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Malabar At Darlinghurst Shop 1 / 274 Victoria Street
Shop 1 / 274 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Featured Items

Basmati Rice
$5.00
Chicken Makhani 'Butter Chicken'
Marinated chicken simmered in a smooth tomato sauce with cream and fenugreek. Balanced richness with gentle sweetness. Finished with slivered almonds.$34.00
Naan
Soft tandoor-baked bread$6.00
Appetisers

Pappadum
Crispy thin lentil crackers (4 pieces)$5.00
Mint Chutney
Yoghurt and fresh mint$4.00
Cucumber Raita
Yoghurt and cucumber$4.00
Onion & Tomato Katchumber
Chopped onion, tomato, fresh coriander$4.00
Sweet Mango Chutney
$4.00
Mixed Pickle
$4.00Side Dish Platter
Choose any three chutneys$9.50
Dosa

Masala Dosai
Our signature dosa. Filled with hand-mashed potatoes, mustard seeds and sautéed onions.$17.50
Bangalore Dosai
Golden dosai stuffed with spiced potatoes and Bangalore podi of chilli, garlic, sesame and coconut$18.50
Kerala Fish Dosai
Flaked ling fillet, seared in coconut oil with curry leaves and ginger, folded into a thin, crisp dosai. Served with a bright tangy tomato chutney.$19.00
Prawn Dosai
Crisp dosai filled with prawns tossed in a spicy relish with capsicum and green chilli warmth.$21.00
Kheema Lamb Dosai
Dosai packed with savoury lamb mince, fenugreek, fresh ginger and a hint of cinnamon.$21.00Plain Dosa
$12.00
Entrees

Mellagu Prawns
Tiger prawns tossed with crushed peppercorns, onion, fennel and a zesty tomato relish. (6 pieces)$27.00Grilled Barramundi
Wrapped in banana leaf. Banana leaf wrapped barramundi. Ginger, garlic and green chilli. Slow-grilled. Moist, fragrant, gently smoky.$26.00
Mysore Chilli Chops
Grilled baby lamb chops. Hot chilli, carom seeds and sesame seeds. Smoky heat. Bold and direct. (2 pieces)$24.00Kerala Fried Chicken
Crisp chicken. Chickpea flour, chilli, curry leaves and turmeric. Peppery, fragrant, and deeply savoury.$19.50
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chicken thigh fillets. Overnight yoghurt marinade. Flame-fired. Smoky, aromatic, tender. (2 pieces)$16.00
Garlic & Pepper Rasam Soup
Tomato and tamarind broth. Garlic, cumin and Malabar peppercorns. Light, warming, and unmistakably South Indian.$12.50
Cauliflower & Potato Bonda
Chickpea batter fritters. Spiced potato, cauliflower, coriander and red onion. Crisp outside. Soft and fragrant within. (2 pieces)$13.00
Spinach Chaat
Crisp baby spinach. Chickpea batter. Chilled yoghurt, date and tamarind. Crunchy, creamy, gently sweet-tangy.$21.00
Patti Samosa
Thin filo pastry. Peas, onion and tiny hint of dry red chilli. Light, crisp, delicately spiced. (2 pieces)$13.00
Mains

Prawn Konkan
King prawns gently simmered in a coconut masala of onion, ginger and mustard seed. Finished with kokum for a soft coastal tang. Calm, balanced, and distinctly Konkan.$36.00
Prawn Balchao
King prawns cooked in a Goan-style masala of Kashmiri chilli, cumin and vinegar. Bold and deeply savoury, with a lingering heat that builds slowly.$36.00
Goan Fish Curry
Ling fillet simmered in coconut milk with kokum, chilli and crushed coriander seed. A coastal staple with warmth rather than heat. Clean, comforting, and precise.$35.00
Beef Rib Vaariyellu
Angus short rib braised low and slow with onion, ginger, garlic and curry leaves. Served fall-apart tender with deep Kerala spice and natural richness.$46.00
Goat Mappas
Baby goat slow cooked on the bone with coconut paste and poppy seed. Rich, nutty and deeply traditional. Built for those who like depth.$38.00
Lamb Shank Roganjosh
Slow-braised lamb shank cooked in tomato, yoghurt and cardamom. Deeply aromatic with soft, warming heat.$34.00
Kerala Mappila Beef Curry
Beef slow cooked in coconut milk with ginger, chilli and coriander. A rounded, mellow curry rooted in Mappila kitchens.$36.00
Beef Vindaloo
Beef cooked with garlic, vinegar, tomato and dried red chilli. Sharp, unapologetic, and full-bodied. A classic with confidence.$36.00
Lamb Khurumah
Diced lamb simmered in a gentle cashew masala with green chilli and bay leaf. Creamy, fragrant and softly spiced.$37.00
Lamb Varutha
Lamb roasted with black pepper, ginger, curry leaves and dried red chilli. Pepper-forward, robust and warming.$37.00
Chicken Makhani 'Butter Chicken'
Marinated chicken simmered in a smooth tomato sauce with cream and fenugreek. Balanced richness with gentle sweetness. Finished with slivered almonds.$34.00
Railway Chicken
Lean chicken cooked in a coconut-based masala with ginger, turmeric and mild red chilli. Comforting and lightly spiced, inspired by historic railway kitchens.$34.00
Specials

