Char Siew, also known as BBQ Pork is among Malaysians’ favorite dish, either as a lunch or dinner and pair it with oily rice, wantan mee, or simple snack when your tummy is bored.

Thanks to the Cantonese diaspora in Malaysia, we’re blessed with a long list of legendary Char Siew spots, and most of them are typically owned by families for generations, with chefs perfecting recipes over decades.

From Cheras, Kepong, to Petaling Jaya and Glenmarie, we scour the city to bring you a delicious roundup of the best Char Siew in town! Get reading.

1. Char Siew Yoong 叉燒楊家家來

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There’s char siew in the shop’s name and that is great marketing because you know that’s the star dish in this place. Char Siew Yoong is one of the most popular spots to get your char siew fix as it gets crowded during lunch hour and it sells out quite fast. So char siew lovers know that there are different types of char siew to love and the type that they serve here is the tender meat with the perfect proportion of chewy fats and juicy meat that just melts in your mouth.

Address: 23, Jalan Pudu Ulu, Taman Pertama, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 10.30 am – 4.30 pm

2. Meng Kee Char Siew Restaurant

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Glenmarie folks, ya’ll are blessed to have a char siew joint near you. This is a well known char siew spot among the locals for an affordably priced menu and speedy service, although the crowd does get pretty overwhelming. Aside from rice dish, they also serve wantan mee. Their meat is wonderfully barbequed with char on the edges and the gorgeous sheen of syrupy concoction that coats the tender meat and gives it its’ juicy flavour.

Address: 30, Jalan Pekedai U1/36, Hicom-glenmarie Industrial Park, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Operation Hours: 6 am – 3 pm | Saturday: 6 am – 4.30 pm (Closed on Sunday)

3. Restoran Choon Yien

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This spot has been around for a long time that they have loyal patronage so this char siew is also another crowd favourite. Crowded, easily sold out and fatty char siew – the perfect testimonials to check this place out. They also add a little something to their char siew – garlic crust. Does this extra work? Head on over to discover it for yourself.

Address: CG – 1, Jalan 17/13, Happy Mansion, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 10 am – 10 pm (Closed on Sunday)

4. Spring Golden

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What’s gold here is their char siew because it is mouth-watering. They serve thick chunks of char siew and yes, the nice fatty ones which have a nice crispy exterior and a tender and juicy interior. Their char siew is the perfect balance of savoury and sweet thanks to their flavourful ingredients and exceptional skills. Their char siew is gold worthy and you’ll instantly feel chirpy and happy after one taste of their fantastic char siew.

Address: 25, Jalan Sepadu C 25/C, Taman Sri Muda, 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor
Opening Hours: 9am – 2 pm

5. The Toast & Roast

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No bread is served here but there’s char siew and their signature dish is Hakka noodles with minced pork so you get two amazing items at one spot. Their char siew is flavourful thanks to the wonderful marination of their sauces which makes their char siew the ideal flavour combinations of sweet and savoury. On the outside, there’s char and a nice little crisp when you bite into the tasty char siew.

Address: 20, Jalan SS 2/72, Seksyen 19, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: 8.30 am – 4 pm (Closed on Tuesday)

6. TnR by Sean & Angie

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You most likely noticed that TnR by Sean & Angie has similar name with the previous shop. But that’s the story for another day. The humble eatery usually has a queue of char siew lovers waiting to devour their sweet, juicy char siew atop Hakka noodles with minced pork.Their char siew is flavourfully cooked to perfection and each bite will leave you wanting more.

Address: 101, Jalan SS 2/6, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: 10 am – 8.45 pm (Closed on Thursday)

7. Wai Kee Wantan Mee @ Everyday Foodcourt

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You may be thinking wheres the char siew in this, well they serve their char siew with their signature Wonton noodles and it’s a crowd favourite that almost everyone shows up for this flavourful dish. Their char siew is succulent, tender and juicy on the inside and a nice little sheen of sweetness and char on the outside.

Address: Jalan Bandar 1, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Operation Hours: 7am – 3.30pm

8. Soo Kee Char Siew Restaurant

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This place is old school and old school places like this are the OG’s in dishes like char siew. Despite the old school style, this place is bustling with crowds who know that this place is a gem in disguise. You would have to enquire what they serve as they don’t offer a menu but it pretty much covers the basics of rice, noodles, vegetables and a selection of meat – pork, chicken, duck, fish, etc. People can’t get enough of their char siew as its’ wonderful flavours paired with a crispy exterior and chewy & tender interior makes you sigh in delight.

Address: 4th Mile, 50450, 373, Jalan Ampang, Au 1, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hour: 11 am – 9 pm (Closed on Monday)

9. Tian Hong Char Siew

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Now we all know and love how wonderfully delicious char siew is. This place not only serves fantastic char siew that is fleshy and charred to perfection but their sauce is as good and flavourful as their char siew. It intensifies the flavours of the char siew that makes it so irresistible that it’s almost a must to have the char siew with the delicious sauce. Your taste buds will thank you for checking this place out in your next char siew hunt.

