Jing Ze Contemporary Asian

Located in a residential part of Petaling Jaya, Jing Ze Contemporary Asian has the benefit of being mere minutes from the LDP highway. The first thing that grabs one’s attention inside the hip establishment is the open kitchen, which reveals all the inner workings (no Gordon Ramsay types, thankfully) of the restaurant. Despite the traditional sounding name, the food is anything but. The compact menu sees a melange of inspiration from Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Balinese cuisine, and the flavours pack a punch. Start with the stuffed chicken wings marinated with a Balinese sauce called ‘basa genep’ before moving onto the roast duck; the zippy cabbage lives up to its moniker. The nangka crumble served on a bed of coffee crumbles is one of our favourite ways to cap dinner at Jing Ze. Where libations are concerned, we suggest scouring the bottom part of the menu, under the heading ‘Funky Stuff.’

TATLER TIP

Book the ‘chef’s table’ to enjoy the best seats in the house—it’s here where diners can get up close with whoever’s on the pass, pose questions, procure cooking tips, and observe the process of plating.

SIGNATURE DISHES

1. Stuffed wings

2. Beef tartare

3. Grilled duck $40-200/PERSON

YES YES $60-150/BOTTLE

22A Ground & Mezzanine Floors, Jalan 17/54, Section 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya TEL: 03 7931 4801 jingze.com.my