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CAFÉ<br />
HERITAGE<br />
CULTURE<br />
IN MELAKA<br />
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C O N T E N T<br />
05 MIYAKORI JONKER CAFÉ<br />
01 HEESAN CAFÉ<br />
02 MODS CAFÉ<br />
03 KAYA KAYA CAFÉ<br />
04 ALLEY NO.5 CAFÉ<br />
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I N T R O D U C T I O N<br />
Jalan Hang Jebat, also called as Jonker Street is the centre street of historical<br />
Chinatown in Melaka. It was once renowned for its antique shops. Many old<br />
traditional looking shop houses can be found in Jonker Street. The area is<br />
really interesting to explore. Many old temples and mosque are nearby and<br />
there are so many fascinating things to see. The heritage houses dating back<br />
up to the 17 th century. At that time, rich Baba Nnonya which also known as<br />
Peranakan, descendent of 15 th – 16 th century Chinese immigrants marrying<br />
local Malay women, lived and did their business here.<br />
Due to more incoming of the tourists and development of the city, Jonker<br />
Street has slowly change its role from residential to serve as commercial<br />
purposes. Café is one of the most common and popularity that can be found<br />
in along the street. So, check out this list of cafes that’ll inject an old school<br />
feel in the straits but with modern food and drinks.<br />
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01<br />
HEESAN CAFÉ
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This café was launched last<br />
year which is a very new<br />
café in Jonker Street. Every<br />
corner of the building had<br />
been renovated however<br />
the exterior of the café<br />
itself still preserve the<br />
original looks in well<br />
condition.<br />
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The origin is<br />
conserved as to<br />
protect the<br />
culture as well<br />
as the safeness<br />
of the building.
I N T E R I O R<br />
The antique cabinet which<br />
placed at the corner of the<br />
room adds a little touch of<br />
old days favor to the<br />
space.<br />
Colorful vintage<br />
enamel plate at<br />
Heesan Café.<br />
(On the left side)<br />
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A place that reflects<br />
the mix of tradition<br />
and modernism that<br />
makes people enjoy<br />
the place very much.<br />
This fan is actually a<br />
wall painting. It is a<br />
traditional Chinese<br />
fan which also called<br />
hand fan.<br />
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With the identity fuses<br />
traditional eastern design<br />
with western wit, Heesan<br />
café is creating new<br />
modern experiences.<br />
A cup of Café<br />
Latte, a cup of<br />
earl grey<br />
blossom tea<br />
and two<br />
delicious<br />
dishes.<br />
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02<br />
MODS<br />
CAFÉ
An amazing idea that<br />
all the things like<br />
glasses and cups are in<br />
the van.<br />
The Coffee Shop is<br />
impressive with its 1978<br />
Kombi Van Coffee Bar.<br />
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I N T E R I O R<br />
The unique<br />
features of this<br />
café shop is the<br />
van while the<br />
coffee machines<br />
are in the van too!<br />
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The concept of old school<br />
tv, stereo, bikes and<br />
clocks making the entire<br />
place a vintage spot had<br />
caught my attention.<br />
The retro style of<br />
the coffee shop.<br />
Lovely!<br />
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I was amazed with the<br />
empty cans displayed on<br />
the wall. Some iconic<br />
some obscure which came<br />
from different countries<br />
of the world.<br />
The rough surface of the<br />
origin wall is remained as<br />
well as the ceiling wood<br />
structure. Although it had<br />
been painted over but it<br />
resembles the age of the<br />
buildings.<br />
People enjoy the<br />
cappuccino.<br />
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03<br />
KAYA KAYA<br />
CAFÉ
The Malay word ‘Kaya’<br />
in English means rich<br />
or wealthy and the<br />
cafe uses it to describe<br />
the level of richness in<br />
food, life, relationship,<br />
health and wealth.<br />
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Kaya-kaya Cafe takes<br />
you back in time with<br />
its faded red brick<br />
walls, original artefacts<br />
retained from the past,<br />
dark wooden furniture<br />
and exposed bulbs.
