The Circumstances
I found this place by pure coincidence a few weeks ago. I was in the Aman Suria area around lunchtime with my mom and decided on this place by chance. We were walking past and decided to check out the menu of this quaint little cafe.
We were approached by Evan, one of the employees, who offered to give us a quick run through of the menu and specialty dishes. A really friendly guy, he quickly charmed my mom and without further ado, we headed inside.
The Atmosphere
First impressions last. While the decor in Kalamazoo wasn't anything special, it had a nice, comfortable air to it. Quirky yet modern, brightly lit and mildly kitschy, it's a place suitable for anything from business lunches to groups of friends hanging out or families having a meal.
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| That's Evan standing at the counter. And does that other guy remind you of a walrus? :P |
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| Taken from my seat. Not the best pic I'll admit, but I'm shy when it comes to taking photos. >.<" |
The Food
The cuisine served at Kalamazoo is purely American, with an slight emphasis on pork. With plenty of appetizers, salads, burgers, ribs and other mains, you are spoilt for choice. Aside from their regular menu, they also have special brunch and lunch menus.
I ordered their one of their lunch set options, the Pork Chops with Pineapple Chutney, which the main menu stated was one of their specialties. They also have a Tex-Mex (barbecue) flavored version. I have to say, it was delicious. The sauce was sweet and savory with a distinct taste of pineapple.
Portion size was larger than I expected, to be honest, with 5 thick chops, a scoop of crisp and fresh coleslaw slathered in mayo (not the withered, bitter tasting kfc type), and a dollop of fabulously buttery, homemade mashed potatoes which had a wonderful texture to it without being lumpy. However, sauce and sides aside, the texture of the pork chops themselves was rather lacking and ranged from dry and overcooked, to something resembling shoe leather. Still edible though except for the leathery one which I couldn't finish.
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| 4 out of 5 stars. Could've been better if not for the . |
The lunch set also came with a cup of mushroom soup, but I found this to be disappointing, though still edible (I admit, I was starving!). It was a little on the watery side, with a sourish undertone and small chunks of onions and button mushrooms floating in it.
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| 1 out of 5. Couldn't give this any more. |
My mom, aiming for a healthier meal, ordered the Orange Chicken Salad off the main menu. Now this was very, very good. A brilliant combination of flavors, this salad was well executed and was filling and refreshing. The roast chicken strips were wonderfully tender, and their smoky flavor was enhanced by the tanginess of the salad dressing and the orange slices. Presentation was also excellent, with an eye pleasing combination of colors and a fairly generous portion size.
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| 5 out of 5. A must try. |
The Service
The service we received was nothing short of excellent. Our personal waiter, Evan, was friendly, attentive, professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and was was generally everything you would want from a waitstaff. The food came quickly, and so did the bill when we asked for it. I found it faultless.
The Price
Prices were generally reasonable at Kalamazoo. Expect to spend about RM 15 to RM 25 for a lunch set and RM 20 to RM 35 for an entrée. Soups cost between RM 5 to RM 8, and salads range between RM 9 for a House Salad to RM 15 for the Orange Chicken Salad. And while I forgot to make a note of the drink prices, I do know that water costs RM 0.50 a cup though.
The Result
Though not show-stoppingly brilliant, I did have a fairly enjoyable meal. I would definitely go back to sample more of their food, especially their salads!
The Place
Kalamazoo Restaurant & Cafe
Address: A A-G-36, Jalan PJU 1/43, Aman Suria Damansara, 47301 P.J., Selangor
Tel: 03-7805 1436
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm daily (Closed on Tuesdays)
Parking availability: Ample.
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