Yay for being freelance photographer, I get to work and travel!
Together with Trinity Crew, we have been given the chance of
travelling to Malacca for Wedding Actual Day shooting, which of course we
stayed for another 2 days to satisfy our craving for Malacca food!
We have long heard of the famous Nadeje Patisserie (aka Nadeje
Cake House), being pioneer in Mille Crepe and rumoured to be maintaining at its
best in the industry.
Opened in 2006, this patisserie has been given the name “Nadeje”,
which means “Hope” in Czech, selling only one type of cake: the Mille Crepe.
Now
in year 2012, it has 3 branches in Malacca (Plaza Mahkota, Mahkota Parade and
Jaya 99) with a wide range of food from cake to a complete meal.
Circled around Dataran Pahlawan looking for the Nadeje, I was a
bit frustrated to see the notice of its relocation to Mahkota Parade (lucky
that it was only across the main street).
We couldn’t get the indoor seats as it was packed on weekends, which left us no choice but to settle with Al Fresco seats instead. While the weather was hot and stuffy, we were forced
to face bad service due to insufficient staffs in attending the crowd’s needs.
Cakes were then ordered in front of counter,
with less than friendly and slight snobbish service shown by the staff.
Rum and
Raisin Mille Crepe, RM9
Preserved black raisin with slight fragrance of rum. It was
moderately sweet, just perfect for me.
Crêpe is a
very thin pancake and especially popular throughout French, with ingredients of
flour, eggs, milk, butter and a pinch of salt.
As the word Mille means “Thousand” in French, together it implies many
layers of thin pancakes, spread with fresh cream in between.
Assembling Mille
Crepe could be a tedious task which requires patience in keeping each layer
perfectly symmetrical and the evenness of each layer with right amount of fresh
cream.
Therefore it is of no wonder that this piece of perfection would easily
reach RM9 each.
The texture was smooth while fresh cream acts as lubricant,
spreading layers in the tongue, giving out rich taste of that particular flavour
as if it actually melts.
Mango Yogurt Mille Crepe, RM9.50
Amazed by the rich mango flavour hidden in the jelly.
Double
Chocolate, RM9.50
Overall, the cakes at Nadeje were definitely better than those of cake
counters that I’ve had at KL, with flavour hidden in crepe layers itself instead
of fresh cream only.
However, I couldn’t agree more with other bloggers that
the cakes were over-rated, slightly under my expectation given the verdicts and
its reputation.
Furthermore, the unfriendly staffs along with cramp seating would
certainly hold me back. Not to mention the stuffy hot condition in Al Fresco
seating.
Even though cake quality is of
main priority, the dining pleasure should not be neglected too.
Nadeje Mahkota Parade
Lot G23B, EG4&EG5,
Ground Floor, Mahkota Parade,
No1, Jalan Merdeka,
75000 Melaka.
06-2843469
(2 more branches at Plaza Mahkota and Jaya 99)
Website (Under construction)
24 comments:
I prefer original and rum & raisin flavour^^
i also like rum&raisin and original flavour. But i personally like humble beginning's royal milk tea as well :)
Hmm....a few people also suggested the original flavour. will try if I drop by next time. :)
Ya, I heard that "Humble Beginning's" was run by Nadeje's previous chief chef, Amos.
But only delivery unless in Austin Chase, The Garden.
Where did you have it?
been there not long ago, crowded as usual and one of the waiter had really "action" attitude...
Exactly! Ended up self service: order cake and pay at the counter ourselves. The staffs there were not even smiling.
Next time tapau enough dy. :P
This is a very popular place in Malacca but somehow I missed it. Lovely desserts and these are so tempting.
A famous chef (Anthony Bourdain? Can't remember) once said "People come for the food, but return for the service". If only more restaurateurs realise that they need RETURNING customers to sustain.
The layers in the mille crepe looks good, but your review about their service has put me off from dropping by Nadeje.
You should try it next time then! :)
So true! They can't rely on new customers only.
To solve this issue, I think we can still opt for takeaway service. :)
By the way, saw photos of Mille Crepe from "Humble Beginnings" , run by Nadeje's previous chief chef, Amos.
The layers were so thin! Can't wait to try it. :)
Price is far more expensive though.
It's been a long while since I last had this. I'd usually go during non-peak hours to avoid the crowd. But as you mentioned, they need to improve on their service. There's another branch but I'm not sure the address. It is somewhere near those two shopping mall.
There are 3 branches which are Plaza Mahkota, Mahkota Parade and Jaya 99(newest branch).
My friend did mention that the branch at Plaza Mahkota usually has less crowd, but since we're going around that area, might as well drop by the Mahkota Parade branch. Will certainly opt for takeaway next time. :)
Nadeje Plaza Mahkota is the main branch - G-23,25 & 27 Jalan PM 4, Plaza Mahkota, 75000 Melaka (before Mahkota Parade shopping Centre - 4 Storey Shop Office)
yes yes, but Mahkota Parade is more convenient to us. :)
Humble Beginnings is finally open in Bangsar!!!!!! Hooooray!!!!!!
lol, yes indeed. but that's only the pick up point for order of whole cake.
aiks. so sorry late reply!
hahahha
ordered the whole cake , usually for birthdays or celebrations cause there is no shop :(
boo*
but have ordered many times cause everyone seems to like it and somehow I always end up being in charged of ordering it haha
they have many pick up points actually. i always go to the one at Aman Suria cause that's nearest for me.
And I didnt know it was run by a ex-Nadeje chef!
Oh,and I thought they only have the pick up point at bangsar. silly me xD
So your recommendation would be Royal Milk Tea? since you're so experienced already. hahaLet's order that as someone's birthday cake so I can try it out. :PGot 20% discount on citibank credit card too, can't wait to try!
Cheryl, need to get ur facts straight. U can have a slice of cake there as well.
oh! thanks for the news. :)
The Bangsar location is now a dine-in AND a pick-up point. Check out Facebook.com/HumbleBeginningsMilleCrepe.
liked the page! Thank you so much!
The waiter "Justin" very ' action'
Service better than Mahkota Parade .....
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