Malabar Junction in Camden

My partner and I ate here in late June 2021. The only criticism we could make was that my partner’s tomato rice was rather soggy, but in all other respects the food was excellent. Our chicken and lamb signature dishes were fresh, hot and delicately spiced. Portions were very generous and the service was very good. All COVID regulations were adhered to and we felt very comfortable. For around £66, including starters and wine, we felt we had good value. It was just a pity that there were so few diners- the manager thanked us personally for coming and said that the shortage of visitors to London because of the pandemic had had a negative effect on his business. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good South Indian meal in the Bloomsbury area.

Servicio encantador de Sushmitha y abhimat, personal estelar. Todo fue increíble, el ambiente y la comida. Pero solo un inconveniente fue que nos fuimos esperando biryani del sur de la India, pero lo que obtuvimos fue el norte de la India. Espero que eso cambie en mi próxima visita.

Les plats servis étaient bons. L ambiance générale agréable avec une belle salle. Cependant,un peu cher avec une taxe surprise de 6 euro de service.

Service food ambiance price .. I don’t know why you are eating elsewhere - the chef is fantastic, the manager likewise- the staff really take care of you and the food is amazing

No es en absoluto un auténtico restaurante Kerala; especialmente cuando no sirven alevines de res (vaca), que es un plato característico y el orgullo de Kerala y el mejor estado de la India. Las 3 estrellas son para el buen servicio al cliente del personal y el gerente. El propietario debe considerar cambiar el nombre engañoso de Malabar por otro nombre del norte de la India.

Travelling from Oxford Street to Euston we decided to jump off at Tottenham Court Road to find somewhere to eat, opting to find somewhere down a side street we came across Malabar Junction. Doesn't look much from the outside however once inside you are greeted by very attentive staff and after ordering our meals we were also served two famnastic dishes. I had a chicken special, my GF had a lamb. We were lucky to find this place and when next in London would certainly return and recommend it to anyone

Nice restaurant, dinning room is very spacious and airy. It's like you are eating in openair. It ate a very good paneer curry and the naan bread was delicious too.

Great malabar items certified halal. Was surprised to see a lot of forigners in the restaurant rather than Indians, which says that they like the food. Had poratta chicken curry and mutton curry; also chapatti - all tasted well.

I am so glad I decided to go by the reviews not the outside view of the place. We past it the previous evening and it looked empty and forlorn. I read the reviews online and decided to go for it. When we entered we were ushered to a big back room with a conservatory roof not the tiny seating area at the front. We had an enjoyable meal with lovely wine in a congenial atmosphere. The service was friendly.

We (4 people) visited here Friday 15th November. Decor is very dated and one of our starters did not come out until we had virtually finished the other 3 starters!! Not on the menu but I asked if I could have a chicken tikka pathia to which the waiter replied yes. When the meals came out the waitress (who I have to say was extremely good) apologised and said that they dont do Pathia so they gave me Chicken Malabar which was very mild. I tasted it and said it was too mild so she took it away to spice it up a little. When it came back all the kitchen had done was to load it with hot green chillies and it was so spicy I could only eat the chicken. The only positive thing I could say about this place was that the waitress was so apologetic. Then again when you live in Birmingham I suppose that it was no wonder that a restuarant in London could not come anywhere near a Brummie curry but this restuarant was extremely poor for food. Following morning 2 of us lived on the loo whilst one of the other 4 people was violently sick at 3.00 am in the morning.

Food tasty, sufficient portion. Staff excellent, attentive but discrete. Environment pleasant, despite the entrance. Definitely recommend.

The decor here is smart but uninspiring and the friendly service typical of what you will find in this type of restaurant. The food however is unusual. There was an extensive list of pancake starters with almost all of them being vegetarian. Impressively the food was overhanging the plate and 1 serving could fill you up before your main course. It was a little bland for my liking even though served with a selection of chutneys. Main courses are more recognisable with the chicken dish being enjoyable rather than great. The highlight were the cheese naans which should not be missed. Overall the cost with 2 beers was £35 so it is not cheap. Probably should feature on your long list of Indian restaurants but not necessarily at the top.

