Thank heaven for tourists; that's how eateries like Malacca's Orang Belanda Cafe thrive.
Orang Belanda's name & facade strive to capitalize on Malacca's Dutch-colonial background, but the cafe's interior features a markedly more contemporary edginess.
The menu evokes memories of Amsterdam; this pork bacon pannekoek (RM16 before taxes) is topped with savory-juicy strips of near-perfect smoked meat, but the pancake itself is somewhat spongy-starchy.
Crepe with Nutella & whipped cream (RM12), perhaps a bit too bland. Could probably use a thicker slathering of the hazelnut-chocolate spread.
Cinnamon-laced coffee. Nice enough, though maybe a cold version of this should also be offered to refresh customers on sweltering afternoons.
Hot chocolate (RM6.50), made with full cream & Van Houten Dutch cocoa.
Orang Belanda Art Cafe,
32, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka.
32, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka.
