Food Exploration: The Other Side of Malacca
This is our 2nd trip for the course and this time, to Malacca. A town which is famous for its history of the legendary Parameswara and Cheng Ho. Our very first destination is the Jonker Walk.
It is more likely to the Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur where lots of accessories, souvenirs, and hawker food were displayed and sold. There were lots and lots of food sold such as durian puffs, dodol, fried snacks, ice-cream, coffee and many more. However, it was dominated by the Chinese and therefore it was quite hard for us to find something to eat as we were not sure of its Halal state. Nevertheless, we were still amazed by the displayed items here. Unique.
It was raining heavily that evening so we went to the nearby mosque to shelter ourselves.
Food hunting mission continued when the rain has started to stop slowly and finally, we went to the restaurant nearby the Menara Taming Sari to grab something to fill the empty stomach. As we were on our way to reach Menara Taming Sari, we saw these historical buildings at one side of Melaka river that completed the beautiful scenery at night.
Unlike the other cities in Malaysia which usually seems 'alive' at night, Melaka do it in the opposite way. The nightlife in Melaka town was quiet and serene, yet enjoyable at the same time. The trishaw (or 'beca' in Malay), which is a very significant transport in Melaka looks even more beautiful and attractive at night as it wanders around the town with its decorative lights.
We headed to the homestay after having the dinner that night. As soon as we arrived the homestay, every items brought were put inside the house and a briefing was given about the next day's activities. Everybody took a rest after the tiring journey to prepare for the next day.
By: Zinneerah Mohd Mazlan
This is our 2nd trip for the course and this time, to Malacca. A town which is famous for its history of the legendary Parameswara and Cheng Ho. Our very first destination is the Jonker Walk.
It is more likely to the Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur where lots of accessories, souvenirs, and hawker food were displayed and sold. There were lots and lots of food sold such as durian puffs, dodol, fried snacks, ice-cream, coffee and many more. However, it was dominated by the Chinese and therefore it was quite hard for us to find something to eat as we were not sure of its Halal state. Nevertheless, we were still amazed by the displayed items here. Unique.
It was raining heavily that evening so we went to the nearby mosque to shelter ourselves.
Food hunting mission continued when the rain has started to stop slowly and finally, we went to the restaurant nearby the Menara Taming Sari to grab something to fill the empty stomach. As we were on our way to reach Menara Taming Sari, we saw these historical buildings at one side of Melaka river that completed the beautiful scenery at night.
Unlike the other cities in Malaysia which usually seems 'alive' at night, Melaka do it in the opposite way. The nightlife in Melaka town was quiet and serene, yet enjoyable at the same time. The trishaw (or 'beca' in Malay), which is a very significant transport in Melaka looks even more beautiful and attractive at night as it wanders around the town with its decorative lights.
We headed to the homestay after having the dinner that night. As soon as we arrived the homestay, every items brought were put inside the house and a briefing was given about the next day's activities. Everybody took a rest after the tiring journey to prepare for the next day.
By: Zinneerah Mohd Mazlan
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