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
$£0.99Masala Pappadum
$£1.29Chutney Set
$£2.49Starters
Veg Onion Bhaji
Mild
$£4.99Vegetable Samosa
Mild
$£4.99Medu 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.
$£4.99Idli Chaat
Mild, Crispy pan fried idli are topped with tangy and sweet chutneys, onions, herbs, spices
$£7.99Chilli 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.
$£7.99Paneer Tikka
Contains dairy, Mild
$£7.99Gobi 65
Mild, Gobi 65 is a south Indian snack made of fried cauliflower, spices and herbs
$£6.49Vegetable Cutlet
A Vegetable Cutlet is a crunchy, delicious and healthy Indian fritter made with a mishmash of potatoes, carrots, peas, and green beans.
$£4.99Chicken Lollipop
Mild, Chicken lollipop is a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer where a chicken drumette is marinated and then batter fried or baked until crisp.
$£8.99Chicken 65
Mild, Chicken pieces marinated with flour, spices, egg and curry leaves, then fried to perfection.
$£7.99Chicken Tikka Trio
Contains dairy, Mild, Trio of Chicken Tikka, Mint and Coriander Tikka and Malai Tikka
$£8.99Coconut Beef
Medium, Tender bites of cooked beef are flavoured with aromatic spices, coconut slices and curry leaves
$£8.99Chicken Tikka
Mild, Marinated chicken pieces, grilled to perfection.
$£8.99Malai Tikka
Mild, Juicy chicken marinated with mild spices, yogurt, cream, gram flour and various meat tenderizers and then grilled to perfection.
$£8.99Prawn 65
Mild, Prawn pieces marinated in spicy masala and deep fried.
$£9.49Chicken Cutlet
Mild, Chicken cooked with spices, dipped in an egg mix and then in breadcrumbs and finally deep fried.
$£7.99Beef Cutlet
Mild, Beef cooked with spices, dipped in an egg mix and then in breadcrumbs and finally deep fried.
$£7.99Tuna Cutlet
Mild, Tuna cooked with spices, dipped in an egg mix and then in breadcrumbs and finally deep fried.
$£7.99Lamb Sheekh Kebab
Contains dairy, Mild, Perfectly spiced patties made with ground lamb cooked in a Tandoori clay oven.
$£8.99Tandoori Chicken Starter
Contains dairy, Medium, South Asian dish of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a tandoor
$£8.99Beef Dry Fry
Mild, Beef marinated with curry leaves, ginger garlic paste and chef's special spice mix and deep fried.
$£8.99Thattukada Omlette
Mild, Street omelette with onion, green chilli and curry leaves.
$£6.99Dosa 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 )
$£9.993Pcs Set Dosa
Set dosa is a savoury pancake-like dish made with fermented rice and lentil, served with coconut chutney and sambar. ( mild )
$£7.99Special Dosas
( mild )
$£11.99Mysore Masala Dosa
Mysore masala dosa is famous for its toppings which include specially spiced vegetables and served with chutney and sambar. ( mild )
$£9.99Ghee 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 )
$£8.99Uthappam
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 )
$£7.99Malabar Specials
Malabar Chicken Curry
A simple & delicious dish made by simmering chicken in fresh ground kerala spice powder & coconut milk. ( medium )
$£11.99Chicken Changezi
Chicken changezi is a rich, mild, creamy gravy-based chicken curry specially prepared with milk, cashews, fresh cream, tomatoes, and garam masala. ( mild )
$£11.99Kerela 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 )
$£12.99Malabar 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 )
$£13.99Butter Chicken
Marinated chicken that's first grilled and then served in a rich gravy made with tomato, butter, and a special spice blend. ( medium )
$£11.99Malabar Lamb Shank
Tender Slow-roasted lamb shank cooked in special Kerala gravy. ( medium )
$£19.99Chettinadu Dishes
Chettinadu curry combines coconut milk, spicing, chili and curry leaves in a South Indian curry rich that hits all the right notes. ( medium )
$£11.99Classics Of Malabar Kitchen
Tikka Masala
Chicken tikka masala is a popular curried dish made with, ground spices, onions, tomatoes, cream and herbs. ( medium )
$£8.99Korma
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 )
$£8.99Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi is a tomato-based curry made with meat or veg, bell peppers, and onion. ( medium )
$£8.99Madras
Madras curry is a blend of herbs and spices that originated in the South of India. This curry can accompany vegetables or meats. ( medium )
$£8.99Vindaloo
An authentic traditional vindaloo is a thick dry curry which is hot tasting with bursting flavors of garlic & spices. ( Hot )
$£8.99Kadai
Kadai is a delicious, spicy & flavorful dish made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic & fresh ground spices known kadai masala. ( medium )
$£8.99Dopiaza
Classic Indian curry made with caramelised onions, fragrant spices, and marinated chicken/lamb/veg. ( medium )
$£8.99Bhuna
Bhuna is technically an Indian cooking technique in which spices are fried in very hot oil, often until they have formed a paste. ( medium )
$£11.99Murgh Masala
A classic Indian curry, Murgh Masala is a fragrant combination of chicken, tomato, yogurt, and a plethora of aromatic spices. ( medium )
$£11.99Saag 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 )
$£10.99Pathia
Pathia is a popular medium hot curry with a sweet and sour sauce. ( medium )
$£11.99Pasanday
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 )
$£8.99Garlic 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 )
$£11.99Dhansak-
Dhansak curry is a flavorful, hearty dish made with lentils, meat, and a blend of spices. It combines sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, ( medium )
$£9.99Malabar 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 )
$£14.99Kizhi 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 )
$£14.99Puri 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 )
$£10.99Ghee Rice And Beef
Famous Fragrant kaima rice originated in Malabar region prepared in pure Ghee.served with Kerala style beef roast.
