When Two Sanguines Got Connected VI: Nyonya Dinner And Night Stroll Before Saying Bye-bye

During the Melaka river cruise, Ray who had only eaten three-quarter stick of potato snack at the Jonker Street was already concerned about where to taste the best Nyonya food in town. We could not find the name of the one Ps Richard had mentioned to him. So he picked Nyonya Makko restaurant at Melaka Raya which was described by online reviews as one serving homemade cuisine. It happened to be owned by Sis Maureen's family, a Calvarite with whom I often deal at the church cafeteria to get breakfast for Uncle Seelan. Even though I had never stepped into this restaurant, I was quite familiar with their famous pontay chicken and cendol which they had catered to Calvary Life Assembly during fundraising events.

Having a dining companion one of whose favorite activities is also eating, I once again happily abandoned my "munching-rabbit-food-for-dinner-at-home-when-alone" programme. We ordered specialities recommended by Sis Maureen. There were few customers left as the restaurant was going to close in half an hour. So our pontay chicken, lady fingers with cincaluk and steam tofu were served quite fast to fill our stomachs. These dishes were not only appetising in appearance but also yummy in taste!

After the meal, we went to the Portuguese Settlement for a walk to help digestion. We passed by the restaurants which were still crowded with people and headed towards the end of the jetty to continue our sharing session. It was rather tranquil with the Straits of Malacca around us.

Our 11-hour tour in Melaka that day finally came to an end when we left Ujong Pasir to return to Ayer Keroh and said bye-bye to each other.

Ray, thanks again for your visit and your tolerance towards my driving which sometimes must have caused you into a cold sweat. When we two sanguines meet again next time, there will be more bubbling stories to tell!