What should I order at The Malabar Restaurant?
The Malabar Restaurant
Biriyani
Mentioned multiple times as a highlight: described as flavorful, well-cooked, satisfying, and one of the best Malabar-style biriyanis in Coimbatore.
Parotta
Recommended for its soft, flaky texture and for pairing especially well with the curries.
Paal Kappa With Beef Curry
Called outstanding and the highlight of the meal, praised for being perfectly cooked, rich, and full of flavor.
Chatti Choru
Repeatedly praised for good taste, large quantity, and satisfying mixed non-vegetarian variety.
Banana Puttu
Described as an absolute must-try and memorable, making it one of the standout items.
Kizhi Porotta
Loved for its taste and mentioned among the dishes that stood out in the meal.
Beef Fry
Often mentioned as a popular item and generally enjoyed for its flavor, though one review noted it was chewy once.
Karimeen
Recommended because it was described as really good and part of an especially tasty meal.
Fish Pollichathu
Specifically called a must-try, suggesting it is one of the restaurant’s standout fish dishes.
Location details
No 7 Sastri Road - Hotel KK Residency Building Behind Central Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 91, Sathyamurthy Rd, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641009, IN
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
About The Malabar Restaurant
The Malabar Restaurant is a Kerala restaurant in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It serves Kerala and Malabar dishes, with reviews frequently highlighting malabar biriyani, prawn dishes, onam sadhya, malabar chicken curry, chatti choru, and puttu. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Kerala flavors, good portions, and friendly service. The restaurant is also described as clean, well maintained, and suitable for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities & services
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked questions
What is The Malabar Restaurant known for?
It is best known for authentic Malabar and Kerala food, especially malabar biriyani and chatti choru, which reviewers call flavorful and filling. Paal kappa with beef curry and banana puttu are also singled out as standout dishes.
What dishes are most recommended at The Malabar Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend malabar biriyani, chatti choru, prawn dishes, puttu, and Malabar chicken curry. Specific favorites mentioned include paal kappa with beef curry, karimeen, poricha kozhi, kizhi porotta, and banana puttu.
What is the atmosphere like at The Malabar Restaurant?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and clean, with an open kitchen and a well-maintained dining area. It seems to suit groups and solo diners, and reviewers mention it is a comfortable place for a relaxed meal rather than a loud scene.
Is The Malabar Restaurant good value, and what does it cost?
The price range is ₹200–400, and reviewers say the food is worth it even when it feels a bit on the higher side. Portions are described as generous, especially for chatti choru, and several reviews call the meal cost-benefit strong for authentic Kerala food in Coimbatore.
What should I know before visiting The Malabar Restaurant?
Expect possible waits for a seat during busy times, but reviewers say the wait is worth it for dishes like meals, karimeen, and biriyani. The restaurant is near the Central Bus Stand area, and parking can be difficult on the narrow street even though some parking is available.
Is parking available at The Malabar Restaurant?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Is The Malabar Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes, The Malabar Restaurant is good for kids.
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