Christina EE Pineapple Tarts & Nyonya Cendol — Restaurant in Malacca

Christina EE Pineapple Tarts & Nyonya Cendol is a popular spot, renowned particularly for its pineapple tarts. While I found them reasonably tasty, the price point leans toward the expensive side. The allure of childhood nostalgia drew me to their peanut cookies, which were a delightful crispy treat when I purchased them in early March 2024.

However, my enthusiasm waned upon my return in mid-March 2024. Purchasing eight packets of the peanut cookies, I was dismayed to find that the taste differed significantly. The second batch seemed to have oxidized, resulting in a sticky, hard texture that was far from fresh. Despite my efforts to store them properly, the cookies tasted bad upon opening, indicating they were likely already stale at the time of purchase.

A word of advice: carefully inspect the peanut cookies before buying. Upon noticing the off taste of the first packet, I examined the others and observed the paper sticking to the wrapper, along with excessive oiliness - clear signs of staleness.

While Christina EE Pineapple Tarts & Nyonya Cendol continues to shine with its pineapple tarts, the inconsistency in the quality of the peanut cookies leaves much to be desired. Proceed with caution if you're eyeing those cookies, and perhaps stick to the pineapple tarts for a more...

A hidden gem for chendol ! So we were on a chendol hunt in the last 24 hours . This is the best . I give 5 stars. Just right balance of fragrant authentic gula Melaka & coconut milk . Chendol good taste & texture plus the red beans. They use the smaller size beans very testily cooked . On the table were extra gula Melaka for one to add if need more.

The rest we visited used the bigger red beans.

We started last evening at jonker 88. Give them 2.5 star for chendol coz the gula Melaka not as fragrant but just very very sweet . Not enough coconut milk. But the green chendol strips were ok - got good texture .

Then next Madam Yap on jonker street. Chendol strips and red beans ok . Very good gula Melaka. I give it 4 stars. For those who loves lots of coconut milk & fragrant gula Melaka - this is the place for a good quick fix!

Next is peranakan place on jonker street. I give 3.5 stars . Overall good balance The green chendol strips too soft &...

After the Bibik House Cendol experience, I can’t believe am fallen-victim again of this infamous Nyonya Biscuit, Pineapple Tarts by Christina EE (opposite Geographer Cafe). It’s probably the worst Pineapple Tarts I’ve had tasted.

Yes, I was offered by the friendly young man at the store for a healthier ‘less sweet/less butter’ Pineapple Tarts at myr25 per box (approx. 15-18 tarts). The crust is simply ‘dry’ and the pineapple fillings are tasteless & very small amount. Most importantly, it’s no longer fresh (stale)! I can’t agree a supposedly healthier choice with additional myr2 should compromise on its taste?!

This is beyond disappointment, as I can’t help but doubtful of the business ethics of store owners at Jonker Street ~not only ruining/tarnishing their brand name, but reputational risk of this beautiful & unique ‘historical’ street to both locals...