We have eaten several times at this restaurant over the last two years and been happy with it, which is why we have returned for our regular meetings. We ate there recently and whilst the setting, ambience and service had not changed, the food was dreadful. My starter was so overcooked as to be not much better than spicy hardboard. The main course was also overdone. One of our number later remarked that he has had better biryanis in a box from the supermarket. We won't go again.

The food here is delicious. The restaurant is lovely. The staff are attentive but you never feel rushed - plenty of time to catch up on the day's events after enjoying dinner. I highly recommend it.

This restaurant seems to be fraud as they serve you bad quality of food like i was served kadhai paneer where they just out paneer tikka not raw paneer and charged for that: moreover they impose service charges also without consulting clients or informing in advance or with poor quality of food. When you ask for explanation then they yelled like anything

Food was very nice and seems authentic! Service was excellent. Its different to traditional Indian. Good Location too

Traditional Malabar style Food served in unique ways. All the food tasted great however. Loved the ambiance. Service was great eventhough they were extremely full when we visited.

This restaurant has become a constant for my old work friends and I every time we meet up in London, usually every three months. We keep coming back because we enjoy it so much.

I had planned an exciting day in London with a friend and I wanted to finish the day with Indian food.

Walking back to Bloomsbury after a show in the West End we were wondering where to stop to eat. We noticed a large restaurant on one side of the road, and then looked across the road to a small unpretentious South Indian restaurant. We decided to choose the latter.

Excellent food and even better service. We were there with our 2 kids, and the waitress was super kind, helped us to choose suitable dishes for the children who are were not used to Indian food. Also relevant to mention the air conditioning, not so common in London, that made the difference when outside was 31 degrees centigrade. All in all, fantastic experience!!

We liked it so much, my husband and I, that we returned once more during our 7-day stay in London. On both occasions, we were very well served. The waiters are friendly and polite, they know how to recommend the dishes, which were all delicious! Good wine, not too expensive. Highly recommmend it

We ate here as stayed next door at The Cheshire Hotel and we were very surprised at the standard of food. Dishes were lovely and staff very attentive. Food was well prepared and presented. Price was very reasonable for London and we would come back!

We've now been eating here off and on for three years and always had excellent and attentive service, wonderfully tasty food, and been impressed by the value. We've never had a weak dish, but are favorites are: the house Malabar Masala Dosa, the lamb samosa, chilli chicken starter, spicy lamb chilli fry starter, the Kerala Fish, Pepper King Prawn, Chicken Tawa, Kerala Mutton Curry, Bhindi, and Vegetable Jalfarezi. But these are only a few of our favorites and I am sure you cannot go wrong whatever your taste and whatever you order.

Made my first visit to Malabar Junction yesterday for a business meeting. Staff were friendly and helpful. I had the best Lamb biriyani I have tasted for a long time. Menu features a wide range of South Indian food to taste. Highly recommended

Restaurant très agréable et moderne

Cena di famiglia per festeggiare il compleanno della nonna che ama la cucina indiana.

Super mat og hyggelig betjening. Litt nedtur at isen vi fikk til desert var nesten smeltet og at kaffen aldri kom. Kan jo ikke lykkes hver gang

Excellent Indian food, superb service, awesome atmosphere, comfy seating & staff who want to please - making your dining experience - one to remember. I/we can’t wait to go back. Fairly priced. It’s a hidden gem and we will be visiting this restaurant monthly.

Some totally different curries on the menu - my banana one was delicious! Friendly and efficient staff, good service and a nice, totally unhurried atmosphere. I would definitely Tilly come back and it is worth a trip out of your way to visit.

