I’ve heard myth that getting hooked on having banana leaf rice will doomed me to a bloated fate. Too much of good thing will make me a sinner of calories and fats afterall. But..but..but… I just have to do it, those nasty cravings strike from time to time that I found myself to be a regular at Sri Nirvana,
The chiller right in front of the entrance is showcasing all the marinated seafood and poultry; just pick the victim and they will get it done for you. Lined up alongside inside the restaurant, are trays after trays of cooked Indian dishes.
I was hooked after I took a sip of Bru few months back and it has become my default drink at a banana leaf rice place. It gives the taste of a perfect filter coffee, but comes in a relatively lower price. Trust me, it’s the best coffee with fresh cow milk you could sip anytime of the day.
Within seconds, plain white rice and veggie dishes are served on the large sheet of banana leaf laid upon you. Other than the obligatory veggies, I always request for an additional serving of Papadums and Tairu yogurt (it’s free).
Beneath the chapping and cracking looking skin, the deep fried chicken is actually very succulent and tender. It is not your usual deep fried tumeric chicken, but an extravagantly spiced chunk of chicken with an Indian flavour. The chicken is so good that it has made me into violating a strict discipline in resisting a second order (one of my new year resolution).
The curry mutton is another mind blowing food with cooked to perfection mutton pieces and pleasantly spicy curry gravy. I’ve heard horror stories of Indian / mamak stalls use Panadol as a cheaper source meat tenderizer. Maybe I can choose to feast on curry mutton instead of swallowing the pills during my feverish time.
No complains on the tosai too, slightly tangy with crisp line and soft centre.
It is very thoughtful for them to let us chew on some caraway seeds after a heavy meal to freshen the breath. We were told that its essential oil is found in many mouthwash, toothpaste and chewing gum available in the market too. We will definitely remember to chew on these breath freshener after an Indian meal because we are the thoughtful bunch.
No 29, Jalan 17/45, 46400 Petaling Jaya
03 7958 4814
Open 7 days a week 7am to 10pm.
Located between a row of shops just behind Lisa de
Branch at Bandar Sri Menjalara Kepong, same row as De Foodland.
See Also: Sri Nirvana Bangsar, Sri Grand City PJ, Yong Suan Nasi Ganja Ipoh (MUST TRY)
Bru coffee susu lembu is also my staple whenever I visit an indian restaurant. Of course, after eating a heavy meal, the last thing one wants to do is drink susu lembu, but I persevere for the sake of my tastebuds. 😛
KILL MII!!! recently darn craving for banana leaf specially kanna curry house’s banana leaf.. tat day went to a random banan shop behind sunway coll, end up get con by using banana leaf PLATE! =( sob!
looks like a banana leaf rice craze is going on..haha!
i like your ideal about the panadol thingy. never knew they provide caraway seeds after meals. hmm…
The fried chicken looks so “ho chiak”. I think I should visit this place soon since it’s quite near my office.
I just had a banana leaf meal today for lunch! ;P
was a good one.. 🙂 @ Puchong.. didn’t order side dishes of meat tho..
what can i say? welcome to the fan tong club!
Bru coffee?? I never heard of that but I will order this when I visit any Indian restaurant next time as i love coffee with milk.
We sure hope what you mentioned bout using Panadol as a cheaper source meat tenderiser is not true. That sounds super scary!!
This was the place I had my first taste of banana leaf rice only back in 2006. I must say it was lovely but was a bit shocked at the bill which was about rm25 for just two persons. Great little location not far from that famous seafood restaurant (Greenview?) and that durian fruit seller that has been there for over 30 years!
i usually go there for brucnh/lunch..i think there’s more food choices during that time 😉
i am also a sucker for good banana leaf! bru sounds really interesting for a coffee lover like me. must go try!
That bru coffee looks too tempting. Going out now to get one!
testting.. testing..
wow ! what a makan ! so heavy and rich
isn’t it strange ( and a shame )that one of the best tasting meets ( mutton)
is generally spurned by the Chinese…s i g h .
lyrical lemongrass: haha yeah its kinda full to have tat after a heavy meal
yammy: haha so farnie..banana leaf plate..
there is another hidden gem at the corner of the shoplots (same row as kanna), sells banana leaf rice as well, no signage, very discreet and with very farnie owner that performs magic tricks for customers :p Do give their curry crab a try.
Ate here ages ago, but now am intrigued by XLB’s remank about the funny owner that performs magic tricks at a hidden shoplot!!!
yesterday me and my bf try to search this place. we found it but at that time was very late. so today, after work, we will going there for dinner. cant wait for it 🙂
We were here in 2006. The food was spicy and yummy. Atmosphere was great with waiters buzzing around like busy bees. I will highly recommend this restaurant and we have to our frinds in england.we will be visiting pj soon and “we will be back”.
I love the curry and and of all the chicken a lot…. man im fron singapore and i love the food there…………. everytime i come down i drop by my aunts place jus to eat the food…. im an indian and trust me being one and telling u these food here is very nice…. shouldnt u be heading there to try some.. and ive seen some local celebrities ther too……….
mutton taste fantastic – everybody should try!
i had a very bad experience with the branch in Menjalara. It seems like when time for lunch, the whole service team seems to shut off. Even when we went direct to them, they scoffed us for disturbing their meal. After completing their meal, i asked the one who is the cashier about my earlier order and he shouted back saying that he was eating just now. this is not the first incidence, my friends have also experienced this before and has barred this place from their list of mamaks. I think with this kind of attitude and service, less people will go. We pay you money to be scolded, you think anyone be so stupid to accept that? this is bad reputaion for you even if your food are great.
There’s a branch in Puchong Jaya, and its one of the favourite of my lunch gang! Although a bit pricey but the food is nice!
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hi thk for the info. yeah exp but cant resist
Food is ok. but to charge .30 sen for air kosong is a bit calculative. Its Indian custom to place banana leaf and a glass of water on the table b4 serving the food. The proprietor is not going to lose by giving free sky juice to his customers.
Kanna’s is gooood. Another place for Banana Leaf lovers is Sam’s Kitchen. I have been a regular at this place. Super food and clean environment.
ooops sorry…. the Tripadvisor link. I came to know the place through TripAdvisor
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298570-d1861260-Reviews-Sam_s_Kitchen-Kuala_Lumpur_Wilayah_Persekutuan.html