From Bengaluru to Bur Dubai, MTR has come a long way in 100 years - in pictures

The facade of the original MTR restaurant on Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
The facade of the original MTR restaurant on Lalbagh Road, Bengaluru. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
MTR's Masala dosa is an all-day favourite worldwide. Photo: Charukesi Ramadurai
MTR's Masala dosa is an all-day favourite worldwide. Photo: Charukesi Ramadurai
The restaurant has been run by three generations of the Maiya family. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
The restaurant has been run by three generations of the Maiya family. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
MTR now has branches in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London and Seattle with plans to expand to Canada. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
MTR now has branches in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London and Seattle with plans to expand to Canada. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
The restaurant was co-founded by current managing partner Hemamalini Maiya's grandfather. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
The restaurant was co-founded by current managing partner Hemamalini Maiya's grandfather. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
Khara bath is a popular breakfast item at MTR. Photo: Charukesi Ramadurai
Khara bath is a popular breakfast item at MTR. Photo: Charukesi Ramadurai
The elaborate MTR lunch thali. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin
The elaborate MTR lunch thali. Photo: Tanushree Bhasin