Once again we had an excellent meal and great service at this South India restaurant. We started with a Malabar Masala Dosa with sambar and chutney, delicous. Next was a Fish Nilgiri, followed by a lamb dish, rice and papa dums. Highly recommended.

we went to Malabar Junction in the afternoon with our group at lunch time. Fortunately we reached before they closed in the afternoon at 2.30 pm. And I was happy that we came here. Excellent food and service. We ordered Kerala fish curry which was just right and tasty. We had chicken chilly and Fried pomphrete which was delicious. We ordered Malabari paratha which was crisp and went well with the main dishes. We washed it down with Kingfisher beer which brought the home nostalgia. Overall a great experience. We liked the attrium and feeling of well lit and spacious restaurant.

Di norma quando viaggio all' estero tendo il più possibile a provare cibi locali, tuttavia a queto giro ho fatto un' eccezione provando questo ottimo ristorante indiano a due passi dal British Museum. Il riso al curry era da leccarsi i baffi, l' agnello al curry era squisito e speziato al punto giusto; buono il nan all' aglio, ottimo e coreografico il matka servito come dessert. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo, nulla da segnalare sul servizio in sala. Dovendo ripassare da quelle parti ci tornerei più che volentieri. Consigliato.

I really dislike places that advertise South Indian food and then it's just simply not. I ordered 2 Keralan dishes and the chicken was sweet and sour (!!!!!?????) like Chinese food and the vegetable was not Keralan really, at all. And their service charge is 14%!!!!!! Madness. Staff were fine. Will never return.

This is a wonderful restaurant with a vaulted glass ceiling, which gives the restaurant a wonderfully peaceful ambiance. The food is excellent - top marks for the

Having been a regular here many years ago but circumstances causing a long hiatus, I have started returning here in recent months and am pleased to say that the food still excels and the service is second to none. The welcome is friendly and inviting, and the older very experienced staff are obviously great mentors to the new, younger members. Last time we were served by the wonderful Soosmeeta, and this time mainly by Adrian, another splendid waiter, ably supported by the elder statesmen. The service here is second to none - an extremely important aspect of dining out - and the food is first rate. I never leave here without having the brilliant masala dosa; the vegetarian aubergine and lentil dishes are super, and the malabar chicken main course is as good an Indian dish as one is likely to eat. I always have a mango lassi and a Cobra beer with any meal at this place, and will continue to do so. After a visit to the British Museum nearby, eating here is a splendid next step. Prices are very reasonable indeed too.

Londres ofrece comida internacional.

Cuatro de nosotros ingresamos a este restaurante poco después de las 7 p.m. de ayer y ordenamos inicialmente por más de 41 libras y cuando hicimos pedidos adicionales, nos dijeron que no podíamos atendernos a menos que ordenáramos más de 10 libras por persona, ya que es su regla después de las 7 pm . .

Ristorante indiano molto elegante e poco kitsch. Personale molto gentile e disponibile. Cucina indiana davvero buona, con le principali specialità più qualche piatto speciale. Prezzi medio-alti ma tutto sommato giusti, vista la qualità. Vicinissimo a British Museum e Bloomsbury. Consigliatissimo

Good food great service served quickly regardless busy evening Overall pleasant experience Definately going back when in london

The service in the restaurant was excellent. I had a discount voucher which they were happy to take and explain how to make thee most of it.

Fuldstændig fantastisk oplevelse som bød på butter chicken og en masse andre fantastiske indiske retter. Maden var super, og ventetiden var kort.

I visited this restaurant alone, and was so sorry not to have lots of people with me to share the tastes of the delicious food. I am a vegetarian and found plenty of excellent choices. Services was good. Food was served steaming hot. The ambience was very quiet - a boon in London. Tables were laid with table cloths and serviettes. All in all, a great choice, close to the heart of the city, but off the busy main roads.

Fantastic service and delicious food. Try the dosa to start. We shared one and had the cashew nut pakora too. Lots of choice on mains. We loved ours and heard lots of positive comments from adjoining tables about theirs too. Highly recommended.

