Indian in Seksyen 1

Masala Wheels

Masala Wheels Restaurant

2, Jalan 1/3 Seksyen 1 46000 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

Masala Wheels, a Malaysian social enterprise poised to set a new norm through mobile empowerment. Founded by a group of professional youths, Masala Wheels is the ​F​irst ​Social Enterprise Food Truck in Malaysia​.​ They are driven by an approach to empower the community ​through their mobile truck.

  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2019-09-29 00:00:00+00:00
The chicken curry … surprisingly, I liked it. I usually like my curries thick but here, it is a tad watery than what I am used to but it does not lack in flavor. The reason I do fancy thicker curries is because I like the gravies packed with flavors and in most cases, the watery versions are often diluted, muted down. So, when I tasted the curry here, I was surprised – it is a lil watery and yet it tasted like a curry I’d like.
  • goodyfoodies.blogspot.com
  • 2018-11-24 00:00:00+00:00
We also ordered a mutton varuval (RM8) and chicken 65 (RM6). The mutton was tender and flavorful and the kids thoroughly enjoyed the chicken too.
  • venoth.blogspot.com
  • 2018-11-08 00:00:00+00:00
All the four chutneys were awesome. They were so good that I had to ask for more and despite having such a crowd, they managed to serve me more. The vegetables were also very tasty and fresh. Good thing is that they were not overdone and the flavours were good. Both their Venthaya Kulambu and Chicken Kulambu was awesome as well. 9/10 for their Chutneys, 8/10 for their Veggies and 9/10 for both their Kulambu's.
Sri Ganapathi Mess

Sri Ganapathi Mess Restaurant

47, Jalan 1/10, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

South Indian Banana Leaf Cuisine. Banana leaf rice is a traditional method of serving rice dishes in South Indian cuisine.

  • funntaste.com
  • 2018-03-13 00:00:00+00:00
Verdict All in all, Sri Ganapathi Mess’s was a super satisfying lunch and we trust you will most likely leave with a stuffed and happy tummy. At least our friends over Chasing A Plate felt that way. Prices here are slightly above the average banana leaf eatery but the taste of their food totally made up for it.
  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2017-08-15 00:00:00+00:00
Rice + 4 Vegetables + Papadum, 6 ringgit, Chicken Varuval, 8 ringgit, Sura Puttu, 6 ringgit, Fish Cutlet, 5 ringgit = 25 ringgit. Loved every single ingredient on the leaf. Yum! The vegetable option for the day was spinach, cucumber, bittergourd and brinjal. Delicious. The chicken curry was da bomb. Spicy and thick, flavorful, guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds with every single mouth you take. The meats was awesome as well. Couldnt have asked for a better wholesome Indian lunch.
  • muntalksfood.blogspot.com
  • 2017-03-13 00:00:00+00:00
This is a famous banana leaf rice place that I did not know about so my friends took me there for lunch one day. True enough, it was very tasty with very crispy deep fried squid which is a must-order. We shared the meat dishes such as curry mutton, deep fried fish and chicken. I tried the crab rasam and just find it spicy though my friend said it tastes like tom yum to her

Nearby

Acha Curry House

Acha Curry House Restaurant

271, Jalan 5/51, Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

  • klchin.blogspot.com
  • 2019-05-12 00:00:00+00:00
If the Banana Leaf Rice plus Sambal Ikan Bilis was RM12, then the four dishes would be about RM6 each. Reasonable to me.
  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2018-03-07 00:00:00+00:00
Man, the fried tenggiri fish is da bomb. Do give it a try if you haven’t already. The price of the fish varies according to the size of the fish, so if you want a bigger piece of fish, do head on over to the frying pan and choose the fish you’d want them to fry for you. This seriously is delicious. If I was not watching my calories, I would order another one. The chicken varuval was equally as yummy. Usually, you would get quite a lot of bones accompanying the meat, as in the bits and pieces that accompanies the dish on a plate, sometimes you would get meat and some times bones. The bones kindda makes up a whole piece, with no meat on it. Here though, every piece has meat on it. Yay!
  • funntaste.com
  • 2017-12-07 00:00:00+00:00
Verdict In conclusion, Acha Curry House is a decent place to get your banana leaf rice fix. Prices are reasonable and the staffs were friendly and sincere. Although the curries was a disappointment, It left us feeling clean instead of bloated and yet we still felt satisfied with our meal.
Mallikas Restaurant

