There are many ways to enjoy thosai. You can eat it plain, with dhal or curry, or even dip it in sugar – it’s totally up to you. Here are 9 unique thosai in KL/PJ that every thosai lover needs to try.
Ask any Malaysian about their favourite breakfast, and chances are they’ll excitedly mention crispy thosai. Whether it’s a weekend breakfast with family or a late-night hangout with friends, thosai is a go-to comfort food that almost never disappoints.
All restaurants are PORK- & LARD- FREE.
1. Mr Naan & Mrs Idly: Pizza Dosa
Located in the center of Brickfields, this vegetarian restaurant offers a variety of North and South Indian dishes. Opened in 2016, this Brickfields eatery is the second restaurant by the WTF group, following their popular first outlet in Bangsar in 2012. If you love both pizza and thosai, the pizza thosai is made for you. Loaded with pizza toppings on a thosai, it’s cheesy and delicious.
Address:
190, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+6017-762 9070
2. The Ganga Cafe
This small family-run restaurant in Bangsar serves North and South Indian vegetarian food and is a great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Among their thosai offerings, the one that truly stands out is their Beetroot Thosai which is served with two kinds of chutneys and dhal.
Address:
19, Lorong Kurau, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+603-2284 2119
3. Bayleaf Kitchen
If you’re looking for a satisfying thosai, this one might be the perfect choice. The Cheese, Egg, and Mushroom thosai offers a good mix of flavors and nutrients, while the onion masala thosai is rich and tasty.
Address:
28, Jalan 52/4, Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact:
+603-7931 9262
4. Bala’s Banana Leaf
These are Beetroot thosai, part of Bala’s Banana Leaf’s effort to create a healthier version of this savory Indian treat. The restaurant prepares their meals without preservatives or additives, so what you’re seeing is not food coloring. Besides that, they even have Spinach and Pineapple thosai!
Address
25, Lorong Ara Kiri 1, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+6017-862 2759
5. Erode Amman Mess
Originally from Tamil Nadu, India, the restaurant serves Kongunadu cuisine, known for its balanced spices and flavors. Although the banana leaf rice is more commonly ordered here, the chewy Veetu thosai is a must-try.
Address:
G9 (Retail),Suit Sentral, 248, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+603-2276 2823
6. MTR 1924
This global chain started nearly 100 years ago and now has locations around the world. This place has been a favorite spot for locals since 2017. A must-order here is the Podi thosai which packs a spicy kick from the sprinkling of a ground rice spice mix.
Address:
69, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+603-2276 4924
7. Annapuurnam Chetinad Restaurant
If you’re craving real Chettinad food, Annapuurnam Chettinad Restaurant is the place to go. This well-loved Indian restaurant in KL offers tasty South Indian food in a relaxed setting. Dig into their crisp Rava Thosai that looks like Emmenthal cheese with all its holes.
Address:
74, Lrg Maarof, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
+6011-2323 7492
8. Thosai Cafe
This cafe offers over 70 different types of thosai. In this thosai paradise, you can start with simple options like plain thosai, move on to masala thosai, and enjoy bold versions like mac and cheese or mozzarella with Italian herbs.
Address:
Lot GZF 4, Ground floor, Opposite IKEA, The Curve mall, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact:
+6011-5146 4853
9. Jaipur Curry House
Jaipur serves a tasty thosai with slightly crispy edges that’s good enough to eat on its own. The batter has a slightly sour taste, but when you dip it in the sweet tomato or spicy coconut chutney, the flavors mix perfectly.
Address:
32, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 1, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Petaling Jaya.
Contact:
+603-7724 1411
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