Malabar South Indian Cuisine

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Malabar South Indian Cuisine

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Mon - Tue:	17:30 to 23:00
Wed - Sun:	12:00 to 15:00 17:30 to 23:00

Malabar South Indian Cuisine opened in 2003. "With MALABAR, we want to bring the most traditional dishes from the Malabar Coast , maintain the classic Indian recipes and enhance the offering with some signature dishes to reflect the changing food trends in contemporary India."

Centrally located in Sydney's exclusive Darlinghurst area, near St. Vincent's Hospitals and the infamous KINGS CROSS, Malabar is a contemporary and modern Indian restaurant with about 70 seats.

Malabar is the finest place to sample the extraordinary regional Indian delicacies, created by Chef Mohammed Sali, with his brigade of master chefs, for a marvellous fusion of tastes. At Malabar, this unique offering will take you, our guest, on a gourmet journey of India's most popular "Spice Trail".

Latest User Reviews

"This is the second time we have been after being referred by a friend. It was just as great as the first. The food flavour and preparation is excellent but slightly more expensive than some other Indian restaurants which are just as tasty. Well worth a visit if you are a fan of Indian food."

"Excellent food, friendly and informed service, clean and attractive decor and prices good considering the quality of food. I would recommend it to everyone. The chef is always available and happy to answer any questions or assist with special requests." more reviews

Chef	Mohammed Sali
Price Guide	Entrée $5 - $17, Main $12 - $21, Dessert $3.90 - $5
Payment Options	Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners
Features	$3 corkage Per-head, BYO (Wine Only), Deliveries, Licensed, Secure parking, Takeaway, Wheelchair access
Ambience	Contemporary, Relaxed, Traditional, Trendy
Food	Gluten Free, Vegetarian option

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Area name	Capacity seated	Capacity standing
Entire Restaurant	70	n/a

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Dosai

All Dosais are served with

Sambar: lentils stewed with a combination of podis - spice powders, pulli - tamarind and subtly sweetened with vellam - mollases

Coconut Chutney: ground fresh coconut with a tinge of green chillies and finished with South Indian tempering of whole black mustard and curry leaves

The Original: golden crisp rice and lentil light crepe, an 'all day' South Indian delight

9.00

Masala: spiced potato mash rolled in the crisp crepe, a delicious variation to 'The Original'

10.00

Bangalore : 'Bangalore Podi' - Roasted sesame and coconut powder spread on the inside of the crepe to give a bite to 'The Masala'

11.00

Kheema : kheema - moist lamb mince flavoured with mint, cinnamon and cloves and rolled in 'The Original'

12.00

Prawn: king prawns tossed in tangy green tomato and capsicum and rolled in 'The Original'

13.00

Masala Uttappam: this delicious open-faced variation of the Dosa is prepared with a mixture of chopped shallots, tomato, coriander and green chili

13.00

Starters

Garlic and Pepper Rasam : tomato based soup with tamarind, garlic and fresh crushed pepper, tempered with brown mustard and curry leaves

5.00

Mysore Chilli Chops (3 pcs): succulent lamb cutlets marinated in hot fresh chilli and “Ajwain’ grilled and served garnished with toasted sesame seeds and a mint yoghurt side dip

15.00

Mellagu Prawns (6 pcs) : tiger prawns spiced with Malabar peppercorns and tossed in a red onion and tomato relish finished with fresh coriander

15.00

Scallops with Coconut and Ginger (6 pcs) : Western Australian scallops tossed with spices from the southern tip of the Sub-Continent along with coconut and fresh grated ginger

17.00

Tandoori Tikka (3 pcs): juicy pieces of chicken marinated in the famous 'Tandoori paste' and cooked on skewers in the traditional Tandoor Oven

12.00

Patti Samosa (2 pcs): layered filo pastry triangles, filled with sweet baby green peas and julienne of onion, deep fried

7.00

Spinach Chaat : crunchy layers of deep fried baby spinach leaves, diced potatoes and chickpeas with refreshing yoghurt and finished with date chutney

10.00

Cauliflower and Potato Dumplings (3 pcs): chopped Cauliflower and potato dipped in a lightly spiced chickpea batter and fried

8.00

Starter Sampler : one piece of tandoori tikka, mysore chilli chops and patti samosa

15.00

Starter Sampler for Vegetarians: one piece of patti samosa, potato and cheese pattie and spinach chaat

13.00

Curries

Prawns Konkan (6 pcs) : mildly spiced fragrant coconut based sauce. A popular dish from the Konkan coast

