Tai Lei Loi Kei @ Pandan Indah

This pork chop bun from Macau, reputed to be highly sought after, has been around since 1968.  In Macau, there is usually a long line around the corner from this place.  Even well renowned celebrity chef, author and television personality, Anthony Bourdain, has tried this famous bun. 

This fast food chain brand expanded to Malaysia in April 2013.  There are currently 16 outlets in the Klang Valley with plans to open 30 - 35 outlets by the end of the year.
 

So, when I found a Tai Lei Loi Kei @ Pandan Indah (opened in November 2013) in my neighbourhood, I decided to find out what the hype was all about.  The restaurant is run like a fast food outlet, you make an order, they give you a queue no, and when your no. is called, you collect your food.

The first order I tried was the Polo Pork Chop Bun @ RM12.90 and not their Signature Pork Chop Bun because the bun looked rather dry (from the photos I've seen on blogs).  I believe the polo bun is a better choice.  It was soft and slightly sweet and buttery.  As soon as the pork chop bun arrives at the table, the very first thing that hits you is the fragrant smell of the pork chop.  

Though the pork chop (on its own) was fairly decent, it was a bit dry when eaten together with the bun (though you do have an option of adding mayo, chilli or tomato sauce which will then mar the original taste of the pork chop).  Also, what's the idea of leaving the pork chop with its bone in which makes the burger difficult to eat....no, no, no, I don't want a bone in my burger!

I also sampled their Bouncing Noodles with Pork Chop @ RM12.90.  The noodles resembled our wantan mee and it tasted ok and was quite springy.  The pork chop was flavourful from all the spices they use in the marinade (don't know what the spices were but it tasted like a five-spice powder mix to me).

 

You can also have the Pork Chop Soup Noodles @ RM12.90 which is the same bouncing noodles but in a soup version.  However, the soup is a big letdown!  It's not the broth that results from boiling bones, over a long period of time, to arrive at an intense flavour.  [#Tip: In fact, it tastes like a 'commercial' powder mix like the ones you get with your Maggi soup noodles, if that is a fair comparison.]

As the pork chop is deep fried and has a crisp exterior, it's served separately from the soup to ensure it doesn't get soggy.
 

If you're a rice person, then your only option would be the Supreme Pork Chop Rice with Egg @ RM12.90.  This is served with the same signature pork chop and a fried egg together with a curry sauce.  This is nothing like all the awesome Malaysian curries that we have as all you can taste is just the curry powder...not good, so not good!

 

If you choose one of the above as a set, you can add on a drink for RM2 (but I didn't like any of their drinks whether it's their Macau Coffee or Tea or their Honey or Ribena Lemon).
 

My Personal Opinion

I don't understand what the hype is all about after tasting the pork chop myself.  The pork chop was reasonably good but certainly no where near good enough to warrant me to crave for it and line up (insanely) just to get it (like in Taiwan).  Luckily, this is not the case here and the one in Pandan Indah is quite deserted actually.  This goes to show that all of us have vastly different taste...the Taiwanese might love this pork chop to bits but Malaysians don't seem to like it as much.

Eating the pork chop with the bouncing noodles (dry version) is the best option (of the 4 above) for me.
 

Likes:  Just the pork chop....and only the pork chop!
 

Dislikes:  Why is there a bone in the pork chop bun?  We don't want any bones in our burgers, please!

Update:  7.09.2014 (The branch in Pandan Indah, their 14th outlet, has since closed.  A check on their Facebook revealed that a few other outlets have closed down in Klang Valley as well).

Tai Lei Loi Kei
15G Jalan Pandan Indah 4/8
Pandan Indah
55100 Kuala Lumpur
 

#ewew cooks (Esquire Kitchen Inspired) Szechuan Fried French Beans

This Szechuan Fried French Beans (or green beans) is inspired by the one we had in Esquire Kitchen and that's why it is one of our favourite orders when we dine there....and, since it is such a crowd pleaser, I decided to try and replicate the dish at home.  Of course, it's not near as good as the one the restaurant dishes out but, for a home cooked version, I feel it's good enough.

This is how it looked like from the Esquire Kitchen Restaurant.

 

The Szechuan Fried French Beans is a very simple stir-fry dish that takes only minutes to prepare and cook.