Staying at the Bloomsbury Hotel and this restaurant is across the road. Taste explosion. Great food, great service, great night. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

We chose this place because it was close to the British Museum, but that was its main plus. The food was okay but pretty blah. The service, however, was terrible. There were only a few occupied tables when we went there for lunch, but it was clear that the large table next to us was having problems with food, correct orders, the waiter, etc. Maybe our server was preoccupied by that, but it meant that we never saw our waiter again after we ordered appetizers. By the time we got someone to come back to take our lunch order, I think he had left work. It then took a long time to get the food and later the bill. Good luck getting more drinks. Our quick lunch between other activities ended up taking several hours.

Fikk anbefalt denne restauranten av hotellet, å tall for det! Fantastisk personal, fantastisk mat, alt var berre helt topp.

Went here again and was not disappointed. The food and ambience is excellent.

We smelled curry on the way to the British Museum and looked up restaurants nearby on our way out. So glad we picked this one- lovely staff, meal was so delicious and they had some dishes not typical in other Indian restaurants. Highly recommend!

Enjoyed a lovely evening with family. Attentive service with tasty food. Prices were reasonable and portions large. Will return

I love South Indian food and don’t often dine out in Bloomsbury. Though the frontage looks modest, like a tardis it opens into an airy conservatory.

Conveniently located near the British Museum, I used to eat here many times many many years ago, but circumstances have meant that it is only recently that I have been able to return, Any worries that things had changed from its previous brilliance, were immediately dispelled by the wonderful welcome and service afforded us by our waitress "Shush" (it is not her actual Nepali name, but she said that people usually shortened it to something like this). She will know who we mean I hope, and no one could fail to be impressed by her friendliness, efficiency, explanations of each item of food, and general waiting excellence. The food itself remains amazing, in particular the astonishing masala dosa, but also mulligatawny soup, fish moilee main dish (kingfish), chikker chhole, brinjal fry (aubergine) and coconut rice. The quality of dishes is how I remembered it all those many years ago, and I hope to return here on a more regular basis now after such a long hiatus. A wonderful lunch experience.

Ca. 300,- for 2 retter og drikkevarer. Helt iorden til pengene. Både stærke og mindre stærke retter.

Good food but they charged a service fee of 12 euros that was not announced at the menucard or any other way.

We have always enjoyed eating here and the last visit was no exception. Good friendly service, very tasty food, and a nice bottle of wine. This is an excellent restaurant and not too expensive compared to other over praised places. Recommended.

I would highly recommend this Indian if you are in the area. I’ve been here two times and have not been disappointed Great food and even better service. The whole team of staff are smiley and friendly.

Mi marido y yo fuimos aquí un viernes por la noche, sin reserva. Nos dieron un asiento a la derecha. El comedor era cálido y bien iluminado, con cómodos asientos y agradables sábanas sobre la mesa, lo que le da al restaurante un ambiente cálido y acogedor. La comida fue una de las mejores y más auténticas que hemos tenido en Londres. Ambos disfrutamos de la comida y nos fuimos sintiéndonos saciados y felices. El servicio fue fantástico y el precio fue muy razonable, especialmente dado que es Londres. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar.

Excelente restaurante indiano, localizado em frente ao hotel que nos hospedamos. Comida saborosa, atendimento gentil, realmente grande e ótima surpresa em Londres

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Besöket började lite trevande med inte alltför varmt mottagande när vi kom.

Comí aquí con 5 colegas para nuestra Navidad. Había una buena variedad de platos disponibles. La mitad de nuestro grupo eran vegetarianos y estaban bien atendidos. Comí un sabroso pollo en un plato de salsa a base de coco con menta nan que no había probado en ningún otro lugar. A uno de nuestro grupo le gusta la comida muy picante y la camarera realmente tomó tiempo para entender sus deseos. Estaba muy satisfecho con el resultado.

