Hong Ngek Restaurant — Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur

Hong Ngek Restaurant is an old traditional Chinese Hokkien restaurant.

The restaurant occupied a two-storey shop lot, likely to be a pre-war one. We took our seats on the first floor which was air conditioned.

We ordered:

• Fried glass noodle (dong fun) • Fried pak guo (a Hokkien carbo dish) • Braised Pig Trotter • Hai chou (Crab meatball) • Fried fish slices with spring onion (keong choong yee pin) • Fried sweet potato leaves

The crab meatball was delectable with the taste clearly augmented by the five spice powder added to it. The fried fish slices with spring onion was just so so. The fish was fresh but the gravy wasn't good enough to make it outstanding. The fried glass noodle and fried pak guo (a Hokkien dish) were both decent but taste-wise, I would lean towards fried glass noodle. The letdown was the fried sweet potato leaves which tasted so bland.

Total cost came to RM243.80 for the eight of us...

Hong Ngek Restaurant in KL is a hidden gem for a quick and satisfying lunch. Their sai chow options are fantastic, with the pork ginger scallion rice dish being an absolute must-try. The tender and flavorful pork, combined with the fragrant ginger and scallion, creates a mouthwatering combination that will leave you wanting more.

Aside from their signature dish, Hong Ngek also offers other delectable options like fried rice that are equally irresistible. The flavors are well-balanced, and the portions are generous, making it a great value for money.

Located in KL, this restaurant is best visited for a quick lunch before it gets busy. The service is efficient, ensuring you get your meal promptly without compromising on quality. If you're in search of delicious sai chow and a convenient lunch spot, Hong Ngek Restaurant should be...

you want olde school, you've got it

1] crab pork balls ... deep fried but still soft and moist ... was there crunchy waterchestnut before? anyway, still nice

[the specific chili sauce provided is good but not mandatory]

2] woo thau kow yuk ... rustic, rich and lardy ... umami mommy

3] tau tai, 2 ways ... same fish deep fried and steamed ... reasonably fresh ... tasty but maybe a little OTT for lunch :-)

efficient and helpful, staff and bosses

gets crowded at lunchtime

[open air carpark nearby ... T-junction, jln gereja & jln tun hs lee ... note: parking fees are grotesque :-)]

overall, good day...