THE FIRST GASTRONOMIC ADVENTORE OF THIS YEAR'S MELAKA TRIP

   20th JULY 2026    ~ The gastronomic adventure of this year's trip to Melaka started with lunch at a place recommended by my partner in crime. It was called Justberrys and the attraction would be its huge choices of dessert available.

the huge menu

The place was full with diners as it was lunch hour. Fortunately we managed to secure a table for two.

The table centrepiece was Strawberry and Blueberry Bingsu.

I had Nasi Ayam Gepuk, the fusion version. What were different on the plate unlike the ordinary one were crispy fried vegetable [spinach I think], sunny side fried egg and [very] spicy peanut butter.

Mr. Redzuan had Rice with Sambal [blended chili] Squid.

I think we enjoyed the Bingsu the most. Once the bowl was empty, we left the restaurant as we had not checked in at our accommodation. The first gastronomic adventure was awesome and there were other series after this.

DISCOVERING PANTAI TELUK GOREK IN ENDAU, MERSING, BY ACCIDENT

    28TH JUNE 2026    ~ Initially the plan was to explore Pantai Mawar but it was about to close to public when we arrived there past 5.00 p.m. We then decided to go to Pantai Penyabong, but we ended up at Pantai Teluk Gorek after taking the wrong turn by accident.

There were very few people around at the beach on Sunday evening when other people were ready to get back either to school or work the next day. 

We got the beach all to ourselves. Besides getting to admire the nature, we could take photos and strike as many poses was we wanted without people watching. We did not stay for long as the place was getting darker and we decided to go somewhere else right after.

STOPPING BY IN MERSING FOR LUNCH

    29TH JULY 2026     ~ After checking out from our accommodation in Pantai Mawar in Endau, we stopped by in Mersing on the way back to Johor Bahru.

My friend wanted to have lunch here at this shop called Manis-Manis, located in a food court in the town centre after seeing the video on TikTok. We were actually expecting a proper dessert shop but it turned up something different. We still decided to just get lunch as it was getting late.

There were many people at the food court, mostly school students, teachers and office workers. They were also having late lunch like we did.

Keropok Lekor

Fried Rice #1

Fried Rice #2

That should be the concluding gastronomic adventure for our short vacation in Endau. However, that was definitely the last eating out session with my regular gastronome.

THE GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE AT PANTAI PENYABONG

     29th JUNE 2026     ~ During our stay at Pantai Mawar, we had to drive a bit to Pantai Penyabong to get breakfast. There was this food court with a few stalls but only a few were operating in the morning. We were too lazy to hunt for food somewhere else and the beach was the easiest spot.

There were many people that Monday morning who looked like locals. I wonder if they were all not working that day.

I had a plate of Nasi Dagang which I would rate as an average grade.

My friend ordered Mee Soto but unfortunately it tasted more like Mee Soup. There was no taste of Soto spices in the bowl.

The Pulut Panggang [sticky rice in banana leaf with spicy shredded coconut filling] was delicious as it was grilled on the spot.

We had to leave as it was time to do some exploring at Pantai Mawar right after, before it got too hot.