Food is as varied as the people who make it. However, there’s nothing more comforting than indulging in familiar flavours that remind us of home. Whether it is chicken tandoori or roti canai, these iconic dishes never cease to satisfy our cravings, yet still leave us wanting more.
But what if we told you that there’s a new restaurant in town that not only brings you recognisable tastes, but transforms them into something new, but just as delicious?
Introducing TanBuri, the first tandoori-inspired concept kitchen at Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur that features three custom-built tandoori charcoal ovens.
This simple, yet genius choice reinvents traditional flavours, inspiring in you a sense of wonder and awe without making you leave your comfort zone.
Though it is located in a hotel, you may think that this is a restaurant reserved for special occasions only – but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
TanBuri features a laid-back café-like vibe, filled with bright colours for your eyes to feast on. And if you are in the mood for a hot cup of coffee, this place fits the bill, with its central island bar dishing out all kinds of drinks, ranging from teh tarik to mango lassi, and even wine and beer.
TanBuri begins by offering you delicious breakfast sets, from 7am to 11am, letting you start the day right with nasi lemak pandan tandoori chicken, breakfast nanini, and an all-day roti canai. The menu items start from as low as RM12, which is amazing! Noticing how affordable the fare is was a great start to our recent experience there.
Of course, being offered a Malaysian staple meal, we had to go for the roti canai – not only did it hit all the right spots for a roti canai, it features a crackling, crunchy texture unlike any we’ve tried before, a textural improvement only made possible by the use of the aforementioned tandoori oven. Pair this up with a hefty serving of dhal, sambal, and chicken curry, and we found ourselves wanting more.
It was lunch when we arrived at the venue, so we were craving some rice. Luckily, TanBuri offers a wide variety of rice bowls, ranging from mushroom and beef, to prawn and lamb, which were all an explosion of flavours on their own.
Regardless of your choice of protein, the bowls are packed with various fruits, veggies, and sauces that perfectly complement each other, making each bite more enjoyable than the last.
We also opted for the nanini, a shawarma-like wrap covered in TanBuri’s in-house naan. Much like their rice bowls, the nanini was packed with decadent and complementing vegetables that made each bite a perfect balance of savoury and salty. Unfortunately, since the base they use is naan, it’s quite a heavy meal by itself.
Furthermore, as the thick naan was the wrapper, the nanini began falling apart as we picked it up to eat, even with the inserted pick. Though it was a nice meal, it didn’t reinvent much, like the rice bowls or the canai mentioned previously.
That is, of course, with the filling stuffed inside the naan. TanBuri prides itself on its artisan naan bread. We could have easily eaten a whole platter of it by itself thanks to its buttery notes. However, it was a special menu item that came with the butter chicken, and these two were a match made in heaven.
The naan became the perfect platform for the rich chicken and sauce, a combination that we instantly fell in love with. It’s a daily special, so be sure to snag it whenever you can.
Any and all of these items pair nicely with the restaurant’s wide variety of drinks to suit your taste. They range from Indian favourites to coffee, tea, soda, kombucha, juices, teh tarik, juices and more.
If you’re looking to get some alcohol in your system, TanBuri also has an equally extensive selection of wines, beer, and liquor.
We must also mention that this was only the tip of the iceberg. There were many more items that we didn’t get the opportunity to try, such as the in-house soft ice cream, bubble tea, tandoori platter, and more. Whether you are looking for a quick bite to eat on the run at the bar counter, a leisurely meal indoors, or a nightcap after a full day of activities, this vibrant café has something to offer everyone.
Diners are invited to observe chefs in action as they expertly prepare robust, flavourful dishes in the tandoor ovens in the open kitchen. With a maximum capacity of 50 people, TanBuri offers a memorable and captivating dining experience that blends creativity and tradition.
Head to Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur and experience a one-of-a-kind café experience today! Head over to their website for more information.