 

Ingredients:

 

300g French or green beans
60g (about 3 tbsp) minced pork (optional)
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp "char choy" (preserved Szechuan vegetable), finely chopped
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tbsp water (if needed)
A drizzle of sesame oil

Preparation:

Leave the green bean whole (or cut into 2), and trim off both ends.  Wash and ensure you drain off all the water from the green beans.

Soak a piece of the "char choy" (top left in pic) in water for about 30 minutes (or longer depending on how salty your "char choy" is...taste, taste, taste).  Once you are satisfied with the saltiness, chop it up finely (you'll need only about 2 - 3 slices of the "char choy" for this).  [#Note: The "char choy" is the 'secret' ingredient in this dish.  This was revealed to me by one of the waitresses at Esquire Kitchen because, all this while, I thought it was "choy poh" (preserved chopped radish).]

 

Method:

 

In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil until hot and add the green beans.  

Make sure the green beans are dry and fry them (in one layer), over moderately high heat, until they begin to blister and darken up.  Keep moving them about in the pan, it should take about 5 minutes.  [#Tip: I use a non-stick pan so that the process of blistering and darkening of the green beans does not result in it sticking to the pan.] 

Transfer onto a plate (they should look crinkly with brown spots).

 

Bring the skillet back to medium heat.  Add another 1/2 tablespoon of oil, put in the pork, chopped "char choy", garlic and fry until aromatic and slightly brown.  [#Tip: You can omit the pork and it will still taste as good!]

 

Return the cooked green beans into the pan and add 1 tbsp of oyster sauce, 1 tsp soya sauce and fry for a further 2 minutes.  Add water, if needed, but know that the dish is meant to be very dry.  At the end, drizzle a little sesame oil on it.  [#Tip: There's no need to salt the dish as the saltiness will be provided by the oyster sauce and "char choy".  If the end result tastes salty, this would mean that your "char choy" is too salty and not soaked long enough.]

 

Plate up....and this is how my home cooked (Esquire Kitchen inspired) Szechuan Fried French Beans look like.

Serves 2 - 3 and is meant to be eaten with white rice.

 

Ichiban Ramen @ Jusco Maluri

Whenever I happen to do my grocery shopping in Jusco, I would often have lunch at Ichiban Ramen @ Jusco Taman Maluri.  I have eaten here many times because there just aren't many choices you can find here and also purely for the convenience.  They do have other branches in Pavilion, Sunway Pyramid, Balakong, Mahkota Cheras and a few beyond Klang Valley.

If you want an affordable Japanese lunch, what else other than teppanyaki!  The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan which means iron plate, and yaki which means grilled, broiled or pan-fried.

 

One of my favourite orders here is the Salmon Teppanyaki Set @ RM21.90 which is pan-fried salmon with mixed vegetables (bean sprouts, carrot and cabbage) in a Japanese soy sauce served on a sizzling hot plate.  It comes with a miso soup and watermelon slices.  This would make a satisfying and complete meal with fish, vegetables, soup and fruit.

 

When it is cooked nicely, you will have an enjoyable lunch at a rather affordable price, I must say.  But their cooking can be very inconsistent as sometimes you get it overcooked and burnt like this.....

 

In this instance, the sauce was over-reduced resulting in a 'burnt' taste.  However, don't expect them to replace the dish for you because it's not going to happen (even after I commented to them that it was burnt)!  Sometimes, I think many restaurants run the risk of 'not going the extra mile' for their customers just to make a quick buck.  It's not going to cost them 'an arm and a leg' to replace the dish.....as the saying goes...a 'happy' customer may tell 10 people about your service but an 'unhappy' customer will probably tell 100!!

 

Another teppanyaki that I usually order is the Mixed Seafood Teppanyaki @ RM18.90.  For this, you get 3 medium-sized prawns and sliced squid, cooked in the same Japanese soy with caramelised onions, and served with the same vegetables.  This one does not come in a set, so you'll have to order a bowl of rice separately @ RM3. 

 

Again, if you are lucky, the prawns will be fresh and, at other times, they won't.

 

My son would always order the Unagi Don (grilled eel with rice) @ RM23.90 because he just loves unagi.

 

We would also order Ika Karaage (Deep Fried Squid) @ RM11.90 for sharing to complete our meal.  The Ika Karaage here is essentially marinated squid tentacles that are coated in seasoned flour and deep fried.  It's well seasoned and crunchy....who doesn't like crunchy, right?  The key is to deep fry it just right so that it's not chewy.

