Relocated: Chan Meng Kee @ SS2 PJ

The last time we were at Restoran Chan Meng Kee @ SS2 PJ was when they were still at their old premise (you can read my earlier review here).  They have (since July 2014) moved to an intermediate corner lot 5 shops away (from No 32 to No 44) and spotting a new red signboard.

It was good to note that their business is still as brisk as ever judging from the crowd that was there.

We sat down and ordered the best thing here (in my opinion) and that is their "Char Siew" Wantan Mee @ RM6.  The sauce for the wantan mee, with the help of the pork lard oil, is truly flavourful.

The "char siew" (barbequed pork) is still as good as I remembered it to be with its tender, juicy meat and dark, caramelised edges.

The soup wantans I didn't care for as much.

My spouse ordered an extra plate of "Siew Yoke" (Roast Pork) @ RM7 since he only ordered char siew with his wantan mee.  Their char siew still trumps their siew yoke, in my opinion.

I was ecstatic when I spotted something new on the menu which I just had to order...and had to totally refrain myself from not ordering too many plates.  You can now ask for additional "chee yau char" (pork lard bits) @ RM1 a plate (the plate which they use for your chillies and soya sauce condiment). 

This is godsend....freshly fried chee yau char with bits of fried garlic and onions...OMG, how great is that!  It was so, so good...fresh, crispy, fragrant!!!  Go on.....you know you want it....and one plate is never enough (err...more like one plate each, this is something not meant for sharing)!  Is that a beautiful sight or what?

We also ordered a Pork Rib Curry @ RM7 for sharing.  This dish I liked the least coz the curry had a predominant curry powder taste and the ribs were not those good cuts plus the meat was not as tender as my previous visit.  I won't be ordering this again, that's for sure.

I also noticed a new item on the menu with the word "must try" and it was the Shredded Chicken Hor Fun @ RM6.50.  They nailed the "hor fun" (kuey teow) which was slippery, transparent and smooth but they didn't nail the broth.  They're obviously not the 'specialist' when it comes to this dish as even the breast meat was cut differently (they are chopped pcs rather than shredded in long pcs).  I know, I know, I'm being picky here but little things like these stand out to tell us that they're far from the best :(

In their new restaurant, I noticed that they've plastered pics of their double-boiled soups and decided to try the Lotus Root & Peanut Soup @ RM8 (actually their soups are also available at their old place, just that I've never gotten round to trying them as it's usually not available at breakfast time).  The soup was decent, just lacking a bit of sweetness as no pork ribs were used (only found chicken feet) plus there were not enough peanuts in the soup.  Other soup choices include Watercress & Pork Bone and Bitter Gourd & Black Chicken.

I decided to try this drink that I saw plastered on the wall....the Iced Honey Lemon @ RM3 and it was very citrusy with a good dose of lemon juice (3 thick slices in the drink)...I like!  My spouse tried it and ordered another glass for himself.

My Personal Opinion

This place still dishes up a very good plate of wantan mee with char siew....and what's even better...you can ask for extra helpings of pork lard bits.....I'm happy (like Pharrell Williams)! :D :D

Restoran Chan Meng Kee
No 44 Jalan SS2/66
47300 Petaling Jaya
Selangor