I don’t proclaim to be a fan of roast duck. I know many people are, but I find that the roast ducks here tend to be on the dry side. However, I will make an exception for the famous Sze Ngan Chye roast duck from Petaling Street.
“Sze Ngan Chye” is Cantonese for literally, “four-eyed man” and the stall used to be run by the namesake, an old man. It is now being handled by the daughters, I believe as the old man is hardly seen anymore.
The stall is a nondescript little stall in the middle of the bustling Petaling St. Chinatown area, and is situated in front of a textile shop. Its easy to overlook it if you are rushing past, but usually, there is a little crowd of people stopping by to buy the roast ducks and the smell of roast ducks permeate that area so you won’t really miss it.
The roast duck is of the salted variety which makes the skin saltier and crispier. The taste is quite different from normal roasted ducks elsewhere. I suppose it is what makes this stall so popular. During Chinese New Year, queues start from 5-6am and they are usually sold out by 8am. They even have their own printed plastic bags!
The ducks are stuffed into the little glass enclosure that you see in the picture. A man with a proper SLR camera tried to take a picture but the stall owners loudly and insistently told him that no photos were allowed. Don’t you love camera phones? 
1 whole duck is RM38 and half a duck is RM19. I think those are usual prices. They also sell stuffed duck feet which retail for RM1.50. I was told they are roasted duck feet stuffed with chopped spiced liver and innards. I haven’t eaten it but am assured it can be cloying. However, it is a delicacy and while I was waiting there, a man drove up to order 20 of it!
The stall usually comes out around 10am and they will sell their ducks until about 2pm or until it finishes. So, the next time you pass by Petaling Street, or the next time you are in the area, pop by and get some. My dad loves it and I would make sure I bring some home when I can.
Popularity: 5% [?]
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ooh, are they as good as PJ’s Sunrise and Loong Foong? I must try this on my next trip home! looks succulent… mmm…
PB says: I think its different. It tastes different, but oh so yummy!
The duck feet is wrapped with liver held together by intestines. Duck feet itself is scrawny, saved by a tiny bite on the palm part. The innards, however, is tasty. Not for the faint-hearted.
PB says: You know, that just sounds so Chinese! I don’t think I could eat it but I would like to TRY it
I heard great reviews about this place too.