Nirwana Banana Leaf
Sri Nirwana Maju
A highly popular Indian restaurant in Bangsar, recommended by the Michelin Bib Gourmand, famous for its banana leaf rice with curry and biryani.
Formerly known as Sri Nirwana Maju and located in the Bangsar Telawi commercial area, this is one of the most iconic banana leaf rice spots in Kuala Lumpur and is featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand. The basic banana leaf rice set costs around MYR 8.50 and includes rice, vegetable curries, fried bitter gourd, and papadom. You can add side dishes like fried chicken, mutton curry, or fried fish; the chicken biryani is also highly recommended. Reservations can be made by phone. The restaurant usually closes two days a month (for example, September 8 and 22 in 2026); it is recommended to check their official website before visiting.
Opening hours
Daily 11:30–23:00, closed about two days a month
Nearby sights
- Brickfields Little India
- National Museum of Malaysia
- Perdana Botanical Garden
- Thean Hou Temple
- Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
- Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
- National Monument
- National Mosque of Malaysia