MTR 1924

I like to eat rice idly (steamed rice cake) so when I read about this authentic eatery from Bangalore which just opened end of last year (2017) in the online local newspaper, I knew that I had to try it.

Rava Idly - MYR 8 nett just for 1 but it is very tasty because it is made with semolina, yoghurt, coriander, cashew nuts, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Semolina is not gluten free so for a gluten free meal, go for rice idly instead. 

There are two choices for lassi - sweet or salted. I asked for a lassi without salt and without sugar but the receipt says salted lassi but the lassi I was given was not salty and it was not sweet. It tastes sour so I am not sure whether or not they fulfilled my request or salted lassi does taste sour and not salty. Lassi costs MYR 8 nett.

One Rice Idly and one Uddin Vada (MYR 6 nett). The Rice Idly has a nice fluffy texture. The Uddin Vada (fried lentil doughnut) has a very crispy exterior but soft interior so it is delicious!

Dosa at MYR 9 nett. These semolina pancakes have a rich butter taste so if one does not like butter at all, please stay away.

Onion Utthappam - MYR 11 nett. This thick pancake made with rice, black gram, finely chopped onions and green chillies is not salty so it is perfect to eat with the chutney and lentil sambar. Sambar is a spicy lentil vegetables soup. As I am used to eating less salty food, I prefer the lentil sambar and chutney to be less salty.

The little container on top of the pancake is filled with melted ghee. According to the online article mentioned above, the ghee is made from cow's milk. I tasted the melted ghee and found it to be very buttery but not cloying.

Cold Badam Milk (Cold milk with crunchy almonds, saffron, cardamom and sugar) at MYR 10 nett. I requested for no sugar but was assured that it was only slightly sweet. I guess it has been prepared in advance so they could not cater for no sugar. Although it was not too sweet, I would have preferred it to be less sweet so I won't order this again though it is tasty. The filtered coffee costs MYR 5.50 nett.

Please refer to their main website for the menu and price.

Total price for 4 pax is MYR 57.50 nett. Some would say that the food here is pricey but then it is more affordable than flying all the way to Bangalore.

Shopfront at Brickfields

Fiercer

I have read many posts about Fierce Curry House but did not have an opportunity to go there at Bangsar Utama. So when I happen to be in Publika, I seize the chance to eat at their outlet named Fiercer.

Complimentary Papadam

Drinks - Mango Lassi MYR7, Plain Lassi MYR6, Nescafe Iced Coffee MYR3.5, Teh O MYR2.5 and I like the plain lassi and think the mango lassi is a little bit on the sweet side. It tastes nicer when I drank both lassi together.

We ordered two sets of Mutton Biryani (MYR22 each), one set of Chicken Biryani (MYR20) and one set of Fish Biryani (MYR20).

I just took one photo of the mutton biryani when the cover is take off. The long grain basmati rice is very nicely cooked - soft but firmly retaining its long individual grain. This Hyderabadi Biryani tastes very good with all the spices used and the mutton inside is very tender. As I am a small eater the portion is too much for me and I have to let others finish it up for me.

I would prefer it to be a little less salty but when eaten together with the accompanying raita (condiment made with yogurt), curry and acar (pickled vegetables), the taste does not seem to be salty. So in summary, I can say that I am glad that I finally get to eat this famous biryani dish. With 10% service charge (no government tax), the total bill came to MYR113.30 for four persons, very reasonable for a meal of this quality.

Fierce Curry House
16 Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar Utama
019-383-0945 / 03-220-23456

Fiercer Publika
info@fiercecurryhouse.com
019-770-1945 / 03-62-1111-66