Mallikas Restaurant Restaurant

No 5-10-G Jalan Jalil Perkasa 14/155B Aked Esplanad Taman Esplanad Bukit Jalil

At Mallika’s restaurant, guests are invited to participate in a sensory journey into the taste, spirit and culture of Indian cuisine.

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  • 2017-10-22 11:48:50+00:00
Pretty good and affordable Indian food.
  • taufulou.com
  • 2016-12-02 00:00:00+00:00
Dining in Mallikas turns out to be out of my expectation and it is worth recommending. Definitely will be back for their other dishes. Recommended!
  • followmetoeatla.blogspot.com
  • 2016-11-02 00:00:00+00:00
Tucked away in Aked Esplanad, Bukit Jalil is a hidden gastronomic gem called Mallikas Restaurant. Unassuming and quiet, the restaurant been operating a year ago serves authentic fare of Northern and Southern Indian delights to appease the taste buds of Indian food lovers. I heard that they are popular among the office crowd and residents staying around the vicinity at Bukit Jalil.
BananaBro - Sri Petaling

BananaBro - Sri Petaling Restaurant

51, Jalan Radin Tengah, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

  • muntalksfood.blogspot.com
  • 2019-04-06 00:00:00+00:00
The banana leaf set (MYR 7.90 nett) consists of rice, 3 vegetables dishes, papadum and curry gravy (not shown in the above photo). That piece of mackerel fish costs MYR 8.50 nett and is acceptable though not as tasty as the one here. Overall, a nice meal so I will be back for lunch (dine-in).
  • emobananaboy.blogspot.com
  • 2019-03-06 00:00:00+00:00
You can enjoy top-class Malaysian Indian cuisine in such a clean and welcoming restaurant, don't wait!
  • nufashionista.com
  • 2019-02-01 00:00:00+00:00
这里的香蕉叶饭只需RM7.90！分别5种配料，这里配料都是任加的哦！
Kannaa's Bamboo Masalla Briyani - Puchong

Kannaa's Bamboo Masalla Briyani - Puchong Restaurant

No. 27G, Jalan KS 3A Taman Kinrara Seksyen 3 47190 Puchong Selangor

THE MOST FAMOUS KANNAA`S BAMBOO BRIYANI WITH AUTHENTIC FLAVOR AND SPICES

  • nufashionista.com
  • 2018-12-11 00:00:00+00:00
叩叩叩～香喷喷、火辣辣的 #竹筒Nasi_Briyani 出炉啦！多样化选择！羊肉、鸡肉、鱼、虾、鱿鱼或者素食Vege让您选！
  • venoth.blogspot.com
  • 2018-10-05 00:00:00+00:00
Mutton Bamboo Briyani @ RM 16.00 Some may say that this is expensive but honestly, it's not. The amount of spices used and the excellent taste is something else altogether. That is why, despite the place being quite a journey for me, I am still willing to travel all the way just for this heavenly Briyani. The Mutton chunks were so perfect and it comes with some slight gravy. Even the rice was so aromatic and tasty. 10/10 would be my rating for this Bamboo Mutton Briyani and I am truly glad that the taste has been consistent.
  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2018-04-24 00:00:00+00:00
Chicken Briyani,13 ringgit + Mutton Briyani, 16 ringgit It sure was delicious. I would totally come back for more. The fact that the rice is steamed in the bamboo towards the end made the meat and the rice moist. The chicken literally breaks apart as soon as you start tearing into it. It is packed with flavor with a hint of sweetness. The mutton was chewy but not overly chewy – sometimes you’d find restaurants serving mutton meat that refuses to disintegrate in your mouth despite all the chewing? Yea, the kind that makes you feel like the chewing is never going to end? Yup, that isnt the case here. Here, you chew and the mutton breaks apart easily. Imagine the delicious, tender meat + flavorful, moist briyani rice … soooo yummy! I sure ate like a pig, finished the whole thing, it was enough to last me till the next morning, no joke.
Zainul Nasi Kandar - Petaling Jaya

