After reading my entry on the Famous Seremban Favorites Restaurant’s Char Siew (BBQ Pork) a long time ago, Cheesie commented that the best char siew in this side of Klang Valley is Meng Kee at Tengkat Tong Shin. So I made her promise to bring me there one of these days.
She did, twice. We had to walk the whole round of Jalan Alor and Tengkat Tong Shin in rain just to find that the place was closed on the first visit. But there is reward in being persistent, we got our fix during the second visit a while ago.
please snap the photo faster! hungry already!
We got there at before 10 in the morning and it proved to be too early. Chicken were ready, but they were still preparing the char siew. We were told to come back at 10:30.
We did, and ordered a plate of char siew, steamed chicken, vegetable, and rice. The restaurant was a house and you won’t find any fancy renovation, extended drinks menu, nor air conditioning, just good old fashion eat and sod off type of place. The crowd was building up by 11am.
char siew, steamed chicken, vegetable, soup
The food, well, true to Cheesie’s recommendation, was excellent! The char siew very tender and succulent, yet carries a hint of swetness at the caramelized outer layer, marvelous. The chicken did not disappoint either, though not as smooth as those I had at Soo Kee Ipoh Hor Fun in PJ, but still plenty good in it’s own right. The rice too were properly flavored, it was a very satisfying meal.
Meng Kee Char Siew is pretty near the heart of Bukit Bintang
Price wise, this place is just above food court level. You should be able to have a pretty complete meal for RM 10 per person. When are we doing this again, Cheesie?
Note: Meng Kee has moved to Jalan Alor right next to Nova Hotel. Tel: 017-638 8648/016-909 3721
Address:
13 Tengkat Tong Shin,
50200 Kuala Lumpur
GPS: 3.145808, 101.707392
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By Cheesie on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
How about now. Like, now. Like, now. Now. like, NOW.
By KY on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
Cheesie,
Ok i meet you there 12:30! hahaha
By eksk on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
They have a branch at glenmarie too…
By xin on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
wah im hungry already!!!
By fatboy on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
compare to the seremban char siew?
By eiling on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
I’m so hungry so wanted to eat the char siew!!! I wanna eat…….
By adrian on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
Yes this is the BEST CHAR SIEW IN TOWN!!!!
I never try bfore at Tong Shin. I tried their branch at Glenmarie. BEST BEST!!!
By KY on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
eksk,
Yah I’ve been there too, and blogged as well.
xin,
Hahahah
fatboy,
Oh yes!
eiling,
Eat eat eat!
adrian,
Tong Shin main branch is a bit more old school.
By chris on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
Too bad the fat part doesn’t melt in your mouth. You say this is good coz you haven’t tasted better. Try the one at Soo Kee Restaurant
No. 373-1, 4th Mile, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur. I think they have the best char siew around.
By Yatz on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
oi! u come cheras connaught..we go eat the best *cough* char siew with duck..
By tom on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
I miss this place..
Tempat makan malam aku..
Tapi very fast sell finish..
By Steven on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
Actually there are many places where the food is just as good as Meng Kee, if not better. They are just hidden away or you could say only known to the locals or office workers. Why they aren’t more famous, I don’t really know.
For example there is one in Kepong, and another Selayang, where the food (entire package) is absolutely delicious and the price is about 50% cheaper than Meng Kee. I believe it is the same too for other states. Oh there’s also one in Jalan Ipoh but it’s kinda expensive.
Cheers.
By mimid3vils on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
They closed on weekend right?
By crappy booze on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
Meng Kee! I didn’t know the name of the restaurant…but had been there a few times. My colleague always ‘da bao’ one whole slice of ‘char siew’ – UNCUT!
By limcyam on Oct 30, 2008 | Reply
Dear KY,
I had tried very hard to erase that place from my brain… and nearly sucessful until today.
Don’t get me wrong… but eating too much ‘fat’ is not healthy for me…
As you are aware… the charsiew there is super nice.. and had the perfect balance of the meat and fats…. making it very tasty!
