I feel a social obligation to unravel the 'goodness' of this place simply because I think sharing is caring. Let's hope high publicity doesn't jeopardize the quality of food nor my chances of securing a table reservation in the future. (grin)For now, we shall feast our eyes on every one of these dishes ordered:
Prawn Masak Lemak Nanas (RM 49) - must-try!
Ayam Limau Purut (RM 23) - must try too!
Fish Cili Garam (RM 57.50 according to the weight) - DISH of the DAY!! dunchu dare to not order this; i will kick your butt.
Curry Devil Chicken (RM 20.50) - must try also!
Bendi Ulam (RM 14.50) - loving it for its sweet tangy fiery blardy H-H-HOTTT chilli dip!
'Chap Chai' (RM 15) - the usual 'must-call at least 1 vege' dish (esp when there're 'parents' around)
Sotong Sambal Petai (RM 23) - nothing fancy or memorable probably coz i ain't no fan of da squid? tee~hee(sorry, picture missing...no idea wat happened to it @_@)
Cendol (RM 3)...this turned out to be quite the disappointment as the ice shavings were rough and it was missing the pungent gula melaka aroma
The total bill for 17 pax came to an astounding RM 493. A little over the top for its price but damn, it's always gonna be an unsolved mystery as to why people are so willing to pay for good food! I gotta start making my own nyonya meals...but gee, ever notice why the recipe for a nyonya dish is usually so damn long?!
Still, if you're in Melaka hunting for some good food to pamper your taste buds with, I suggest you pick up the phone and make immediate reservations (table AND your food order as well) with
Restaurant Aunty Lee
No 385, Jalan Ujong Pasir, 75050.
06-283 1009
You'll most probably be speaking to the very busy Aunty Lee herself. Brace yourself as she is one feisty spunky lady over the phone who'll start sounding real impatient as soon as you start stammering in your speech. Then like me, you'll end up with Aunty Lee deciding on your order instead.But no worries...know why?
Coz all their dishes are damn sedap!
Just remember to make reservations waaayyyy ahead coz should you decide to walk-in, chances are you might just be shoo-ed away.
The place sits a little over 50 pax, closes on Tuesdays and cater to real short hours during lunch and dinner (11.30am-2pm; 6pm-9pm), hence the minimal seating rounds.
Also recently found out Aunty Lee's daughter has opened a new place just next door.
Gonna try this place too one day and see if it leads to another social obligation of mine :p 
tried before, food is nice but price is at the high side. Food need to pre-order and also difficult to find parking
ReplyDeleteagree on the high price part..maybe Aunty Lee sees this and reduce her prices..hehe..
ReplyDeleteparking's quite ample if you go further down the road and turn left..there's an open air car park
CheerS mate!
The food looks great, thanks for the table reservation advice. I'll be sure to book way ahead so as not to get shooed away.
ReplyDeleteHi Sylvia, this reply may be three years late (Sorry, but Aunty Lee is not all that tech savvy)....
ReplyDeleteAs of now, Jasmine (Aunty Lee's daughter) has resumed the role of patron, and have combined both Restaurants to make it a bigger Aunty Lee's Restaurant!
Be rest assured that the quality has not been compromised, as she ensures that Aunty's recipe remains 'untainted'.
To accommodate our previously disappointed guests who sometimes had to be turned away due to limited seating, we have expanded our dining area to the 2nd floor of the Restaurant.
As for the pricing, we assure you that our ingredients are all prepared fresh, and the quality of our seafood is NEVER compromised. Unfortunately as such, along with the freshest ingredients come the higher prices....
We do hope that you will come back again soon.
For Aunty Lee, Tony Yew (Service Manager)