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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

    $4.00
  • Side 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.
    $21.00
  • Plain Dosa

    $12.00

Entrees

  • Mellagu Prawns

    Tiger prawns tossed with crushed peppercorns, onion, fennel and a zesty tomato relish. (6 pieces)
    $27.00
  • Grilled 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)
    $24.00
  • Kerala 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
    $13.00
  • 0.5 L Still

    Sparkling or Still Water
    $8.00
  • 1 L Sparkling

    $13.00
  • 0.5 L Sparkling

    $8.00
  • Coke 1.25L

    $12.00
  • Coke Zero 1.25L

    $12.00
  • Sprite 1.25L

    $12.00

Desserts

  • Mango Kulfi Traditional Indian Ice Cream

    House-made, slow melting ice cream. Prepared in small batches.
    $14.00
  • Pistachio Kulfi Traditional Indian Ice Cream

    House-made, slow melting ice cream. Prepared in small batches.
    $14.00
  • Half 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.
    $14.00
  • Kavuni Arisi

    A South Indian black rice pudding cooked slowly with jaggery, cashews and coconut.
    $15.00
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Malabar Darlinghurst Branch Australia Location and Ordering Hours

(02) 9332 1755
Shop 1 / 274 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst 2010
Closed • Opens Monday at 5:30PM
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