Zainul Nasi Kandar - Petaling Jaya Restaurant

Medan Selera Kompleks C Lorong Sultan Seksyen 52 46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

  • followmetoeatla.blogspot.com
  • 2019-01-18 00:00:00+00:00
I loved this authentic Penang's Nasi Kandar, just mixed them all up - rice with the spicy, flavoursome and thick gravies to send you to seventh heaven. If you're a big eater, can opt for NASI AYAM BESAR for RM 8.50 but seriously the NASI AYAM KECIL for RM 6 is a huge portion indeed ~ very generous if compared to many others stalls.
  • funntaste.com
  • 2018-04-06 00:00:00+00:00
This particular plate of Nasi Kandar cost RM8.50 as we opted for the bigger chicken. It is certainly not overpriced compared to Kok Siong or any chain Nasi Kandar as the chicken we had was huge. The curries were the best part as it was spicy, thick and flavoursome. The spiciness were indeed unique, nothing like what you’d find in random mamak stalls. The fried chicken was super crispy yet moist and tender on the inside. It is one of the must try when you dine in Zainul Nasi Kandar. The fried chicken we had was really fresh, you can clearly see steam being released when you rip into it.
The Ganga Café - Bangsar

The Ganga Café - Bangsar Restaurant

19 Lorong Kurau Taman Bukit Pantai 59100 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Food Cooked From Heart | Vegetarian, Healthy, Vegan, Jain, Buddhist, Malaysian, Gujerati, South & North Indian, Banana Leaf, Cuisine

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  • 2017-09-04 00:00:00+00:00
Reasons to visit: healthy, gluten-free options, balanced flavors, and that amazing Ganga Aloo Chat. Also try their unbeatably-priced Sunday brunch for only RM 25!
Day to Day Restaurant

Day to Day Restaurant Restaurant

1, Jalan TK 5/21, Taman Kinrara, 47190 Puchong, Selangor

  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2019-08-01 00:00:00+00:00
Indian Rice Meal + Chicken Briyani , 23 ringgit The briyani was tasty. The rice was fragrant and moist. I like briyani rice that are dense, moist because then, you do not always have to add on curry/gravy. Having it on its own allows you to truly appreciate its taste. The chicken and the rice is all cooked together in one big pot.If the rice is moist and dense, imagine the chicken. It literally falls off the bone, I had no trouble peeling off the meat. It was yummy.
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  • 2019-05-30 05:01:15+00:00
Affordable and tasty Indian rice meals.
Chakri MY

Chakri MY Restaurant

Lot K5, Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid ,Bandar Sunway ,46150 Petaling Jaya.

  • sakthi-life.blogspot.com
  • 2019-08-03 00:00:00+00:00
Kailan with Salted Fish was damn delicious and the salted fish gives depth flavour to the dish and also it’s the highlight of our entire meal. Kalian with Salted Fish @ RM 13.90
  • eddyrushfatboy.asia
  • 2019-03-31 00:00:00+00:00
The Top Signature dish is called "MAMA HOT POT". 'MAMA' means 'MUM' in Thai. This dish will give you the warmth of a mother's cooking welcoming you home. It will be served in a big pot of noodles with delicious ingredients such as prawns, crab meat, chicken strips and eggs
  • nufashionista.com
  • 2019-01-30 00:00:00+00:00
在这里一定要Order他们家的Mama Hotpot！非常很大份哦，可以3-4人Share Share一起吃！
Shobana's Kerala Kitchen

Shobana's Kerala Kitchen Restaurant

357C, Jalan 5/57 Bukit Gasing 46000 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

Authentic Malayalee Cuisine that is sure to tantalise your taste buds! As we cook up a storm of Kerala's best, we assure you of our highest commitment to a sumptuous meal. We pride ourselves in our homemade creations that spice up your life.