 

My Personal Opinion

 

I would say a Japanese meal here would be average, both in terms of taste and affordability.   You can get a meal for one for about RM30 - RM35 which is considered affordable (bearing in mind this is Japanese food).

 

Just wished they have better quality control over the freshness of their seafood and are more consistent in their cooking.  [Note:  Consistency in cooking is something every restaurant strives to do but not many succeed at it.]

Taste wise, it is ok when cooked right and the produce is fresh.  I keep finding myself back here for its affordability and convenience (but, be forewarned, eat at your own risk......and may 'luck' be on your side!)

 

Likes:  Their teppanyaki set is a complete and affordable meal.

 

Dislikes:  Their inconsistencies in 'cooking' and providing 'fresh' produce....and remember to stay away from their gyoza!

 

Ichiban Ramen

G15 & G16 Jusco Taman Maluri

Jalan Jejaka Taman Maluri

55100 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-9200 9499

 

Scumbags Walk Amongst Us

THIS IS NOT A FOOD POST

There are.......unscrupulous businessmen on this earth......still!!

I sent my laptop for repairs recently to a computer service centre (which occupies a corner lot on Jalan 1/23E) in Pandan Indah.

 

After diagnosis (which I was told would be chargeable at RM30 if I decide not to go ahead with the repairs), the boss/owner discovered that the graphic chip was faulty and the cost of replacement and repairs will be RM350 with 1 month warranty. 

 

I decided against doing the repairs as I felt it was expensive and subsequently informed the boss of my decision.  He told me to come and collect my laptop the following morning.

 

I paid the RM30 and took my laptop home.  Later in the evening, when my husband checked it, he said that the power adapter and cable were not the same ones.  My son came and had a look and he, too, concurred that it was not ours:

 

1.  Our adapter had a green indicator light when turned on....the one returned did not.

2.  Our adapter had a L-shaped power connector....the one returned was straight.

 

We took the adapter and cable back to the computer shop and told the boss/owner that they didn't give us back the right adapter and cable.  He insisted that those were the ones we gave him. 

 

This is the pic of the one we got back.

 

But our one should actually look like this (photo provided by my sister-in-law who bought the same Acer laptop as me around the same time as well).

I believed he swiped my original adapter in the hope of making a few bucks off it (by selling it off as second-hand, maybe) since I didn't want to proceed with the repairs and he couldn't make money out of me.  He couldn't have mistakenly given it to someone else because:

 

1.  He didn't even once said he could have mistakenly given it to someone else (as if he already knew what he did).

 

2.  I looked at his order book and he's got like only 3 repairs in a week.  I saw chits dated 1 Mar, 27 Feb and 25 Feb (so there's no way he could have mixed it up because he hardly got any business).

 

3.  When I put up a fuss (for not getting back what I originally gave) and requested that he returns my RM30, he returned it without much of a confrontation (and that made me believe even more that he's not as innocent as he seems).

Not once did he offer to look around for it (in case he had mistakenly given me the wrong one) but just kept insisting that's the one I gave him.

 

I don't know if he or someone else (he's got only 2 staff in his shop) swiped it intentionally or not...I don't really care as it's his responsibility to ensure he returns the right stuff to his customers, otherwise he's got no business to be in business!

 

I cannot believe that there are such unscrupulous and unethical people (the scums of the earth) among us still with no moral principles whatsoever.  This act of his was so 'low' just to make a few miserable dollars....shame on him!

 

I am so mad, not because of the value of my adapter/cable that I've lost, but I just don't like to be cheated and made a fool of (read my earlier post on being cheated on my "long yoke" purchase).

 

Lessons Learnt:

 

1.  Send your computer/notebook for repairs to shops/people recommended by someone or those that you know or have dealt with before.

 

2.  Take photos of your adapter (especially the serial no.) and cable.

 

3.  Stick something (that cannot be easily torn or peeled off) on your adapter and cable to indicate that it is yours.

 

4.  Trust no-one and safeguard yourselves at all times!!

 

5.  Can't believe that there are still unscrupulous cheapskate businessmen (aka 'scumbags') in this world who are out to make a quick buck at any expense!!!

 

As I had no physical proof (since I didn't do step 2), there was nothing I could do...it would be my word against his.

I write/share this in the hope that others don't get 'taken for a ride' by these scumbags who still walk amongst us!  A little bit of consolation (not much) is that I got back my RM30 (I would much rather have gotten back what belonged to me and not the RM30).
 

