Hee Peah, Taman Asean, Melaka

A short trip to Melaka and it was such a hot day with everyone perspiring. We were driving around Taman Asean, Malim when we decided to have a "pit-stop" for drinks, Seremban siew pau and "4D". While everyone's busy in the shop, I decided to wander to the little van across shops which I had observed is attracting some customers which further arouse my curiosity.

There was a queue waiting to "Ta-pau" (pack) the nice looking hee-peah dish wish ranges from a mix of fishballs, fried prawn, yam and cucumber served with sauce.

The sauce seems to work wonders and blends well with the fishball and fried prawns.

The prawns though small is real crunchy which what I like, coming with that "crunching" sound when chewing.

The stream of customers never stops and many preferred to pack home instead of eating under the huge tree located beside the Jalan Malim trunk road leading to Alor Gajah.

We had ordered a small plate for 2 person, in case the taste works against our tastebuds but what we did was the opposite when we insisted on a second round of serving.

Not too sure if the constant tapping of the knife had actually made the hee-peah to taste better and no doubts finding the van if you do hear the knife tapping.

Even the doubter in our group extended his hands to reach for the tasty fish balls although small in size but nevertheless, the soft taste makes up for the newly discovery of Melaka food best kept secrets.

I would personally think that it's worth the wait and a bonus to us when the Arulmigu Sanasimalai Andavar temple in Krubong chariot procession passes by along with devotees carrying kavadi(s) while we were having the tasty hee-peah.

Intending to savour the taste? If you are coming from Melaka (along Lebuh AMJ) from Tesco, just head straight on towards Alor Gajah. Keep going straight as you reach the Taman Malim flyover and keep left. Once you pass the Pokok Mangga junction, Taman Asean will be on your left.