Best Chinese Restaurants in PJ

If you're looking for a place with a good amount of dishes that feels a lot like home, Restoran New Peng Wah may just be the best spot for you. Situated right next to Atria Mall in Damansara Jaya, Restoran New Peng Wah is the lineage to the classic Restoran Peng Wah. The restaurant features a wide array of home-cooked dishes done to absolute perfection. The flavour, the play of texture, both are well-regarded here in Restoran New Peng Wah. Unfortunately, presentation isn't their strong suite but hey, at least the food's good and the ambience is cosy right?

Goon Wah restaurant may have been notoriously popular for their XO Fish Head noodle, but today, they have expanded their menu to create many new interesting recipes, most of which have been incorporated with the idea of cooking in a claypot. Case in point are their Guinness Stout Chicken Wings and Braised Pork Belly with Yam. Despite not giving much importance for presentation, the portions are pretty generous. This restaurant is pretty small, hence the additional ‘alfresco’ dining at the 5-foot-walkway, but overall you’ll enjoy its good food in this decent dining place.

Double Joy Chinese Food prides itself in being an inexpensive restaurant for the masses. Located in the unsightly shophouses of PJ SS3, the restaurant doubles your choice of dining preference – air-conditioned indoor and outdoor dining areas for you to catch the natural breeze. With the massive display of stereotypical plastic chairs and tablecloth, the ambience isn’t really anything to shout about. The food however deserves lots of praises. Not only are they decent, meals are reasonably priced as well. There are a great variety of dishes to choose from, and rest assured, your food will be cooked quite pleasantly. Double joy for your palate and wallet for sure.

Wang Chiew is a classic example of a place that is still flocked with customers despite an unideal setup. This goes to show how great the food is, which all that matters is often. The dishes buzzing out of the kitchen spans from an array of typical Chinese dishes to their headliners; such as the steamed fish. You’re talking about meaty, smooth, flaky fish, the type that will have you stacking bowls of rice just to taste more of this moreish dish. Clearly, atmosphere does not come to mind when you're hypnotised by good flavours.

New Paris Restaurant is indeed a huge restaurant, one that spans more than two shop lots long. Inside, you'll find nothing else but tables and chairs, filled to the brim and set very close to one another. So it's not surprising that there might be bumps and destroying of plates along your dinner time. More importantly, the food here is absolutely fantastic. It may not be fresh or new in the market, but they have been consistently dishing out scrumptious and classical meals that everyone have come to enjoy. On top of that, the prices are fairly reasonable, so don't worry so much about it. 

Paradise Dynasty has always been famous for one thing – 8 Flavoured ‘Xiao Loong Paos’ – each having its own unique flavour and ingredients. However, Paradise Dynasty isn’t all only about these colourful delights. With some of the many side dishes that are cooked beautifully with just the right amount of flavour, texture and finesse, you just couldn’t resist adding more vibrancy to your meals. Sometimes you've got to look beyond for optimal gratification. Not forgetting the spectacular atmosphere and pleasant service that ties together a memorable experience for you and your family.

Restoran Lan Je has been around for quite some time, with their signature being their steamed fish. The restaurant is fairly small and it's always packed with people. From there, you'll see that a whole lot of them would at least order a serving of fish, if not two or more. There's also different level of spiciness, ranging from mild to extremely spicy, so choose wisely. By the way, a serving of fish is recommended for one person, but it's alright to share. Just order different level of spiciness or perhaps a different selection of fish and enjoy. 

An older styled chinese banquet restaurant, Gold Dragon City Seafood serves really well off portions accompanied with reasonable prices. Definitely a place to go to reminisce an 80's feel and is air conditioned. They are normally quite crowded, especially during weekends, and a booking is advised to avoid any dissatisfaciton. Dishes such as the deep fried crispy prawn, onion bean curd, 'Shao-xin' (Xiu-Heng) wine chicken, braised abalone, and shark fins soup are a favourite. Set meals for a big group here may well save you a lot of value and is affordable.

