This post is about a Malaysian dish. A very classic one that every Malaysian will crave for every once in awhile (if not everyday). But where's the best place to have it?
If we're at shopping malls, and when we choose to dine at Madam Kwan's / Little Penang Cafe, we normally go for their Char Kway Teow as this dish is easily customizable to suit vegetarians. Since hawker centers are not accessible in malls, who serves better Char Kway Teow? I would think Madam Kwan's as the Char Kway Teow is of bigger portion (though it's more expensive) and is less oily. The Char Kway Teow at Madam Kwan's is also drier, which means it has more Wok Hei (锅气).
Madam Kwan's CKT
Little Penang Cafe's CKT
Nevertheless, nothing beats the Char Kway Teow at Blue Boy Mansion. Even my non-vegetarian friends thinks it's the best CKT they have ever had! Read about the best place for vegetarian Char Kway Teow here, a sweet spot that's smack right in the middle of KL! If you have not tried it, you should. Enuf said!
A huge plate for only RM 4
The Chef at work :) Yes, he's an Indian that mastered the art of Char Kway Teow!
It can be quite inconvenient for vegetarians to have a meal out with non-vegetarians as most of them are usually not comfortable eating vegetarian food and also there is no proper vegetarian restaurants in Mid Valley Megamall. We finally ended up in Madam Kwan's and found out from the captain they can cater to us and alter some of the dishes to suit our special needs. After the orders were placed and the drinks arrived, the waiter came back to inform that theydo add in oyster sauce for the "Loh Han Vege" and enquired if it is ok for us. We explained that if it is not vegetarian oyster sauce then they can just replace it with plain soya sauce. We were quite happy as that shows that the chef knows of our needs and is concerned of what can and cannot be added to our dishes. We were happy with our orders. The vegetarian char kway teow is very tasty and not too oily/salty. The Loh Han Vege's portion was big even though we had requested for a small portion and was delicious too. The bubur cha-cha was rich with coconut milk and was not very sweet as served by most other restaurants.
Vegetarian Char Kway Teow - RM 15.90
Steamed White Rice - RM 1.90Loh Han Vege - RM 15.80
Bubur Cha-Cha - RM 6.90
Name : Madam Kwan's Restaurant Address: F-052, 1st Flr, Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03 - 2287 2297
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Loh Han Vege - RM 15.80
Bubur Cha-Cha - RM 6.90
Name : Madam Kwan's Restaurant
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