Madam Kwan's @ Pavilion BJ

I think it's been well over five years since I last dined at Madam Kwan's.

And somehow, I miss their Nasi Bojari....

From AI search:

Nasi Bojari is a variation of Nasi Briyani. The name is believed to be derived from a combination of "Briyani" and "Jari" (finger), suggesting a meal that's so delicious you'll want to lick your fingers.

I went to their Pavilion Bukit Jalil outlet on a Friday evening. This was my first visit to Madam Kwan's at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, as my usual go-to outlet is the one in Mid Valley.

It was crowded, which proves that Madam Kwan's still a favorite among diners😄

It was 8pm++ and yet there are still people coming in.

I quickly did my ordering via QR code. These days you can customise the Nasi Bojari with the options to switch the fried chicken to curry chicken or exclude the assam prawns/beef rendang with something else. There's a list where you can select the options.

I'd still prefer the original. I was told that the preparation took 16 minutes, but i waited for more than 20 minutes before the food arrived on my table. Everything was prepared fresh and served warm. The chicken leg was piping hot with its crispy skin and succulent meat. 

The rendang was excellent, featuring lean yet tender meat. The Assam prawns came with two pieces and were fairly average in taste, although I did enjoy the generous amount of onions.

By the time I finished, the place was almost empty, as most of the diners had already left.

The bill came to RM38.15 nett

They also serve Ayam Gepuk to keep up with the trend, but I would still choose the Nasi Bojari whenever I dine here.

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Brief walk around the mall after the heavy meal.

There is an automobile display....featuring the brand GWM, commonly refers to Great Wall Motor, a Chinese automobile manufacturer. Nowadays, there are so many Chinese brands in the market.

Walking the mall in pyjamas is now a trend? Can you spot the couple in pyjamas?

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Tsutaya bookstore before closing time.

So quiet and peaceful. I'd love to read books and do my work here....It's like a library....

I hope that one day each neighborhood would have a community library, something like in SG.

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Bought a BK Whopper Jr value meal for RM9.90 nett. This is for my next day's brunch.

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Parking rate in Pavilion BJ.

Left the mall at 10pm, paid for the parking at 10:02pm

Exactly 2 hours on the dot😀

So, I paid RM3 only.

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Earlier that day, I finished all the expired Milo biscuits....

Meanwhile the small can of Milo is going to expire by this year-end😐

Amsterdam Canals

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Early spring back then, but surprisingly not many Asian visitors, mostly European & Middle Eastern.

The leaning signboard pole looks comical to me....Stay strong, leaning pole!

Walked past the red-light district of the city. There are coffeeshops selling cannabis 'legally' and they smell unpleasant.

Many years ago, I envied my colleagues who had the opportunity to visit Amsterdam's canals during their business trips. I told myself that one day, if I ever had the chance to transit through Amsterdam, I would make sure to visit the canals.

I heard bells ringing from the nearby cathedral that keeps reminding me of the time. Can't stay long. Need to speed up and get back to the airport in a few hours😅

Looking serene and peaceful. I wish I could stay longer here....

Cooling weather too. Natural air-cond.

There are lotsa people dining alfresco enjoying the scenery and cool weather...

[Above] The bicycles parked at the bridge.

[Above] Basilica of Saint Nicholas. I stood outside and didn't know it was open to the public.

Amsterdam Centraal station. Took the train back to the airport around 4pm.

'Sprinter' refers to a local train service that stops at most or all stations along the route.

I bought a return ticket, using the same ticket to enter the platform. Took around 20 minutes to reach Schiphol. Bye bye Amsterdam, see you again next year!

I did the same solo walk again in 2026, posted here.

Vlaamse Frites

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Exited the train station and right outside is the waterfront. Lotsa people hanging out and sat there to enjoy the view. There are vessels sailing thru as this river connects to the English Channel.

bicycle lanes

Coffeeshop....you'll see people smoking weeds and enjoying space cakes.

Some sort of building....

Private building....fully covered with curtains for privacy.

The facade of Amsterdam Centraal station. The station was opened in 1889.

Some buildings were built around 17th - 18th centuries, some even older.

This area is too commercialised....too many cruises spoilt the view😐

I prefer looking at the old architecture. Do you notice the wiring for the trams?

Be cautious on where you walk/stand, there are bicycle lanes, tram rail, vehicles on the road and lotsa people walking too.

But their roads are in good condition, no potholes.

Along Damrak street, there are shops selling Vlaamse Frites (fries).

Long queue, but as a newbie I joined in the queue😂

I had truffle mayo fries. Yummeh!

Price was around 6+ EUR....

Sometime this year, I explored some hidden alleys nearby, there are shops selling the same but no queue at all😅

How long does it take from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal?

[Throwback year 2025]

Plenty of time to kill before my next flight. So I went to explore the city center. After exiting the immigration, i walked towards the Schiphol station which is inside the Schiphol Plaza....

But before that, made a detour outside the plaza for this iconic signboard.

Now back to the station....

There are ticket machines to purchase tickets, but I only have big notes, hence i gotta buy from the counter.

The terminals are underground, with no proper gate/turnstile. Just remember to tap the ticket at the yellow check-in pole before boarding the train, or else risked being fined.

This station looks very retro.

The underground terminal.

How much is my return ticket?

3 stops away. Expected to reach Amsterdam Centraal in 13:47

Reached!

Back to the question.....the answer is roughly 20 minutes!