Petaling Street

Petaling Street Glen Waverley Visited on 10/5/2021 I have not been to this restaunant for a while, and it is time to check it out. Often when I walk or drive pass the restaurant, in the afternoon or evening, it never c a to be as busy as a couple of the competitors across the road. There are two individuals at the restaurant when my friend and I arrive at 12 noon. Only 2 more walked in and stay until when finish our lunch. The mural is colourful and appropriate for the venue. However, I find the arrangement of the tables in the centre running from the front to the end of the dining area rather interesting / odd. It reminds me of a dining hll of a boarding school. In fact, I recall similar dining tables arrangement in Harry Potter's movie. The waiter is terrific and honest. He reckons what we have ordered is too much for both of us, and suggests an alternative dish. The Butter Chicken is crispy and sauce very smooth. Howver, when the sauce gets cold, it turns into starch. Very likely, excessive thickener has been used. My friend is partial about the flavour of the Deep Fried Fish Malaysian Nonya Sauce. On the contrary, I do enjoy the fish.

Food is pretty cheap but also nothing special. We ordered the fried fish with their special sauce. Fish was fried well, nice and crispy but the sauce is pretty bland just tasting like salt. Crab fried noodles had a boring sauce without much flavour or interest - was supposed to be ginger and spring onion but didn’t have much of either. Noodles were crispy though. The shop is pretty crowded. Not sure if they are allowed that many people in there to be covid safe. Not going back in a hurry.

It has been a very long time since our previous visit preCovid. Our most recent visit was on a weekday at about 730pm for dinner. Not much of a crowd so seating was easy to find. Service was prompt and friendly. Interestingly the background music playing at that time was distinctly Thai! But my favourite “Sabai Sabai” song was not in that repertoire. The menu remains extensive with many familiar Malaysian style dishes. We chose 2 sets of fish dishes plus kangkung belacan and the Prawn noodle soup. Delicious! Happy tummy!

PETALING STREET MALAYSIAN CHINESE is located in the Kingsway Food Precinct and is one of our most favourite Chinese restaurants for larger family gatherings. The Manager, Kim, is surely the Best Ambassador for this particular Petaling Street outlet. He knows all the dishes so well and is always able to make great food suggestions. We really appreciate his warm welcome and professional approach and are very pleased to strongly recommend both Kim, his experienced staff, and importantly his Petaling Street Malaysian Chinese restaurant for your attention.