Spiste en supper lækker middag her. Hyggelig (og lidt kitschet) indretning, kompetent betjening og virkelig god mad. Portionerne kunne godt have været en smule større og det trækker desværre også lidt ned, at de var løbet tør for Nan-brød. Det må ikke ske! Ellers yderst anbefalelsesværdigt og til en rimelig pris.

As an Indian myself and someone who dines in Indian restaurants throughout UK I have to say Malabar Junction is one the BEST dining experiences I have had. The food is exquisite, it is among the finest South Indian culinary craft in London, they do the simplest dishes to perfection. I had lunch consisting of dosa, dal and a caulifower potato curry, it was perfect! In spite of being short staffed on the day, (both front and back of house) the food came without much wait, and of course cooked to perfection! Yoosuf who is the Manager, is in my experience one of the most dedicated Maitre D's in London, and in my experience he makes the absolute BEST Soda 'n' Lime on the planet!, The Chefs too deserve praise for their skill and dedication. Malabar Junction is a beautiful restaurant, a classic, you must try it!

You need a lot of time to get the food to your table . They should make a shared platters of appetizers but everything felt the same after swimming into the deep frying pan.

The starters were delicious - a mix of a number of meat options and they kindly accommodated a shell fish allergy of one of the group.

An unpretentious entrance leads to a large restaurant with a huge skylight above the main dining area. The service was attentive but not intrusive. We were in a group of six and did not feel rushed by the staff even though they were busy. With a group, I suspect it would be best to book a table. The food was good, flavorful, although it was rather mild as far as chili, presumably reflecting London preferences for hotness. Dosas, and fish curries, both green and coconut based, as well as paneer were all good. It is a bit noisy in the main room. Overall a pleasant dining experience. I could do without the large screen television with video clips of modern Indian dance scenes, but that is just me. Maybe be careful where you sit if you don't like TV screens while you dine.

Una muy buena opción si te gusta la comida india y sales del Museo Británico.

I visited this fantastic restaurant with my daughter. Service was exreemly nice and the food extraordinarely good. Thank you very much!

Wanted to try this place as we love South Indian food . Not disappointed and food was of a good standard. Restaurant is a bit like the Tardis as the small exterior frontage opens out into a large back restaurant with an overhead conservatory type roof. Restaurant clearly has a lot of passing trade as it is only a stones throw away from Tottenham Court Road. Dont let that put you off as this restaurant is definitely worth a try. We shared a Masala Dosai for starters which was out of this world delicious. Came with a spicy Sambal which was as good as the ones I have had in Southern India. After such a good start the mains didnt quite live up to the high standard but were still very good. Had a chicken curry , Tarka dall and also a cabbage dish which was very different and tasty. Would recommend this to anybody who has not tried South Indian food and is bored of bog standard curry houses

Have been dining here for years and introduced many friends here as overall, they have the best South Indian food in Central London! I took a two year hiatus after an unpleasant interaction with one of the senior/long-term staff members who unreasonably lost his temper when a friend pointed out some concerns over the bill as an offer hadn't been properly factored in. It was surprising as we were both regulars, on top of the fact that the concerns reasonable.

Been going here for years. Never disappointed. Good food. Pleasant surroundings. Fish curry best ever.

We stumbled across this restaurant on our way back to the Hotel looking for something to eat. Don't be put off by first impressions. The frontage looked a bit dated, the menu card tired, the lights too bright and a bit lacking in intimacy

A quick pre theatre meal for four. Had booked as it was Friday. The restaurant is lovely, the staff welcoming & helpful and the menu had an excellent selection, catering for vegans with no problem. The veggie sharing starter was delicious. I tried the veg jalfrezi & was more than pleased. If the restaurant opened before 6pm we would have had more time to enjoy the experience. I would definitely go back to try more of their interesting menu.

