🍃Banana Leaf Rice

#3 Banana Leaf Rice in Malaysia · 2026

MTR 1924

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🥬 Pork-free (not halal-certified)RM5–RM25Since 2017

The Brickfields branch of Bengaluru's century-old vegetarian brand, open since 2017 and known for idli and dosa. Bib Gourmand.

Michelin Guide
Bib Gourmand (2026, Kuala Lumpur) · Official listing ↗
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What to order
South Indian vegetarian: idli, dosa, rava idli
Address
69 Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Area
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Hours
Daily 8am–10:30pm (check before you go)
Price
RM5–RM25 per person
Halal status
🥬 Pork-free (not halal-certified)

☪︎ Halal status shown here is based on public sources and may change. Please check that the restaurant holds a valid JAKIM (or state religious authority) halal certificate before dining — look for the certificate on display or verify at myehalal.halal.gov.my.

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