Malabar

Malabar, London 27 Uxbridge Street - London

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3,5
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Last update on 02/10/2023
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Last update on 29/05/2023
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Last update on 31/12/2021
4,5
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3,7
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3,5
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3,3
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Menu Malabar

  • Most popular
    • Football Meal Deal for One
    • Samosas
    • Murg Korma
    • Harra Murg
    • Five Lentil Dal
  • Football Meal Deals
    • Football Meal Deal for One
    • Football Meal Deal for Two
  • Starters & from the Tandoor
    • Samosas
    • Paneer Masala
    • Papadums with Chutney
    • Devilled Kaleja
    • Murg Tikka
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Sylvia Ottevaere
+5
Soooooooooo gooooood!!!!!!!
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Iris
+3.5
Who knew the residential roads behind the Gate cinema host more than just dainty, unaffordable white homes? I live nearby, and had no idea there was another Uxbridge Road aside from the one in She' Bush (yes, I know, this is Uxbridge Street - poetic licence, ok?). One of the people I was with, a former estate agent, used to show flats around there, and had never noticed the array of restaurants and pubs in the area. The other colleague I was with knew about them, though; a lucky accident, as he first found Malabar on Google Maps, where he was randomly looking up Notting Hill restaurants after an evening at the pub. These things usually don't end this well.
 
It takes guts for me to walk into an Indian restaurant I know absolutely nothing about. I've been burnt before, and have little patience for greasy starters, tasteless curries and unkempt, dingy interiors - all of which I've seen more than once, in places I'll most likely never visit again. I have to give it to my colleague: Malabar was a nice find. It takes all the sad neighbourhood Indian restaurant motifs, and makes them better. It's not very big, but tables are larger than in many places I've visited before, and much less cramped too. They have two bright, well-lit dining rooms on two separate floors, and while the downstairs one was packed when we walked in, the upstairs space was pleasantly uncrowded, lively without being too noisy.

The menu can be slightly confusing (starters and tandoor dishes are in the same section, raising questions about the size of portions), but offers a wide enough range of choices, from grilled meats to lamb, chicken and fish curries. One of my colleagues had the murg makhni (barbecued chicken cooked with butter, cream and almonds), and was slightly disappointed, as he'd expected a spicier dish. I ordered it too, and did find it rather mild, but couldn't complain, as a mild curry was exactly what I wanted. I was hoping it would be creamier, and thought the portion was rather small for £9.40; still, I would gladly order it again if I went back to Malabar (although I'm also curious to try their korma). The naan bread, too, could do with a bit more seasoning; it is, however, plump to the touch and soft to the bite, and you should never settle for less. My other colleague had the dal gosht (lamb cooked with lentils and spices), and thought it had a nice spicy kick, more fiery than our chicken mains; her portion also looked larger than our chicken curries.

The restaurant was busy when we visited, and service felt scatty. We didn't mind the long wait, as it was Friday night, and we were completely on the loose; the most awkward moment was when they brought naan bread (which we had ordered) to our table, together with plates for our curries, and then delivered a chicken liver main we hadn't asked for. Once they realised it was meant for another table, they took everything away from ours; that is, all three plates, and even the bread. Good for them we hadn't started nibbling...
Oct 24, 2015
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Nathaniel Siegel
+4.5
Yummy Indian fare in a charming location. Definitely would go back again.
Jul 29, 2011
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Tom Beard
+4.5
Malabar has fantastic Indian food and it's refreshing to eat it at a venue that won't drag in a wayward stag party. Great for dates or dinners with enthusiasts of well constructed Indian food. It's got my vote
Sep 12, 2009
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t i m c
+5
Haven't been here for a very long time. Food was lovely even though it still takes some getting used to eating off steel plates. I had chicken dansak and the best freshest okra ever ➕ a naan. All delicious. Clearly a popular place and rightly so. Service was faultless.
4
Mary Ellen Eddy
+4
Had a lovely dinner with my sisters at this restaurant in November on our last night in London. We were on holiday from Canada. Friendly staff, good food. Reasonable prices. They were very busy with more guests coming in with reservations yet we were never made to feel rushed.
5
mahuya saha
+5
This is an amazing place for Indian food and what tops the chart is the customer service. I was served by Sachin and he makes me feel absolutely wonderful. Food served on time and I see all happy faces around enjoying their Indian meal. Kudos and keep up the good work guys!!
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Carol Porter
+4
Malabar is an unpretentious Indian restaurant that is easy to find from the Notting Hill Gate tube station. We enjoyed Indian food that was spicy yet delicate, and very tasty! Service was professional, friendly and unhurried. Each of us felt that we received a good value -- very good food and drink without overpaying. We return each time we're in London.
4
Umang Shankar
+4
A very normal any day home Indian food. If you're Indian and thinking to go here for Indian Restaurant food the please think again. The entire pallette is conservative to say the least to satisfy more westerners. Daal was good but the way its cooked is something that my mother would cook if I had bad stomach, spice less.... I wonder when Indian chefs will man up and serve the real authentic flavors.... And it is expensive as F...
5
Teresa Alpert
+5
Have been coming to Malabar for years...they always remember us and I love having "face ID." They even ask about our dog who they know and love and remember by name. The food is consistently great, the faces stay the same, the service is wonderful, and the Gate Theatre/Gate Cinema is just a spit away. We love to order either of the "for two" options (one is vegetarian, one is not) -- it's a great deal and delicious. What more could you ask for in a Notting Hill experience?
5
Tom Harris
+5
Simply the finest Indian and Bangladeshi dining experience in Stafford! Abu, the proprietor and brains behind the amazing menu, is the perfect restaurateur - always on the ball and keeping a close eye over everything. If you are looking for a bog standard balti, then this place is not for you! All of the dishes are original, freshly cooked and very, very delicious.
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James Lange
+4
Good local Indian, with a nice selection of well-seasoned food and friendly staff. Lots of locals and repeat customers, with a few from the sub-continent, so they must be doing something right. We'll go back.
4
JF Genoud
+4
The Malabar offers excellent and creative Indian food in a friendly atmosphere.
5
Louise Holmes
+5
Amazing food. You should DEFINITELY COME HERE! The food here is out of this world. You guys are missing out! And the service is great.

Timetable

Now Open
Monday:
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday:
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday:
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday:
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday:
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
06:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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