Kawan Bowl represents the innovative evolution of Singapore's hawker culture, emerging as DanLao's halal-certified sister concept that brilliantly merges traditional Asian flavors with modern bowl dining trends. Founded to address the growing demand for halal options among Singapore's diverse Muslim community, this establishment has strategically positioned itself across multiple food courts and hawker centers, including locations at Jurong Point, Anchorvale Village, and Pasir Ris Mall. The brand's name "Kawan," meaning friend in Malay, reflects its mission to create inclusive dining experiences that bring communities together over exceptional food.
The restaurant's signature concept revolves around customizable scrambled egg rice bowls, featuring uniquely Southeast Asian toppings like ayam berempah, beef rendang, sambal prawns, and taliwang chicken cutlet. Diners can personalize their experience by choosing between silken eggs, telur dadar (traditional omelette), or crispy fried eggs, with each bowl starting from an affordable $5.90. Standout dishes include the highly praised Sambal Prawn bowl ($7.90) and the fragrant Taliwang Chicken Cutlet, both celebrated for their perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors that complement the restaurant's signature fluffy scrambled eggs and savory sauce-doused rice.
Since obtaining full MUIS halal certification, Kawan Bowl has become a beacon of innovation within Singapore's halal dining scene, proving that traditional flavors can be successfully reimagined for modern tastes without losing their authentic essence. The establishment's success across multiple food court locations demonstrates the strong market demand for creative, affordable halal options that respect cultural food traditions while embracing contemporary dining trends. Kawan Bowl continues to expand its presence, solidifying its position as a pioneer in the new generation of halal hawker concepts that celebrate Singapore's multicultural culinary heritage.
Wanted to order ayam berempah but it was sold out at my visit on dinner time.
Ordered taliwang chic
Wanted to order ayam berempah but it was sold out during my dinner visit.
I ordered the taliwang chicken cutlet instead. I asked if the chicken was not spicy for my child to eat, and the staff said it wasn't. However, it was spicy even without the chili. My child couldn't eat it afterwards.
Preparation was quick, taking only 2 minutes after ordering.
Mark Tan
The scrambled egg is nothing to sing about. You barely notice it is there.
The chicken leg with rice
The scrambled egg is nothing to sing about; you barely notice it's there. The chicken leg with rice is decent at $6.90. However, the rest of the menu seems overpriced for the amount of food you get.
Jovan C.
Was surprised to see the ingredients all pre-prepared and hanging out on a shelf.
The food was cold
I was surprised to see the ingredients all pre-prepared and displayed on a shelf. The food was cold, and I wasn't able to finish it. This is not worth $6.90. Do yourself a favour and buy the hot food at any other stall here.
Annabelle
Dishonest. Cashier told all ayam rempah, prawn sambal etc on menu were finished. Just left deep frie
Dishonest. The cashier told us that all the ayam rempah, prawn sambal, etc. on the menu were finished, leaving only deep-fried chicken cutlet and luncheon meat. However, after 30 minutes, I noticed other people ordering and receiving those dishes! Next time, please advise if there's a waiting time instead of simply saying it's sold out for the day!
Review on food: The scrambled eggs were way too oily, and the sambal was too sweet! The chicken cutlet tasted like a frozen one bought from FairPrice, especially the processed chicken texture.
Positive Reviews
TheHawkerDiner
Ayam Panggang Egg Rice @ Kawan Bowl
If you love scrambled egg rice, this is a flavorful twist on yo
Ayam Panggang Egg Rice @ Kawan Bowl
If you love scrambled egg rice, this is a flavorful twist on your classic comfort food. The chicken is nice and tender, and the sauce is nutty and rich. The egg is also thick with a smooth and loose texture. It gets close to being gelat, but thankfully the portion was just before that point. You might want to come hungry, but it’s great eating and definitely worth a try!
Alan Tan
The panggang chicken was tender and flavourful. The scrambled egg was soft and not watery.
Cashier w
The panggang chicken was tender and flavourful. The scrambled egg was soft and not watery. The cashier was friendly.
Azman Bahar
Went over to give it a try and ordered the most popular item, the Ayam Rempah. The chicken was spice
Went over to give it a try and ordered the most popular item, the Ayam Rempah. The chicken was spiced and seasoned very well (delicious!), and the egg was excellent. Worth the time taken to give it a go!
Jian
Ayam panggang is delicious, with flavorful chicken and nice scrambled egg. Note that chicken is more
The ayam panggang is delicious, with flavorful chicken and nice scrambled egg. Note that the chicken is more satay-like, and the egg is runny. I would compare it to Danlao, but it feels a little less greasy. Overall, it's delicious and good value for money.
Zhu Xuan
Yummy and worth! Each bowl of chicken, egg, and rice, is so affordable and delicious. Their signatur
Yummy and worth it! Each bowl of chicken, egg, and rice is so affordable and delicious. Their signature chicken is soooo fragrant. Each bite reminds me of Malaysian food restaurants. Pair it with their rice doused in savoury sauce and, oh my goodness, it's so homely and hearty.
The egg is also, oh my goodness, so silky and tasty. So good to eat with the rice and chicken!
They have like 3 different types of chilli you can choose from! Some chilli is a bit too sweet, but nonetheless really good to pair with.
Lovely lady serving us that day too. Would definitely eat here again!