$£12.99Ghee Rice And Chicken
Famous Fragrant kaima rice originated in Malabar region prepared in pure Ghee.served with Kerala style chicken roast.
$£11.99Biryani Dishes
Chicken Biriyani
( medium )
$£11.99Beef Biriyani
( medium )
$£13.99Lamb Biriyani
( medium )
$£14.99Veg Biriyani
( medium )
$£9.99Fish Biriyani
( medium )
$£14.99Prawn Biriyani
( medium )
$£15.99Paneer Biriyani
( medium )
$£10.99Thalassery Kizhi Biryani
Chicken (on bone) ( medium )
$£14.99Fishermans 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 )
$£13.99Cochin King Prawn Masala
King Prawns sauteed in onions, ginger and fenugreek seeds with coconut milk. ( medium )
$£15.99Goan Fish Curry
Fish cooked in a spicy paste of chilli and coconut with the tang of fruity tamarind and sweet onions. ( medium )
$£13.99Fish 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 )
$£15.99Prawn 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 )
$£16.99Meen 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 )
$£16.99Fish Molee (With Bone)
A rich and creamy Kerala-style fish curry where fish is cooked in a subtly spiced coconut-based gravy. ( medium )
$£16.99From Garden
Aloo Gobi
( medium )
$£6.99Sag Aloo
( medium )
$£6.99Sag Paneer
( medium )
$£6.99Matar Paneer Masala
Matar paneer is a delicious dish made by cooking paneer & green peas in spicy onion tomato masala. ( medium )
$£6.99Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is one of India's most special and popular dal. Moong beans are cooked with lot of butter and cream. ( medium )
$£6.99Hyderabadi Paneer Masala
An authentic and flavoured green coloured dish made with paneer cubes, spinach and coriander. ( medium )
$£6.99Aubergine Curry
( medium )
$£6.99Tadka Dal
( medium )
$£6.99Channa Masala
( medium )
$£6.99Mixed Vegetable Curry
( medium )
$£6.99Kadai Paneer
( medium )
$£6.99Mushroom Masala
( medium )
$£6.99Mumbai Aloo
( medium )
$£6.99Dal Mango Curry
Dal and mango cooked in kerala spices and fresh coconut. ( medium )
$£6.99Indo-Chinese
Chilli Chicken
Meat pieces are marinated with spices and later cooked with capsicums, chilies and onions. ( medium )
$£11.99Chilii Beef
Meat pieces are marinated with spices and later cooked with capsicums, chilies and onions. ( medium )
$£12.99Chilli Gobi
Meat pieces are marinated with spices and later cooked with capsicums, chilies and onions. ( medium )
$£9.99Egg Fried Rice
( Mild )
$£6.99Vegetable Fried Rice
( Mild )
$£6.49Chicken Fried Rice
( Mild )
$£7.49Mixed Fried Rice
( Mild )
$£7.99Chicken Manchurian
Chicken Manchurian is a very popular Indo-Chinese dish. Crispy fried chicken pieces are fossed in a sweet and savoury sauce. ( medium )
$£11.99Gobi Manchurian
( medium )
$£9.99Mushroom Manchurian
( medium )
$£9.99Vegetable Noodles
( Mild )
$£6.49Egg Noodles
( Mild )
$£6.99Chicken Noodles
( Mild )
$£7.49Mixed Noodles
( Mild )
$£7.99Szechuan 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 )
$£11.99From Tandoor
Half Tandoori Chicken
( medium )
$£11.99Full Tandoori Chicken
( medium )
$£17.99Chicken Trio Main
( medium )
$£13.99Chicken Tikka Main
( medium )
$£12.99Tandoori King Prawn
( medium )
$£16.99Chicken Shashlik
Pieces of chicken marinated in a sweet and sour sauce roasted in tandoor with peppers and tomato. ( medium )
$£14.99Malai Tikka
Tender pieces of boneless chicken, marinated in a unique blend of yogurt, cream, cheese, and spices, roasted in tandoor. ( medium )
$£12.99Mix Platter
Chicken tikka trio, 2 pcs king prawn, 2pcs seekh kebab, 1 piece tandoori chicken served with green salad. ( medium )
$£17.99Salads
Peanut Masala Salad
( Mild )
$£3.99Chicken Tikka Salad
( Mild )
$£7.99Green Salad
$£3.99Rice And Bread
Plain Rice
$£3.49Vegetable Pulav Rice
$£4.49Plain Naan
$£5.49Butter Naan
$£3.99Chilli Coriander Naan
$£3.99Peshwari Naan
$£3.99Tandoori Roti
$£4.49Chapatti
$£2.99Kerala Porotta
$£2.99Garlic Naan
$£3.99Pulav Rice
$£4.49Coconut Rice
$£5.49Lemon Rice
$£5.49Mushroom Rice
$£5.49Tomato Rice
$£5.49English Dishes
Fish And Chips
$£8.99Chicken And Chips
$£8.99Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets And Chips
$£4.99Fish Fingers And Chips
$£4.99Desserts
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.
$£5.99Drinks Menu
Coke
$£2.95Coke Zero
$£2.95Diet Coke
$£2.95Rio Tropic
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