The name Extra Super Tanker Fine Chinese Restaurant really packs a punch, you agree? Aside from its really flashy title, the name is as ridiculously long as the shopfront itself. Now placing that trivia aside, the restaurant delivers some really good roast duck among other delicious dishes, which is somewhat considered one of the more affordable choices in town. If you’re fan of pork, choices are plenty, especially their pork knuckles. It also features a more casual dining experience with a lovely balance of good service and cleanliness.

Green View restaurant has acquired its reputation from the glorious ‘Sang Har Mee’ (or freshwater prawns noodles) dish. Opened since 1993, this popular stop has been serving thousands and thousands of satisfied customers with that signature prawn dish which of course, lives up to the reputation. However, do you know that they also excel in offering one of the best crabs in PJ? With lots of different dishes to choose from, from huge savoury crabs to other ocean goodness that come with affordable price tags, who can say no to such a beautiful view?

Though the name of this place may sound a little too generic, the Soup Restaurant is far from being mediocre. This renowned franchise portrays a modern Chinese restaurant and originates from Singapore. With a large variant of sumptuous Chinese dishes, delectable in-house sauces and revitalising soup such as Double-Boiled Waisan & Ginseng Roots with Chicken Soup and Double-Boiled Dried Scallop with Black Chicken Soup, you’re bound to be spoilt for choices. You never knew soups can be this flavourful. Bring your family and friends here for a taste of authentic Chinese meal!

A prominent choice for those who wish for their wallets to remain intact, this establishment whips up piping hot baskets and trays of dim sum for a much affordable price range. You must be carrying a rabbit’s foot if you land a table here, especially during lunch hours, as many surf through the crowds for a taste of goodness. Don’t be intimidated though, it’s a sure sign that the compendium of dim sums here will send you sky high. What better sidekick to accompany the delectable morsels than their BBQ Pork bun. 

Tucked smack in the bustling mall of 1 Utama, you can take a lovely break from your shopping spree and dine on some local Chinese food to ease off the hunger. The dishes here span from typical servings like Hokkien Mee, Curry Mee, roast pork and laksa to their daily signatures that might just surprise you during your visit. Also, sugar junkies are known to have a committed relationship with a refreshing bowl of ice kacang. Office workers are known to flock this humble lot, but come the weekends, friends and families are what your sights will set on.

Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant at One World Hotel is another great place to be if you're looking to have some sort of celebration or company dinner. Recommended to go in large groups, this restaurant does whip out some pretty impressive Chinese dishes. Fancy Chinese dishes with premium ingredients such as scallops, lobsters, crabmeat, fish, and oysters are some of the commonly found ingredients. So do expect a certain premium pricing to go along with that. Oh, let's not forget about the grand and luxurious design of the place as well.

Your family Chinese restaurant that takes no frills in their dishes and setting, Kam Kee is a casual dining spot where you can dine without thinking too much about life. Food is served at a much convenient time gap here, giving those who wishes for a quick fix a nice plus point. They are known over the hills and ocean for their steamed fish; where customers will find their mouth filled with umami-infused flavours and utterly smooth textures. Apart from the star of the show, their fried Hokkien noodles, fish soup and crab dishes are highly rated too. If you’re longing for a dose of heat, do include their killer sambal belacan.

Following the trail of fragrance well enough, you will find your olfactory senses tingled by the smell of fresh seafood and voracious dishes. The wide options make this place an ideal location for those who love a smorgasbord of flavours and ingredients. Also like most Chinese restaurants, their steamed fish is often picked, where styles vary depending on your preferred herbs and spices. From spicy to as simple as soy sauce, they deliver with equal excellence. If you’re more of a carnivore, slowly braised pork ribs and mutton ribs curry are dishes you need to give a go. 