Murgh Patiala
Authentic Himachali steamed wheat bun stuffed with a spiced walnut and poppy seed filling. Served hot with melted desi ghee and fresh tamarind chutney$34.00
Chicken Tikka Masala
$36.00
Saag Chicken
$34.00
Veg Mains

Baby Eggplant & Potato
Roasted baby eggplant and potatoes cooked with finely sliced onion and panch phoran. Finished with yoghurt for a softly spiced and layered texture.$28.00
Vendakkai (Okra) Masala
Baby okra sautéed with onion, capsicum and tomato. Clean, tangy and savoury with a dry finish.$28.00
Mixed Vegetable Curry
Seasonal vegetables simmered in coconut milk with cashew and chilli. Light and nutty with gentle spice.$26.00
Dal Makhani
A medley of lentils; urad, mung, channa, toor, rajma and black-eyed beans, slow cooked with tomato, butter and aromatics. Rich and smoky with deep warmth.$23.00
Palak Paneer
Indian paneer folded through a silky spinach purée with cumin and onion. Smooth, comforting and softly spiced.$28.00
Rice & Bread

Basmati Rice
$5.00
Brown Rice
$6.00
Naan
Soft tandoor-baked bread$6.00
Garlic Naan
$6.50
Cheese Naan
$8.50
Wholemeal Roti
Wholemeal tandoori roti.$6.00
Garlic Cheese Naan
$8.50
Kerala Parotta
A traditional South Indian layered bread. Flaky and golden.$6.50
Peshwari Naan
Hand-stretched naan filled with coconut, almonds and sultanas. Gently sweet.$9.00
Vegan Starters

Garlic & Pepper Rasam Soup VG
A flavourful thin soup of fresh tomatoes and tamarind, infused with whole garlic, cumin and Malabar peppercorns.$12.50
Cauliflower & Potato Bonda VG
Cauliflower florettes mixed with mildly spiced potato, fresh coriander and red onions dipped and fried in a light chickpea batter.$13.00
Patti Samosa VG
Delicate filo pastry triangles filled with a savory mix of baby green peas, julienned onions, and dry red chili.$13.00
Masala Dosai VG
Hand-mashed potatoes slowly stirred with red onion, curry leaves and crackled mustard seeds.$17.50
Bangalore Dosai VG
Hand-mashed potatoes covered with a sprinkle of 'Bangalore Podi': pestled chilli, garlic, sesame seeds and coconut flakes.$18.50
Vegan Mains

Vendakkai (Okra) Masala VG
Delicate baby okra gently sautéed with chunky capsicum, tomatoes and onions in a rich and savoury masala, a delightful combination of textures and tangy taste profile.$28.00
Mixed Vegetable Curry VG
Seasonal cauliflower, carrots, green beans, green peas and potatoes in a taste sensation of light coconut milk, cashews and blended chilli.$26.00
Dal Makhani VG
Five kinds of legumes; black urad, mung dal, channa dal, toor dal, rajma and black eye beans slow cooked in a garam masala bouquet garni with hints of garlic and fenugreek.$23.00
Vegan Rice & Bread

Basmati Rice VG
$5.00
Brown Rice VG
$6.00
Pappadums VG
$5.00
Sweet Mango Chutney VG
$4.00
Mixed Pickle VG
$4.00
Onion & Tomato Katchumber VG
$4.00
Wholemeal Roti VG
Made from stoneground wholemeal flour$6.00
Kerala Parotta VG
Flaky layered bread made on the tawa$6.50
Soft Drinks
1 L Still
Sparkling or Still Water$13.000.5 L Still
Sparkling or Still Water$8.001 L Sparkling
$13.000.5 L Sparkling
$8.00Coke 1.25L
$12.00Coke Zero 1.25L
$12.00Sprite 1.25L
$12.00
Desserts
Mango Kulfi Traditional Indian Ice Cream
House-made, slow melting ice cream. Prepared in small batches.$14.00Pistachio Kulfi Traditional Indian Ice Cream
House-made, slow melting ice cream. Prepared in small batches.$14.00Half Mango Half Pistachio Kulfi Traditional Indian Ice Cream
House-made, slow melting ice cream. Prepared in small batches.$16.00
Gulab Jamun
Two soft milk dumplings soaked in cardamom and rose-scented syrup. Served warm.$14.00
Rasmalai
Two soft paneer dumplings soaked in chilled saffron and pistachio milk.$14.00Kavuni Arisi
A South Indian black rice pudding cooked slowly with jaggery, cashews and coconut.$15.00
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