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Malabar Kitchen Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to Malabar Kitchen, a hidden gem nestled in Barnstaple, where the vibrant spices and rich traditions of Kerala come to life. Located at 57 Vicarage St, this Indian restaurant has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, known for its authentic southern Indian cuisine.

The menu is a delightful journey through classic dishes, featuring highlights like Kerala-style pothi pototta and Kizhi Biriyani, warmly praised by patrons for their rich flavors and impeccable presentation. Each dish, from the dosas to the Thalassery biriyani, evokes the true essence of Malabar cooking, crafted using traditional spices and fresh ingredients. The Kadai Paneer, Dal Mango Curry, and Channa Masala are just a few offerings that showcase the restaurant's dedication to authenticity.

Your experience at Malabar Kitchen is enhanced by the warm hospitality of the staff, who are eager to guide you through the menu and recommend dishes tailored to your palate. With its cozy ambiance and dedication to quality, Malabar Kitchen is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary adventure. Whether you're indulging in a creamy Sag Paneer or enjoying a light Peanut Masala Salad, each bite invites you to savor the rich heritage of Kerala right here in Barnstaple.

Join us, and discover why diners rave about this quaint cafe where every dish tells a story!

Nibbles

Pappadum

$£0.99

Masala Pappadum

$£1.29

Chutney Set

$£2.49

Starters

Veg Onion Bhaji

Mild

$£4.99

Vegetable Samosa

Mild

$£4.99

Medu Vada

Mild, Medu Vada is a popular South Indian snack of donut shaped lentil fritters that are fluffy, crispy, soft and delicious served with different chutneys.

$£4.99

Idli Chaat

Mild, Crispy pan fried idli are topped with tangy and sweet chutneys, onions, herbs, spices

$£7.99

Chilli Paneer

Contains dairy, Mild, Chilli Paneer is an Indo-Chinese appetizer where crisp batter fried paneer is tossed in slightly sweet, spicy, hot and tangy chilli sauce.

$£7.99

Paneer Tikka

Contains dairy, Mild

$£7.99

Gobi 65

Mild, Gobi 65 is a south Indian snack made of fried cauliflower, spices and herbs

$£6.49

Vegetable Cutlet

A Vegetable Cutlet is a crunchy, delicious and healthy Indian fritter made with a mishmash of potatoes, carrots, peas, and green beans.

$£4.99

Chicken Lollipop

Mild, Chicken lollipop is a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer where a chicken drumette is marinated and then batter fried or baked until crisp.

$£8.99

Chicken 65

Mild, Chicken pieces marinated with flour, spices, egg and curry leaves, then fried to perfection.

$£7.99

Chicken Tikka Trio

Contains dairy, Mild, Trio of Chicken Tikka, Mint and Coriander Tikka and Malai Tikka

$£8.99

Coconut Beef

Medium, Tender bites of cooked beef are flavoured with aromatic spices, coconut slices and curry leaves

$£8.99

Chicken Tikka

Mild, Marinated chicken pieces, grilled to perfection.

$£8.99

Malai Tikka

Mild, Juicy chicken marinated with mild spices, yogurt, cream, gram flour and various meat tenderizers and then grilled to perfection.

$£8.99

Prawn 65

Mild, Prawn pieces marinated in spicy masala and deep fried.

$£9.49

Chicken Cutlet

Mild, Chicken cooked with spices, dipped in an egg mix and then in breadcrumbs and finally deep fried.

$£7.99

Beef Cutlet

Mild, Beef cooked with spices, dipped in an egg mix and then in breadcrumbs and finally deep fried.

$£7.99

Tuna Cutlet

Mild, Tuna cooked with spices, dipped in an egg mix and then in breadcrumbs and finally deep fried.

$£7.99

Lamb Sheekh Kebab

Contains dairy, Mild, Perfectly spiced patties made with ground lamb cooked in a Tandoori clay oven.

