Pekin restaurants in Johor Bahru JB really don't need any introduction. Pekin is known for quality and consistency though its pricing is a little premium. JB families rely on Pekin to deliver on special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other major celebrations.
Other than banquets, Pekin restaurant is also popular for regular lunch and dinners. We go to Pekin restaurants occasionally for their signature dishes, one at a time.
Live seafood. We will try them all, in time, one dish at a time 😃
Today, we were at the Pekin outlet at Sutera Mall for their suckling pig which is a staple at Chinese banquets. Pekin have roast suckling pig on the regular menu, so walk in customers can have this without pre-ordering.
We had half a Hong Kong style roasted suckling pig 港式光面猪 to share (RM108++ at 2017 price). The piglet was spread out flat and charcoal grilled to golden brown outside with a bit of char.
The golden brown skin is crispy and shatters to the bite like a toasted biscuit. The thin layer of baby fat is soft and the flesh is firmer, though still tender and moist.
There is a mild savouriness from the marinate brushed on the skin and meat. The fat has a subtle sweetness. There was also a discernible (but, not overwhelming) porky gaminess from the fat.
The hor fan 河粉 (RM10++ at 2017 price) was aromatic and the kway teow noodles had a slight toasty flavour from good wok hei. The thick smooth sauce was mildly savoury sweet. The dish was let down a little by averagely fresh prawns.
Foie Gras De Fried Rice 鵝肝帶子炒飯 (price RM20 per standard rice bowl in 2017). The savouriness from goose liver and cubed scallops was well balanced with sweetness from the tender nutty rice. It's a nice occasional indulgence.
Fried Organic 青龍菜 (RM28++ at 2017 price), soft limp crunchy greens in a savoury sweet garlicky sauce.
Our meals at Restoran Pekin's flagship outlet at Taman Sentosa 👈 click
Restaurant name: Restoran Pekin (Sutera outlet) 五福北京城
Address: 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai, Johor
GPS: 1°31'01.3"N 103°40'12.4"E | 1.517028, 103.670123
Tel: 07 558 1818
Hours: 11:00am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 10:30pm (no dinner on Sat & Sun)
Non Halal
Restaurant name: Restoran Pekin (Sutera outlet) 五福北京城
Address: 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai, Johor
GPS: 1°31'01.3"N 103°40'12.4"E | 1.517028, 103.670123
Tel: 07 558 1818
Hours: 11:00am - 2:30pm | 5:30pm - 10:30pm (no dinner on Sat & Sun)
Non Halal
Written by Tony Boey on 29 Nov 2017
🎗 Opinions in this blog are all my own as no restaurant or stall paid money to be featured
Used to go there for meals. However the food taste is not consistent. There may have been quite a few different chefs.
ReplyDeleteyes.... Pekin used to be a safe bet...
Deleteno dinner on saturday and sunday?
ReplyDeleteMost singaporeans shop and enjoy foods in Johore. We are lucky because most of the things are so expensive that Johore is God's solution. I have been to Pekin restaurant 3 times. The foods there are half the prices or more. Taste good if not better than most of our restaurants. Retirees and elderly are flocking to JB because our country is so expensive. The suckling pigs are heavenly. U need to pay a bomb for that in Singapore. Maybe its 2 to 3 times cheaper. Chatterbox chicken rice in Mandarin hotel charged $155 for a chiicken. Those critics of this wonderful restaurant please think twice before criticising.
ReplyDeleteAre you a Singaporean to begin with? Your claim and comment have no creditability and it does not respesent Singaporeans. Be neutral on your comment. Nice or not we will know.
DeleteDon’t complain if you’re Singaporean I been to JB many times even stay in the hotel, Singaporean is well known in the world COMPLAINT KING , 🤣🤣🤣
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