Biscuits, bakery, kuih and confectionary is always fascinating to me. The combination of many or few simple ingredients combines to produce such aromatic delicacies. Not to mention how each of them comes with unique cultural influences. The Jonker Street in Melaka is one place that is so culturally rich and historically preserved.Somewhere at a junction along Jalan Hang Jebat before entering the Jonker Street is the Poh Keon Enterprise and the aromatic scent might awaken any groggy head.Instant baking and fresh from oven, these little devils make really good compliment to a nice cup of tea. Fluffy, light and crispy layers with sweet paste fillings made from common yet simple ingredients like green bean and winter melon.They are really generous with samples so you can try every bit of everything before deciding what to buy. These traditional confectionaries are unfortunately without English names. It could make things difficult for those who don’t read Chinese. And yes, I am referring to yours truly here. Sigh….These freshly packed upon purchased inside a box and these made great souvenir.

And like I’ve mentioned in previous post (Eat and Drink Melaka 4: Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice Ball ) most shops sell more than just chicken and chicken rice for they would have the need to cater to tourist and the locals. Here they have things like the roasted pork and honey glazed bbq pork which disappointingly doesn’t quite meet the essential standard of the dish.I can further corroborate this place being catered for tourist. Street food like Tauhu bakar and Fried fish balls are also available. Guess it is good because that can save you some travelling time around Melaka city. I still think the best is the Prawn Crackers I had by the street prior to this. You know what they say about the best food are those you get on the streets. Ignoring the hygiene, I guess I might agree to it.
[VDO:4]Other evidence would be the Authentic Nyona Cendol which is great for dessert. This is a simple and yet satisfaction guaranteed thirst quencher on a hot day. The gula Melaka is probably the key ingredient to a good cendol and here, they’ve serve generous gula Melaka. Hence the great taste of cendol ice.

Some probably dislike the mushy texture but having said that, not all restaurants that is selling chicken rice balls in Melaka would have those textures. My preference is abit more to those rice balls that are less mushy, but yet not too hard so there shouldn’t be any extra effort when swallowing the rice. At the same time, I think the rice must still have the grain texture while immensely infused with aroma and fragrant of all the herbs, spices and chicken stock.Apart from the usual Steamed Taugeh and Braised egg are also available from the menu. The eggs weren’t all that impressive and the pepper must be FOC for the restaurant as the beansprout is munificently coated with pepper. The beansprout was good on its own without too much of the seasoning.I supposed chicken is also important to get the ratings of good chicken rice restaurant.The steamed white chicken was palatable but those with a heavier palate with liking to stronger seasonings would enjoy their roasted chicken. A thick broth of chicken stock garnished with a sprinkle of spring onions and very well accompanied by signature chicken rice’s chili sauce which uniquely often very distinguishable with the strong flavour of ginger and garlic as well as chicken broth.The restaurant is provides a good and comfortable dining experience with high ceilings and fans to ensure good ventilation. Having their own parking bays next to the restaurant would be a plus point to the restaurant given its location by the roadside along Jalan Munshi Abdullah, next to a traffic junction. See the map of this restaurant below for directions to the restaurant.

Certain outlets with lower traffic tend to serve ingredients that are not too fresh resulting in the lack of quality in their sushi. Reason being, they would have to store their stocks a little longer hence most of the time, their sushi is not that impressive compared to those with higher traffic of customers. The envelopes of sweet bean curd with egg mayo on it is fresh and delicious. Although huge and difficult to eat, I love this one.

Essential key to beautiful sushi is the freshness of the ingredients.When it comes to raw dishes, freshness is too important of a role to determine the taste of it. Not just raw, but it also applies to others. With the clear emphasized on raw and cold dishes because these are the ones that has a higher chance of upsetting your tummy. Here , the ingredients are pretty fresh. This place is so new, I would not know it existed if not for the opening of uniqlo. Since it was new, peak hours are considered a good time to eat cause then the plates on the belt goes fast.