What to order at De Wan 1958

Must order
Order the ayam kampung soup, a home style Malay broth that reviewers single out.
Signature dishes
Ayam kampung soup, Fish curry, Prawn petai
Editor tip
The dining room sits inside a mall, easy to combine with a Jalan Tun Razak errand.
CuisineMalaysian
Price$$
NeighborhoodTaman U Thant
HoursMon-Fri 11:00-15:30, 18:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00, 18:00-21:30
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