21.00

Prawn Balchao (6 pcs) : prawns pan-fried in goan style tangy onion and tomato sauce spiced up with hot cayenne pepper

21.00

Fish Curry - Goan : ling fish cubes and diced capsicum cooked in coconut milk flavoured with 'kokum'. A recipe straight from the Goan Kitchen

21.00

Chicken Chettinad : an aromatic, peppery hot dish richly spiced with mellagu, sounf and star aniseed from the Chettiar community of Tamil Nadu

19.00

Chicken Makhani: the jewel in the Crown of Indian cuisine. Succulent Tikka cooked in smooth creamy tomato sauce, sweetened with honey, flavoured with aromatic methi leaves and garnished with slivered almonds

19.00

Duck Moilee: skinned duck cooked with third extract of coconut milk, saunf, ginger and red chilli. A speciality from the community of Syrian Christian from Kerala

19.00

Lamb Varutha : tender diced lamb cooked slowly in an onion-based curry distinctly flavoured with fresh 'curry leaves', an original from Chennai

19.00

Lamb Kurumah: the Southern equivalent to 'Khorma', a much lighter sauce with 'khus khus' and whole garam masala

19.00

Lamb Shank Roganjosh : traditional Kashmiri dish with 'Rathanjogh'

18.00

Goat Mappas: a traditional slow cooked baby goat curry in a masala made from fresh coconut, green chillies and ginger

19.00

Beef Kerala : a unique combination of fresh coconut, ginger, diced beef and potatoes in a mild sauce, authentic to the 'Maplah" community

19.00

Beef Vindaloo : vin - de - alho meaning wine of garlic, a simple hot and sour sauce prepared with ground cayenne pepper and coriander seeds

19.00

Okra Masala : stir fried whole baby okra, with diced onion, tomato and capsicum with cumin seeds

15.00

Mushroom and Spinach : button mushrooms and baby english spinach cooked together with a hint of Carom seeds

15.00

Baby Eggplant and Potato : a light vegetable accompaniment, subtly spiced and flavoured with panch phoran

15.00

Mixed Vegetable Curry : fresh and crunchy vegetables served in a smooth sauce prepared with our Chef's own 'curry powder' and lite coconut milk

15.00

Dal : red kidney beans and a mix of lentils cooked slowly with a garam masala bouquet garni allowing the spices to infuse into the dal. It is finished with a tempering of cumin, garlic, fresh chillies and tomatoes

12.00

Rice and Bread

Basmati Rice

2.50

Naan : a light Punjabi bread cooked in the Tandoor

3.00

Garlic Naan: naan stuffed with chopped garlic

3.50

Cheese Naan: naan stuffed with grated cheese

4.00

Peshwari Naan: naan filled with cream cheese, sultanas, coconut and nuts

4.50

Aloo Kulcha : naan filled with shredded Desiree potatoes and chopped shallots

4.50

Malabar Paratha: flaky whole-meal bread pan fried

4.00

Roti : whole-meal bread cooked in the tandoor

4.00

Side Dishes

Mango Chutney

2.50

Cucumber Raitha

2.50

Lime Pickle

2.50

Onion and Tomato Katchumber

2.50

Mint Chutney

2.50

Pappadums (4 pcs per serve)

2.50

Coffee and Dessert Menu

Kesar Pista Kulfi : Indian ice cream made with pistachio nuts and flavoured with saffron and cardamon

5.00

Mango Kulfi : Indian ice cream with mango

5.00

Gulab Jamun : cottage cheese dumplings, flavoured with cardamom, deep fried and steeped in saffron flavoured syrup. Served hot

3.90

Gulab Jamun with Vanilla Ice Cream

4.90

Vanilla Ice Cream

3.90

Tea/ Coffee: flat white, espresso, black

3.50

Cappuccino

4.00

Masala Chai : Indian spiced tea with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves

4.00

Mango Lassi : refreshing yoghurt drink, flavoured with mangoes

3.50

All efforts have been made by www.menulog.com.au to ensure the accuracy of this restaurant's menus at the time of publishing. However, we cannot guarantee that the menu or prices will be valid at the time of your visit.

All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD$) unless otherwise specified.

This menu was last updated on 18/7/08.

User rating

(30 reviews)

Overall		7.8
Food		8.3
Ambience		8.2
Service		7.5
Value		7.4

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Overall 7.8 - Food 8, Ambience 7, Value 8, Service 8

This is the second time we have been after being referred by a friend. It was just as great as the first.