Everytime I eat there, I will order at least double portion of the charsiew… and pass on the chicken
..and it is a sin to waste food!!
..burp!
By Suertes on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
Careful! Jalan Alor is at risk of being permanently renamed Jalan Kejora, and Tingkat Tong Shin is likely to be renamed soon (as stated DBKL policy is to do away with road names that have Tingkat in them). Must update names liao!
By neko-hime on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
Did you get leaves in your meal? The last time i was there – the damn tree decided to drop leaves in my char siew! Yummy hor the char siew…
By Huai Bin on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
Hey, KY, I noticed a disturbing trend in Jalan Alor. The ambiance of the stalls have somewhat changed. There’s restaurants at the back which serves drinks and even though the food is from the stall itself, it’s brought into the restaurant and paid for separately. It’s not a good or bad thing, I’m just wondering how they managed to do this on such an organized scale.
By KY on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
chris,
Thanks.
ooO interesting, I shall give it a try one of these days.
Yatz,
Jom!
tom,
Go earlier?
Steven,
Let us know where they are!
mimid3vils,
I think they’re closed on Sundays, if I’m not mistaken.
crappy booze,
Wooo, nice!
limcyam,
Hahaha you’re hilarious!
Suertes,
Not sure about Tengkat Tong Shin, but they’re not going to change Jalan Alor, reverted.
neko-hime,
Hahah I wasn’t so lucky.
Huai Bin,
I think that has been the trend in Penang for a very long time though. Nothing to worry about actually.
By dy on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
OMG!!!!i love love LOVE the char siew there!! everytime i go, i’ll order..
“char siew tau, extra fei & extra loong!” the fats is not white color like most of the char siew you eat outside.. it’s TRANSPARENT!! damn yummy!
and must drink their “dong gua longan sui” when eating there.. perfect combination!
whoa… salivating now!
By dcyk on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
the only thing is, it’s quite expensive hahahaha
By daniel on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
If not mistaken ,they have another branch at Glenmarie too.
IF you are craving for cha siew, the one opposite Sea View restaurant in Sea Park PJ is definitely worth trying.
By Angie Tan on Oct 31, 2008 | Reply
The char siew is heavenly… I malas to walk over to Jalan Alor.
By Asyraf Lee on Nov 1, 2008 | Reply
Celaka, makan char siew tak ajak
By aeroplane1234 on Nov 1, 2008 | Reply
we need someone someday summarise how many damn MING kee we have on this planet.
by the way , jalan alor tukar nama joh mah
By KY on Nov 1, 2008 | Reply
dcyk,
Oh well. Certainly more pricey than neighbourhood chicken rice stalls ya
daniel,
Yes I’ve been there too!
Angie Tan,
It’s worth it to walk!
Asyraf Lee,
Hahaha, haram!
aeroplane1234,
Hahah 2 only I think. Jalan Alor’s name is still going to be there, no change already.
By Asyraf Lee on Nov 2, 2008 | Reply
Don’t care
By KY on Nov 2, 2008 | Reply
Asyraf Lee,
Hahahah okay next time I’ll give you a yell!
By Marcus on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
Meng Kee has 1 branch at Shah Alam Glenmarie U1. Operated by the daughter (if i am correct la). I guess KY also ate there b4.
And well…. The price is cheaper (omg lolz) amid intense competition in the area.
I would say the Char Siew is great but chicken is just so-so.
When u turn to Jalan TongShin, the 1st coffee shop on left, it has yummy Char Siew pork too. Only serve during lunch. Sold out after 2pm usually.
By Marcus on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
Oh sorry, the coffee shop is on the right hand side. Direct opposite Ngau Kee beef noodle.
By KY on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply
Marcus,
Yah, you’re right.
By kongloong11 on Oct 28, 2009 | Reply
went to look for this shop last week. reliase that it has moved to a new location at Jalan Alor. The taste is great but the price is on a high price. Anyway, once in a way is OK…i update the latest map, address, and gps coordinate at my blog. Cheers!
By KY on Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
dear kongloong11,
Yah, I went to the new outlets the other day too, seems like the price might have been increased.