Sprawled over two levels, the 150-seater Malabar, is one of the largest restaurants on the North Shore. It offers a range of dining options from private functions rooms, large group tables, through to intimate tables for two, takeaway and catering.
Located within an easy walk of trains, buses and parking stations, it’s perfectly placed for a quick lunch, a feast dinner, large celebratory events and family get-togethers.
The Malabar Crows Nest Restaurant opened its doors in 1992. Featuring mesmerising floor to ceiling murals of India, solid timber chairs and a cuisine filled with healthy fresh traditional choices, Malabar pays homage to its South Indian heritage.
Menu a la Carte
Explore texture, color and of course the ultimate tastes with our menu of the season. All the ingredients are fresh and carefully selected by our chefs. Enjoy an extraordinary dining experience.
Garlic Peppar Rasam Soup $8.00
Lentils, tomato, tamarind, garlic, black pepper, curry leaves.
Onion Bhaji $11.00
Fritters with sliced onions, gram flour, ginger, garlic
Spinach Chaat$16.00
Crispy Baby spinach leaves, chickpeas, yoghurt, date and tamarind chutney
Patti Samosa$9.00
Filo pastry, green peas, spiced potatoes
Sambhar Vadai$11.00
Fritters with sliced onions, gram flour, ginger, garlic
Pepper Prawns$21.50
Tiger prawns, peppercorns, red onion, fennel seeds, curry leaves
Mysore Chilli Chops $24.5
Lamb cutlets, chilli, vinegar, carom seeds. (Grilled)
Chicken Tikka$17.00
Chicken thigh fillet, yoghurt, spices. (Tandoor roasted)
Mixed Platter (minimum order of two) $18.00
One piece – Chicken Tikka(D), Mysore Chilli Chops and Patti Samosa(G).
Vegetarian Platter (minimum order of two) $14.00
One piece – Patti Samosa(G), Onion Bhaji(G) and Spinach Chaat(D)
Masala Dosai Mini $12.00/Reg $20
Mustard seeds, onion, mashed potatoes.
Bangalore Dosai Mini $13.00/ Reg $22.00
Coconut, crushed chilli, sesame seeds, mashed potatoes
Kheema Dosai Mini 14.00/ Reg $24.00
Beef mince, spring onion, ginger, coriander.
Chicken Dosai $Mini $14.00 / Reg $24.00
Chicken mince, fennel seeds, shallots, ginge
Masala Uttapam $20.00
Flat crepe-onion, tomato, coriander leaves.
Plain Dosai Mini $10.00 / Reg $16.00
A golden, crisp rice lentil crepe
Konkan Prawn $27.50
King prawns, coconut cream, tomatoes, tamarind
Prawn Balchao $27.50
King prawns, tomato, Kashmiri chilli, cumin, garlic, vinegar
Goan Fish Curry$27.50
Ling fillet, coconut milk, kokum, green chilli
Kerala Beef $26.00
Diced beef, coconut milk, baby potatoes, ginger
Beef Vindaloo$26.00
Diced beef, vinegar, tomatoes, crushed hot chilli.
Goat Curry$26.00
Goat on the bone, ginger, garlic, onion, tomato, nutmeg, mace, coriander
Lamb Kormah$27.50
Diced lamb, ground cashews, cream, garam masala
Lamb Roganjosh $27.50
Diced lamb, browned onions, tomatoes, coriander powder
Lamb Saagwala$27.50
Diced lamb, pureed spinach, fenugreek leaves, cream
Chicken Makhani “ButterChicken” $24.00
Chicken thigh fillet, tomato, fenugreek leaves, cream, honey
Chicken Tikka Masala$24.00
Diced chicken, green pepper, tomatoes, ginger, coriander leaves
Chicken Chettinad $23.00
Chicken thigh fillet, peppercorns, ground fennel, curry leaves
Malai Kofta$22.00
Potato and cottage cheese dumplings, cashew nut, fenugreek, cream
Palak Paneer$22.00
Homemade cottage cheese, pureed spinach leaves, cumin seeds, ginger
Baby Eggplant & potato$20.00
Baby eggplant, diced potatoes, ginger, spices
Okra Masala$22.00
Baby okra, capsicum, tomato, coriander leaves
Mixed Vegetable Curry$19.00
Cauliflower, carrots, green beans, mild coconut sauce
Dhal$15.00
Assorted lentils, sliced onions, tomatoes, crushed ginger, garlic
Chicken Biryani $23.00
Saffron rice, chicken, ground herbs, spices.
Basmati Rice$3.00
Naan $4.0
Garlic & Coriander Naan $4.5
Plain Paratha $4.5
Flaky layered bread baked on the hotplateWholemeal Paratha $4.5
Flaky flatbread made from wholemeal flour
Cheese Naan $4.5
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Garden Salad $8.50
Salad leaves, cucumber, tomato, homemade vinaigrette. -
Pappadums$5.00
4pcs. Served with mint sauce -
Onion & Tomato Katchumber$4.0
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Pickles & Chutneys $3.0 e.a.
Mint Sauce (D); Cucumber Raita (D); Sweet Mango Chutney; Lime Pickle; Spicy Chilli PickleDessert-
Carrot Halwa $6.00
Caramelised carrot cake with soft nuts and sweet sultanas -
Mango Kulfi $7.00
Traditional Indian ice cream of simmered milk with Mango and Cardamom -
Pistachio Kulfi $7.0
Traditional Indian ice cream of simmered milk with Pista -
Classic Vanilla IceCream $5.0
Your choice of CHOCOLATE or STRAWBERRY topping -
Gulab Jamun $5.0
Sweet milk-based dumplings in cardamom and rose water sugar syrup -
Gulab Jamun with ice cream $7.0
One serve of Gulab Jamun with scope of Vanilla Ice Cream -
Sweets Trio $12.0
Sample of Gulab Jamun, Carrot Halwa and Mango Kulfi
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