  • goodyfoodies.blogspot.com
  • 2019-06-04 00:00:00+00:00
I haven't tried fish puttu before.. and I really liked it! At Shobana's, they use mackarel in lieu of shark's meat, which is shredded and mixed with spices, chilli and freshly grated coconut
  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2018-05-18 00:00:00+00:00
Indian Rice Set, 7.50. The Indian Rice Set was made up of rice + curry of your choice + 3 vegetables + acar + fried coconut? + papadums. The orange bits of fried coconut was new to me. I do not think I’ve had it before but I sure did like it though, it complimented the rice well. Liked it very much that I had to request for a refill, lol. The vegetables very awesome, I especially liked the couliflower – got a refill of that too.
Umac House

Umac House Restaurant

No 1 Jalan 12/5 46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

Housed in an Old Colonial English Bungalow , UMAC Garden is set to cater to the trending F&B enthusiasts with an amazing urban ambience

  • followmetoeatla.blogspot.com
  • 2017-10-11 00:00:00+00:00
I really enjoyed my dining experience while savouring my delicious authentic Indian rice. UMAC House is actually a bungalow located in the old government quarters. Nestled within the busy urban town of Petaling Jaya, along Jalan University, it's lovely restaurant to eat, relax, chill for while or destress while sipping a cup of teh tarik or ice lemon tea.
  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2017-07-28 00:00:00+00:00
So, this was what I ordered. Basic banana leaf comes with rice + 4 standard selection of vegetables + 2 papadums for a price of 6 ringgit. I added on chicken varuval, 6 ringgit – which lead to a total sum of 12 Ringgit. My friend who accompanied me for the day, also decided to eat banana leaf rice – 6 ringgit + fried banana chips, 3 ringgit + sura puttu (shark fish scramble), 8 ringgit = 17 ringgit. A delicious, wholesome meal for 12 ringgit and 17 ringgit? I’ve got no complains.
  • goodyfoodies.blogspot.com
  • 2017-02-25 00:00:00+00:00
Verdict: Prices here are fair, works out to be around RM16 per person. Food is OK, could be better. Nice ambiance and ample parking space.
Kanna Curry House - Seksyen 17

Kanna Curry House - Seksyen 17 Restaurant

No. 27 & 29 Jalan 17/45 Seksyen 17 46400 Petaling Jaya Selangor

Authentic South Indian Recipe. We specialize in Indian food. Open 7 days a week. Finest banana leaf cuisine in Klang Valley

  • muntalksfood.blogspot.com
  • 2019-03-06 00:00:00+00:00
My portion: A few pieces of poppadom, 1 piece of deep fried tenggiri (mackerel) fish, 3 small prawns, banana leaf rice (small portion), default 3 vegetables dishes with a bit of each 5 types of curry gravy. A satisfying meal despite the curried radish being too salty (MYR 17.25 nett). I did not order a drink because I know I would be too full to eat and drink at one sitting.
Saravanaa Bhavan

Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant

7, 52/2, Jalan Sultan, Petaling Jaya, 46200, Selangor

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  • 2019-05-12 11:39:17+00:00
Pretty good South Indian vegetarian restaurant in PJ.
  • venoth.blogspot.my
  • 2013-07-15 00:00:00+00:00
On the whole, I enjoyed the dining moments here today. Their service was really good and I received my food in less than 15 minutes. Their courtesy was also great and I am sure that they have been reminded to treat their customers with respect. Though my visit was brief, I definitely had an enjoyable and satisfying moment here today.
Taj Kitchen

Taj Kitchen Restaurant

B-09-01, 3 Two Square Jalan 19/1 Seksyen 19 46300 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

  • muntalksfood.blogspot.com
  • 2017-03-27 00:00:00+00:00
Taj Briyani House is located in Section 19, PJ. I was there waiting for the family car that was at the service center and chose this eatery arbitrarily so it was a pleasant surprise when the food tastes great.
Cendol N Rojak Mustaffa