$£8.99

Tandoori Chicken Starter

Contains dairy, Medium, South Asian dish of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a tandoor

$£8.99

Beef Dry Fry

Mild, Beef marinated with curry leaves, ginger garlic paste and chef's special spice mix and deep fried.

$£8.99

Thattukada Omlette

Mild, Street omelette with onion, green chilli and curry leaves.

$£6.99

Dosa Corner

Masala Dosa

Masala dosa is a popular south Indian dish where a crispy dosa crepe made of fermented rice and lentil batter is served with potato masala, coconut chutney and sambar. ( mild )

$£9.99

3Pcs Set Dosa

Set dosa is a savoury pancake-like dish made with fermented rice and lentil, served with coconut chutney and sambar. ( mild )

$£7.99

Special Dosas

( mild )

$£11.99

Mysore Masala Dosa

Mysore masala dosa is famous for its toppings which include specially spiced vegetables and served with chutney and sambar. ( mild )

$£9.99

Ghee Dosa (Ghee Roast)

These dosas are thin savoury crepes, unique to South Indian cuisine, made from fermented rice & lentil batter & complemented by condiments like chutney and sambar. ( mild )

$£8.99

Uthappam

Uthappam is a type of dosa from South India. Unlike a typical dosa, which is crisp and crepe-like, an uthappam is thicker, with toppings. ( mild )

$£7.99

Malabar Specials

Malabar Chicken Curry

A simple & delicious dish made by simmering chicken in fresh ground kerala spice powder & coconut milk. ( medium )

$£11.99

Chicken Changezi

Chicken changezi is a rich, mild, creamy gravy-based chicken curry specially prepared with milk, cashews, fresh cream, tomatoes, and garam masala. ( mild )

$£11.99

Kerela Beef Roast

Beef roast is a traditional Kerala style dish prepared by slow roasting tender chunks of beef in aromatic spices and coconut milk. ( medium )

$£12.99

Malabar Lamb Curry

Malabar lamb Curry is unique and delicious dish consisting of chopped Mutton pieces cooked with freshly ground coconut and special Kerala spices. ( medium )

$£13.99

Butter Chicken

Marinated chicken that's first grilled and then served in a rich gravy made with tomato, butter, and a special spice blend. ( medium )

$£11.99

Malabar Lamb Shank

Tender Slow-roasted lamb shank cooked in special Kerala gravy. ( medium )

$£19.99

Chettinadu Dishes

Chettinadu curry combines coconut milk, spicing, chili and curry leaves in a South Indian curry rich that hits all the right notes. ( medium )

$£11.99

Classics Of Malabar Kitchen

Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala is a popular curried dish made with, ground spices, onions, tomatoes, cream and herbs. ( medium )

$£8.99

Korma

Korma is an Indian dish of meat or veg braised in a mixture of coconut milk, yoghurt, water, spices and oilseeds, almonds and cashews. ( medium )

$£8.99

Jalfrezi

Chicken Jalfrezi is a tomato-based curry made with meat or veg, bell peppers, and onion. ( medium )

$£8.99

Madras

Madras curry is a blend of herbs and spices that originated in the South of India. This curry can accompany vegetables or meats. ( medium )

$£8.99

Vindaloo

An authentic traditional vindaloo is a thick dry curry which is hot tasting with bursting flavors of garlic & spices. ( Hot )

$£8.99

Kadai

Kadai is a delicious, spicy & flavorful dish made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices known kadai masala. ( medium )

$£8.99

Dopiaza

Classic Indian curry made with caramelised onions, fragrant spices, and marinated chicken/lamb/veg. ( medium )

$£8.99

Bhuna

Bhuna is technically an Indian cooking technique in which spices are fried in very hot oil, often until they have formed a paste. ( medium )

$£11.99

Murgh Masala

A classic Indian curry, Murgh Masala is a fragrant combination of chicken, tomato, yogurt, and a plethora of aromatic spices. ( medium )

