Find yourself craving Indian food? Or, perhaps you’re in the mood for something spicy with intense flavours? Well either way, you’ll never be disappointed with this list of must-try Indian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. Whether you’re looking for delicious naan, banana leaf or chapati, we have the answers!
1. Sri Nirwana Maju @ Bangsar
If you’re no stranger to the streets and restaurants at Bangsar, then it should as no surprise to see massive crowds lining up to get a seat at Sri Nirwana Maju. Indulge in the restaurant’s banana leaf set, which comes with rice, three types of vegetables, curry, pickles and pappadums.
What makes Sri Nirwana Maju so popular is their types of curry. Their chicken masala, mutton curry and fried ‘sotong’ are must-try dishes when you’re dining at the restaurant!
Address: 43, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11.00 AM – 1.00 AM (Daily)
2. Devi’s Corner @ Bangsar
Feeling a pang of hunger after hours? Or, perhaps you and your friends are looking for a place to chill and that serves good food. Well, this 24-hour restaurant is one of Bangsar’s most treasured Indian restaurants.
Many customers would come here for the banana leaf set – four vegetable dishes, rasam, the papadam and the array of rich and flavourful curry dishes. If you live for spicy food, we highly recommend trying the Kerala fish curry, mutton masala and the crab curry!
Address: 14, Jalan Telawi 4, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 24/7
3. WTF Restaurant
To many locals, the What Tasty Food (WTF) Restaurant is a real winner! This isn’t your typical Indian restaurant that serves classic Indian cuisines to its customers. WTF’s menu showcases a colourful medley of typically Indian dishes, but also with a mix of Mediterranean, Malaysian and Mexican cooking.
Each plate and dish served is elegantly prepared, vibrant and immensely delicious! What’s more is that these dishes are vegetarian (and even vegan) friendly! If you don’t believe me, you can check out their food menu by clicking here.
Address: 98, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 11.00 AM – 11.00 PM (Daily)
4. South Indian Thali @ MTR 1924
If you haven’t tried Thali dishes, you’re in for a real treat. The word “thali” literally translates to plate, in which several dishes are served in a round platter. The variety of dishes served allows one to coat their palate with an abundance of rich flavours, spices and herbs.
MTR 1924 is run by a third generation of the Maiya family who are dedicated to serve it their customers with authentic thali set meals, comprising of rice (your choice of dosa, chapati or puri) served with kosambari salad, palya, vegetable sagu, bidi belt bath, curd rice, rasam papad, payasam, ghylab jamun, pickles and plain rice. A feast of colours and taste!
Don’t hesitate to check out their food menu by clicking here.
Address: 69, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Mondays – Fridays (8.00 AM – 3.30 PM; 5.00 PM – 10.30 PM)
Saturdays – Sundays (8.30 AM – 10.30 PM)
5. Palak Paneer @ Indian Kitchen
For reasonable and delicious Indian cuisine, Indian Kitchen is the winner. Although the restaurant showcases an extensive menu of dishes, it is most famous for their Palak Paneer (a North Indian dish of Indian cottage cheese cooked in spinach puree).
Loyal customers will tell you that it is probably the best palak paneer you can find in Kuala Lumpur – the rich, smooth and creaminess of each paneer cube, lightly seasoned with assorted spices.
Address: 64, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: 8.30 AM – 11.00 PM
6. Big Singh Chapati House
Located in SS15, Big Singh Chapati House serves (you guessed it), the best chapati in the area. The restaurant is famous for its soft yet chewy, melt-in-your-mouth chapati textures. Upon request, you can pair your tasty chapati with tandoor-grilled chicken.
The prices for these delicious dishes are fairly reasonable, so you’ll definitely be getting your money’s worth! The restaurant offers incredibly affordable set meals in which you can get two chapatis, naan or biryani for less than RM20.
Address: 41, Jalan SS15/5a, SS15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 11.00 AM – 11.00 PM (Daily)
There you have it – 6 popular Indian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur worth visiting! If you liked this list and are looking for more food spots in KL, check out the foodpanda magazine!
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