We were looking for a good place for dinner last weekend, and walked past Madam Kwan's.
Boy, what a blessing!
The restaurant hails from Malaysia (heard the queues can get very crazy, not sure if they can fight with the Hello Kitty ones though ..)
Spritly Madam Kwan helms the kitchen, but we didn't get to meet her that day.
In we went, and I daresay every item we ordered was delicious.
Must tries are: Otak otak, Fried Chicken, Ikan Bilis Sambal
1. Otak otak ( $15.90)
The serving looked deceivingly small, but we realised each bite was packed densely with fish, spices and juice, so we were very satisfied.
2. Sambal Belachan Kangkong ($10.90)
Fresh, tasty, sweet but there was a tad too much belachan. In fact, the vegetable was almost drowning in it, making it too salty and wet. Alas, this dish would have been perfect if not for belachan overload.
3. Crispy fried chicken drumstick ($7.90)
This was a favourite at the table, with a juicy meat underneath well marinated crispy skin, each bite savoury and deliciously crunchy. It is a tad salty though, so be sure to eat it with lots of rice.
4. Curry chicken ($8.00)
A thick looking sauce covered two fat pieces of breast meat, and I was fooled into thinking that this might be a gelat dish. Upon spooning the gravy into my mouth, I realised it was a rather thin but very tasty sauce, with a fragrant coconut aftertaste that was not overpowering. Good for those who like subtle flavours, I'd say.
5. Curry Laksa ($11.90)
A bit too much curry on the table eh? Greedy us decided to have this soupy dish that was already decadent on its own, as it was filled with chicken meat, taupok and beansprouts. It was a good laksa, with a flavourful milky soup, but best to order it as a main dish though!
6. Sambal ikan bilis ($3.90)
Spicy, tangy, savoury and simply... good on its own. A great accompaniment to the coconut rice!
7. Coconut rice ($1.00)
It looked plain, but I could smell its fragrance when it was nearing the table, and the rice was grainy and fluffy. Won me over with its lightness as I thought it might overpower the dishes, but it complemented them instead.
8. Chendol with gula melaka ($4.90)
This was the final act of greed. We were very stuffed by the end of the meal, but when the next table finished this chendol and the WHOLE pot of gula melaka, we had to try it for ourselves. But it turned out so-so, with a pretty normal combination of shaved ice, red beans and green jelly noodles. The gula melaka was very aromatic I must say, and that was the saving grace for the dessert.
How ouir meal looked like:
Overall, we all left belly happy, although wallet empty.
Head down soon if you like nasi lemak and want to stuff your face :p
Madam Kwan's
Vivocity
#01-152/154
Tel: 62719989
Opening hours: Daily 1000hrs - 2200hrs
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