{"id":10572,"date":"2019-12-02T12:32:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T04:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=10572"},"modified":"2019-12-02T12:32:05","modified_gmt":"2019-12-02T04:32:05","slug":"ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-which-roasted-duck-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-which-roasted-duck-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Ya Wang vs Meng Meng: Best Roasted Duck in JB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Johor Bahru&#8217;s (JB) two most popular herbal roasted duck brands have been around for the longest time, but whose roasted duck do you swear by?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Restoran Ya Wang (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/restoran-ya-wang-jb-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Restoran Ya Wang<\/span><\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Meng Meng Roasted Duck (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/meng-meng-roasted-duck-jb-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#702d82\" class=\"color\">Meng Meng Roasted Duck<\/span><\/a> are popular joints for delicious herbal roasted duck in JB, and have gained a cult following over the decade (it&#8217;s DECADES for Ya Wang!). And the question still stands: Which brand serves better roasted duck and roasted meat? Ya Wang or Meng Meng? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out, we&#8217;re having roasted meat back-to-back to determine our favourite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview: Ya Wang vs Meng Meng<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Roasted Pork vs Crispy Roasted Pork<\/li><li>Char Siu vs Honey Roasted Pork<\/li><li>Soya Sauce Noodles vs Soya Sauce Noodles<\/li><li>Shrimps Omelette vs Egg Omelette with Shrimp<\/li><li>Chilli vs Chilli<\/li><li>Roasted Duck with Angelica Herb vs Roasted Duck with Chinese Herbs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Roasted Pork vs Crispy Roasted Pork<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-pork.png\" alt=\"ya wang vs meng meng roasted pork\" class=\"wp-image-10667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-pork.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-pork-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-pork-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><em>Ya Wang Roasted Pork (left) vs Meng Meng Crispy Roasted Pork (right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ya Wang&#8217;s Roasted Pork had a rich roast flavour and the crispy skin was satisfying with every bite. Meanwhile, Meng Meng&#8217;s Crispy Roasted Pork had soggy skin drenched in sauce and it tasted like salty cured meat, instead of a flavourful roasted pork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Ya Wang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Char Siu vs Honey Roasted Pork<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-char-siu.png\" alt=\"ya wang vs meng meng char siu\" class=\"wp-image-10668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-char-siu.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-char-siu-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-char-siu-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><em>Ya Wang Char Siu (left) vs Meng Meng Honey Roasted Pork (right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only was Ya Wang&#8217;s Char Siu lean and a little tough to chew, the usual honey flavour of char siu was missing too. Fortunately, Meng Meng&#8217;s Honey Roasted Pork had a golden brown caramelisation and the succulent pork melted in our mouths \u2013 wasn&#8217;t expecting that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Meng Meng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Soya Sauce Noodles vs Soya Sauce Noodles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-plain-soya-sauce-noodles.png\" alt=\"ya wang vs meng meng plain soya sauce noodles\" class=\"wp-image-10669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-plain-soya-sauce-noodles.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-plain-soya-sauce-noodles-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-plain-soya-sauce-noodles-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><em>Ya Wang noodles (left) vs Meng Meng noodles (right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ya Wang&#8217;s traditional thin noodles were springy and delicious, but Meng Meng&#8217;s flat noodles took it up another notch. Ya Wang&#8217;s soya sauce noodles were tossed in both dark and light soya sauce, which gave it a sweeter taste. Meng Meng&#8217;s soya sauce noodles were tossed in light soya sauce that had additional broth fragrance, and hence overall a richer umami flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Meng Meng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Shrimps Omelette vs Egg Omelette with Shrimp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-omelette-2.png\" alt=\"ya wang vs meng meng omelette\" class=\"wp-image-10664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-omelette-2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-omelette-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-omelette-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><em>Ya Wang Shrimps Omelette (left) vs Meng Meng Egg Omelette with Shrimp (right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We always love a good side of omelette to share! Ya Wang&#8217;s Shrimps Omelette was thin with crispy edges, like omelettes you&#8217;d find in <em>zi char<\/em> places. The shrimps were generous, but they were a little dry and the omelette tasted a bit too charred towards the end. Meng Meng&#8217;s Egg Omelette with Shrimp was thick, fluffy, and eggy, but only had few pieces of shrimp. Plus, it had a bit of a frozen shrimp aftertaste. Both omelettes were equally unsatisfactory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Chilli vs Chilli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-chilli.png\" alt=\"ya wang vs meng meng chilli\" class=\"wp-image-10670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-chilli.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-chilli-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-chilli-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><em>Ya Wang chilli (left) vs Meng Meng chilli (right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chilli is the most crucial condiment for roast meat! Ya Wang&#8217;s spicy chilli was tongue-numbing and tangy, definitely great for those looking for some heat with roast meat. Meng Meng&#8217;s sour chilli, on the other hand, gave us spicy tingles, and it was more fragrant than Ya Wang&#8217;s \u2013 definitely better and refreshing to pair with roast meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Meng Meng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Roasted Duck with Angelica Herb vs Roasted Duck with Chinese Herbs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-duck.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-duck.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-duck-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/ya-wang-vs-meng-meng-roasted-duck-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption><em>Ya Wang Roasted Duck with Angelica Herb (left) vs Meng Meng Roasted Duck with Chinese Herbs (right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real showdown begins! Who has the better roasted duck? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ya Wang&#8217;s Roasted Duck with Angelica Herb (also known as <em>dang gui<\/em>) was incredibly tender and juicy. The smoky, thin duck skin didn&#8217;t have much fats underneath, and we could keep eating without feeling guilty. Paired with the sweet, aromatic <em>dang gui<\/em> sauce, every bite of the roasted duck was a perfect blend of savoury sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meng Meng&#8217;s Roasted Duck with Chinese Herbs was equally tender and juicy, and instead of the usual duck scent, the meat actually had a natural sweetness to it. However, Meng Meng&#8217;s roasted duck didn&#8217;t have a strong roast flavour, and its plump duck skin was too cloying for us. Plus, the herbal sauce was just salty without any herbal flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winner: Ya Wang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verdict: Ya Wang vs Meng Meng<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for delicious noodles, tangy chilli, and succulent honey roasted pork that melts in your mouth, Meng Meng is the place to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you&#8217;re craving crispy roasted pork and juicy, herbal roasted duck, you can bet that Ya Wang has no competition with its aromatic and tender roasted duck. After all, Ya Wang means &#8220;Duck King&#8221; in Mandarin, and that&#8217;s certainly a worthy title!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ya Wang doesn&#8217;t accept cards, but Meng Meng does! 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