MTR, Brickfields
12 people recommendvia r/KualaLumpur, r/MalaysianFood12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
MTR in Brickfields is recommended for South Indian vegetarian food, especially its dosas. One diner calls the ghee dosa crisp, and one finds its Karnataka-style cooking a refreshing change from the more common Tamil style. Commenters note it is vegetarian-only, and one is not a fan of the sambar.
Address
MTR, 69, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ghee dosa, Rava idli, Benne masala dosa
- Best for
- Vegetarian, Breakfast
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to MTR, Brickfields, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Always-awkward-2221 in r/KualaLumpur · Mar 2026taste
Names MTR as a good pick for southern Indian food.
- Recommendsu/throwburgeratface in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024taste
Urges trying MTR and praises its dosas as outstanding.
- Recommendsu/DrNavKab in r/MalaysianFood · Aug 2025taste
Points to this Brickfields place for real Indian food.
- Recommendsu/Dogmaticdissident in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024taste
Says they chose MTR; its vegetarian food felt gentler than their earlier heavy meat meals.
- Recommendsu/junglejimuk in r/KualaLumpur · Feb 2026
Says they passed by and appreciates the suggestion as a quality pick.
- Recommendsu/appreciatin in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024
Hypes MTR as the top choice and urges trying it.
- Recommendsu/redditer2109 in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024
Describes MTR as simply vegetarian tiffins and suggests trying it for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/jerCSY in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024taste
Urges trying MTR, saying they loved it and that its Karnataka-style southern food feels refreshing.
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- Recommendsu/ShhhBees in r/KualaLumpur · Jan 2026taste
Recommends this Brickfields place and names three dishes to order there.
- Recommendsu/IncorrigibleShree in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024taste
Calls MTR fairly authentic, though vegetarian-only.
- Recommendsu/Deadshot619 in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024taste
Calls MTR the clear winner, praising its crisp ghee dosa despite disliking the sambar style.
- Recommendsu/Background-Brother55 in r/KualaLumpur · Oct 2024
Agrees MTR is the best option.
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