Best Siu Yuk (Roasted Pork) has to fulfill a few criteria. First, the skin has to be crispy. You should be able to hear the crackling sound when you bite into the skin. Second, the meat has to be tender and the fat meltingly soft. That’s why Siu Yuk is often prepared using pork belly, which contains half fat half meat. Last but not least, best roasted pork has to be roasted with charcoal fire to add an extra fragrance to the taste! Here, we have selected 10 must-try restaurants in the KL & PJ that offer top-notch Siu Yuk! (Please click on the restaurant names for addresses and OpenRice members' reviews.)

10. Sun Ming @ Taman Connaught

Sun Ming at Taman Connaught is a one-stop destination for Cantonese style barbecued meats. A good variety of BBQ meats are offered here, including Roasted Duck, Roasted Chicken, Char Siew, Roasted Pork and Sausage. Although their Roasted Duck is more popular, their Siu Yuk has a loyal fan base too. Just like how a best Siu Yuk should be, their Siu Yuk is porkalicious with crispy skin and tender meat. It’s definitely worth stopping by if you happen to be in the neighborhood.

9. Canton Fare @ Bukit Damansara

Canton Fare, as its name suggests, is a restaurant specializing in Cantonese Cuisine. Being the only non-halal restaurant in that area, the restaurant has attracted lots of Chinese customers who are craving for Cantonese style BBQ meats. Their signature Siu Yuk is a must-try. The roasted pork is perfectly roasted with crispy skin and succulent meat. What’s more, their Siu Yuk is paired with wasabi sauce and sugar, exactly the way how the roasted pork is served in Hong Kong!

8. Hoofed @ TTDI

Located right above Tom, Dick and Harry's, Hoofed is a popular Western restaurant and bar that serves roasted pork. The interior is simple yet relaxing with a long stretch of brick ceiling. Most patrons come here for their famous Roasted Pork Belly, which is prepared using premium pork belly that is half lean half fat. The taste is slightly different from normal Chinese Siu Yuk with an extra herbal flavor. The roasted pork is served with two types of mustard sauces that go pretty well with the meat.

7. Babeloo BBQ Roast Pork @ Sri Petaling

This legendary Siu Yuk stall is a mobile van that operates every Tuesday in front of The Store Shopping Centre at Sri Petaling. When driving along the road, it’s hard not to miss this roasted pork stall, as two big sign boards displaying the words “Siu Yuk” in mandarin are put on the ground. The business here is so good that people keep coming and lining up to buy their freshly roasted Siu Yuk when they start operating at 1pm. Their roasted pork is fresh with crispy skin and tender meat without any gamey smell.

6. Tian Hong @ Salak South

Also selected by us as one of the top restaurants for Char Siew. In fact, their Siu Yuk is as good as their Char Siew. To enjoy their best roasted pork, you have to be more patient, as their Siu Yuk is only ready around 1pm. Until today, the roasted meats are still single-handedly prepared by the owner himself to ensure the quality is consistent. Try their mouth-watering Siu Yuk with super crispy skin once, and you’ll surely come back for more!

5. Mooi Mooi @ Kuchai Lama

Tucked away at a housing area near Kuchai Lama, this famous roasted pork stall is nestled in an old coffee shop with a cute name called Mooi Mooi. The stall has been around for more than 20 years. Until today they are still using charcoal fire to prepare their signature Siu Yuk, which explains why their roasted pork is so crispy and fragrant. Business here is brisk, as there is always a long queue waiting to take away their delicious Siu Yuk.

4. Yut Kee @ Dang Wangi

The 86-year-old Yut Kee was temporarily closed starting on 11st Aug. The brand new “Yut Kee” will reopen at a red building just behind the old shop a few weeks later. Their version of Siu Yuk is special, because it is in round shape (just like Japanese Ramen’s Chashu) and stuffed with apricots, sage, and pistachios to make the meat more aromatic. What's more, the roasted meat is served with homemade apple sauce to enrich the taste. It is only available from Friday to Sunday.

3. Ganda Dua @ Setapak

Located at Ganda Gua Coffee Shop, Gou Lou Hwa is a popular chicken rice stall among the locals. The stall’s name Gou Lou Hwa, which means “Tall Guy Hwa” in Cantonese, refers to the chef-owner who used to work at many famous Chinese restaurants before starting up his own stall. Their roasted pork is simply amazing. Not only is the skin very crispy, but also the meat is soft with a melt-in-your-mouth texture!

2. Hong Seng @ Section 17, PJ

Looking for one of the best roasted pork in PJ? Head over to Huang Kee chicken rice stall at Hong Seng Coffee Shop at Section 17, where you can pamper yourself with their famous roasted chicken and roasted pork. The business here is good, as there is always a long queue in front of the stall. Their Siu Yuk is perfectly roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat tender and juicy. Make sure you come here before 1pm, as their roasted pork is sold out very fast.

1. Wong Kee @ Pudu

When mentioned the best roasted pork in KL, the first name that spring to the mind of many would be Wong Kee at Pudu. The Siu Yuk here is a tad pricey (RM16 for one portion), yet the roasted meats are selling like hot cakes every day. What makes their Siu Yuk irresistible is its super crunchy skin and succulent meat with a meltingly soft texture. Also, the roasted pork is served with fragrant pork oil to enhance the taste. Their Siu Yuk is ready at 12:30pm. If you come earlier than that, you can still satisfy your palate with other delicacies, such as roasted chicken or Char Siew. Pay them a visit to satisfy your craving for delicious Siu Yuk! Find out more Best Siu Yuk Restaurant Find out more Best Chinese Restaurant