The signature dish where rice is placed on a fresh banana leaf, then accompanied by multiple curries and side dishes. The curries are notably aromatic with balanced spicing. Includes Indian yogurt, cucumber salad, fried bitter gourd, and your choice of fried chicken or mackerel fish.
Tips from diners
Arrive early (11am-12pm) to beat queues. Lunch is the busiest service, and the restaurant can have 30-minute waits by 12:30pm.
Perfect for groups — each person builds their own combination from the shared curry and vegetable selections.
The preferred protein for banana leaf rice sets, fried until the skin is crackling and golden while meat remains juicy. The chicken complements the richness of the curries and pairs well with rice.
Tips from diners
Choose chicken thigh over breast — it's juicier and more flavorful, especially with rich curries.
A fusion roti offering that combines traditional naan with modern flavors. The cheese melts into the hot bread while garlic provides aromatic punch. It's a popular appetizer at Sri Nirwana despite the restaurant's focus on rice and curries.
Tips from diners
Order this while waiting for your banana leaf rice — it arrives quickly and keeps you satisfied during the queue wait.
A lighter protein option compared to chicken, featuring whole fried mackerel that's crispy outside and flaky inside. The fish's natural richness pairs well with the yogurt and vegetable sides.
Tips from diners
Fish is a lighter option than chicken — choose this if you want the full banana leaf experience with less richness.
A South Indian specialty where the fish head is cooked in a richly spiced coconut curry. The meat near the cheeks and jaw is tender and flavorful, absorbing the sauce's complex spices. It's a premium side curry offered alongside the banana leaf set.
Tips from diners
Order this as an extra side curry when dining in groups — it's flavorful and feeds multiple people.
Sri Nirwana Maju has operated on Jalan Telawi 3 in Bangsar as a dedicated banana leaf rice restaurant. The restaurant is known for its generous portions served on banana leaves, free-flow rice and curries, and particularly for sourcing quality ingredients and spices that differentiate its offerings from casual mamak rivals.
Arrive before 12pm or after 2pm to minimize wait times. Lunch rush (12-1pm) draws long queues despite quick service.
Friendly staff will guide you through the curry selection if you seem uncertain. Point to what looks good and they'll handle the rest.
Located on Jalan Telawi 3 near other Bangsar shops and cafes. No parking directly outside — park in nearby residential streets or the Bangsar Village Mall parking.
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