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Bengaluru’s 102-Year-Old MTR To Arrive In Sydney; Aussie Minister Can’t Stop Raving About Its Dosa

Homesick students, professionals and families who miss traditional Bengaluru breakfasts in Sydney may soon have a new place to satisfy their cravings.

by Ashmeet Guliani
Bengaluru’s 102-Year-Old MTR To Arrive In Sydney; Aussie Minister Can’t Stop Raving About Its Dosa
Cover Image Courtesy: Julian Hill MP/ Instagram and Ashwin Gandhi/X

Mavalli Tiffin Rooms, widely known as MTR, is a famous 100-year-old vegetarian restaurant in Bengaluru that started in 1924. The spot is known for its lip-smacking South Indian food, especially its Rava Idlis and hot filter coffee. But the news is that the restaurant will soon open in Sydney, Australia, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Bengaluru’s Iconic MTR Is Opening In Australia 

 

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Bengalureans know the hype around Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR). It has been a go-to place for many foodies looking for comforting and delicious food in the city. Be it their crispy Masala Dosas or Bisi Bele Bath and Rava Idlis, people just can’t get enough of it. The restaurant, near Lalbagh Road, is considered a proud symbol of Bengaluru’s food culture.

Julian Hill, a member of the Australian House of Representatives, was recently in India on a diplomatic trip. During his visit, he stopped by Bengaluru’s MTR. He enjoyed its dosa and filter coffee and even interacted with the staff. Taking to Instagram, he announced that Bengaluru’s iconic MTR is franchising in Sydney. He also praised the restaurant and wrote that he had the “best dosa ever” there.

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MTR’s Famous Rava Idli Will Soon Reach Sydney 

This means that Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) may soon open an all-new outlet right in Sydney. The city is home to a large and rapidly growing Indian population. Many people living there crave authentic flavours from back home. Not just that, South Indian food like crispy dosas, soft idlis and aromatic filter coffee is also becoming increasingly popular among both Indians and locals in Australia.

Homesick students, professionals and families who miss traditional Bengaluru breakfasts in Sydney may soon have a new place to satisfy their cravings. According to Mavalli Tiffin Rooms’ Wikipedia, MTR is also the original inventor of the famous Rava Idli. During World War II, the restaurant found it difficult to make idlis because rice was not easily available. So, they experimented with semolina instead of rice and invented the now-famous breakfast dish.

The restaurant has already expanded its global footprint to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, London, Bellevue, Mississauga and Dubai. Now, Sydney is next in line!

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How excited are you for MTR to open in Australia?

Cover Image Courtesy: Julian Hill MP/ Instagram and Ashwin Gandhi/X

FAQs

Is MTR opening in Australia?

Yes. Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) is expected to open a new outlet in Sydney.

What is Mavalli Tiffin Rooms in Bengaluru known for?

Bengaluru’s MTR is famous for its Rava Idlis, Masala Dosas, Filter Coffee and other South Indian dishes.

When did Mavalli Tiffin Rooms open in Bengaluru?

MTR was established in Bengaluru in 1924.

Ashmeet Guliani

A coffee lover at heart, Ashmeet is a writer who enjoys exploring new cafes, hidden gems and bookstores. When not working, she’s usually found with a book in hand, cafe-hopping, or spending time with dogs.

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First Published: August 04, 2026 12:53 PM