I N T E R I O R<br />
Kaya-kaya Cafe’s<br />
design is<br />
traditional and<br />
inspired from<br />
Malacca’s past.<br />
The café is a<br />
reflection of<br />
Malacca’s rich<br />
culture, history<br />
and traditions<br />
which are passed<br />
down to the<br />
present<br />
generation from<br />
early settlers.<br />
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With rattan<br />
chairs, wooden<br />
tables, an old<br />
design staircase<br />
and a huge<br />
courtyard in the<br />
middle of the<br />
café shop.<br />
Many visitors’ visit<br />
the café is because<br />
of their interior<br />
courtyard and wall<br />
mural which is at<br />
the back of the<br />
building.<br />
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They have<br />
amazingly wide<br />
spaces and pretty<br />
backdrops, old<br />
school furniture,<br />
and most<br />
importantly is the<br />
ample natural<br />
lighting!<br />
Read more at WOB:<br />
https://www.world<br />
ofbuzz.com/10-<br />
cafes-malacca-willgive-buangbalikfeels/<br />
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It looks vintage when<br />
adding the black and<br />
white photographs to<br />
display on the wall.<br />
Delicious cake where<br />
strawberries and<br />
chocolate placed at the<br />
top.<br />
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04<br />
ALLEY NO.5<br />
CAFÉ
Beautiful handcarved<br />
signboard is<br />
being used in Alley<br />
No.5 Café and<br />
hung to display the<br />
cafe’s name.<br />
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In traditional<br />
Chinese<br />
architecture,<br />
antique wooden<br />
door and window<br />
are symbols of<br />
Chinese culture<br />
and art and this<br />
picture<br />
represents it.
I N T E R I O R<br />
The café<br />
makes people<br />
feel calm that<br />
there’re living<br />
back in the<br />
early 1900’s<br />
where the<br />
busy city life<br />
didn’t exist.<br />
The surface of<br />
the origin wall<br />
and floor are<br />
remained.<br />
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The café isn’t<br />
airconditioned,<br />
though it’s<br />
still ideal for<br />
chilling out<br />
after a long<br />
walk around<br />
Jonker Street.<br />
Read more at<br />
WOB:<br />
https://www.<br />
worldofbuzz.c<br />
om/10-cafesmalacca-willgivebuangbalikfeels/<br />
Although the<br />
wall had been<br />
painted over<br />
but it<br />
resembles the<br />
age of the<br />
buildings.<br />
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Here are some pictures that<br />
show how old is the building<br />
and the environment is clean<br />
and comfortable.<br />
The structure of<br />
the building<br />
itself is being<br />
preserved. The<br />
idea is to<br />
conserve the<br />
origin and keep<br />
the culture,<br />
history and<br />
traditions.<br />
They have an adorable inhouse<br />
cat you can play with.<br />
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Read more at WOB:<br />
https://www.worldofbuzz.com
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05<br />
MIYAKORI<br />
JONKER CAFÉ
This last cafe has a<br />
slightly difference<br />
than the before<br />
cafes. The<br />
uniqueness of this<br />
cafe is most of the<br />
building parts is<br />
renovated with<br />
new building<br />
materials. In<br />
which the style of<br />
this cafe is more<br />
into modern<br />
minimalist design.<br />
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When<br />
entering,<br />
concrete<br />
material is<br />
widely used<br />
for the<br />
flooring in<br />
this cafe.
I N T E R I O R<br />
Cozy<br />
environment,<br />
suitable for hang<br />
out with friends<br />
& family, or even<br />
work alone!<br />
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Although the cafe<br />
has huge changes<br />
compared to<br />
others, however<br />
the characteristic of<br />
the centre airwell<br />
still being preserve<br />
as well as the<br />
wooden railing on<br />
the 1st floor.<br />
A glass of<br />
delicious<br />
Mango Yogurt<br />
Shake.<br />
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C O N C L U S I O N<br />
These cafes were selected as they encapsulate culture,<br />
displaying antiques which in turn invoke memories of<br />
times past within their patrons.<br />
Hence the reason that I chose to do a project on cafes is<br />
because some cafe not only serve food and beverages,<br />
they are places where people from all walks of life take a<br />
break from their bustling lives, locals and tourists alike.<br />
Cafes foster social cohesion through the pasts we share.<br />
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P H O T O<br />
L O C A T I O N S<br />
&<br />
R E F E R E N C E S<br />
100, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka<br />
14, Jalan Tukang Emas, 75200 Melaka<br />
32, Jalan Tukang Besi, 75200 Melaka<br />
No.7 Jalan Kampung Kuli, Kampung Kuli, 75200 Malacca, Johor<br />
100, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Tiga, 75200 Melaka<br />
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0610 2018].<br />
Ooi, J., 2017. Kaya-kaya Cafe- Hidden Cafe at Jonker Street. [Online] Available at:<br />
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Anon., 2013. Antique Wooden Doors and WIndows in Chinese Architecture.<br />
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