Melaka (Malaysia) Day 2: The Huskitory + Manjoe Taiwanese Dumplings + Jonker Street Night Market

 We took a Grab from the end of Jonker Walk to The Huskitory which was 13 minute ride and reached the venue at about 12.05pm, just in time for our session scheduled to begin at 12.15pm.

The Huskitory is a wonderful place for dogs lovers to get up close and interact with fluffy Siberian Huskies. We booked our slot online right after breakfast. It was recommended to book your slot at least an hour in advance to avoid disappointment as we saw some walk-in customers got rejected due to fully booked slots, having to wait over an hour for the next available session.

It was nearly 2.20pm by the time we reached the mall and I was very hungry. We decided to skip restaurant that were available in Singapore and settled on Manjoe Taiwanese Dumplings for something different. The mall was full of Singaporeans like the table besides us, it was easy to identify them from their fluent English. The tables were very close to each other, not a good spot for chit-chatting.

We ordered Salt & Pepper Popcorn Chicken for RM10.90 (or S$3.63) before tax, a must order for me whenever I dine at a Taiwanese restaurant. The seasoning on the popcorn chicken was savoury and bursting with flavour when dipped with the chili sauce.

I had Tomato Soup Sweet Corn Dumpling Noodle at RM16.50 (or S$5.50) before tax. The knife-cut noodle had a meepok texture with chewy bites. The tomato soup was sweet and tangy. With the corn dumplings, this comforting dish was bursting with flavours.

Manjoe Taiwanese Dumplings

Lot G78B, AEON Mall Bandaraya Melaka, 2, Jalan Lagenda, Taman 1 Lagenda, 75400 Melaka, Malaysia

Operating hours: 10am to 10pm daily

Melaka (Malaysia) Day 2: Baba Kaya One Malaysia Cuisine

It was a sleepless night for me, I tossed and turned until 3 plus. I dozed off slightly but woke up at 5am and remained awake since then.

We finished preparing ourselves and left our room around 9.45am to head out for breakfast. There was a family with us in the lift, we overheard them mentioning they were heading to the same breakfast spot as us, showing the place I had chosen was a popular choice.

We took a Grab down to Baba Kaya One Malaysia Cuisine at RM9 (or S$3) and arrived at10am. The restaurant was packed with diners and we waited 15 minutes before getting seated.

The restaurant was tucked away in an alley beside the Melaka River. We were seated on the second floor but not near the window, so there was no view while having the meal.

If you were seated by the window or at ground floor, you will be charmed by the beauty of the view of Malacca River. Since we already had the river view while dining yesterday, it was alright for us to skip today.

We had Baba-melet at RM8.80 (or S$2.93) where the omelet was cooked with spices and served with signature sambal dip. By the time it was served, I was already very hungry by then and quickly gobbled up the egg.

After another 15 minutes of waiting, Baba Kaya Signature at RM6 (or S$2) finally arrived. This dish featured butter toasts sprinkled with cinnamon and served with tri-colours Nyonya kaya dip. The kaya added an extra layer of aroma, making each bite tasty as I dipped the toasts into the spread.

Baba Kaya – One Malaysia Cuisine

13A, Jln. Bunga Raya, Melaka Tengah, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia

Operating hours: 8am to 2pm on Mon, Wed and Thu, 8am to 2.30pm from Fri to Sun

It was 10.50am when we left the restaurant and we took a leisure stroll along the river. Without any specific destination in mind, we wandered aimlessly, allowing ourselves to get lost and discover where our feet would lead us.

We reached the prominent red buildings which we had not fully explored yesterday, we only stopped briefly  at Christ Church before moving on.

The street was buzzing with people soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Some shops offered traditional Nyonya kebaya and batik shirts for rent, allowing visitors to experience wearing these costumes and strolling along the streets.

I enjoyed soaking in the atmosphere of the street that offered a blend of history, culture and modernity. I also enjoyed looking at the details of the building exteriors, each telling its own story.

After 15 minutes of walking, we found ourselves back at Dutch Square, the place we visited yesterday.  With about half an hour to spare, we decided to cross over to Jonker Walk  for another round of shopping.

I got a recycled bag from this shop at RM18 (or S$6). While it was not cheap, I want to get a souvenir for my mum.

Next I stopped by Miniso to pick up souvenirs for friends and colleagues at RM28.40 (or S$9.47). Miniso is my go-to shop when I travel overseas as it offers a wide variety of items that are perfect for gift and bringing back home.

It was 11.40am when we finished shopping and quickly made our way to the next activity, which was scheduled to start at 12.15pm.