Original Chew Kee Eating House

Definitely the better soya sauce chicken noodles amongst the two on Upper Cross Street if you like chicken that is less sweet. The chicken here is just as succulent and tender, the noodles just as al dente but here the chill is sauce is just a tad spicier and sour. Which I like better.

Most definitely coming back for more.

Soy chicken noodles @ $5

The noodles are cooked al dente and has got very good texture. The meat is also very well braised but not overly strong flavour and the texture is very tender.

Sizeable portion too.
Overall an enjoyable simple meal.

Upper Cross Street has two soy sauce chicken shops not far from each other with homophonous names. I tried one years ago and never knew there's another until recently. I don't have their story so go elsewhere for that. I'll start off by saying Chiew Kee set a high benchmark. Chew Kee here was competent but wasn't without flaws. The chicken was the best thing, rightly so. Good soy sauce chicken you can't split the meat from the sauce, and here it's completely marinated. Unfortunately, the meat clearly wasn't cooked perfectly. Also, the soup's lightness can be polarising. Anyway, as I sat there, I was fascinated how eight pax ran the business. They weren't spread out and none was acting busy. When an order arrived, all eight switched on like clockwork, each with a distinct role, yet symphonic. Impressive.

$8.50 for one. Soya sauce chicken and Tau Kua are hits. Their fragrant rice probably had a really bad day. Should try the store a few units down, scores better overall.

From Chew Kee Eating House.
油鸡河粉
Tender slices of soya chicken & vegetables over Hor Fun $5+$1 for the braised egg.
Highly recommended!

Soya Sauce Chicken (Half chicken: $16):
Chicken is very tender and well braised. Personally, i think that it is rather well balanced. Goes fantastically with their chicken rice (and chilli sauce)!