Update:  This computer repair shop has since closed down...deservingly so coz when you're a cheat and a scumbag, don't expect to stay in business for long!!!

Choon Prawn Mee House @ Paramount Garden

I had eaten Choon's Prawn Mee when he operated his stall from O & S Restaurant and many food blogs sing praises of his prawn mee.  So, when I recently read an article (in the papers) that the owner of Choon Prawn Mee House @ Paramount Garden has now opened his own restaurant (in November 2013) just a stone's throw away from his former location (on the same row as O & S Restaurant), we decided to sample his prawn mee again one Sunday morning. 

 

With his own restaurant, he is now able to offer a variety of Penang specialities instead of just prawn mee.

 

As my husband and son do not fancy prawn mee, they ordered Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang and Nasi Lemak with Squid. 

 

Both are priced @ RM8.50 and both were below par...and the "ikan bilis" (fried dried anchovies) were not even crunchy.  As this place specialises in prawn mee, I wasn't expecting their nasi lemak to be good anyway.  [#Tip: Again I say, Chinese hawkers don't make good nasi lemak!] 

 

My order of Prawn Mee with Pork Ribs and Intestines @ RM12 came with half a hard-boiled egg, water spinach, bean sprouts, 3 small prawns, 3 pork ribs (not more than 1 1/2 inch in length) and a fair bit of pork intestines.  The prawn broth was full of prawn flavour although a tad sweet.  But what I couldn't get over was the 3 measly small prawns, hello....this is prawn mee!  Where's the prawns???  I was hoping for a few more...not just 3 small ones!  The pork ribs were tender but the pork intestines were just one layer and not the multi-layered type that I liked.  Even the fried shallots, sprinkled on top, seemed to taste like those store bought ones.

 

Another thing that intrigued me was the noodles that I was served that day (I ordered meehoon + mee) were broken up (like they've been cut to shorter lengths) and not the long strands that I'm accustomed to...why it was like that, I don't know, but I don't like it!

 

Their traditional prawn mee is RM6.50....but I wonder how many prawns you'll get for this price?

 

I also ordered a plate of "Lor Bak" @ RM12 for sharing.  It came with 2 strips of "lor bak" (marinated minced pork rolls wrapped in thin bean curd sheets and deep fried), fried tau fu, 4 slices of century eggs and fresh cucumber.  The lor bak was decent but the century egg yolks were not the soft, gooey type that I liked and the pickled ginger was not the thinly sliced, fresh, young ginger I came to expect.

My glass of "Kopi-O Ping" (Iced Black Coffee) costs RM3.00 (so expensive and it wasn't even good) and a bowl of "fu chuk yee mai" (barley + bean curd sheets) was RM2.50.

 

My Personal Opinion

 

OK, I admit I've already eaten this prawn mee before (when they were still at O & S Restaurant) and I should know what it tastes like but that was a long time ago.  Even then, it was not my favourite prawn mee but it was acceptable for the price of like RM5 a bowl.

But, after reading a rather good review in the Star papers recently, I came with higher expectations of a good prawn me and, sadly, it was not meant to be.

If you don't mind average prawn mee, you can give this place a try but, for me, their prawn mee fell short of expectations in some 'departments' (prawns...too few, pork intestines...not multi-layered, noodles...broken up).  At RM6.50 - RM12 a bowl, I expected more!

 

Choon Prawn Mee House Restaurant
13 Jalan 20/14
Taman Paramount
46300 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Tel: 012-265 8193

Jung Won Korean BBQ @ Ampang Hilir

If you're into authentic Korean cuisine, you might want to try Jung Won Korean BBQ @ Ampang Hilir.  I was first introduced to this place by my sister-in-law some time ago.  As it has been a while since we last ate here, we decided to head out to this restaurant for dinner one evening.

 

You can choose to dine inside their restaurant (where it's air-conditioned) or dine alfresco style which is an appealing option if you like to dine amidst lush greenery, cool evening breeze and under wooden-shed structures (with ceiling fans) overlooking a mini pond (with koi fish) and a watermill.  We opted to dine outside, which was probably not the smartest option, seeing that the weather in KL is extremely hot these days.

 

If you happen to dine here in the evenings, the view when the lights are turned on is even more eye-catching than during daylight.....and there's a resort feel to it!

