Founded in 2016, this Brickfields eatery is the WTF restaurant group’s second venture after their well-received WTF opened in Bangsar in 2012.
Featuring vegetarian dishes from North and South India, the place is especially popular with the lunch crowd from nearby offices who are regulars here, said co-owner, Priti Manharlal Gathanijain.
The place is frequented by both locals and expats, and the food is as authentic as it gets, with chefs flown in from India.
Not only are the dishes prepared without MSG or artificial flavouring, they also cater to those with special dietary requirements, such as vegans, Jains and Buddhists.
Unsurprisingly, their bottomless lunch buffet is extremely popular. Priced at just RM18, customers can savour a variety of tasty vegetable dishes and curries to their heart’s content.
Served only on weekdays, the menu changes daily, with the addition of dessert on Fridays.
Those who can’t get enough of idly – a steamed ‘cake’ made from fermented rice and lentils – should try the special idly. Prepared with ghee, it is soft and chewy, and about twice the size of a regular idly.
Dosa fans, on the other hand, will enjoy the savoury rawa masala dosa, which comes with a luscious slow-cooked sambhar and thick tomato and coconut chutneys.
For those who prefer Manchurian or Indo-Chinese dishes, the spicy Hakka noodles are perfect. A must-try is also the Gobi Manchurian dish, which consists of deep-fried cauliflower coated in a flavourful sauce.
Another crowd favourite is the mouth-watering pav bhaji sizzler consisting of dinner rolls, vegetable curry and rice served on a hot plate. This restaurant makes all their breads from scratch, and the soft and crisp dinner rolls are especially delightful.
Tandoori lovers will relish the unique Mr Naan platter of well-marinated paneer or cottage cheese, mushrooms, cauliflower and stuffed potatoes, all grilled to perfection.
And for pizza lovers who also appreciate their dosas, the pizza dosa is created just for you. With a generous serving of pizza toppings over dosa, it is delightfully cheesy and delectable.
A hearty Indian meal isn’t complete without a perfectly spiced, hot glass of masala tea – the popular choice of most patrons here. Coffee lovers can opt for the hot coffee, which is sweet, thick and comforting.
Other popular beverages include creamy mango lassi, chocolate milkshake, fresh mint lime drink and refreshing buttermilk.
Priti said they are looking forward to resuming the “live preparations” of snacks and desserts such as jalebi, pani puri and phav bhaji at the front section of the restaurant, where customers get to view how the treats are made.
“It was a big hit with people, but we had to stop it because of Covid,” she explained.
For those still on the fence about having a meal here, Priti said, “Even if you bring 10 family members, everyone will be able to find something they like. There are options for three-year-olds right up to 80-year-olds,” she said, adding that their extensive menu catered to those who wished to have a variety of food to choose from.
Check out Mr Naan & Mrs Idly on their website, Facebook and Instagram.
Mr Naan & Mrs Idly
190, Jalan Tun Sambanthan
Brickfields
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Business hours:
11.30am–10.00pm (Mondays to Thursdays)
11.30am-11.00pm (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)