Hello from work trip! And I guess what characterizes Malacca best is........ CHENDOL! Those who frequent Malacca would know of this famous store along Jonker Street- Jonker 88. The weight and thickness of the Gula Melaka is evident from the way it splits the mountain of ice. The smokiness and fragrance of the gula Melaka is unparalleled, I've tried a few variants from famous Peranakan restaurants and really, nothing comes quite as close to this. The only gripe I have about this dish is its lack of 'liao'. Really, I could do with more Chendol and red bean.