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2013-05-27
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Another notable addition to the local dining scene would be the opening of popular Malaysian eatery, Madam Kwan's, at Vivocity earlier this month. Touting authentic Malaysian cuisine at its best, I was very eager and lucky to be one of the first in to try it over lunch.The premises of the restaurant is huge. With both indoor and al fresco dining, Madam Kwan's can seat up to 200 pax comfortably. But to get a table during lunch/dinner hours, I wouldn't leave it too late. It took just 30 minutes af
The premises of the restaurant is huge. With both indoor and al fresco dining, Madam Kwan's can seat up to 200 pax comfortably. But to get a table during lunch/dinner hours, I wouldn't leave it too late. It took just 30 minutes after 12 to pack the restaurant up to the rafters.
Looking at the menu, one familiar with the local dining scene might naturally draw references to the Grandma's restaurant chain already operating in Singapore. Both eateries are building on the cornerstone of authentic flavours and recipes handed down through the generations by the matriarchs of the family. First impressions wise, Madam Kwan's certainly won hands down - diners at the restaurant could see the lady herself doing meet and greets, photo taking, general seat assignments. I got to talk to a food icon! *Achievement Unlocked*
My lunch at Madam Kwan's consisted of a starter, a main course and dessert:
Otak-Otak - $15.906 cubes of the spicy fish paste grilled and served in banana leaf. A familiar dish here n Singapore, the Otak-Otak at Madam Kwan's certainly set itself apart in terms of quality. The Otak was thicker than what you would get anywhere else, and the flavour was just spot-on, without too much spice ruining the taste with excessive heat.
Recommended - A great starter dish not to be missed.
Fried Beef Kway Teow - $14.90Okay, the name of the dish befuddles me. No matter how I look, that just looks like hor fun to me, nothing fried to it. Naming conventions aside, the beef kway teow just lacked that wow factor for me. I have tasted better and at much more economical prices. Compliments could be paid to the individual strips of kway teow though. They were tender and separate unlike others which I've tried that had the kway teow slightly on the rubbery side and clumped together.
Banana Fritter with Ice Cream - $8.90This is probably THE dessert to end of your meal at Madam Kwan's. Hot meets cold in some yin and yang style of cooking. The deep fried banana had a crisp outer layer slick with caramelization, covering a mushy banana centre. 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream served on the side just help to add to the contrast in flavours, and also take an edge of the intensity of the banana fritter.
Verdict: A trip to Madam Kwan's is definitely a must to test the hype out for yourself. But coming down to the taste factor, there are a few hits I must say, but whether or not it is enough to warrant the higher than average price points is really up to the individual.
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