Almost a year after my original post on ChengJing Steamfish, the menu has been extensively revised. The signature dish, steamed fish, was temporarily taken off the menu, but happily, has since been reinstated. See original post here:
What’s
changed is a more extensive and varied menu with fried dishes, noodles,
porridge and chicken. All dishes are in a
single size, for two persons. Having said that, I found the portions to be
quite generous, and if you’re ordering several dishes for sharing, a two-person
portion can be shared among several people.
The signature steamed Soong Yee fish (Rm38) was as succulent as ever, with impeccably fresh fish in a light sauce, not overly swamped with minced ginger as you will sometimes encounter in this dish.
The selection of steamed seafood extends to steamed fish slices (Rm28) which is a new addition, besides the stalwart steamed lala and steamed prawns from the previous menu.
I didn't have the stomach to try everything new, but one standout was the RM45 Seafood Porridge, good for two or three persons, if you’re not heavy eaters. The dish is served in a claypot, and is honest-to-goodness boiling and smoking furiously when served, so give it a minute or two to simmer down before going for it.
The porridge
is the type with rice in a rich and clear seafood broth, from which prawns,
scallops, clams and chunks of fish can be scooped out. The broth is wonderful, it
just smacks you with the rich prawn-seafood flavour from the first
mouthful. Give some time for the rice to
soak and absorb the rich flavour, and forget those silly ideas about eating
less carbohydrate because this is really too good to miss out on.
The seafood
is fresh with good portion sizes. Just on its own, this would be a satisfying
nutritious dinner for two. Don’t forget the tissues if it’s a warm evening!
New to the
menu are the chicken dishes, of which I tried the Fah Thiew Kai (Rm32), which
also arrived steaming hot and bubbling away in a claypot. Chicken chunks in a dark
sauce with Shaoxing rice wine, this dish deserves a bowl or two of white rice
to do it justice, such is the thick, sweet sauce that it’s too rich on its
own. I made the mistake of having this
with the Seafood Porridge and the chicken dish rather overwhelms the delicate
flavour of the porridge, so plan accordingly.
The variety
of dishes deserves a return visit or two to sample everything. As before, the
location in a food court with fixed stools and small rectangular tables limits
the opportunities for socializing, because ideally, you’d have several people
tend to a meal like this.
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Cheng Jing Steamfish
Lot 5, Medan Selera Wawasan, Jalan SS3/33, Petaling Jaya
Business Hours: 6-9pm daily, closed on Tuesdays.
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