It is widely acknowledged by gourmands in the know that Café Malacca set the benchmark for Malaysian and Singaporean cuisines when they made their debut in Hong Kong ten years ago. For home-sick Malaysians and Singaporeans, they have finally found the restaurant that serves authentic top-class fare; and for the growing fan base of local gourmands, this is the restaurant of choice to ignite their taste buds.
Starting from traditional popular hawker food, Café Malacca has progressively expanded its menu to include sophisticated dishes that pack a punch in terms of taste, aroma and presentation, such as those irresistible Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab or the pleasantly homey Crab Bee Hoon for true connoisseurs.
True to its name, Café Malacca today serves a bewildering array of lip-smacking food from the Straits of Malacca - from Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. The colourful pictorial menu reflects the exciting heritage of a melting pot of Malay, Chinese and Indian communities, not to mention the unique Peranakan or Nonya cuisine. By grouping these multicultural dishes under one roof, gourmands can save the legwork of moving from stall to stall as they do in Malaysia and Singapore.
Combining aromatic, tangy, spicy and herbal qualities, Malaysian and Singaporean food demands specific ingredients. To meet exacting taste standards, Café Malacca makes sure that these essential products are imported from Malaysia and Singapore. Working on recipes that have been handed down the generations, the kitchen team do not compromise on quality or authenticity. To make sure they are on top of the game, the culinary team made periodic study missions to Malaysia and Singapore to familiarize with the authentic ways of preparation and presentation, as well as to gain inspiration for new, innovative dishes.
Over the last decade, Café Malacca has truly and faithfully earned its inimitable place in the local culinary scene with accolades galore. They include recognition by a host of food magazines like Tatler, Foodie, TimeOut, the Michelin Guide, and more.
Many loyal patrons come back time and time again just for their beloved flame-grilled satay meat skewers, or the ever-popular wok-stirfried Penang Char Koay Teow. But as Cafe Malacca celebrates its 10th anniversary, they encourage them to venture out of their comfort zone to discover a whole new extravaganza of delicacies.
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Café Malacca
Address: Level 2, JEN Hong Kong by Shangri-La, 508 Queen's Road West, Western District(MTR: HKU Exit B2)
Tel: 2213 6613
Web: www.cafemalacca.hk
