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Acha Curry House

Restaurant Indian restaurant South indian restaurant

One of the Top rated Indian restaurants in Petaling Jaya


Address

42, Jalan SS 2/4a, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Website

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Contact

+60 12-339 2728

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (2.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: (Lunar New Year), 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: (Lunar New Year), 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Lunar New Year (Observed)), 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: curry (30) good (23) banana (23) fried (23) leaf (22) rice (20) chicken (20) fish (20) restaurant (11) mutton (10)
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  • 5/5 Lim We S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very quick response, order, great food, and one the best boss. Long queue, but serving really good of Banana leaf rice. Best in the town. And only mamas which you request kurang manis no it works :D
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew Chan (. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite banana leaf place in PJ .. the curries are amazing so are the mutton (unfortunately sold out) and tenggiri goreng. This place get packed during lunch and parking can be a challenge. Service is good and fast
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 pink p. 1 year ago on Google
    I patronized their shop at the old place at least 3 times and tapao once for family, and I was raving about it to friends. Brought some colleagues to try too. The food then was so good, especially the anchovy sambal and fried chicken. The atmosphere of the shop and the attitude of the operators were very welcoming. It felt like a family owned shop. After they moved to the new shop, I patronized once with colleagues. However, the food at the new place was totally off. Rice was cold, the anchovy sambal tasted different. Everything was not right. And the manager, waiters and the atmosphere there seemed very distant and commercialized....like a fast food rhythm. Very clumsily and very simply managed, unlike at the old place. I decided to try this place again today (after last visit 7 months ago) with a colleague. Hopefully they have improved and got back on track. Unfortunately (and sadly) it's still the same, or maybe worse. The anchovy sambal was terrible. It used to be so crunchy and soooo good that you would wanna "tambah" and pay for it. Now, the sambal totally can't make it. It's so soggy and taste was totally not right. My colleague who also loves the sambal commented that he chew until it was tiring to the jaw. I also noticed it has some kind of sourish smell like it has turned bad when server scoop onto the banana leave - but it didn't taste so. Rice was lumpy and not hot. Curry was bland even after mixing all the curries available including the salted fish curry. The vegetable spread used to be quite tasty too. The chicken was not as tasty and well marinated like before. And, they give you just one piece of pappadam now. And they are really operating like a fast food chain...my colleague haven't even finished his tea and the waiter came and quickly remove our plates and all. This should be our last time here....
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SURASAK “Bill” A. 4 months ago on Google • 493 reviews
    Highly recommend, initially I quite not like Indian food. But banana leaf restaurant able to change my mind. Especially this restaurant scrumptious, great service. Carb curry is great
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 c ph (Pink G. 1 year ago on Google
    My favorite place to go for 'banana leaf' rice which has been upgraded to a bigger and better premise. Finding a parking is quite difficult here though there are many public parking spaces. Come lunch time, this place is always crowded. What I like about here are their authentic curry sauce, about six different types of them. My favourites are the crab, fish and salted fish sauce. Their side vegetables dishes are good too. I would not miss ordering the 'peria' (deep fried bitter gourd) as it is the best here. Well seasoned deep fried chicken pieces was delicious and tender. There are also well cooked mutton curry and others which are good to try. Prices are reasonable and affordable too.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julian L. 2 years ago on Google
    On the table is the base rice and veg with sambal ikan bilis (RM9), small portion of fried chicken (RM7), fried squid (RM6.50), Large portion of fried bittergourd (RM5) and small portion of mutton varuval (RM13). What you should order is mutton varuval, tender and spices is on point. I order this with my second helping of rice and recommended by the workers. The squid is pretty ordinary, the chicken is ok but a little dry. They fry your order on the spot and is not left on the platter, so you get it hot. I now understand the queues and it's completely justified. Parking is ok but slightly cumbersome during weekends. Expect queues unless you want an early lunch. Service is fast and friendly. If you want to go beyond Kanna curry house, begin with Acha Curry House. *NOTE* This is not a paid post; the written content is based on author's personal opinion and preference. Please check for halal status on JAKIM website. For the full review and more, follow me on Instagram at @seniorglutton
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vimalan G. 7 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Had an amazing lunch today at Acha Curry House! 🍽️ Ordered their banana leaf meal with mouthwatering fried chicken and crispy fried squid. 😋 Their chili anchovies and refreshing lime juice are absolutely divine! 🌶️🍋 And let's not forget the delectable crab curry I savored. 🦀 It turns out the secret behind those incredible chili anchovies is a cherished family recipe passed down from the owner's grandmother. 🙌
