Is Madam Kwan's Really That Nice?

Overall comment: Taste of food was actually quite decent, but I felt the prices are quite high..
Halal: Yes

After a heavy meal for lunch that day, we actually ended the day with dinner at Madam Kwan's at Bangsar Shopping Centre - it was another heavy meal! *sigh* How to not gain weight/loss weight with the load of food in a day??

Anyway, many have been talking about Madam Kwan's. With its tagline, "Truly Malaysian Cuisine", this is probably one of the better places to bring your overseas colleagues to try out an array of Malaysian cuisine in an air-conditioned place! Be prepared to pay at least twice more than at hawker centres, but that's the price you pay for the ambiance & environment.

Note: All photos are taken with the Casio Exilim EX-ZR20 with no/minimal editing :D

Madam Kwan's at BSC

Ample space for large groups.

Deep-Fried Dumplings

Actually, the dumplings aren't all that great. I've had better deep-fried dumplings at cheaper prices!

Chicken Satay

These were actually quite good. The meat were tender & pretty well flavoured. However, it lacks the tumeric taste & colour, plus that "burnt" smell & taste that you find in those authentic charcoal-grilled satay! I feel that's what makes satay good :D This satay gravy wasn't too bad either, but I still miss the one from Satay Zul in Kuantan!

Stir-Fried Kangkung with Belacan

It's quite delicious, but it still lacks "wok hei" that you'll only find at Chinese "dai chow" restaurants! 

Sambal Petai

Eat if you dare...this "smelly beans" really make your "output" smelly as well! But I can testify that it's "oh so yummy"! :D

Fried Kuey Teow

I still think that coffeeshops serve better char kuey teow :D

Nasi Lemak Kari Ayam

Portion isn't very large, but good enough to finish & keep you full. No complaints, except that the price is REALLY expensive la. Almost RM20.00 for a plate of nasi lemak with chicken curry when you can get something probably better at other shops for less than half the price :S

Nasi Bojari

This one costs more than RM20.00, but it fed 2 of us & kept us satisfied. You'll get a whole chicken leg (thigh + drumstick), sambal prawns, & beef rendang with the special rice itself. You'll also get half an egg...hahaha...taste is quite nice, but it's quite costly.

So, is Madam Kwan's really that nice? Hmm...I would say it is nice. However, when I consider the price, portion & the overall taste, I would say that I could get something similar if not better elsewhere for less than what I need to pay at Madam Kwan's. 

It's a good place for a slightly better environment, but if you're going purely for the food, hit the streets! :D

Madam Kwan's

Lot F129 - F132, 1st Floor

Bangsar Shopping Centre

50490 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: (+603) 2283 2295/ 2283 2296

Ratings:

Presentation: * * * *

Price: * * *

Environment: * * * 1/2

Taste: * * * 1/2

Service: * * * 1/2

Overall:

Prefer hitting the streets!