$£11.99

Saag Dishes

A light curry dish common in northern Indian cooking, include a light sauce made flavourful with turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, and fresh spinach with lightly browned pan-fried chicken/lamb/paneer. ( medium )

$£10.99

Pathia

Pathia is a popular medium hot curry with a sweet and sour sauce. ( medium )

$£11.99

Pasanday

Pasanday curry is a rich, spiced dish consisting of chicken/lamb/veg/prawn, marinated in yogurt and spices, then slow-cooked in a flavourful curry sauce. ( medium )

$£8.99

Garlic Chilli Dishes

Garlic chili curry is a spicy, aromatic dish featuring garlic and chili as the main flavours, along with chicken/lamb/ beef/prawn. ( medium )

$£11.99

Dhansak-

Dhansak curry is a flavorful, hearty dish made with lentils, meat, and a blend of spices. It combines sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, ( medium )

$£9.99

Malabar Kitchen Combinations

Kerala Porotta Beef Roast

Kerala beef roast served with delicious parotta, it is an iconic combo in Kerala known for its wonderful taste. ( medium )

$£14.99

Kizhi Porotta

Kizhi Parotta is a delectable special dish of South India. Parottas are soaked in a semi thick chicken or beef gravy and wrapped in a banana leaf. ( medium )

$£14.99

Puri Sago

Lightly spiced potato curry that is served with puris (a deep-fried bread made from unleavened whole-wheat flour that originated in India.) ( mild )

$£10.99

Ghee Rice And Beef

Famous Fragrant kaima rice originated in Malabar region prepared in pure Ghee.served with Kerala style beef roast.

$£12.99

Ghee Rice And Chicken

Famous Fragrant kaima rice originated in Malabar region prepared in pure Ghee.served with Kerala style chicken roast.

$£11.99

Biryani Dishes

Chicken Biriyani

( medium )

$£11.99

Beef Biriyani

( medium )

$£13.99

Lamb Biriyani

( medium )

$£14.99

Veg Biriyani

( medium )

$£9.99

Fish Biriyani

( medium )

$£14.99

Prawn Biriyani

( medium )

$£15.99

Paneer Biriyani

( medium )

$£10.99

Thalassery Kizhi Biryani

Chicken (on bone) ( medium )

$£14.99

Fishermans Net

Kerala Fish Curry

Kerala Fish Curry combines tender, flaky fish with a rich, fiery sauce. Its flavour comes from a combination of earthy and hot spices and creamy coconut milk. ( Hot )

$£13.99

Cochin King Prawn Masala

King Prawns sauteed in onions, ginger and fenugreek seeds with coconut milk. ( medium )

$£15.99

Goan Fish Curry

Fish cooked in a spicy paste of chilli and coconut with the tang of fruity tamarind and sweet onions. ( medium )

$£13.99

Fish Mango Curry

This raw mango fish/prawn curry is spicy, tangy, and really packs a punch in terms of flavour. It's inspired by Alleppey fish curry which originates from Kerala. ( medium )

$£15.99

Prawn Mango Curry

This raw mango fish/prawn curry is spicy, tangy, and really packs a punch in terms of flavour. It's inspired by Alleppey fish curry which originates from Kerala. ( medium )

$£16.99

Meen Polichathu (With Bone)

Fish coated in spicy masala is wrapped in banana leaf and cooked to perfection. This melt-in-your- mouth fish is one of the iconic dishes of the cuisine of Kerala. ( medium )

$£16.99

Fish Molee (With Bone)

A rich and creamy Kerala-style fish curry where fish is cooked in a subtly spiced coconut-based gravy. ( medium )

$£16.99

From Garden

Aloo Gobi

( medium )

$£6.99

Sag Aloo

( medium )

$£6.99

Sag Paneer

( medium )

$£6.99

Matar Paneer Masala

Matar paneer is a delicious dish made by cooking paneer & green peas in spicy onion tomato masala. ( medium )

$£6.99

Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is one of India's most special and popular dal. Moong beans are cooked with lot of butter and cream. ( medium )