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bittermansguide (The M. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Banana Leaf in KL for sure. I have tried over 20, and this is in the top tier. Great food, clean, polite service and good prices. Follow us on insta: bittermansguide
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rennie L. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time coming to such banana leaf rice, an interesting experience. Overall, food is not bad. Wished they have other types of Indian rice other than just plain white/brown rice.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had banana leaf at this restaurant today, and it was amazing. They had a wide variety of veggie and meat dishes. The anchovy sambal was tasty and authentic. The tenggiri fish cutlet was tender on the inside and delicious. Go early as the restaurant gets very busy at lunchtime.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dinesh Chndra S. 10 months ago on Google
    The food here taste very good. Vegetarian banana meal will be RM9 and there is 4 types of vege and it's unlimited refill. The anchovies taste good and RM1 and you have to pay RM1 to add it on and there will be 20 cent charge for extra papadam. You can take some other additional item and the price is quite decent here. Sometimes you have to queue long time depends on crowd so plan accordingly. This shop is very nearby to Taman Bahagia Lrt station. There is no service charge or taxes added to your bills. Chicken varuval taste good and please try it guys🙌
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wei Sheng L. 1 year ago on Google
    Come here if you can eat a lot, unlimited rice refills they even let you refill the side dishes. They offered 4 types of curries, fish, chicken, crab and salted fish. They have several option of proteins like chicken, fish and squid. Tried their fried chicken and fried bitter gourd. The fried chicken is made to order sadly the fried bitter gourd was premade but luckily it was still crispy and slight warm.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KJ S. 4 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Lunch & dinner time have to queue outside for tables, can get quite crowded. Vegetables set rice is very good RM10, with Salted fish curry 👍👍, crab curry & fish curry. Sambal ikan bilis is very good. No Aircon, so afternoon lunch could get very sweaty hot. Overall it's a very good banana leaf rice experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jenny L. 4 months ago on Google • 148 reviews
    I've been a regular from their old place off jln gasing. Unfortunately, it's now further away for me. You will find everything good. Always enjoy my banana leaf rice there. The mutton marrow (only available on Friday and weekend) is quite spectacular. I also love the curry sauce especially the salted fish and crab.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Juan W. 5 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    One of the best place for banana leaf rice in PJ. Deliciously cooked food. Their signature Sambal bilis was hot and yummy. Service was also good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberley H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very excellent banana leaf rice and great value for money. Love the deep fried bittergourd. Crab curry is a must try... absolutely delicious. Be prepared to queue or wait tho, especially at lunch hour. Carpark is also difficult to find. But worth it.... so good...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna T. 10 months ago on Google
    Good food and fast service even during lunch crowd. The chicken varuval and mutton are great. The staff are also friendly and attentive too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francesca Therese L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very fast service and food is great! Shared fried chicken and fried bitter gourd with friends and the price came up to rm15 per person. Whatta steal for banana leaf! Best to come before 11.30 am on a weekend to avoid lining up for long. The only downside is the lack of parking available especially during lunch hour, but it was worse in their previous location so can’t complain.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Rachel N. 1 year ago on Google
    First let talk about hygiene, all the curry and the vegetables are taken from table to table. In a simple way is just like eating other tables' leftover 🤢 reminds me of the movie "The platform". Not like usual banana leaf rice they'll give you all the things you want then if not enough ask them come again. They just literally leave the curry and vege for you to refill and then after you left then they'll pass the same curry and vege to the next table / customer. For the taste, curry and vegetables is very average. But their fried chicken and tenggiri is not bad.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas N. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Best banana leaf in Selangor! Lots of curry sauce to choose from including crab curry. And at reasonable price. Will come again!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carmen L. 5 months ago on Google • 141 reviews
    You wont find this place unless with other's recommendation. Because it hides at the corner of a shop lot next to a super busy road! Can see alot of indian local dining in this restaurant and you need to think and reflect fast when entering into this restaurant. As you will get surrounded by few indians, and asking you to decide on drinks, meat, rice set, curry and etc. 😂 There are 4 currys ie. Fish curry, salted fish curry, chicken curry and crab curry which of course you can choose to have it all. I cant tell much difference from the curry but it definitely tastier if you eat with the the ikan bilis sambal with RM1 add on. We ordered a vegetarian rice set with RM9 which comes along with unlimited refillable curry and veggies. Whereas for meat, it is certainly that you cant go wrong with mutton varuval in an indian restaurant! And their chicken varuval is recommended too for its large portion and not too spiciness.

