Sort of like the laksa of Penang, anyone who goes to Melaka should not miss the uniquely Melaka delicacy, the satay celup (celup: dip). It is basically a type of steamboat on with the raw food on the stick to be cooked in a boiling spicy peanut sauce that is similar to those that comes with normal satay. Other than the different medium for cooking the raw food on stick, it is identical to the more recognizable lok lok.
this stuff are absolutely mouth watering
For supper during our Melaka trip, we headed to Ban Lee Siang to fill our stomach with this uniquely Melaccan food. Now some of you may suggest that Capitol Satay Celup is the “better” place to go. In a way, while Capitol is one of the “original” and oldest place serving satay celup, there are simply way over-crowded (with people standing right next to your table waiting for you to get done) for anyone to enjoy a peaceful meal there without rushing. My baba friends from Melaka hence suggested this place, which is just as good.
only 50 sen per stick, pay what you eat
The place was quite packed as well, we managed to get 2 tables right next to each other to fit all 10 of us. We then head straight to the line to get our stuff. At this place, everything is priced at RM 0.50 per stick, no matter if it is prawn, vegetable, fish ball, quail’s egg, cockles, anything. You only pay for what you eat. You can also order some bread too.
some happy diners (notice Kim, on the left, stained her shirt)
Serving is simple, you just put the stick of raw food in the boiling satay sauce/soup, let it cook, and then put it to your mouth. The stuff packs a punch though, in terms of hotness, I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who can’t have spicy food. But if you like spicy food and enjoys lok lok, this is an awesome combination.
the map of Ban Lee Siang satay celup at Jalan Ong Kim Wee
After crowning herself with 38 sticks of satay in the afternoon, Kim got the better of us again and devoured almost 30 sticks of satay celup. I only had 2/3 of what she managed, respect.
If you head down to Melaka, do not miss this dish.
Address:
45E, Jalan Ong Kim Wee,
Melaka
Tel: 606-284 1935
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By Bengbeng on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
next time i am in Melaka I will visit the places u mentioned
Merry X’mas
By Jason on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
Actually, Ban Lee Xiang is the more older satay celup shop ler.
By kimberlycun on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
they were really tiny morsels of food on sticks k!
By ChuKing on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
looks yummy :). but i prefer the popiah :P. i think satay ayam tastes much better than satay babi
mahuahua
By mspretty on Dec 15, 2006 | Reply
omigosh…i goin put on weight….
By sotong on Dec 16, 2006 | Reply
Why Margie look so blur?
By Margie on Dec 16, 2006 | Reply
ya… y??
By steelrage on Dec 16, 2006 | Reply
whats the fuss over satay babi ??? so dry.. give me a tender,juicy, well marinated chicken satay anytime…. maybe some some tripe too..
By Kelvin on Dec 16, 2006 | Reply
jason, u realize that capitol satay has been running for 3 generations since being a stall in front of the old capitol cinema? i think they only probably satay celup vendor that is older is kingtu but that one closed down and was last seen having a small stall at newton.
By Noto on Dec 17, 2006 | Reply
hmmm… this 1 looks ncier than da 1 i went… which is more popular i think…. gotta try this when i get back….
By Ivy on Dec 18, 2006 | Reply
Did you celup char kuey into the sauce??? I find char kuey the best as it soaks all the gravy…yummy yum yum.
By earl-ku on Dec 20, 2006 | Reply
errr i like lok lok, i like them alot …
but ever since i tried the melaka satay celup, somehow i dont like it as much as i like lok lok in KL
that pot of satay sauce is there for like …. forever ….
i cant rememebr the one i been to in Melaka, but we requested a new pot of satay sauce, and they charged us RM10 for it … hahaha at lelst someone else is gonna eat my saliva ….
By kenny on Dec 23, 2006 | Reply
hi ky, i just went to melaka on thursday. unfortunately, i didn’t know that jonker’s st is only open on fri, sat, sun… and ban lee siang also was closed that day. so my friend and i ended up at ‘zao jiuu’ next door, which is not bad also.
all i can say is… after u’ve cooked ur food in the satay sauce, don’t dip them back into the sauce! be considerate to other patrons who won’t like the idea of sharing saliva…
By Alfred Lim on Oct 7, 2007 | Reply
Hi KY,
I’m planning to go Malacca sometime near was doing some makan resarch that I chance upon your site. I like your recommendation & think you were elaborate & unselfish. Thanks!
By KY on Oct 7, 2007 | Reply
Alfred,
Thanks.