$£6.99

Hyderabadi Paneer Masala

An authentic and flavoured green coloured dish made with paneer cubes, spinach and coriander. ( medium )

$£6.99

Aubergine Curry

( medium )

$£6.99

Tadka Dal

( medium )

$£6.99

Channa Masala

( medium )

$£6.99

Mixed Vegetable Curry

( medium )

$£6.99

Kadai Paneer

( medium )

$£6.99

Mushroom Masala

( medium )

$£6.99

Mumbai Aloo

( medium )

$£6.99

Dal Mango Curry

Dal and mango cooked in kerala spices and fresh coconut. ( medium )

$£6.99

Indo-Chinese

Chilli Chicken

Meat pieces are marinated with spices and later cooked with capsicums, chilies and onions. ( medium )

$£11.99

Chilii Beef

Meat pieces are marinated with spices and later cooked with capsicums, chilies and onions. ( medium )

$£12.99

Chilli Gobi

Meat pieces are marinated with spices and later cooked with capsicums, chilies and onions. ( medium )

$£9.99

Egg Fried Rice

( Mild )

$£6.99

Vegetable Fried Rice

( Mild )

$£6.49

Chicken Fried Rice

( Mild )

$£7.49

Mixed Fried Rice

( Mild )

$£7.99

Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian is a very popular Indo-Chinese dish. Crispy fried chicken pieces are fossed in a sweet and savoury sauce. ( medium )

$£11.99

Gobi Manchurian

( medium )

$£9.99

Mushroom Manchurian

( medium )

$£9.99

Vegetable Noodles

( Mild )

$£6.49

Egg Noodles

( Mild )

$£6.99

Chicken Noodles

( Mild )

$£7.49

Mixed Noodles

( Mild )

$£7.99

Szechuan Chicken

Szechuan chicken, is a beautifully spiced stir-fried chicken saucy dish, characterised by the use of Szechuan peppercorns and lots of dried red chillies. ( medium )

$£11.99

From Tandoor

Half Tandoori Chicken

( medium )

$£11.99

Full Tandoori Chicken

( medium )

$£17.99

Chicken Trio Main

( medium )

$£13.99

Chicken Tikka Main

( medium )

$£12.99

Tandoori King Prawn

( medium )

$£16.99

Chicken Shashlik

Pieces of chicken marinated in a sweet and sour sauce roasted in tandoor with peppers and tomato. ( medium )

$£14.99

Malai Tikka

Tender pieces of boneless chicken, marinated in a unique blend of yogurt, cream, cheese, and spices, roasted in tandoor. ( medium )

$£12.99

Mix Platter

Chicken tikka trio, 2 pcs king prawn, 2pcs seekh kebab, 1 piece tandoori chicken served with green salad. ( medium )

$£17.99

Salads

Peanut Masala Salad

( Mild )

$£3.99

Chicken Tikka Salad

( Mild )

$£7.99

Green Salad

$£3.99

Rice And Bread

Plain Rice

$£3.49

Vegetable Pulav Rice

$£4.49

Plain Naan

$£5.49

Butter Naan

$£3.99

Chilli Coriander Naan

$£3.99

Peshwari Naan

$£3.99

Tandoori Roti

$£4.49

Chapatti

$£2.99

Kerala Porotta

$£2.99

Garlic Naan

$£3.99

Pulav Rice

$£4.49

Coconut Rice

$£5.49

Lemon Rice

$£5.49

Mushroom Rice

$£5.49

Tomato Rice

$£5.49

English Dishes

Fish And Chips

$£8.99

Chicken And Chips

$£8.99

Kids Menu

Chicken Nuggets And Chips

$£4.99

Fish Fingers And Chips

$£4.99

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is an Indian dessert of fried dough balls that are soaked in a sweet, sticky sugar syrup and served with ice cream.

$£5.99

Drinks Menu

Coke

$£2.95

Coke Zero

$£2.95

Diet Coke

$£2.95

Rio Tropic

$£2.95

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