The entrance to Hoe Kee
Chicken, Rice Balls, Rice and Stir Fried Vegetables
Not willing to wait with the crowds for the other popular chicken rice place in Jonker St, Malacca, we jumped in the shorter queue at Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Balls. Lucky to be visiting during the week we didn’t have to wait in the sweltering heat amongst the weekend crowds and got in within ten minutes. Efficient and friendly, the service staff took our order while we were waiting for a table. Happy given a choice of chicken breast or whole chicken, we went with the leaner option, while watching local fellow diners go for the whole chicken (bones, skin and meat). Extremely impressed with service we were shown to a cool table under a fan and our drinks came almost immediately. With a packed restaurant we expected to wait longer than we did so we were surprised when our food came so soon. Our chicken, 10 rice balls, a plate of loose rice and a side of veges came to RM16 – enough for a light meal for two. This is a dish you must try when visiting Malacca to say you’ve had the complete experience. Hoe Kee consists of a number of linked open spaces with the heritage of the area seemingly well preserved through marble top tables, open courtyard and Chinese decorations on the walls.
Reason to visit: chicken rice balls in an airy, pleasant restaurant
Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball
4, 6, 8 Jalan Hang Jebat
75200, Malacca,
4, 6, 8 Jalan Hang Jebat
75200, Malacca,
Malaysia+6 06 283 4751