The food flavour and preparation is excellent but slightly more expensive than some other Indian restaurants which are just as tasty.

Well worth a visit if you are a fan of Indian food. (Shaunny - See my reviews (7) - March, 2009)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

Excellent food, friendly and informed service, clean and attractive decor and prices good considering the quality of food. I would recommend it to everyone.

The chef is always available and happy to answer any questions or assist with special requests. (wendy - February, 2009)

Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

I found the staff very informative, friendly and attentive. My husband has Coeliac Disease and the waiter was knowledgeable and so was the chef - he even came out to us and had a chat. (June, 2008)

Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

Best Indian cuisine you will find anywhere, let alone Sydney. The $30 banquet is value for money, big time. And you get to sample the best bits on the menu. Chicken Tikka is the best I have ever had!! (Jools - See my reviews (2) - May, 2008)

Overall 8.5 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 9, Service 8

Excellent overall. Difficult to criticise any part of the experience (January, 2008)

Overall 9.3 - Food 9, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

Great dining experience in a quiet restaurant. (Restaurants - See my reviews (2) - January, 2007)

Plus Overall 7.5 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 7, Service 7 from 24 ratings

This restaurant has been reviewed by the following reputable critics. In Menulog's opinion, multiple reviews are usually an indication that the restaurant is popular and worth trying yourself.

Joanna Savill, SMH Good Living - September 2006

Simon Thomsen and Catherine Keenan, SMH Good Food Guide 2007 - January 2006

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Payment methods accepted: Cash, AMEX, Diners Club, Master Card, Visa

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Malabar South Indian Cuisine opened in 2003. "With MALABAR, we want to bring the most traditional dishes from the Malabar Coast , maintain the classic Indian recipes and enhance the offering with some signature dishes to reflect the changing food trends in contemporary India."
Centrally located in Sydney's exclusive Darlinghurst area, near St. Vincent's Hospitals and the infamous KINGS CROSS, Malabar is a contemporary and modern Indian restaurant with about 70 seats.
Malabar is the finest place to sample the extraordinary regional Indian delicacies, created by Chef Mohammed Sali, with his brigade of master chefs, for a marvellous fusion of tastes. At Malabar, this unique offering will take you, our guest, on a gourmet journey of India's most popular "Spice Trail".

Payment methods accepted: Cash, AMEX, Diners Club, Master Card, Visa

DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Mon - Sun:	18:45 to 21:45

PICK UP SCHEDULE

Mon - Tue:	17:30 to 22:15
Wed - Sun:	12:00 to 14:45 17:30 to 22:15

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Courses: Starters | Dosai | Rice & Breads | Curries | Side Dishes

Starters

Garlic & Pepper Rasam

Tomato based soup with tamarind, garlic & fresh crushed pepper, tempered with brown mustard & curry leaves

$5.00

Mysore Chilli Chops (3 Pcs)

Succulent lamb cutlets marinated in hot fresh chilli & 'Ajwain' grilled & served garnished with toasted sesame seeds & a mint yoghurt side dip

$15.00

Mellagu Prawns (6 Pcs)

Tiger prawns spiced with Malabar peppercorns & tossed in a red onion & tomato relish finished with fresh coriander

$15.00

Scallops with Coconut & Ginger (6 Pcs)

Western Australian scallops tossed with spices from the Southern tip of the Sub-Continent along with coconut & fresh grated ginger

$17.00

Tandoori Tikka (3 Pcs)

Juicy pieces of chicken marinated in the famous 'Tandoori paste' & cooked on skewers in the traditional Tandoori oven

$12.00

Patti Samosa (2 Pcs)

Layered filo pastry triangles, filled with sweet baby green peas & julienne of onion, deep fried

$7.00

Spinach Chaat

Crunchy layers of deep fried baby spinach leaves, diced potatoes & chickpeas with refreshing yoghurt & finished with date chutney

$10.00

Cauliflower & Potato Dumplings (3 Pcs)

Chopped cauliflower and potato dipped in a lightly spiced chickpea batter and fried

$8.00

Starter Sampler

One piece each of Tandoori Tikka, Mysore Chilli Chops & Patti Samosa

$15.00

StarteStarter Sampler for Vegetarians

One piece of Patti Samosa, potato and cheese pattle and spinach chaat

$13.00

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Dosai

All dosai are served with Sambar: lentils stewed with a combination of podis - spice powders, pulli - tamarind and subtly sweetened with vellam - mollases. Coconut Chutney: Ground fresh coconut with a tinge of green chillies and finished with South Indian tempering of whole black mustard and curry leaves

