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Indian restaurants you should not miss when in Kuala Lumpur

prayank

Malaysia

For some, travelling to foreign locations comes with a unique problem—missing their favourite cuisine back home. Globalisation and the mingling of several cultures in different countries has meant that you are never too far away from the food you love. In addition, this is more so when in Malaysia that pays a rich tribute to Indian cuisine. Therefore, if you were missing some good ol’ butter chicken and naan, you will be stunned at the number of options available for you when you land in Malaysia.

All these restaurants are located in Kuala Lumpur that is a main transport hub when you wish to visit the other places in Malaysia. Just book your bus ticket online from www.redbus.my/buses/kuala-lumpur-bus-tickets and hop on for a ride of a lifetime.

The Ganga Café: Satiate your Gujarati food cravings by dropping by at this homely café that serves a weekly Gujarati buffet that has become the talk of the town in Kuala Lumpur. The khandvi and dhokla, especially, are to die for. Khandvi and Dhokla are supposed to be the best Gujarati snacks and famous all over in India. Khandvi especially has a very soft and melting taste. Both these dishes are prepared with curd and gram. These dishes are completely oil free as they are steamed and therefore if you are a fitness freak and do not like to have oily stuff you must try out these two dishes. They are my favourite too!!

Delhi Royale: A Moghul restaurant that will have you coming for more of that delectable North Indian cuisine. The food here is so good, you will even begin to love broccoli (one of my least favourite vegetables as a child) with their special tandoori broccoli preparation that is sumptuously prepared in a spicy cashew paste.

Tiger Jit’s Capati: A must-visit place for Punjabi cuisine, it will convert another of your least favourite veggies, bitter gourd, into your favourite food ever with their signature stuffed bitter gourd dish. Bitter Gourd also known as Karela in India is an extremely bitter veggie and not appreciated by many. Though it has a lot of health benefits. However, this restaurant completely changes the bitterness and makes it more wanting and mouthwatering.

Gem Restaurant: Their menu focuses mainly on meaty kebabs from the tandoor and spices from South India. Among their specialties are the fish molee and rich curries which originate from the Chettinad, Andhra Pradesh and Malabar coast which are surely to tickle your taste buds. The meat they serve, be it chicken or mutton, is succulent and tantalising which will leave you craving for more. Also, the spinach goat cheese curry is a must try here! GEM is considered as an Indian fine dining restaurant so the prices might be a little steep. The food here was also quite delicious and the staff was also quite cordial. I will definitely make it a point to visit one more time when in Malaysia on my next trip.