Malabari Kitchen - Minneapolis

The food at Malabari Kitchen was outstanding! With only a small team handling both service and cooking, every dish is freshly prepared to order, so expect a bit... read more The food at Malabari Kitchen was outstanding! With only a small team handling both service and cooking, every dish is freshly prepared to order, so expect a bit of a wait—but it’s definitely worth it. The restaurant has a cozy, unique atmosphere, so arriving right at the 5:30 opening is a good idea. Portions are generous, so sharing a dish with your dining partner is advisable. My husband and I left feeling very satisfied and took home plenty of leftovers.

Excellent food paired with outstanding service. We enjoyed the shrimp molly, goat biryani, yogurt curry, and some small samosas. Everything was flavorful and sa... read more Excellent food paired with outstanding service. We enjoyed the shrimp molly, goat biryani, yogurt curry, and some small samosas. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. We visited for lunch on a Tuesday, experienced no wait, and received our dishes promptly. The biryani stood out as our favorite—it was some of the best I've ever tasted, even though I've never been to Southwest India.

The service at this restaurant is exceptionally friendly, and I would rank it among the best Indian eateries in the twin cities. I ordered the spicy fish curry,... read more The service at this restaurant is exceptionally friendly, and I would rank it among the best Indian eateries in the twin cities. I ordered the spicy fish curry, which was expertly seasoned with just the right level of heat. If you enjoy spicy Indian dishes, this is definitely one of the must-visit spots in the twin cities. The prices are reasonable, and the quality of the food is worth every cent. As someone who is familiar with Indian cuisine, this restaurant truly feels like home.

The food was amazing, and I really appreciated the range of spices. The portion sizes were also quite generous. I particularly enjoyed the goat biryani. read more The food was amazing, and I really appreciated the range of spices. The portion sizes were also quite generous. I particularly enjoyed the goat biryani.

Please come back! As a student who hasn't had Malabari in over a year, it’s been quite challenging! I only had the chance to eat here once, right before the pan... read more Please come back! As a student who hasn't had Malabari in over a year, it’s been quite challenging! I only had the chance to eat here once, right before the pandemic hit. We really miss your amazing goat biryani, chai, and warm naan on those chilly winter days! I've been checking this page over and over, but I still see "temporarily closed." I'm holding onto hope for your return!