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MTR 1924
Indian Restaurant and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Central Region, Singapore
"lip-smacking Masala Dosa and Bangalore style crispy Vada."(18 Tips)
"Best Dosa ,idli & south indian fare!!! Must visit 👌🏻👍🏻"(8 Tips)
"Rava idli with the special sagu is heaven 😀"(5 Tips)
"Chow chow bhath ($8) is a semolina-based dish."(6 Tips)
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According 2 Indian frens, MTR 1924 is an institution in Bangalore. Come here 4 rava idli, masala dosa (we spell it "dosai" in SG), vada ("vadai" in SG), milk coffee. Other items on menu looks gd too!- They hv a Sunday evening menu (snack & dinner). Interesting items: badam kesari bhath, a sweet semolina snack; sagu pudi dosa, a fluffy pancake w spicy chutney powder; rasam vada, vada soaked in rasam
Podi Idly is one of my go-to dishes if I see it on any menu. Their version of podi is spicier than some other places. What I like is the size of the tiny idlis and bite from the lentils.
- This place operates like Swiss clockwork. Hygiene is impeccable, service is fast but friendly and the food: wow. My Mysore style masala dosa was crazy tasty. I could have easily gone for seconds.
- Vadai. Eat their base Uddin vada (savoury lenthil donut): plain, or soaked in sambhar or rasam. Available daily. Maddur vada (made fr rice flour & semolina) available fr Tue evening to Thu only
- Extra sambhar, raitha or chutney dips are chargeable. Sambhar: stewed lenthil-based dip. Raitha: yogurt-based dip; Chutney: dip without yogurt
- MTR stands for "Mavalli Tiffin Rooms". 1924 was the year Parameshwara Maiya started the reataurant and originally named it Brahmin Coffee Club. Read the fascinating history on the wall of the shop
- Masala dosa: Interesting tri-fold serving. & their base is made fr black lentils & rice (although a waiter said red rice), which gives it a darker skin. Interesting flavour :-)
Naveeshini NairAugust 20, 2017Really good vadai and carrot halwa.Not too impressed with the masala dosa,I think you can get better ones in Little India.Service was really quick though,which is great.
- Pudi idli. Yummy miniature idlis coated with chutney pudi (aka gunpowder) & ghee. Would order again
- Bisibele bhath ($6). Enjoyed this lenthil-rice dish. Not overly spicy. Boiled down a porridge consistency, it is suitable for those on soft food diet
- SongMarch 19, 20171. Place order with cashier. He will issue you a queue number. 2. Join the queue. 3. Staff will call for your queue number and direct you to your table when ready. 4. Enjoy!
- One of the best South Indian restaurants in SG, serving mainstays like idli & thosai. Definitely the cleanest!
One of the best South Indian restaurants in Singapore. Try the vada sambar and rava dosa. They have daily specials as well which look super tasty. The filter coffee is just divine!- Coffee: An unexpected find. Their milk coffee is really, really good. It has a different (& pleasant) fragrance, & tastes gr8!
- Neer dosa ($6) literally means water dosa. Batter made from soaked rice, the dosa is plain. But the coconut chutney gives it a pleasant sweet-spicy touch
- The only hotel in Singapore where you can have the Rava Idly! Also don't forget to try the lip-smacking Masala Dosa and Bangalore style crispy Vada. The set meal is good value for money.
- Location: It's on d right side of Serangoon Rd, opposite Perumal Temple. It's d shop w red signage.
- Looks lik only karnataka based resturant in Singapore. Tastes as best as the authentic Jayanagar MTR outlet. But quite expensive compared to competitors.
- Chow chow bhath ($8) is a semolina-based dish. One sweet, one savoury — playful to alternate each mouthful
- Pulliogre (tamarind rice, $5). Also spelled puliyogare. Didn’t quite enjoy the recipe here; wasn’t particularly wowed by the spice combo
- Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun declared that it's the best masala thosai she has eaten. Source: Straits Times
One of the best quality Indian food, though little less in quantity:), in Little India.- They have unique/interesting daily specials, even for specific meal times only. Check the menu
- allison keanMay 3, 2015delicious masala dosa (batter is excellent) and set meal. service harried on a sunday (and there was a wait), but definitely still doable.
- On my third visit, I had the Vangi Bhath (pictured), Ragi Dosa and payasam. They were all good
- Just a suggestion, for the chapathi lovers, it can take much longer for your order, than the usual South Indian food
Highly recommended dosas. The batter has a different colour, consistency and taste, and it's excellent. Sambhar is also top class.- Alessandro BenedettiMarch 14, 2017Excellent dosas and mango lassi. A proper South Indian tiffin room!
Siddharth MukherjeeJuly 13, 2019Quite crowded irrespective of the time so come early and be ready to wait. But boy oh boy is the wait worth it 😊
sandeep makamOctober 6, 2013simply delight-full! the ghee coated soft idli & the perfect taste of karnataka style sambar. it is a truly satisfying experience.
- Rava idli (steamed semolina cakes): Their famous staple is only avail fr 11am. Something to do w kitchen operations. $4 per pc
Great value Indian restaurant. Fast service, delicious masala. $5 per dish. No alcohol.
- Vege bonda makes for a yummy snack 😋 Deep-fried spicy vege balls
The set meal is perfect portion size. The meal arrives soon after you find a seat to sit. They should offer puris instead of rice.- The place is packed. Fans must've gotten wind of them opening up in Singapore! Was nostalgic getting to taste the much coveted Rava idlis and bisibellebath.
Super food.. The dosa is well made and delicious. Full marks for hygiene.- ExpatDimBulbAugust 16, 2013Great food - very much like the main branch back home in Bangalore! Perfect dosa, idli, sambar & chutney 😊
- White uppit ($4) was bland & clumpy. Different texture from the usual fare
Won't go wrong with: masala dosa, bonda soup, bisebele bhath, khara bhath- I'm addicted to their Maddur Vada. Will go-to takeaway snack.
- Best Dosa ,idli & south indian fare!!! Must visit 👌🏻👍🏻
Masala dosa is a must. Very clean and efficiently run place.
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This is the first overseas branch of MTR, the iconic South Indian Restaurant of Bangalore. It's salient feature being authentic South Indian food, made with complete care on hygiene and special attention to purity and taste.
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- Tue–Sun
- 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
+65 6296 5800
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