Advertisement

Malabar

Sun–Thu 5pm–9pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–10pm

  • 4465 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
  • (202) 845-8301
  • Last verified: September 2026
Advertisement
Braised lamb shank in a rich Kerala-style red curry topped with fried curry leaves, served with a bowl of lemon rice at Malabar in Washington, DC

Menu

Appetizers

  • Beetroot Wada$12

    Spiced lentil donuts, ginger, green chili, beetroot chutney

  • Mini Masala Dosa$12

    Onion, tomato, potatoes, coconut chutney

  • Spiced Rice Arancini$12

    Rice, yogurt, cheddar cheese, lemon pickle

  • Cauliflower Bezule$14

    Green chilies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, lemon juice

  • Ragda Pattice$14

    Spiced potato cake, yellow chickpeas, date tamarind, mint cilantro chutney

  • Spicy Chicken Ghee Roast$15

    Coriander seeds, cumin, cinnamon, sanna

  • Lamb Samosa$14

    Spiced lamb, ancho tomato chutney, kachumber

  • Wagyu Kheema Naan$15

    Spiced Australian wagyu beef, mint, cilantro, gooseberry chutney

  • Palak Chaat$16

    Crispy baby spinach, yogurt, tamarind, date

  • Meen Varuval$17

    Sea bass, red chili paste, tamarind, Karwari chutney

  • Scallops Caldine$18

    Sea scallops, coconut, green chili, cilantro

  • Malabar Crab Cake$18

    Fennel, black pepper, tempered mayonnaise

House-Made Chutneys, Papadum, Papads

  • Eggplant Ginger Chutney$2.50
  • Tomato Raisin Chutney$2.50
  • Mango Chutney$2.50
  • Chutney Medley (all three)$6
  • Assorted Papadum$7
  • Roasted Pappad$5
  • Cucumber Pachadi$6

Breads

  • Malabar Paratha$6
  • Chili-Curry Paratha$6
  • Naan$5
  • Garlic Naan$5
  • Goat Cheese Kulcha$7

Entrées

  • Mangalorean Chicken Curry$22

    Fresh coconut, garlic, fenugreek, coriander seeds, basmati rice

  • Butter Chicken$22

    Broiled chicken, tomatoes, dry fenugreek powder, saffron rice

  • Rotisserie Tandoori Chicken$24

    Traditional tandoori marinade, pickled onions, mint chutney

  • Lamb Roganjosh$24

    Cardamom, ginger, caramelized onions, saffron rice

  • Malabari Lamb Biryani$25

    Basmati rice, raisins, cashew nuts, onion, tomato raita

  • Shrimp Moilee$25

    Coconut milk, ginger, green chili, curry leaves

  • Salmon Malai$27

    Scottish salmon, dill, honey, spinach

  • Lamb Shank Chettinad$29

    Roasted coconut, green cardamom, fennel, coconut rice

  • Red Snapper Pollichatthu$29

    Banana leaf, onion, curry leaf, cashew-lemon rice

  • Halibut Goan Curry$30

    Coconut, red chilies, tamarind, basmati rice

  • Ginger Black Cod$32

    Tamarind, jaggery, curried potatoes

  • Kerala Duck Ishtu$32

    Duck breast, cinnamon, clove, black pepper

Vegetarian Entrées (half / full)

  • Dakshini Vegetable Korma$10 / $18

    Seasonal vegetables, coconut milk, coriander seed, cumin

  • Bhindi Pepper Fry$10 / $18

    Okra, onion, tomatoes, tellicherry black pepper

  • Eggplant Kozhambu$10 / $18

    Indian eggplant, mustard seed, fennel, tamarind

  • Carrot Bean Poriyal$10 / $18

    Lentils, ginger, curry leaves, grated coconut

  • Sabudana Shengdana Kofta$10 / $18

    Tapioca pearls, peanut, green chili

  • Paneer Makhani$10 / $18

    Cottage cheese, tomatoes, dry fenugreek powder, honey

  • Malai Palak / Paneer$10 / $18

    Spinach, garlic, dill, fresh fenugreek (with paneer $12 / $20)

  • Dal Makhani$10 / $18

    Garlic, tomatoes, butter, cream

  • Gobi Mattar$10 / $18

    Cauliflower, peas, garam masala

Happy Hour — Beverages

  • Sparkling — Mas Fi Cava, Penedes, Spain, NV$10
  • White — Niner, Chardonnay, California, USA 2023$10
  • Rosé — Moment de Plaisir, Pays D'oc, France, 2025$10
  • Red — Domaine de Cristia, Grenache, France, 2022$10
  • Specialty Cocktails

    $4 off during happy hour

  • Beers

    $3 off 16oz tap beers, and $2 off bottles and cans

Happy Hour — Snacks

  • Masala Spiced Popcorn$4
  • Spiced Rice Arancini$7
  • Cauliflower Bezule$8
  • Lamb Samosas$10
  • Palak Chaat$16
  • Gunpowder French Fries$8

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

Advertisement