A Portuguese Farewell Feast
An exceptionally long time ago, we remembered having dinner here in a humble wooden stall on stilts, and that was where we first tasted what we still believed to be the best Curry Debal we had ever had.
Over the years, things changed.
Those rustic wooden huts had since given way to brick and mortar restaurants. We had also spent time frequenting Stall No. 8 (De Costa) run by Roy (Ah Loy), which once served a decent version of Curry Debal—but that too had changed hands, and the dish we loved was no more.
A New Hope
A quick search led us to Restoran De Lisbon, often mentioned as serving one of the best versions of Curry Debal in Melaka.
This was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up.
A short Grab ride later, we found ourselves at Portuguese Square, seated and ready to order.
The Feast
Without hesitation, we went for:
- Curry Debal — RM25.00
- Sambal Petai Sotong — RM30.00
- Fried Brinjals — RM10.00
- Several servings of plain rice — RM2.00
- Large bottle of Tiger Beer — RM19.00
- Orange juice & mineral water — RM5.00
- (Added later) Fried rice takeaway for Brendan — RM6.00
Total: RM97.00 (≈ USD23/EUR20)
Worth the Splurge?
This wasn’t exactly “everyday food for the everyday person.” It was a proper Portuguese inspired banquet, and with it being our final day in Melaka, we felt justified in indulging a little.
The Verdict
And the Curry Debal? Simply put—exceptional.
Often described as a bold mix of spicy, tangy, and vinegary flavours, this version absolutely delivered. It reminded us of why we fell in love with the dish in the first place.
In fact, some publications (including mentions online) ranked it among the best—and we couldn’t disagree.
Closing the Melaka Chapter
With that meal, our Melaka story came to a close. It had been a trip filled with:
- Familiar places revisited
- Old memories rediscovered
- New flavours explored
And just like that, it was time to head home.
But we knew one thing for certain—we would be back again. ✨
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