Wong Kee chicken rice is a relatively new shop at PJ Seksyen 17 that is actually not new to the area. In fact, prior to operating at this particular location a stone’s throw away from Seventeen Mall, they were the busiest stall at Hong Seng Kopitiam just around the corner.
Click above to see the post I penned almost a decade ago.
Wong Kee Chicken Rice, Seksyen 17
The new outlet certainly makes the experience of getting to the most sought after chicken rice in PJ a lot more pleasant. The seating area is a lot more comfortable, cleaner, and more.. focused.
For the two of us, we ordered roast chicken and chasiu (bbq pork) for 2 pax (RM 29), and the minimum portion for siu yok (roast pork, RM 30). Yeap, that’s the minimum portion as they don’t entertain selling a single portion roast pork rice. I guess with high enough demand you can be a bit more diva-ish.. oh well.
roast pork, roast chicken + chasiu, sour & sour spicy vege
Truth be told, all three versions of roast meat we had were excellent. My favorite has to go to the siu yok, crispy and crackling skin, and the pork belly cut with the ratio of fat and lean meat that is perfect and very well seasoned, heaven. The only other place that can just about top this is perhaps the other Wong Kee at Pudu (Wong as in King vs Wong as in Yellow…)
Roast chicken was top notch as well, and even the chasiu is right up there among the bests. I’d put Spring Golden at Shah Alam above this, but this is perfectly acceptable without having to drive another 15km for most people.
We also added a sour spicy vege soup, if you’re a fan of this dish, skip it here.
the roast pork was so juicy and crispy
Overall, the venerable Seksyen 17 chicken rice lives on, yeap, it’s now a bit more expensive, and perhaps even a luxury for many if you want to have their siu yok, but if you’re familiar with how much a good cut of pork belly cost at the market, this is… acceptable.
Happy eating!
Address:
Wong Kee Chicken Rice
931, Jalan 17/38, Seksyen 17,
46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS: 3.128354, 101.635674
Tel: 010-520 1071
Looks good!!! We have a brand new Ipoh franchise here, Sun Yeong Wai…just opened over the weekend and it was VERY good too.
suituapui: ooo that sounds good! We have a few Sarawak franchise now in KL too!
I know I know, every time go to butcher, there will be a big hole in my pocket. ~>_<~
That Siew Yoke really looked enticing!
Choi Yen: haha ya, prices these days are nuts.
Somehow I didn’t become a die-hard fan when I first tried this place (back when they were still operating as a stall in Hong Seng). I thought their siu yuk was still the better one over their more famous chicken (but not better than the other Wong Kee in Pudu with the char siew coming in third). Back then, we could still order 3 different types of meat in one platter. Wah, now that they have their own shop, they’re even more arrogant (than the Pudu one…lol) as to not serve siu yuk unless you order a 2-pax portion at RM30 (the portion isn’t fantastic either). This will not go down well with many patrons. A roasted meat rice meal that sets you back RM60…wow! Prices are ridiculous these days! Hopefully at such prices, you don’t have to queue now to place your order (together with those tapau-ing) and carry your own food to the table…lol.
eatwhateatwhere: I’m with you exactly on the siu yok rating! The arrogance at least I didn’t feel too much when I was there, but the prices, yahhhhhhh.
soon owner will put up another sign *”pretend you are in Singapore…. and enjoy your meal!” * kekeke
kekeke: shhhhh.
ohh this is thier new shop. no wonder i went 3 times to their old shop why like diff eh. will go back aim this. good chicken rice he
taufulou: ohhhh ya old shop lain orang dah.
Looks good but not sure if i’m willing to pay rm30 for a plate of roast pork but maybe i’ll just order nasi kosong separately for this. Haha
CleverMunkey: haha you certainly have a point.
One of if not the best siew yok in PJ and better than Pudu. Crispiest skin with the right amount of oilynest. Will come back, best before 11.30am
williamtan:yaa best to avoid the crowd.