The Malabar Cafe

Our Full Menu

Authentic Malabar flavors — snacks, breads, biriyanis, curries and more. Pre-orders welcome Tue – Sat, 9 am – 2 pm | 5 – 9 pm.

1/151 Martyn Street, Cairns  ·  +61 423 347 001  ·  info@themalabars.com.au

Traditional Kerala FavouritesRice SpecialtiesVegetarian SpecialtiesNon-Vegetarian SpecialtiesSnacksCold BeveragesHot BeveragesDesserts
Allergy Notice: May contain Egg, dairy products, wheat, seafood, soy & nuts. Please notify us of any allergies.

Traditional Kerala Favourites

Hoppers, dosas and hand-layered flatbreads

Appam (Hoppers)

Soft, lacy rice pancakes with a crisp edge and fluffy centre, a true Kerala classic.

3 pcs — $9
$3.50

Egg Hopper

A freshly made appam with a perfectly cooked egg in the centre.

$7.99

Plain Dosa

Thin, crispy South Indian rice and lentil crepe served fresh.

$12.99

Masala Dosa

Classic crispy dosa filled with mildly spiced potato masala.

$17.99

Ghee Dosa

Golden crispy dosa generously brushed with aromatic pure ghee.

$15.99

Kerala Porotta

Traditional flaky, hand-layered flatbread, soft inside and perfectly crisp outside.

$4.50

Rice Specialties

Biryani, ghee rice and wok-tossed fried rice

Chicken Biryani

Fragrant kaima rice layered with aromatic spices and tender chicken, cooked in traditional Kerala style.

Single pcs — $18.99
$24.99

Ghee Rice

Kaima rice cooked with pure ghee, whole spices and caramelised onions.

$9.99

Basmati Rice

Steamed premium basmati rice.

$6.99

Chicken Fried Rice

Wok-tossed basmati rice with chicken, vegetables and savoury seasonings.

$22.99

Egg Fried Rice

Fluffy fried rice with egg, vegetables and traditional Asian flavours.

$20.99

Vegetable Fried Rice

Fresh vegetables stir-fried with fragrant rice and mild seasonings.

$17.99

Vegetarian Specialties

Creamy gravies and lightly spiced coconut milk stews

Paneer Butter Masala

Soft cottage cheese cubes simmered in a rich, creamy tomato and butter gravy.

$24.99

Vegetable Stew

Fresh seasonal vegetables cooked in a lightly spiced coconut milk sauce, a Kerala favourite.

$19.99

Non-Vegetarian Specialties

Slow-cooked Malabar curries and roasts

Malabar Chicken Curry

Tender chicken cooked in an authentic Kerala coconut gravy with traditional spices.

$24.99

Malabar Beef Curry / Roast

Slow-cooked beef prepared with roasted spices and Kerala-style flavours.

$27.99

Butter Chicken

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato and butter sauce with aromatic spices.

$25.99

Snacks

Fried Kerala tea-time favourites

Please ask in store for today's snack prices and availability.

Pazhampori

Uzhunnu Vada

Sweet Bonda

Sugiyan

Cold Beverages

Fresh, chilled and made to order

Please ask in store for today's beverage prices.

Fresh Lime

Mango Lassi

Mint Lime

Hot Beverages

Brewed the Malabar way

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Boost

ADI Chai

BRU Coffee

Desserts

Sweet endings — house-made and indulgent

Peach Dessert

Peach salad with fresh cream, condensed milk, custard and chia seeds.

$12.90

Marble Cake

Traditional marble cake with fruit and ice cream.

$12.90