Despite the name, quite surprisingly, Loong Foong is famed for its roasted duck. A seafood restaurant that excels in roasting is definitely something to watch out for. Fortunately, their seafood dishes too aren't too bad. The freshness is evident, with various cooking methods to compliment. From fishes to crabs, and prawns to squid, almost anything you seek can be found here. To narrow down the extensive options, do check out their salted egg prawns as well as ginger and scallion fish. However, the prices are a tad higher than usual, so be prepared to foot the bill. 

Canton-i is the sibling of Dragon-i, with a major difference in menu and dining style. Dragon-I is fit for those who are looking at things that are a little more luxurious, while Canton-I focuses on the comfort food of Hong Kong. Things like wanton mee, roasted meat with rice, congee and dim sum are what they're serving. They're also really popular for their range of side dishes, which has similar resemblance to Dragon-I, but still retain a certain identity on its own. Each dish is carefully cooked to perfection, ensuring that quality is retained.

From its origins in Guangzhou; China, and later to Hong Kong during the Japanese occupation and now Malaysia. Mak's Chee Authentic Wonton noodle specialises in the prawn wanton noodle, rather than the pork wanton noodle that most malaysian locals are familiar with. Many have compared the noodles here to be superior to the ones in Hong Kong. Located in One Utama LG floor, one could call this place a dime in a dozen, only serves less than 10 items on their menu. The restaurant has a grey and white authentic chinese design that would propel you back into the past.

Mingling among the upper tiers of luxurious oriental fine dining, is the Noble Mansion. Many have praised the exceptional quality of both dishes served and service provided by the restaurant. Along with an excellent track record comes a price suited to it, and many have chosen this restaurant to satiate the most cravings. The restaurant has high ceilings and broad and open spaces to accommodate large groups of customers, prosperous shades of red are obvious at the entrance and within the interiors. This restaurant is the perfect fit for events such as weddings, company dinners, or a well deserved reward for a group of friends.

A humble restaurant and food court, many who come here are able to find exactly what they want and need! Especially the delicacies from Penang it seems. From Char Kuey Teow, to Chicken rice, Nasi lemak, Wan Ton Mee, Prawn Mee, Bak Zhang and the list goes on and on. Apart from the selection of foods from the food court / hawkers that is all the craze in the morning to evening, Chuan Lee is a "Dai Chow" or "Big Kitchen" restaurant too and opens at night to sell a variety of dishes and noodles. Don't miss out on this place if you are ever nearby!

Restoran Kong Sai needs no introduction around the vicinity, as they are one of the most sought after chicken rice spot. With that come a greater news. They have extended their menu to cater even bigger crowd. Here you’ll find plenty of appetising Chinese dishes such as braised ribs, tofu, vegetables and a decent selection of soups. One thing is for sure. After you had your first try, this stop may just naturally pop up in your mind whenever you’re hit with a sudden craving for chicken rice and Chinese dishes! 

Taang Shifu, as the name suggests, is home to amazing soups. For those of you who don't know, "Taang" means soup in Mandarin and "Shifu" means Master or Teacher. Hence, it's Soup Master! However, soups aren't the only thing that they're known for as their menu consists of a wide variety of other delicious dishes that even kids would enjoy. From braised rice to stew meat, and stir-fried vegetables to desserts like caramel bean curd, Taang Shifu certainly is a place where all walks of life can enjoy a decent meal.

Dragon-i, one of the most popular franchised Chinese restaurant, is known for their amazing 'Xiao Loong Pao' and 'Lamian'. The restaurant is also famed for having a dark and cosy interior, where business meetings are commonly held. Of course, that doesn't mean it is not fit for families, but it's definitely a place where deals are made. As for their food, most of their dishes are cooked towards a saltier end, but still within an accepted range. Popular dishes like the 'stir-fried Kailan' as well as the 'stir-fried beef' are an absolute delight!

Looking for an amazing bowl of broth coupled with handmade noodles, added on with exploding meatballs? Go Noodle House is all you need. The restaurant serves a multitude of meatball soup noodles, seafood noodles, and pan mee; all hand made ofcourse.  Customers are able to also customise their dish by choosing the type of noodle and soup base; the Superior soup or Spicy Soup. There are also a ton of Add-ons of sides like bittergourd and spinach. Another thing to mention is that the the portions may be generous for one person, however, many have opted for the biggest size due to the insanely flavourful broth.

