MAYA MESS Brickfields

Banana Leaf in Brickfields — Maya Mess Magic

Since nothing at Avenue K whetted our appetites, we made our way to Brickfields for our fix of banana leaf rice. We’ve been coming here for a while now, although this is the first time we’re showcasing it on our channel.

Maya Mess serves Chettinad cuisine, originating from its namesake region in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, India. Chettinad food is famous for its bold spices, aromatic masalas, and fiery flavours — easily one of the most renowned cuisines in Tamil Nadu.

By the time we arrived, lunchtime was in full swing, and it took a while before we were seated. Once we settled in, the banana leaf was unfurled and the various delectable side dishes were served one by one — colourful, fragrant, and full of promise.

The Star of the Meal — Chicken Varuval

We added a serving of Chicken Varuval for good measure. This dry chicken curry from Southern India is made with fennel, cumin, coriander seeds, and dried chillies — a combination that gives it its unmistakable spicy kick.

We hope our time lapse footage did justice to the beautiful chaos of spices and herbs coming together on our banana leaves.

The Damage — RM54.20 of Pure Satisfaction

Our fiery meal came to RM54.20 (≈ USD/EUR11), which included:

• 2 servings of banana leaf rice — RM29.80
• Chicken Varuval — RM9.90
• 2 glasses of Masala Tea — RM7.00
• 1 Iced Tea — RM3.00
• 1 Iced Lemon Tea — RM4.50

The Masala Tea after lunch helped wash down the fire in our bellies — warm, spiced, and soothing.

A Walk to KL Sentral

With lunch done, we took a slow walk back to KL Sentral for a short shopping spree before heading home.

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KL Sentral LRT Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFHgbDQPjZBAfrnj6

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