Restoran Santa Chapati House (Tun HS Lee)
This unassuming shoplot in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is easy to walk past, but the crowds are testament to the good food that waits inside. The menu is simple – fresh fluffy chapatis with flavourful curries are the order of the day. But be sure to also try side dishes like the chicken varuval, mutton keema or chickpea masala – all well-seasoned and perfect accompaniments to the warm flatbread.
11, Jalan Tun HS Lee
Kuala Lumpur
Fierce Curry House
Fierce Curry House is often saturated with the rich aromas of curries and spices. It’s famed for the delicious biryani and banana leaf rice meals served with fragrant rice, tasty curries and tender marinated meats – all cooked with authentic Indian flavours. The hefty lobster biryani meal is a popular option if you’re dining in a group, but you can also go for the fresh rotis and naans for a wholesome meal.
16, Jalan Kemuja
Bangsar
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 019-770 1945
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Junior Chellapa
When dining at Junior Chellapa, diners can look forward to front-row views of the KL Tower and delicious food and cocktails. The menu is filled with contemporary interpretations of classic North and South Indian dishes, recipes that have been handed down through the generations in the owner/chef’s family. Expect food that’s infused with the rich aroma of Indian spices, and end your meal with an Asian-inspired cocktail or a refreshing lassi.
4 Lorong Raja Chulan
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2020 1020
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The Ganga Café
The Ganga Café is a charming spot located along Lorong Kurau in Bangsar that serves healthy and flavourful home-cooked vegetarian specialties with authentic North and South Indian recipes. Highlights here include thali sets, chaat (savoury Indian snacks) and fluffy rotis and naans. Vegan options are also available, and you’ll be pleased to know that only the freshest produce and ingredients are used, with some even coming from the owners’ gardens.
19, Lorong Kurau
Bangsar
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2284 2119
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MTR 1924 Malaysia
This no-frills eatery can trace it roots back to 1924, when it was a humble restaurant in Bangalore serving coffee and idli (a savoury rice cake). It has since expanded to various countries, and now offers hearty South Indian vegetarian options that include dosas, thali sets, rice and noodle dishes, snacks, desserts and more. Also check out the daily specials, and diners can expect food that is authentic and full of flavour.
69, Jalan Thambipillay
Brickfields
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2276 4924
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