The short answer
Bombay Talkies (Brickfields): what visitors should know first
Worth a sit-down meal if your group wants a wide North Indian vegetarian menu in an airy room rather than a quick thali. It is closed on Mondays, so check the day, and ask about onion and garlic if you are Jain.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
History and context
The story behind Bombay Talkies (Brickfields)
Bombay Talkies opened in mid-September 2023 in Brickfields, the area of Kuala Lumpur long known as Little India.
Useful facts
Bombay Talkies (Brickfields) facts at a glance
- Location
- 100 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, opposite Nu Sentral, Brickfields
- Dining style
- Sit-down vegetarian Indian restaurant
- Price signal
- Mains around RM20 to 26 in 2023; confirm now
- Signature order
- Try: paneer sirka pyaaz, vegetable biryani, vada bao
- Good for
- Groups wanting a wide menu; vegan menu available
- Closed
- Mondays
Why it matters
Why Bombay Talkies (Brickfields) is worth your time
For Indian families who want a long, comfortable meal near KL Sentral, Bombay Talkies offers something the cheaper Brickfields counters do not: a full menu in one room, with North Indian, Indo-Chinese and South Indian dishes cooked at different stations, so a group with mixed tastes can agree on one place.
It is also useful for plant-based travellers, because the restaurant keeps a separate multi-page vegan menu. That does not make every dish vegan, and the same review notes a cheese-filled dim sum on the regular menu. Use it as a good starting point, then confirm the details with the staff on the day, especially if you avoid garlic, onion or dairy for religious or health reasons.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Four kitchen stations
Indian, Indo-Chinese, South Indian and tandoor dishes come from separate chefs.
- 02
Separate vegan menu
A four-page vegan menu sits beside the regular vegetarian one.
- 03
Close to KL Sentral
It faces Nu Sentral mall on the main Brickfields road.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Bombay Talkies sits on Jalan Tun Sambanthan, directly opposite Nu Sentral mall, so it is an easy walk from KL Sentral station. It opened in September 2023, so it is one of the newer names among the older Brickfields vegetarian restaurants. The 2023 review that we read describes an airy, spacious dining room and four Indian chefs working at separate stations for Indian, Indo-Chinese, South Indian and tandoor food, which is why the menu runs wider than a typical thali house.
Order a mix to share. The reviewed menu includes paneer sirka pyaaz, vegetable biryani, hakka noodles, a palak chaat, vada bao and breads such as tandoori roti, bathura and a masala paratha. Prices in 2023 were roughly RM6 for a roti to about RM25 for a main, so treat them as a guide only.
There is a separate vegan menu, but note that some dishes carry cheese or other dairy, so mark vegan requirements clearly when ordering. Many dishes were described as suitable for a Jain diet, though the review did not confirm every dish. Tell the server about onion, garlic and root vegetables before you order, since we found no statement from the restaurant itself.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Avoid Mondays, when it is closed
- Tell staff about onion, garlic and dairy before ordering
- Call ahead for a large group
- Check current prices on the menu
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Tun Sambanthan, opposite Nu Sentral, Brickfields
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner, any day but Monday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The room is described as airy and spacious, and it sits on the main Brickfields road close to KL Sentral. We could not confirm the exact step count or lift access, so ask when you book.
- Tickets and access
- Closed Mondays; open 11:30 to 22:30 on Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday and until 23:00 on Friday and Saturday, per a 2023 review. Call ahead for a large group.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The room is described as airy and spacious, and it sits on the main Brickfields road close to KL Sentral. We could not confirm the exact step count or lift access, so ask when you book.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Bombay Talkies Jain?
The restaurant does not describe itself as Jain in what we read. A 2023 review says many dishes suit a Jain diet, so ask for no onion, garlic or root vegetables.
Does it have vegan food?
Yes, a separate four-page vegan menu was reported, but some regular dishes contain cheese, so confirm each order.
Which day is it closed?
Mondays, according to the 2023 review. Check before you go.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
