PJ folk are a blessed lot.
Despite their distance from the so-called Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, those living in the vast suburb of suburbs called Petaling Jaya have a plethora of dining choices, especially when it comes to gourmet and fine dining.
And nowhere is this more obvious than the affluent suburb called SS2. Here amidst the endless rows of terraced suburbia, countless restaurants do brisk business catering to diners looking for an upmarket meal.
That’s when we come to the Butcher’s Table and Kedai Coklat PJ.
The Butcher’s Table
Housed in a distinctly boxy shoplot building with huge, almost vertically tiled roofs, the Butcher’s Table is the brainchild of veteran butcher and restaurateur Ho Kim Loon (aka Mr Ho).
After a string of popular restaurants in Bangsar and even in East Malaysia, Mr. Ho returned with a bang in 2017 by opening The Butcher’s Table’s in the heart of an SS2 neighbourhood.
And judging by the four branches that have popped up since then in KL and even Ipoh, the meat-centric restaurant is still going strong in 2025!
Recently, I had the chance to sit down at the Butcher’s Table for a midday brunch with a few friends on a sweltering weekend afternoon.
For our appetizer, we ordered an ala carte plate of their signature siu yuk or Crispy Roast Pork (RM24.32).
It sounds almost comical ordering an everyday dish found in hawker stalls, but the fine cuts of well-proportioned fat and pork, presented with a fine-dining panache, simply melted onto our palettes.
And to top things off, the skin was roasted into a perfect crisp, far from the usual burnt flavour and rubbery toughness found elsewhere. With just the slightest bite, the beautiful amber skin collapsed with the most satisfying crunch.
The accompanying garlic chilli sauce also reminded me of Thai sweet chilli sauce, providing a sweet, tangy respite from the smoky fat, though I personally found it middling.
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For my main course, I ordered the German Smoked Kassler (RM44.91), a dish featuring cured pork that’s been smoked to perfection.
Keen-eyed readers may have noticed the prominent piece of pineapple crowning the dish. Fear not, despite its (ill-deserved) reputation for “ruining” dishes, the sweet juices pair wonderfully with the smoky and salty profile of the pork cut.
Backed with a generous helping of potato salad, this scrumptious slice of heaven would have been the highlight of the brunch.
Were it not for the German Weisswurst (RM13.92)!
This “white sausage” seems simple enough, with a singed surface with an elegant herb and saucy squiggles as garnish.
But once you chop through its tough skin and have a slice, you’re immediately bombarded with an explosion of herbal flavour that elevates a well-cured sausage into perfection.
And as someone more used to sausages drenched in oil and sauces, the Weisswurst’s more spartan preparation and presentation gave the savoury herbs a fantastic stage to shine on!
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As for my two fellow diners, they ordered an Iberico Shoulder Collar (RM63.75) and Butterfly Pork Steak (RM44.31), both with a side of mashed potatoes and “volcano” gravy.
The former looked appetizing with its glistening, caramelized skin but my companion gave it a mediocre review. However, the Butterfly Pork Steak and its bacon cream sauce topping was warmly received by my other friend.
If you still can’t get enough of the Butcher’s Table fine cuts, you can grab some of their packaged meats or even have them delivered – both raw and cooked – right to your house!
The Butcher’s Table SS2
Address: 26, Jalan SS 2/103, SS 2 47300 Petaling Jaya (Google Maps)
Tel: 03-7728 2843
Whatsapp: 601116399770
Open daily
Mon-Thur: 11am-3pm, 6pm-10pm
Fri-Sun: 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Website: https://thebutcherstable.com.my/
Kedai Coklat PJ
No afternoon brunch is complete without some sweet, sweet dessert.
And where better to get some after your hearty meal than at the nearby Kedai Coklat PJ.
Just a skip and a hop away from Butcher’s Table, this chic and comfy café prides itself in all things cocoa – particularly cocoa sourced from local farms around Malaysia.
After a brief introduction to their wares and some wonderful recommendations, you can then pick and choose from a wide selection of chocolate desserts or even cocoa drinks.
After our Butcher’s Table brunch, we took a seat during a quiet lunch lull at Kedai Coklat PJ and ordered an adorable Tiramisu in a Tart (RM16),two slick slices of Chocolate Terrine (RM18) and a cup of cocoa (RM12) from the weekly special menu.
The Tiramisu in a Tart is dominated by a rich and fluffy tiramisu sandwiched between a crunchy tart base and a top layer of fine cocoa powder garnished with some exquisite chocolate and nibs.
Carefully scooping up a slice into my eager tongue, I savoured the contrast between the airy white tiramisu with the firm tart below with pure joy. Meanwhile, the cocoa garnish grounds it all with just the right touch of bitterness.
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In contrast, the Chocolate Terrine is a pure, unabashed dessert sin, with its thick, buttery texture unleashing a sweet storm with each bite. Of course, there’s also some whipped cream to balance out this sinful delight.
And according to my friend, the cup of cocoa was simply top-notch!
Make sure to check out Kedai Coklat PJ’s selection of takeaway snacks and drinks too – perfect for a gift or some late-night munchies!
Kedai Coklat PJ
Address: 16, Jalan SS 2/103, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 47300 (Google Maps)
Open
Tues-Thu: 12pm-8pm
Fri-Sun: 11am-10pm
Closed Mondays
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mykedaicoklat/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mykedaicoklat/
Getting Here
As both stores are in the middle of a residential neighbourhood, next-door parking will be scarce on weekends, particularly around lunch and dinner.
If you don’t mind a 15-min walk, you can try parking at the 3 Damansara shopping mall (500m away).
Alternatively, you can take an MRT ride to the Taman Tun Dr Ismail station before calling a DRT van or a Grab taxi for a 10-minute ride to both restaurants.
Want a side of culture to go with your dining experience? Then pay a visit to REXKL – an abandoned cinema reborn as a hip culture-culinary hangout. Or if you want to broaden your horizons, why not sample some of Xinjiang’s unique Chinese-Muslim cuisine?
Special thanks to WH and YK for assisting in this article.
Links
MalayMail – The return of Mr Ho at The Butcher’s Table
https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat/drink/2017/09/03/the-return-of-mr-ho-at-the-butchers-table/1455657
The Butcher’s Table Official Site
https://thebutcherstable.com.my/
Kedai Coklat PJ Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/mykedaicoklat/?hl=en
