MTR, Indian restaurant in Brickfields, Malaysia
MTR is a South Indian restaurant in Brickfields that prepares dishes like Masala Dosa, Udelim Vada, and Bisi Bele Bhath using traditional methods. The menu focuses on vegetarian offerings and is served in a comfortable dining space.
The restaurant was founded in 1924 in Bangalore and opened its first location in Kuala Lumpur in December 2017. This expansion marked an important step for the established business into Southeast Asia.
Located in Kuala Lumpur's Indian district, the restaurant preserves South Indian cooking methods through its vegetarian menu and traditional preparation techniques. Visitors can taste authentic flavors and methods that have been passed down through generations.
The restaurant operates from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM on weekdays, but runs continuously from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM on weekends. It helps to note the different service hours, especially if arriving in the early evening.
The restaurant serves Rava Idli, steamed semolina cakes that originated during World War II due to rice shortages. This dish became so popular that it remained a permanent menu item across the decades.
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