South Indian cooking like you have never tasted before
Ishtaa brings you the rich, comforting tastes of South Indian food, made for the modern world, and made in Malaysia.
Traditional banana leaf and time-tested family recipes from South India's great food regions, blended with the flavours we grew up around here: sambal, rendang, nasi lemak. In our kitchen, fresh hand-ground spices and slow-cooking secrets bring out deep, smoky, vibrant flavours that burst in every bite.
This is not South Indian food or Malaysian food. It's both, on one plate. That's the fusion.
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from RM 12.90
Traditional Banana Leaf
Classic South Indian meal with three daily vegetables, tomato pappu, spinach pappu, sothy, rasam, papadam and tangy mango pickle. Steamed white rice or signature ghee rice.
RM 12.90
Green Chicken Masala
Slow-cooked with fresh mint, coriander and green chilies, made rich with cashew and creamy yogurt.
RM 21.90
Mutton Masala
Slow-braised mutton in a rich, deeply aromatic house masala.
RM 21.90
Prawn Sambal
Plump prawns folded through our slow-simmered signature chili paste.
RM 12.00
Apricot Delight
Our signature dessert: slow-simmered apricot compote, delicate sponge and chilled, cloud-like cream.
RM 9.90
Classic Nasi Lemak
Fragrant coconut rice with house sambal, crisp anchovies, roasted peanuts and your egg your way.
RM 12.00
Chicken 65
Premium boneless chicken, crisp outside and juicy inside.
RM 39.90
Polichattu Fish
Whole seabass, wrapped and roasted in banana leaf.
In the heart of Bandar Mahkota Cheras
Address
1A, Jalan Temenggung 27/9,
Bandar Mahkota Cheras,
43200 Cheras, Selangor
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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+60 3-2602 0408
Walk-ins are always welcome.
Frequently asked
What kind of food does Ishtaa serve?
South Indian fusion: South Indian tradition meets Malaysian flavours. Nasi lemak with fried chicken and rendang, traditional banana leaf with steamed or ghee rice, ala carte dishes, chai and lassi.
When is Ishtaa open?
We're open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 10 PM, and closed on Mondays.
Can I book a table?
Yes. Call us on +60 3-2602 0408 to reserve a table. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Do you offer takeaway or delivery?
Takeaway is available. Delivery through the major apps is planned, and this page will be updated the moment it's live.