CHICKEN RICE @ MALACCA

Searching for the next best Chicken Rice in Malaysia & Singapore is like our search for the next best Wonton Noodles in Hong Kong. I think I did mention in an earlier blog that if you ask 100 foodies for their top choice you will end up with 120 if not more answers as most have more than one favorites. Since it is de riguerer and 'the thing to do' it was what we did in Malacca.

Kedai Kopi Chung Wah on the left had a huge queue but Hoe Kee gave the impression of being better managed so we picked her. We ordered the 'special chicken rice' rolled in meat-ball size bites, with chicken served on a plate, veggies and condiments on the side. While the ambiance was cool, the content was only so-so. The flavor of the rice balls was not there, not as sharp as some I had tasted, and the quality of the meat a far cry from, say, Chan Tung Kee in Singapore. We should have returned to Chung Wah before passing judgment but this was after Satay, Nyonya Laksa & Ice Kachang and we were stuffed. The winner of our eating spree was, without doubt, the locally brewed dark soya sauce at Hoe Kee. It was a heavenly balance of sweetness and saltiness ... we loved it so much we were directed by the owner to a Mom & Pop store nearby where we bought 3 bottles to bring home.

HOE KEE CHICKEN RICE BALL
4-8 Jalan Hang Jebat 75200 Melaka Malaysia
(60) 06 283 4751