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