 

Let's get to the food.....first, we were served a couple of sauces/condiments to accompany our meal.  There was also a plate of fresh lettuce and one with shredded cabbage, carrot, onions and spring onions.  These are meant to wrap your BBQ meats later on.

Next to come were our drinks...

Fresh Orange Juice @ RM10

Fresh Whole Coconut @ RM7 with a sweet coconut flavour

After a while, came the "banchan" (Korean side dishes) which are synonymous with Korean cuisine.  We were served 7 different types of banchan that evening.  [#Tip: The first pic is not part of the banchan but is supposed to be wrapped with your BBQ meats...but, hey, you can eat it whichever way you like!  And I think the one in the centre is a side salad to one of our orders (as it's a lot bigger, portion wise).]  All the banchan comes free with your meal and you can ask for unlimited refills of any of them.

Of course, we had to order some grilled meats as, after all, this is a Korean BBQ place.  Not to worry, all the meats and seafood are grilled on hot coals at your table top, by the experienced staff to ensure it's done just right.

The first thing we ordered was the Grilled Pork Belly ("Sam Geob Sal") @ RM30 for 180g (3 slices).  The pork belly was quite good when eaten hot, right off the grill, though I wished it was grilled a tad more to caramelise the fatty parts.

 

We also ordered the Grilled Marinated Salmon ("Yeon-eo-Gu-E") @ RM32.  I felt it was quite pricey for just 1 pc of salmon but the impeccable taste of the well marinated salmon (a bit like teriyaki sauce) more than made up for the hefty price tag.  The salmon was grilled to perfection while the flesh remained really soft and juicy (probably one of the most delicate salmon I've come across).  This was excellent and well worth the money.

 

Another 'must-order' is the traditional Korean Chicken Soup with Ginseng ("Sam Gye Tang") @ RM32.  This soup is robust with chicken flavour (what do you expect) as the soup is made with a small whole young chicken (spring chicken, I reckon) and you can eat the chicken meat as it's still smooth and tender.  Also, the ginseng taste is subtle and not overpowering.  Apart from ginseng, the soup is also boiled with red dates, fresh chestnut ("foong lut"), whole garlic cloves and ginger and finally sprinkled with some chopped spring onions.  The rice at the bottom (more like a porridge texture) makes drinking the steaming hot soup really comforting...this is a really good and healthy soup. 

Since ginseng and ginger are considered 'hot' spices, you'll detox and sweat after drinking this hot bowl of goodness and this was about the time I began to regret sitting outside.  [#Note: Imagine sipping this hot steaming soup on a cold, rainy day...what a feeling, absolutely warm and cosy....and luckily (just around then) it started to rain...thank God!]

 

If there's one complaint, it would be the size of the soup (they should consider making a smaller portion with maybe 1/2 a chicken).  With a whole chicken, the soup is more ideal for 4 - 5 persons.

 

We ended with an order of Bibimbap @ RM20, not because I fancy it tremendously (though I do eat it), but because it's such a signature Korean dish and no Korean meal is complete without it.  A bibimbap, which literally means 'mixed rice', is a bowl of steamed rice topped with a variety of seasoned vegetables, raw or fried egg and some kind of a chilli paste. 

I didn't like the Bibimbap as I found the rice very mushy and the vegetables were cut too thick, but then again I've never liked Bibimbap to start with.  [#Note: I know this is one of the most well known and beloved Korean dishes but I simply can't bring myself to like it.  I guess the saying 'one man's meat is another man's poison rings true'!]

At the end of the meal, the staff served us some fresh watermelon and a Korean barley-with-a-hint-of-ginger drink (on the house) to cool down (I guess) after the 'heaty' food or to cleanse your palate.  Whatever the reason was, the drink was a welcome as it was refreshing and I liked it very much (could have drank more if I wasn't so full already).

My Personal Opinion

This is a good place to enjoy Korean BBQ and what sets it apart from other Korean restaurants is its garden-like surroundings for a different dining experience.  The prices here are a bit on the pricey side but looking at the quality of the ingredients, it's understandable.

Overall, I would say the food is decent (especially the BBQ meats) and the quality of the food is pretty good (nothing like the awful, unfresh, low quality food of Seoul Garden).  But I must admit I've not eaten enough Korean food to make a fair assessment (as it is one of my least favourite cuisines).

Likes:  I especially liked the Grilled Salmon (so delicate) and Korean Chicken Soup with Ginseng (a real 'feel good' soup).

