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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1368 reviews

What filmyfoodygypsy doesn't like about Malabar:
It was my favourite, went there after a long time and was taken aback. Sizes reduced, naan size almost half. Service very sweet and pleasant but unprofessional . Simple tap beer came after the mains and two reminders. The potatoes in the dosa were not...More View all feedback. What bdmapm likes about Malabar:
What a gem in Sydney. Worth the short trip out of the CBD. Beautifully decorated Indian restaurant. White linen table cloths and napkins, wall art reflecting the Indian heritage. We were welcomed promptly and shown to our table. Water was poured, drinks order taken and...More View all feedback.

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3.7 ★ from 37 reviews
Zita
25.04.2023 - 05:26

I really felt like Indian food and this place was open (unlike many others) and within walking distance. It is a fine restaurant and most people were dressed a...

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Carlos
25.04.2023 - 05:26

Very comfortable to sit. The chicken is okay, a little sweet. Mixed vegetables are beautiful.

Zackery
25.04.2023 - 05:26

We have dinner on a Friday night, the place was packed, but the service was still good. The food was very delicious, I would recommend this place to everyone. I...

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Vicente
14.08.2017 - 06:04

We came here for our Thursday work lunch. I'm not a massive fan of Indian food, but nonetheless the food was great and plentiful. We had the Madras Thali for lu...

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Shyanne
14.08.2017 - 06:04

The food is undoubtedly exquisite. The ambience is there. Being there in a busy Sunday night is quite a pleasant experience, in theory. Unfortunately, the tab...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 572 reviews
Tiffany
24.07.2023 - 22:31

Convenient location close to King's Cross Station. Attentive service. Good food selection. Reasonably priced. The food arrived without much delay.

Philip
24.07.2023 - 22:31

The best Indian food in Sydney. Friendly hosts and clean vibrant restaurant. Always busy. I will keep coming back.

filmyfoodygypsy
24.07.2023 - 22:31

It was my favourite, went there after a long time and was taken aback. Sizes reduced, naan size almost half. Service very sweet and pleasant but unprofessional...

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Carroll
24.07.2023 - 22:31

Malabar provides the real flavors of India, from classic south Indian vegetarian through a variety of meat dishes. The Bangalore and Keema dosai made excellent...

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Marcia
24.07.2023 - 22:31

So pleased we booked as even on a Wednesday evening every table was taken by 8pm. No surprise given the quality of food and service from all the team plus very...

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Happycow
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Tiggy
08.03.2024 - 14:37

I was craving Indian food and luckily found this open restaurant within walking distance. It's a fancy place where most people were dressed up, but I didn't fee...

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RachelFeiner
08.03.2024 - 14:37

The atmosphere is very relaxing. The butter chicken is decent, with a slightly sweet flavor. The mixed vegetables are delicious.

HaleyWells
08.03.2024 - 14:37

I absolutely loved this restaurant. The waiter was extremely helpful, and they offer a complete vegan menu that was absolutely delicious. I was pleasantly surpr...

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BobFox
08.03.2024 - 14:37

We have had dinner on a friday night, the place was packed, yet the service still good. The food was very tasty, I would definitely recommend this place to anyo...

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Deliveroo
4.7 ★ from 500 reviews
Zomato
4.5 ★ from 291 reviews

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