What to order at MTR 1924

Must order
Order the rava idli, a steamed semolina cake from the Bangalore original's menu.
Signature dishes
Rava idli, Masala dosa, Sambar
Editor tip
Weekend mornings draw a crowd for the dosa counter, so arrive early for a table.
CuisineIndian vegetarian
Price$
NeighborhoodBrickfields
HoursDaily 08:00-22:30
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Location

Address: 69 Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur

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