Cendol N Rojak Mustaffa Restaurant

Jalan 17/41A Section 17, Petaling Jaya

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  • 2017-03-12 08:58:11+00:00
Pretty good rojak.
  • vkeong.com
  • 2011-07-23 00:00:00+00:00
Tastiness aside, there are a few more reasons why I like this particular cendol more. Firstly, they provide proper bowls instead of those polystyrene ones – environmental friendlier. Secondly the blades they use are sharper hence able to produce finer shaved ice – I just hate biting on those coarse ice bits. Thirdly, although the price is cheap (RM1.20 small, RM1.50 big) they don’t really stinge on the ingredients so much that you feel like you are just drinking diluted coconut milk.
Lankan Cafe

Lankan Cafe Restaurant

388, 1st Floor, Jalan 5/59, Taman Petaling Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Wanna try authentic Sri Lankan dishes at an affordable price range? Make your way to our cafe as we will serve you mouth watering dishes that will make you want more.

  • venoth.blogspot.com
  • 2018-08-05 00:00:00+00:00
The Mutton Bone Marrow Curry was just awesome. Being a buffet spread, you could take as much as you want and me being a mutton lover, I was simply in ecstasy. Taste wise, the thick spice gravy was just superb and I would rate this at 10/10
  • rebeccasaw.com
  • 2017-02-09 00:00:00+00:00
Will I be back? Well, I don’t see anything that appeals to me on the breakfast menu nor the lunch. Lunch is simply rice (or puttu /iddiyappam) with sides while dinner is just kottu again, though with choices of puttu, iddiyappam or roti. However, I don’t mind returning on a Sunday for their RM38/pax Sunday lunch buffet. I was promised authentic Sri Lankan crab curry and unlimited curries.
Raju

Raju Restaurant

27, Jalan Chantek 5/13 Bukit Gasing 46000 Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia

  • sakthi-life.blogspot.com
  • 2018-05-07 00:00:00+00:00
Banana Leaf Rice was good; my pick will be their Cabbage and Cauliflower. YUM!! Banana Leaf Rice @ RM 7
Khan’s Indian Cuisine

Khan’s Indian Cuisine Restaurant

Unit 1-7, 1-8, 1-9, 1-10, Level 1, The Sphere No.1, Avenue 1 Bangsar South 59200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

  • muntalksfood.blogspot.com
  • 2018-10-18 00:00:00+00:00
A Thali Set at MYR 31.90+ (10% service charge = MYR 35.09 nett). This set consists of Fish Curry, Chicken Curry (Kadai Chicken), Lamb Curry (Lamb Roganjosh), Potato Curry (Alo Mutter), Okra Onion Stir Fry (Bindi do Pyaaza), Tomato Dal (Tomato Pappu Dal), Phirni dessert I ate all of the dessert but only a bit of the rice, butter naan, each of the savoury dishes and kept most of it for my other meals. The lamb is tender and the curries are very flavourful with the taste of different spices so I will definitely be back for their other dishes.
  • thefoodbunny.com
  • 2018-10-12 00:00:00+00:00
Hyderabad Nizam Biriyani (Chicken), 24.90 ringgit. I especially lurveee the biriyani. It is one of those dishes that had just the right amount of wetness, gooeyness and filled with flavor, to an extent that you can forego the gravies that came on the side because between the rice and the chicken – there was enough spices and flavors to go around. Know what I mean? That being said, the gravies were yummy too. The dhal was delicious and most importantly thick. I dislike watered down dhal – it is gross. Then, there was mooru/yogurt and pickled, sweetish vegetables. It was tasty enough that I ate the 3 sides on its own. I had the biriyani rice and the chicken by itself. The chicken was da bomb. They sure were generous with the meat here – 2 large pieces. Imagine those spice infused tender, meaty chicken + flavorful, moist biriyani rice – very nice. It was a satisfying hearty meal.
Makhan by Kitchen Mafia

Makhan by Kitchen Mafia Restaurant

Lot 15 Jalan 13/6 46200 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

  • spicysharon.com
  • 2017-11-23 00:00:00+00:00
Run by the same folks behind Hello by Kitchen Mafia, Makhan by Kitchen Mafia is their newest food venture, that is comfortably tucked in The Gasket Alley, situated right next to Jaya One. There are two sections to their menu - one for all-things-British, and the other for Northern Indian cuisine, a rather uncommon, but not exactly a surprising combination.
Hasan's Rojak & Cendol

