Mee Kahwin @ Restoran Ming Huat, Ujong Pasir, Malacca

Once again, noodles take the spotlight. And once again, it is from the underrated noodle spot of Malacca. Some times I just do not get it why not many people outside the historic state do not think of noodles when they come over here. But for the ones who have caught traction would probably heard of mee kahwin from Restoran Ming Huat. 

A rustic feel to this place

This kopitiam is very unique, as despite being a very true blue Chinese coffee shop, it houses a stable of entirely halal stalls.  And they are really good too. The ketupat is noteworthy and the chicken rice is delicious. But for me, the mee kahwin is the must order. 

Look at that gloss!

This stall has been around for a few decades and I have fond memories having it with my grandparents growing up. And the flavour has not changed. The gravy was salty and tangy with a hint of sweetness. It was mildly spicy, which I always suspect that it has been spiked with some curry powder and laced with some white vinegar. There is also some shell fish sweetness too, coming from small prawns that are boiled in the said gravy. 

A well deserved close up.

The fritters that come with it were really good and was an excellent condiment to the dish. It absorbed that seafood infused gravy well and works like a savoury doughnut. Topped off with some fried garlic, tofu, braised potatoes and bean sprouts, and you get a mix of flavours and textures that married well onto one simple but fantastic plate, no pun intended. 

A more veggie intensive alternative. 

However, that is not all. If you are looking for a less carb intensive lunch, the rojak is the way to go. It is not as nutty as what most people would have had in the Klang Valley, but it is still something worth trying. It has a more reddish hue to its sauce, but familiar tastes of cucumbers and fritters will follow suit soon after the first bite. It was really good. 

C is for coffee, and caffeine also starts with C!

The coffee here is also a recommended item. Strong, rich and comforting, this was what I needed in a pick me up for the afternoon. Well, it is hard to get bad kopitiam coffee in Malacca though. You would really need to make an effort. 

Noodles in the works 

This stall may be off the radar for some, but it is a bit of a local legend in this side of Malacca. This stall has been around for many years, with some sources even say for about 50! Well, all I know is that the current operator took over the business from his father and probably his grandfather before that. 

The cart at the very front of the premises. 

Like alot of the Malaccan eateries in the blog, this is another local haunt that surely delights the stomach and budget. Both the rojak and mee kahwin stands at RM5 and a hot cup of kopi O was for RM1.30. That being said, do come here early as the stall may have finish selling everything by 12 pm.  Fancy a go? Then Ming Huat's address is as follows:

Jalan Ujong Pasir, Melaka, 75050 Malacca (near the Portugese Settlement).