(Chicken Rice) Nam Heong Restaurant @ SS2, Petaling Jaya

Most reputable restaurant serving Hainanese Chicken Rice in Chinatown a.k.a Petaling Street. They are now franchised restaurant all over the town and one of the branches is located in SS2. The very essence of Nam Heong is a traditional, age-old recipe for chicken rice since 1938. Most recently,

Nam Heong believes that it is a must to forefront of meeting customer needs, and they are stepping into an exciting new era that offers a fresh outlook and uncompromising standards steeped in an excellent service, innovative dishes and a cool distinctive environment. Nam Heong has undergone a refurbishment. Since its takeover by Wong Nam Loong, the Nam Heong outlets have been brightened up with a contemporary décor and a strong emphasis on hygiene.

So what is the secret of Nam Heong’s fine chicken rice? At Nam Heong, their chickens come from Bukit Mertajam which is famous for its chickens. All their chicken are slaughtered at 3am and sent to each outlet. So, patrons are actually tasting a very fresh stock and not frozen. With that, their great tasting chicken is boiled to tender perfection and renowned for its succulent chicken and aromatic flavor.


In addition, Nam Heong also offers a wide repertoire of dishes, which include Roast Chicken, BBQ Pork, Crispy Roast Pork (taste so good and very crispy), Healthy Herbal Soups and the ever popular Asam fish.


Be sure to try their chicken rice, as it’s quite unlike the usual fare and very tasty. Nam Heong serves a variety of good food at reasonable prices. Somemore, their Chili and Ginger sauce. To many patrons, it’s a classic sauce and not many restaurants make them better than the way they do it.

Food Review

Food Type: Chinese (Non-Halal)
Address: No.14, Jalan SS2/66, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Price: Average RM9 per pax
Operating Hours: Daily (10am-late afternoon)

Taste Rating: 8.5/10
Ambiance Rating: 7.5/10
Service Rating: 7/10
Value Rating: 8/10

Overall Rating: 7.8/10