A long time favourite of many locals, this seafood restaurant in Kampung Sungai Ara boasts good portions and great value without the depreciation of flavour and taste throughout the many years of their operation. From king crabs, abalones, to an even more variety fishes. They also offer many set deals and promotional prices for groups. The establishment fashions itself using wood in most of its building resulting in what looks like a coastal cafe/restaurant. At the entrance of the restaurant, customers are able to view the many sea creatures being kept fresh and most patrons would spend a few minutes viewing or selecting their options. 

Famed as one of the best restaurants for Bak Kut Teh in SS9, many would compare the bah kut teh here to the ones in bah kut teh central; Klang. The mouthwatering herbal broth, tender meats, fresh and green vegetables all mix so well marvelously within a beautiful union in claypot. The restaurant's layout is your typical tiled floored and fan ventilated shop lot, so it might get a little stuffy during the peak hours of lunch and dinner. If you are ever on a road trip or if you are looking for a good wholesome meal with the family, here's a really good place to go to.

if you're looking for an private dinning then this restaurant if the perfect place for you guys to have in future.  They even provide a special family occasion or business function in their restaurant. 

This is a typical place where any local person goes to eat. The menu here are pictures displayed on the wall or you may also get recommendation by their waiter/ waitress. Definitely not a tourist place, so rest assured on the price, they're reasonable and affordable. Located in the residential area, and this restaurant is only available for dinner. Food is superb. You must get the herbal chicken, which is boiled in a bag, and it is very soft and delicious. The curry prawns are also tasty, hot and with a sour aftertaste like lemons. Veggie dishes are also recommended, broccoli with garlic is a good option.Busy restaurant serving many tables but you can't imagine the speed of serving food! Starting from ordering to food served is less than 10min!

Forget butter chicken while you are dining here as there is one thing you need to get on the table: Butter Crab. Comes in a claypot, with meaty crab drenched in smooth, buttery gravy with a hint of a kick coming from the curry leaves and chilli. This restaurant can certainly fill your seafood cravings with their extensive menu on fresh seafood. The crabs are offered in many flavours such as kam heong, chilli or even steamed. The restaurant also offers a selection of meat such as frogs and wild boar.

One of their famous dish is salted egg yolk meets Christmas-y turkey, they totally go perfectly hand in hand. The bite-size turkey was deep fried then coated with luscious salted egg yolk, the texture was not dry or coarse. A great beer or wine snack would be just wonderful

Pickled Cabbage Pork Belly Soup is their latest addition so naturally it was also the most recommended one. While there are other that also offer similar kind of soup such as Taifeng, Xiao Lao Wang’s rendition uses home-pickled cabbage. Things like  Sanbanto Berkshire Pork Belly,  Pork Stomach Chicken soup and HKG Bean Curd Roll.

Tang Room showcased the team's new works and popular collections. Exciting new inspirations include crispy Okinawan sweet potato sweet potatoes, jelly chicken platter, abalone, black squid balls and barbecue crab meat; and abalone and squid balls steamed with high-quality soy sauce and fresh abalone. Innovative fusion dish that proves the chefs could do more than just traditional chinese cuisine. Delicious on its own, the creamy foie gras made a wonderful pair with the crunchy toast underneath. Various snacks are provided for lunch.

The food quality presented by Kingdom Palace Restaurant had never disappointed you.Sauteed baby spinach with soy bean dregs - you will wonder how they managed to make the dregs crispy reminiscing dried shrimp texture but it is oh-so-good to go with the vegetable. Fisherman's fried rice - a favourite of the small ones where they serve the fried rice in a huge bamboo basket covered with aluminium foil with the fresh prawns on top. The rice has the fragrant from the butter and garlic.