Any cendol would make the cut these days but the finding a really good one is almost formidable. The milkiest and creamiest one so far would be reserved to Aunty Koh’s Cendol in Melaka. Situated in a hidden kampong called Bukit Rambai, Aunty Koh’s Cendol truly is a mysterious gem that is hard to find. Locating the place itself requires extra strength and sweats – a little exaggeration, but keying in GPS coordinates is a must if you want to reach Aunty Koh early. But why would the crowd need to reach Aunty Koh early? Dearest readers, mentioning Aunty Koh’s cendol is almost a taboo if it is not synonymous to the word ‘luck’ as in you would be lucky enough to get a try on her cendol if it is not for the crowds that swarm in the place the minute it opens for business, and Aunty Koh’s cendol is only available during the weekends only beginning 11.30 am until she ran out of ingredients that usually happens around 1pm. A little later will be at stake, but fret not; Aunty Koh will always try to cater her customers as much as possible.
Any fans of hers would know that Aunty Koh’s cendol is unlike any other cendol one can always get. The generous lumps of cendol noodles that she single handedly prepare at 3am on Saturdays and Sundays are lumped on top of a perfectly shaved ice that that is later submerged in the creamiest coconut milk there is. The milk itself is made by Aunty Koh alone. It is safe to say that Aunty Koh really is manning the stall alone from scratch and regulars would be more than happy to help her with self-service support.