Dosai - The Original

Golden crisp, rice & lentil light crepe, an 'all day' South Indian delight

$9.00

Dosai - Masala

Spiced potato mash rolled in the crisp crepe a delicious variation to the 'The Original'

$10.00

Dosai - Bangalore

'Bangalore Podi' - Roasted sesame & coconut powder spread on the inside of the crepe to give a bite to 'The Masala'

$11.00

Dosai - Keema

Keema - moist lamb mince flavoured with mint, cinnamon & cloves rolled in 'The Original'

$12.00

Dosai - Prawn

King prawns tossed in tangy green tomato & capsicum & rolled in 'The Original'

$13.00

Dosai - Masala Uttappam

This delicious open - faced variation of the Dosai is prepared with a mbdure of chopped shallots, tomato, coriander and green chill

$13.00

Rice & Breads

Basmati Rice

$2.50

Naan

A light Punjabi bread cooked in the Tandoor

$3.00

Garlic Naan

Naan stuffed with chopped garlic

$3.50

Cheese Naan

Naan stuffed with grated cheese

$4.50

Peshwari Naan

Naan filled with cream cheese, suitanas, coconut & nuts

$4.50

Aloo Kulcha

Naan filled with shredded Desiree potatoes & chopped shallots

$4.50

Malabar Paratha

Flaky wholemeal bread pan fried

$4.00

Roti

Wholemeal bread cooked in the tandoor

$4.00

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Curries

Prawns Konkan (6 Pcs)

Mildly spiced fragrant coconut based sauce. A popular dish from the Konkan coast

$21.00

Prawns Balchao (6 Pcs)

Prawns pan-fried in Goan style tangy onion & tomato sauce spiced up with hot cayenne pepper

$21.00

Fish Curry - Goan

Ling fish cubes & diced capsicum cooked in coconut milk flavoured with 'Kokum'. A recipe straight from the Goan kitchen

$21.00

Chicken Chettinad

An aromatic, peppery hot dish richly spiced with mellagu, sounf & star aniseed from Chettiar community of Tamil Nadu

$19.00

Chicken Makhani

The Jewel in the Crown' of Indian cuisine. Succulent tikka cooked in smooth creamy tomato sauce, sweetened with honey, flavoured with aromatic methi leaves & garnished with slivered almonds

$19.00

Duck Moilee

Skinned duck cooked with extracts of coconut milk, saunf, ginger and red chili. A specialty from the community Syrian Christians from Kerala

$19.00

Lamb Varutha

Tender diced lamb cooked slowly in and onion-based curry distinctly flavoured with fresh 'curry leaves', an original from Channal

$19.00

Lamb Kuruma

The Southern equivalent to 'Khorma', a much lighter sauce with 'Khus Khus' & whole garam masala

$19.00

Lamb Shank Roganjosh

Traditional Kashmiri dish with "Rathanjogh"

$18.00

Goat Mappas

A traditional slow cooked baby goat curry in a masala made from fresh coconut, green chillies and ginger

$19.00

Beef Kerala

A unique combination of fresh coconut, ginger, diced beef & potatoes in a mild sauce, authentic to the 'Maplah' community

$19.00

Beef Vindaloo

Vin-de-alho meaning wine of garlic, a simple hot and sour sauce prepared with ground cayenne pepper and coriander seeds

$19.00

Okra Masala

Stir fried whole baby okra, with diced onion, tomato & capsicum with cumin seeds

$15.00

Mushroom & Spinach

Button mushrooms & baby English spinach cooked together with a hint of carorn seeds

$15.00

Baby Eggplant & Potato

A light vegetable accompaniment, subtly spiced & flavoured with panch phoran

$15.00

Mixed Vegetable Curry

Fresh & crunchy vegetables in a smooth sauce prepared with our chef's own 'curry powder' and lite coconut milk

$15.00

Dal

Red kidney beans & a mix of lentils cooked slowly with a garam masala bouquet garmi allowing the spices to infused into the dal. It is finished with a tempering of cumin, ginger, fresh chillies & tomatoes

$12.00

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Side Dishes

Mango Chutney

$2.50

Cucumber Raitha

$2.50

Lime Pickle

$2.50

Onion & Tomato Katchumbar

$2.50

Mint Chutney

$2.50

Pappadums (4 Pcs)

$2.50

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User reviews(46)
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Malabar South Indian Cuisine

Malabar South Indian Cuisine

Malabar South Indian Cuisine

Malabar South Indian Cuisine

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