Address: 81, Jalan Tuanku 2, Salak South Garden, 57100 Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 11.30 am – 3.30 pm (Closed on Monday)

10. Fat Yoong Restaurant

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You can get your char siew with wonton noodles here and let me tell you this combination is heavenly. Their wonton noodles on its’ own are delicious and paired with juicy, luscious char siew that is charred to a sweet perfection creates a blissful moment of a wonderful combination of flavours. So wanton noodle fans, you know where to head to next to get your tasty wanton noodles with some fatty char siew that is extremely yummy.

Address: 1, 19, Jalan Metro Perdana 2, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: 5.30 am – 2 pm (Closed on Wednesday)

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With plenty of Korean Fried Chicken outlets popping up in Klang Valley, we created the ultimate guide for you to check it out!

1. KyoChon 1991

The hype for Korean fried chicken is real and crazy, especially among those K-pop culture fans. You would come to find that KyoChon only uses the finest ingredients to perfect every fried chicken they make. Their fried chicken menu comes in multiple series: Soy Garlic, Red Pepper, Honey, Salsal and Rice.

Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
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2. 4 Fingers

Using an in house recipe, you’d come to find 4 Fingers’ chickens are cooked with natural herb and spices with no artificial flavourings. Their signature Soy Garlic and Hot & Spicy sauces are fermented naturally using a traditional method making it absolutely succulent. There are plenty of outlets spread out in the Klang Valley so anytime you’re craving for some of that chicken, just look up at their directory.

Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
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3. K-Fry Urban Korean

This Korean fried chicken outlet menu is designed for sharing hence why their food portions are huge. With a range of menu offerings that span from banchan to bingsu, be sure to get whatever you crave for. Their best seller K’razy Spicy Cheesy Fried Chicken Bumbuk is dipped in a spicy Yangyeom sauce and melting mozzarella cheese making you want to go for seconds, right away.

Hours: 11am-12am, daily
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4. BBQ Chicken

Offering a warm and cosy environment for you and your loved ones, this is an amazing space to have dinner. At BBQ Chicken’s outlet, do try their amazing moist, tender fried chicken that comes with 8 flavours: Golden Olive, Basakhan, Hot Hot, Gang-Jeong, Cheesling, Soy Garlic, Mala and Gangnam Style. It is so good, you would cluck for more.

Click here for full locations

5. Nene Chicken

If you wonder what does Nene mean, it basically translates to “Yes Yes” in Korean. Experience a delicious marinated fried chicken that is juicy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside. They have plenty of flavours to offer such as Original, Swicy (sweet & spicy), Freaking Hot and Bulgogi.

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6. Choo Choo Chicken

Brought in locally to suit our tastebuds, Choo Choo Chicken authenticity of the unique Korean Fried Chicken remains like it is. Offering 5 different kinds of flavours, you can pick your choice from crispy, soy, honey soy, sweet, spicy, garlic, creamy garlic and sweet & spicy. You can also opt for a burger or noodles to add on.

Hours: 11am-10.30pm, daily
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7. Nanda Chicken

This fried chicken specialist has become a household name among all fried chicken lovers. Their signature Crispy Hot Snow Cheese Chicken is amazingly cheesy and irresistible that is an absolute crowd pleaser. Besides that you can also try their Cheese Tteokbokki that is so cheesy, you would be craving for more.

Hours: 3.30pm-12.30am, daily
Address: 11, Jalan Solaris 2, Solaris Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur 50480

8. Jinjja Chicken

Jinjja Chicken is said to rank among some of the best places in the Klang Valley for Korean fried chicken. This casual dining spot whips up a wide variety of Korean food as well, such as such as noodles and rice. The must try is certainly the crispy fried chicken, you can select either wings or drumsticks as well as the sauce (soy garlic, yangnyeom or monster), depending on the level of spiciness you desire. Be warn, we heard the monster flavour is super spicy and fiery!

Hours: 11am-1am daily except Sundays (11am-12am)
Address:

Mid Valley Megamall
Jinjja Chicken, LG-241A, Lower Ground Floor, The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur

Sunway Pyramid
LG 2.47, sunway pyramid, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

9. Chir Chir Fusion Chicken Factory 

Chir Chir’s Signature Fried Chicken has been a hit among chicken lovers. The tender chicken flesh underneath the crispy and salty skin gives you a peppery kick that makes you want to go for seconds. If you prefer boneless chicken, the Honey Butter Chicken would be the perfect choice for you. It also comes along with a side of potato wedges and rice cakes. An absolute delight!

Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address:Lot 1.108.00, Level 1, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 55100 

10. Sweetree

This halal Korean restaurant is known for their delicious array of Korean food. From BBQ to stews, don’t miss out on their fried chicken too. The crowd favourite is the Sweet & Spicy fried chicken that comes in half bird or whole bird. Take your pick! It is so crispy that you can hear its crunch as you bite into it.

Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Address: Sweetree Restaurant, Ampang No.13,L-1-2, Jalan Ampang Putra, Kuala Lumpur

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