SUN MAY HIONG SATAY

I am not aware that being a predominantly Muslim country the 5-star hotels are not supposed to serve pork. Generally speaking unless you are in a Chinese biased community, one almost never pork. That said the best Bak Gu Teh or Pork Ribs in Herbal Soup is still in Malaysia, and not Singapore.

Our trusted driver-guide George took us to a top rated satay joint in Malacca for a porky treat ... and indeed it was. The old man on the right, surrounded by 2 circa 1970 fans, is the owner. The sign with 'SATAY' in the background is more than 30 years old, I was told. Lots of nostalgia and lots of yesteryear style, things long lost in Hong Kong.

Not only they serve pork satay, they even have pork liver, as shown. A first for me and it is delicious. The only question mark is replacing peanut with pureed pineapple in the dipping sauce which is a non-starter for us. The skewers kept coming without prompting, and they stopped when we called for the tab. The 3 of us had 12 sticks each plus Yeo Hap Seng Barley Water in cans for a bill of RM 27 or HK$70+ ... where can you get anything even close to this in our World City?

BTW this oasis used to be on the main drag but not unlike its peers, it felt victim to high rents that only souvenir shops that sell junk to unsuspecting tourists can afford. Be patient when you look. It faces the canal, at the end of a long street where most shops have their shutters closed.

SUN MAY HIONG SATAY HOUSE        
50/50A Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1 Malacca
(60) 06 2817281