As someone who is born and raised in Penang, we often put Penang hawker food on top of the chart. However, when it comes to Roasted Pork or “Siew Yoke” (烧肉), this part of the country definitely gain the upper hand. See, even babe_kl knows how to make it herself.
Note: not to be confused with BBQ Pork or “Char Siew” (叉烧)
there is no branch, this is the only place you can get it
My buddy Terence happened to be in town yesterday and suggested we go to this roasted pork place near the defunct Pudu Jail. Having gotten bored of the food nearby KLCC, I naturally agreed.
The restaurant is situated at the junction of Jalan Nyonya and Lorong Baba, certainly an address that is easy to remember. It is a normal kopitiam set up, but with only the single stall serving roasted pork, bbq pork, and roasted chicken. They only cater for lunch crowd, starting at 12:30pm sharp and usually only lasts for a couple hours.
the siew yoke.. *droolsSsss*
We ordered two portions of roasted pork and a small plate of roasted chicken to go with the rice. Soup is available and self-served.
The meat is chopped in quite big chunks. I carefully took the first piece and put it in my mouth, and in a couple seconds, the crispy skin completely melted. This is sort of like the feeling you get chewing down the most tender piece of filet mignon. It was the best roasted pork I’ve ever had, even though I don’t always like to use the word best describing food. You just simply have to try it to believe.
the kopitiam is just a short walk from Berjaya Times Square
This place is definitely not cheap, one portion (一条) roasted pork is RM 12, and one of this mouth-watering meat will set you back RM 60. Our meal for two totaled slightly over RM 30. However, this stuff is just that good and I will for sure go there again and again.
Address:
30,Jalan Nyonya,
Off Jalan Pudu,
55100 Kuala Lumpur
GPS: 3.139231, 101.711308
Phone: 03-2145 2512
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By Terenceg on Nov 22, 2006 | Reply
HELL YEAH !!!! damn ON siew yoke….slurps….. the soup’s not bad too…. i down TWO bowls and still manage to munch the siew yoke…..on on on..
try bringing some to your colleague ….i am sure they enjoy having lembu kecil
By babe_kl on Nov 22, 2006 | Reply
aiyoh this place… i ate the siew yuk here for lunch, so jelak until dinner oso no need to makan LOL the siew yuk is simply too fat! the first time i went there with 3 other coliks, we nearly flipped when the bill came hahaha RM23 just for the small plate of siew yuk. so now you know why i make siew yuk myself kakaka
By ront on Nov 22, 2006 | Reply
you should try the place in Damansara Utama, where the old de champion duck is, since the end of last year it has been run by the fella who used to run his business in section 17…his siew yoke is to die for…and it doesnt cost and arm and leg….maybe the pigs have sacrifice their arms and legs and belly for that siew yoke.
there is another place near bkt jalil….but that place is simply too far to go …for me at least
By ahdave on Nov 22, 2006 | Reply
Robert Wong (the sifu) mobile number is 0122690660
Call him to book in advance. OR to check whether is he open.
A piece of advice, try not to go there on friday. You will end up waiting 1hr, (even you placed a booking)
By sotong on Nov 22, 2006 | Reply
damnit never ajak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By boo_licious on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
Hey, I also ate here before but yet to blog abt it (when I do, can I link you up?). The siu yoke is so fat, we counted the layers but you don’t taste it as the fat melts in yr mouth - amazing!
By Liew on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
I highly recommend this place too!
By Ivy on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
Yummzzz….will sure check this place out.
By v0ices on Nov 23, 2006 | Reply
abit too pricey, in my opinion… maybe will just try once and that’s it.
By Adrian C on Nov 30, 2006 | Reply
I checked this place out on tuesday. Enjoyed the siew yoke tremendously BUT had food poisoning!!! I am just recovering, the food there is just too oily dude. Lim Kit Siang was there on tuesday too (i wonder if he was puking his guts out like me). hmm.
By Beefy on Dec 18, 2006 | Reply
We’re from Singapore and we were with Suanie (above post). Best siew yoke ever had in KL and will go back there again next visit!
By sc on Dec 19, 2006 | Reply
yes i do agree that this is the best siew yok ever! have been eating it for few years (since my fren recommended) and am salivating just thinking bout it!
By po on Mar 17, 2007 | Reply
According to ront, he mentioned there is a good place to eat siu yok near Bukit Jalil. May I have more information on that? The address, shop name? I would really love to know and I stay in Bukit Jalil.
By MeltingWok on Apr 21, 2007 | Reply
hopped over from lyrical lemongrass’s blog..my god, so glad I found u !! bookmarked on my malaysia makan page hehe, this will come in handy when i get home..i luv it when u’ve got all the descriptions down to the map, thx !