Hasan's Rojak & Cendol Restaurant

Jalan 21/17, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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  • 2016-11-30 00:00:00+00:00
Afterall, with the crowd seen, we believe it wont go far from being nice. No harm trying. Rojak biasa is priced at RM4.20, Rojak with Sotong is RM5.70 per packet. Shredded cucumber, sengkuang, deep fried dough fritters, prawn fritters, hard boiled egg and cuttlefish piled up, dressed in a bed of thick, peanuty sauce that carries mild spiciness and sweetness. Gravy was tad too sweet for our liking, while for ingredients, we do like the crispy prawn fritters. Sotong was properly cooked too, chewy but not rubbery.
Chennai Station Curry House

Chennai Station Curry House Restaurant

21A, Jalan 11/4, Seksyen 11, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

The range of South & North Indian menus, be it the banana leaf set, Briyanis or fresh from tandoor will definitely leave a smile on your face...

  • sakthi-life.blogspot.com
  • 2017-01-01 00:00:00+00:00
Overall,it was a good dinner for us. We polished off everything in the plate, it's that good. Initially, I thought I ordered too many dishes for 3 people but at the end I know I made the right decision.
Raju's Banana Leaf - Petaling Garden

Raju's Banana Leaf - Petaling Garden Restaurant

383 Jalan 5/59 Petaling Garden 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

  • muntalksfood.blogspot.com
  • 2017-01-06 00:00:00+00:00
This is Raju's Banana Leaf New Branch at 383 Jalan 5/59, Petaling Garden, PJ. I have never been to their original place but I was told it is a very popular eatery. They also sell vadai at MYR1 nett each which is very tasty.
Krishna Curry House

Krishna Curry House Restaurant

D-G & E-G, Jalan SS9A/19 SS9A 47300 Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia

  • venoth.blogspot.com
  • 2018-10-17 00:00:00+00:00
The basic Banana Leaf Rice Meal comes with three vegetables, Pudina Chutney, Mango Pickles, Pickled Chilli and free flow of curries. I would say that the spread was good and the veggies were fresh and tasty. My rating for their veggies shall be 8/10
3S Curry House

3S Curry House Restaurant

30 Jalan 2/109E Desa business Park Taman Desa 58100 Kuala Lumpur

3S Curry House provides tasty authentic Indian Cuisine .

  • goodyfoodies.blogspot.com
  • 2018-07-31 00:00:00+00:00
Overall, a decent BLR meal though I wouldn't be rushing back here anytime soon as there are many much better ones around KL. However, it's a good place to catch up with friends as it is not too busy and they serve a pretty nice masala tea (RM4.50).
The Ganga Café - Sea Park

The Ganga Café - Sea Park Restaurant

24, Jalan 21/19 Sea Park 46300 Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia

Food Cooked From Heart | Vegetarian, Healthy, Vegan, Jain, Buddhist, Malaysian, Gujerati, South & North Indian, Banana Leaf, Cuisine

  • muntalksfood.blogspot.com
  • 2019-07-01 00:00:00+00:00
Hyderabad Dum Briyani at MYR 20 nett. The portion is big enough for 2 regular eaters. The yogurt dip is sourish so it is refreshing. It is only slightly spicy unless you bite on a peppercorn or dried chili.
Pelita Nasi Kandar

Pelita Nasi Kandar Restaurant

Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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  • 2017-08-23 07:50:57+00:00
Free nasi kandar lunch with drink and ice cream at the new opening of Pelita restaurant! The nasi kandar was nice! Service was really fast during the lunch hour!
Restoran Al-Rifaahy Maju

Restoran Al-Rifaahy Maju Restaurant

Unit 109, Block D, 9, Jalan 16/11, Pusat Perdagangan Phileo Damansara, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

  • froggybitsoflife.blogspot.com
  • 2019-10-09 00:00:00+00:00
Definitely, a nice unexpected surprising find.