Who would have thought just by selling
banana fritters can become so popular in Melaka and Johor Bahru. Gerai Pisang
Goreng Mawar is a very popular banana fritters stall in Johor Bahru. After the
success of their first outlet, they decided to open another joint in the very
popular tourism area in Melaka; Ayer Keroh. However, it is not that surprising since
‘pisang goreng’ can be considered as one of the ‘mandatory’ munchies and the
identity of the people of Malaysia.
If you can’t travel that far to JB, Melaka
is the nearest place that you can visit for a good plate of ‘pisang goreng’. Once
you are there, your trip won’t be complete if you don’t try the very famous
banana fritters place. During breakfast and tea time, you can see locals and tourist starts flooding the stall to taste the very famous dish. Located at Jalan Kolam in the heart of Ayer Keroh. This modernised
Malay eatery offers a variety of local delights including Nasi Lemak and Pisang
Goreng.
The banana fritters are deliciously good
due to the right selections of banana types used - pisang nipah, tanduk, nangka
and most exclusively pisang raja. The pisang goreng are simply crispy on the
outside with a lovely golden brown tone. To complete the dish, pair it with
their special sweet and spicy dipping sauce which is made from soy sauce and
chilli.
Apart from that, this humble stall also
provides other sorts of traditional and modern ‘kuih’, noodles, and ‘roti
berlauk’ that becomes the attraction of the place. So, if you are looking for a
good place for breakfast or tea time, Gerai Pisang Goreng Mawar might be one of
the best choice for you.
