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South Indian restaurant in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
What should I order at Malabar Hotel?
What to order
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Chicken Biriyani
Most frequently recommended for being delicious, spicy, and excellent value for money, often served as an unlimited ₹99 combo with sides like lime juice, egg, salad, and pickle.
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Kalyana Biriyani
Strongly praised as a rich, flavorful, and well-spiced biriyani that feels like a steal at ₹99, with tender meat and generous unlimited portions.
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Prawns Biriyani
Recommended as a great budget-friendly deal, with reviewers calling it tasty, worth the price, and especially good when paired with lime.
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Beef Biriyani
Mentioned as part of the restaurant’s affordable biriyani options and combo deals, appreciated for keeping the same tasty, budget-friendly quality.
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Chicken Fried Rice
Noted as equally tasty and filling at ₹99, making it a solid affordable option alongside the biriyani offerings.
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Chicken Perattu
Recommended for being delicious and totally worth the price, fitting the restaurant’s reputation for tasty budget meals.
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About Malabar Hotel
Malabar Hotel is a South Indian restaurant in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It serves dine-in, takeout, delivery, and onsite service, with options like lunch, dinner, brunch, counter service, and table service. Reviews consistently praise the affordable biriyani meals, especially the unlimited biriyani and the beef, prawns, and Malabar kalyana biriyani options. Reviewers also commonly mention the generous portions, value for money, and quick, satisfying budget meals.
Amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Malabar Hotel known for?
Malabar Hotel is best known for its ₹99 kalyana biriyani and chicken biryani, especially the version served with unlimited rice, lime juice, egg, salad, pickle, and papadam. Reviewers repeatedly call it a strong value meal because the biryani is flavorful, spicy, and filling for the price.
What dishes are most recommended at Malabar Hotel?
The most recommended items are kalyana biriyani, chicken biryani, beef biryani, prawns biryani, and chilli chicken. Reviewers also mention combos like kappa with beef fry or chicken fry, and porotta with beef fry or chicken fry, as affordable options around ₹99.
What is the atmosphere like at Malabar Hotel?
The setting is simple, clean, and comfortable, with a casual and quiet feel rather than a fancy dining room. It is used by solo diners, families, and groups, but some reviews note that seats can be hard to get during busy meal times.
Is Malabar Hotel good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently describe it as very budget-friendly, with many biryani meals priced at ₹99 and prawns biryani mentioned at ₹149. The value comes from the generous portions, unlimited rice, and included sides like lime juice, egg, and pickle.
When is the best time to visit Malabar Hotel?
Lunch and dinner are the main times it is popular, but reviews warn that peak periods can bring a waiting queue and slower processing. If you want a smoother visit, going earlier in the meal rush may help, especially because seating and parking can be difficult.
Is parking available at Malabar Hotel?
Yes. Free street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Is Malabar Hotel kid-friendly?
Yes, Malabar Hotel is good for kids.