  • 3/5 Kelvin N. 7 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Definately one of the best banana leaf rice in PJ area. Curry is good, specially the salted fish curry. Price is reasonable.

  • 5/5 MS G. 7 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    One of the best and cleaner banana leaf joints in Klang Valley. Nice crispy tenggiri, not fishy fish cutlet, chicken varuval, fried crispy bitter gourd, coupled with their lime acar and other condiments - not crazy salty, everything goes great together. Bru coffee is a must too. Ikan bilis is a hit there too but not my jam. My banjir sauce combo would be fish curry + salted fish curry + crab curry + dhal + onion curry + thairu - BOOMZ! Only down is there was this one time I was charged RM10 for a piece of tenggiri goreng, thats kinda steep I must say - charged relative to size apparently. Still their big fan for years 🥳
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominic P. 1 year ago on Google
    I read about the reviews, some were great, some not so. Since my home is near, I decided to come over and 3rd time lucky. First two times, I was there about 12.30 to 1pm, the Q was really long, so I took a rain check. This time round, I went there at 11am, I got my place without an issue. Ordered the fried chicken, bitter gourd, one ikan bulus, ikan bilis and with a glass of limau ais. Service was prompt and courteous. Food was yummy. Dun understand some reviews said the bitter gourd was hard and service was bad. Curry wise, mine was banjir. The side vege dishes were yummy too. Will go again and try the rest. I saw mutton, lamb shank etc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azmir A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for authentic banana leaf rice. Found this place by coincidence when I was looking for parking spot to go to the outdoor store on the same row as this restaurant. Saw crazy long long queue and wonder what all the fuss about. After spending about an hour in the outdoor store, I figure the queue is no longer there but all tables still occupied. So I just wait for less than 5 minutes to get a table. The service is pretty good, waiter explained their popular dishes and recommendations so I end up with varuval chicken, fried tenggiri fish, fried bitter gourd and fried squid. The banana leaf rice came with 4 different curry gravies (crab, chicken, fish and salted fish). Tested all and like all of them. It also came with 4 different vegetables option that you can choose whichever you like. Varuval chicken was really good, same goes to fried tenggiri fish which they only fry after you placed the order. Fried bitter gourd really crunchy and way better than most mamak restaurant that I ever tried. Only fried squid that I found to be average for my taste. Sambal anchovies is a must try. Drinks also not too sweet, just the way I like it. Had iced tea with milk and iced tea without milk, both were good. The restaurant looks clean and the services feel friendly so no complain at all. If I am being picky, finding a parking spot here will be challenging especially on weekdays at luch hour. And of course you have to beat the crowd to get a table. All said, I am comfortable to recommend anyone to give it a try. It's not expensive and I think worth the price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yong Mun Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing banana leaf local favourite in Petaling Jaya. Easily my top banana leaf go to place after the first visit. Heart meal with fantastic service. 1. Food: 4 types of curry-salted fish and crab is my favourite. The papadam, beef mutton and vege side dish is delicious. Not the forget their special ikan bilis. 2. Environment: this corner lot shop with good ventilation is very visible, and clean as well. 5/5. 3. Parking: Not easy to locate a parking, might need to park further and walk to the shop. 4. Service: attentive service. Thumbs up! 5. Price: less than rm40 for 2 pax. 2 sets of banana leaf, and a beef mutton. Pretty affordable. However, do keep in mind that no credit/ debit card accepted. Only e-wallet (mae) or cash allowed. Will introduce this place to my banana leaf lover friends for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David C. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best banana leaf restaurant in Klang Valley. Indian par boil rice, great selection of vegetables, excellent selection of curries plus ikan bilis sambal to give it a Malaysian twist. Fried sotong and bitter gourd also good. Gets very busy after 12.00 pm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohana Dharsheni Raja M. 5 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Mediocre food. We’ve been coming here for years but overall quality of the food has dropped over the years. Very disappointing considering they were once pioneer in good South Indian food in PJ


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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