{
  "id": 217711,
  "title": "From Lalbagh to Sydney: Mavalli Tiffin Rooms to open its first restaurant in Australia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/from-lalbagh-to-sydney-mavalli-tiffin-rooms-to-open-its-first",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T11:53:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/from-lalbagh-to-sydney-mavalli-tiffin-rooms-to-open-its-first-restaurant-in-australia/article71313125.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) plans to introduce its first restaurant in Sydney, Australia, this September, marking its expansion beyond Bengaluru. The iconic tiffin room, known for its dosas and rava idli, has a loyal following and was established a century ago. MTR's managing partner, Hemamalini Maiya, revealed that finding skilled chefs and navigating visa regulations were challenging aspects of the venture. Initially, the company considered Melbourne as a potential location, but logistics ultimately led to Sydney. The menu in the Sydney branch will mirror the one in Bengaluru, featuring various dosas, khara bhath, vadas, and bisibele bhath. Maiya stated that the chefs will be sourced from India, with stringent selection processes due to Australia's strict visa policies. The ingredients, including spices, will be transported from Bengaluru, with rice and lentils sourced locally in India. MTR currently operates 12 restaurants worldwide, including in Seattle, Bangkok, Bristol, Toronto, and Dubai. Maiya highlighted the presence of a substantial Indian population in Sydney while aiming to cater to both Indian and international customers, drawing attention to their dosas.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru’s 100-year-old MTR restaurant is all set to brings its idlis and dosas to the Australian city. Hemamalini Maiya, the managing partner, give us more details about the launch down under",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}