We had tried most of those Nyonya Kuih offered in Baba Charlie and honestly, it never fails to continuously astound in every aspect, just truly a pleasure while enjoying each one of them especially for ondeh-ondeh, Rempah Udang, Kuih Abu Sagu, and Pulut Seri Kaya, arghh still keep craving for more up till date.
Baba Charlie is an icon of Melaka that has been churning out delicious Peranakan / Nyonya kuihs since 1988. Although located further from the main city, it ...
We got a packet of the onde-onde (RM5.30 for 10 pieces)- this was our favourite of the lot as the balls were soft and bursting with gula melaka
Besides having the cake shop, they do have their own cafe but we never visit it. If you need Catering for buffet, they also offer such service but since we are not local, we can only enjoy take away to fix our Nyonya Kueh cravings. Perhaps if I have chance to come here, you may want to try your luck to come abit later after their opening hours to avoid disappointment that the food is not ready yet.
Besides selling their Nyonya kuihs at their shop, Baba Charlie also cater to private and hotel functions. At night, you can find them at various pasar malam
After our breakfast at 486 Baba Low, we went Nyonya kuih shopping at Baba Charlie. Baba Charlie is located at a small lane directly opposite the road where Baba Low is located (across Jalan Tengkera). So it’s wise to stop at Baba Low and Baba Charlie all at one go when you’re in Jalan Tengkera, Mela…
To date, Baba Charlie is selling more than 35 types of nyonya kuihs. All kuihs are still traditionally made til this very day. This is to maintain the authentic traditional taste. Fancy indulging in the nyonya kuih the way I did?
It all started with their small business of selling their cakes/ delicacies at the night market or pasar malam around over 20 years ago. Nyonya Kuihs of Baba Charlie Lee is still a star!