Dislikes:  As much as I like the outdoor ambience, it can get quite hot especially during this hot spell that we're experiencing in KL lately!

Jung Won Korean BBQ Restaurant
255 Jalan Ampang Hilir
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-4257 5555

Chan Meng Kee (Wantan Mee) @ SS2 PJ

We came to try this wantan mee after I saw an old episode of Taste with Jason recently.  This wantan mee place, Chan Meng Kee @ SS2 PJ, took over from another famous wantan mee shop (Ho Weng Kee).

 

It seems the restaurant got its name from the owner's surname (Chan) and his favourite "char siew" (barbequed pork) place (Meng Kee) which he ate when he was young.  He tasted the 'legendary' char siew then and found it to be really tasty and so wanted to emulate it.  And so, Chan Meng Kee was 'born'.....so to speak.

 

Of course, we had to try their famous wantan mee, so we ordered a plate of char siew wantan mee @ RM6.  The char siew was indeed good but......was it as good as the one he tried to emulate (namely Meng Kee's char siew), I think not but he came very close.  Nevertheless, Chan Meng Kee's char siew was still delicious and not as sweet but fell a little short of the 'melt-in-your-mouth' deliciousness! 

 

The wantan mee, which was thinner (and more eggy) than the norm, was springy and flavourful from the pork lard fragrance and it had "chee yau char" (pork lard bits) at the bottom....yes!  The sauce is more oily than the usual wantan mee because of the lard, so if you're a 'health freak' then this is not for you. 

The wantan, on the other hand, was nothing great (probably because fragrant dried sole "chor hau yue" powder was not used).

If you decide to opt for the soup version, fret not as the char siew is served separately and not dunked into the soup.

Since their roast chicken was recommended, I ordered a plate of roast chicken drumstick wantan mee @ RM7.50.  The roast chicken is first roasted before being deep fried and, just before serving, it is 'bathed' in hot oil to crisp it up.  The chicken skin was crispy while the meat stayed tender and moist. 
 

My son's char siew rice @ RM6 was equally satisfying with a good sour-spicy chilli sauce (though I can't say the same of the rice).

 

We also ordered a plate of "siew yoke" (roast pork) @ RM7 but it was disappointing compared to the char siew.  The siew yoke was drizzled with some garlic oil, though it didn't help much, as the siew yoke skin was not crispy enough and the meat was not as flavourful.
 

We also had a bowl of "sui kow" (prawn + meat dumplings) @ RM3.60 (for 3 pcs) but it was forgettable.

 

[#Note: I had read on blogs of the 'notorious' waiting time (of up to 45 mins) for their wantan mee because they cook their noodles plate by plate.  I did not encounter any waiting time at all when I dined here (the ridiculous waiting time was probably when the episode first aired on Astro) as the initial 'hype' has probably died down (like many well-publicised eateries after the 'dust has settled')...which is perfect for people like me...no waiting time!]

On a revisit with my sister-in-law's family, I tried the Pork Rib Curry Noodle @ RM8 which came with pork ribs, potatoes, bean curd puffs and beansprouts.  The curry pork ribs were very tender and curry laksa was quite decent (though not the best I've had).

We ordered a Roast Chicken Leg @ RM12 as we enjoyed it the last time we were here.  The roast chicken skin was fragrant and the meat tender...still good.

We also ordered a plate of Deep Fried Wantan @ RM6 (for 10 pcs) for sharing.  What's not to like....freshly fried to crispy perfection (something your kids will enjoy)!
 

My Personal Opinion

Chan Meng Kee do indeed serve good wantan mee.  The difference is their springy noodles and fragrant sauce (as pork lard/"chee yau char" = flavour)!

I was disappointed that I didn't get to try their signature duck soup as it was not ready at breakfast time.

What I liked:  Definitely the wantan mee, "char siew" and roast chicken.

What I liked less:  The "siew yoke"/"siu kow"/wantan were not as good.

Revisits:  23.03.2014 (Pork Rib Curry Noodle, Roast Chicken Leg & Deep Fried Wantan)

Update:  3.08.2014 (Chan Meng Kee has moved 5 shops away from their previous location to No 44 Jalan SS2/66 since 8 July occupying an intermediate corner lot with an easy to spot new red signboard)

Restoran Chan Meng Kee
32 Jalan SS2/66
47300 Petaling Jaya
Selangor
Tel: 012-688 1972