40/EUR6.50)
Everyday Food, Still Standing
It was simple, affordable, and comforting.
More importantly, it was a reminder of how these smaller establishments had adapted—leaning on delivery platforms just to stay afloat.
We sincerely hoped they continued to do well.
Wrapping Up the Day
What began as a quiet day turned into:
- A dessert filled lunch
- A nostalgic evening
- And a comforting takeaway dinner
Another day in Melaka, full of small moments that stayed with us.
Stay tuned—more Melaka stories coming next! 🍰✨
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📍 Locations:
Favourite Eu Char Kueh (Mei Sin Cafe) - https://goo.gl/maps/2wPxjZyv7C9W73iF9
露夜园海鲜酒家 Restaurant Lu Yeh Yen - https://goo.gl/maps/TeHU7xufMcrbWMT29
We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.
We shoot primarily with:
• DJI Pocket 2
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
• Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm ƒ/3.5-5.6
• Panasonic Lumix G 20mm ƒ/1.7
• Huawei P30
Song: The Jazz Piano
Music provided by Bensound
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