PC Studio Cafe — Restaurant in Petaling Jaya

As a chef with experience in catering up to fine dining, including establishments with up to two Michelin stars, I had certain expectations when visiting this restaurant for lunch with my partner. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in multiple ways, leaving both of us thoroughly disappointed.

Fried Chicken Chop: The fried chicken chop was significantly different from what was illustrated on the menu. While it’s understood that images are for reference as stated in the menu, the dish failed to meet even basic expectations. Instead of a crispy, spicy batter as described, the chicken was coated in a single-layered, flavorless flour batter with no spice at all. To make matters worse, the dish was served completely dry—without any sauce. After requesting a sauce, I was provided with a small ramekin of black pepper sauce, which may have been an additional charge or not as I forgot to check the bill but remembered the menu stated extra charge of RM2 for more sauce. The accompanying salad was similarly underwhelming, with an inadequate portion of sesame dressing, leaving half the salad dry. This lack of attention to flavor and presentation was extremely disappointing.

Grilled Chicken and Pasta: The grilled chicken was passable, though unremarkable, but the pasta was a clear failure. Overcooked during the initial preparation and then left too long on the pan while reheating with the sauce, the pasta was mushy and unappealing. The marinara sauce compounded the problem by being severely underseasoned, resulting in a dish that resembled bland hospital food. Given the awards displayed on the restaurant’s walls, this lack of seasoning and overcooking was surprising and unacceptable. Even my partner, who had recommended the restaurant, was let down.

Customer Service: When the concerns were brought up with the manager, the response was slightly dismissive. The manager claimed that the flavors had been toned down because customers complained the food was “too strong.” Such a statement highlights a lack of commitment to culinary integrity and a disregard for customer feedback.

Conclusion: This restaurant’s execution fell far below its reputation. From poorly prepared dishes to an apathetic response to legitimate concerns, the experience was profoundly disappointing. For a restaurant to showcase so many awards on the walls and yet serve flavorless and poorly executed food while ignoring culinary standards is a disservice to its patrons.

Rating: 1/10. I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone who values quality food or authentic flavors.

p.s. RM20+ dishes felt like RM12 dishes...

After trying a few time - somehow we always end up being too late for this niche little treasure - because they close at 7pm and last order is at 6:30pm. There are some reserved parking spots for restaurant patrons beside - super convenient. Now for the food... We came here for the plant-based (vegetarian) burger. We were greeted by the friendly Chin. He explained to us about the differences in the plant-based and vegetarian menus. Plant-based dishes may include onion and garlic. We had the NangkaRia burgers, one Korean Flavor (pink bun) and the other Curry Flavor. Each dish came with fries for sides and free drink (choice of Coke or 100plus) served with a can and a generous glass of ice. The Curry Flavor burger was juicy and filled with a generous amount of condiments. The patty was well prepared and the savoury taste was great. There was no nangka taste at all, at whatever onion or garlic taste there was so subtle you wouldn't be able to single it out (for those who avoids garlic). The Korean Flavor burger came with a PINK bun. Yes... pink! I loved the color. The burger was filled with condiments of fresh veggies and of course, to make it Korean - Kimchi. The was a generous amount too. IMHO there was a bit much of kimchi inside the burger that the taste overpowered the patty taste. It was all good because I took out the kimchi and had it separately, which was great. Chin later told me the kimchi was made in-house by their chefs and it is also animal-free. Both portions were generous and you will be filled even if you're a big eater - you might have a bit of trouble finishing the fries if you don't eat much. After eating, the chef de partie, Edward Chui came over for feedback, which we have followed by a pleasant chat. He told us they have plant-based food classes and workshops too. I thought that it's great. The food here is slightly on the pricey side, burgers are RM20-40 per set depending on flavor. Do pop in for good vegetarian food! Good luck PC Studio Cafe. We'll be...

What a sad disaster...you would think with no one in the restaurant they would try to at least be nice to the one table that was brave enough to walk into a ghostly corner shop w all the TV playing the owners self made video on repeat. I find the place to be more sad than anything, very post-apocalyptic, the sense of the end of the world is coming just floating in the restaurant, especially on the faces of the workers, full of hopelessness and indifference...w music of the Chinese supermarket playing but w/out the bustling and life. All I can say is “Previously on, My restaurant is a Hot Mess, and I...