We visited last night after arriving in London. The restaurant is beautiful. The menu is limited but in a good way. Not 400 choices to wade through. It's mostly south Indian which is perfect for me. We had poppadoms and pickles and I had utthapam, a south I pizza made from.lentils with various masalas. It was amazing. We had butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, tandoori prawns and Kerala mutton curry which was amazing. Service wasn't the fastest but sometimes you need a little break. Not expensive at all. Well with visiting

Malabar Junction is an amazing find. It has a great location and incredible ambience. The food is authentic Indian and some of the best we had ever tasted. There is a vast selection of starters and mains as well as vegetarian and vegan options. The service was impeccable, the waiters did an amazing job. We will definitely be returning!

My son and I visited in August for dinner and our meal was great. We had butter chicken, malabar chicken, dal and naan. The food was super flavourful and the service was excellent. Couldn’t of had a better evening.

Food was excellent, and the service was above and beyond what I have ever experienced before. Thanks!

Went to malabar last monday with my wife and children.. superb....from food to staffs....love to visit next time.

Based on the reviews in this page me & wife we decided to go today to Malabar junction today on 13 August as I am a Malabar food lover & a blogger. To my horror the staff & manager do not know how to behave with the guests.

The menu is interesting and all of the food we had was very good indeed. The green bananas were really interesting and the dosa so tasty.

This is a very nice restaurant lovely decor ,welcoming staff and great food very large starters so be very hungry before you go full of taste main course full of flavour good selection of wine all at reasonable prices ,will definitely be back next visit to London.

Cruce Malabar está en una gran ubicación, justo en la calle del Museo Británico, en Bloomsbury. El restaurante ofrece un gran ambiente y entorno mucho mejor que los precios modestos. La comida es excelente y el servicio rápido. Uno de los camareros, un poco más caballero, no podía haber sido mejor, con una sonrisa permanente. Otra era bastante amarga, pero todavía útil, y, en general, recomiendo este restaurante.

I booked a table for 6 on a Saturday night. The service was very good and we all enjoyed our meals. There is a nice ambience and it’s nice to find an independent restaurant in central London which is lively, but not noisy. Looking forward to the next visit

Excellent food and service!!! Went there 2 nights of a 3 night stay...that says it all..can't say enough good things.

Been here multiple times while on vacation and the food and service have been excellent. I really enjoyed the dosa and chicken tikka masala.

The service was friendly, prompt and the food really tasty. I’m going to make this’d my regular late Sunday evening curry. Excellent!

Lovely meal, all food was served hot and fresh. Excellent recommendations provided and fantastic service, will definitely be back!

Dined here last night, and a flavoursome South Indian meal. Excellent service and staff. Good range of Indian dishes, mainly from the south and Kerala. Not too spicy or hot. Price was reasonable. Recommended.

My boyfriend and I came here before seeing Bat Out of Hell at the Dominion, and we were extremely happy with our meal. Very friendly service, and very delicious Indian food. We ordered the chicken tikka masala and the vegetables malabar, as well as two...

Hailing from the West of Scotland where top curries come as standard ( well, almost) and eating the same all over the U K, I got here via TA and was very glad I did. Being in the heart of London I didn't have many...

Pleasant surprise. Good South Indian food and reasonably priced for central London. Service was welcoming, prompt and friendly, and we were looked after well despite not having a reservation and the restaurant being very busy. Quiet enough to make conversation easily but not so quiet...

Great place, great staff and of course great South Indian food. Highly recommend this place. Have been there at least 3 times now, and was not disappointed at all. Keep it up!!!

Das Essen war einfach super!!! Der Wein war sehr lecker und das Preisleisungsverhältnis war sehr gut. Der Service war extrem...

Fantastic service from start to finish! The food is beautiful. Will definitely be back! What a great evening... thank you.

Denna restaurang bjöd på vällagad och en genomtänkt meny. Servicen var perfekt. Vår servitör hjälpte oss på bästa sätt att...

We stayed in a nearby hotel, and was so pleased to find this restaurant. The food was delicious and the customer service was outstanding. Such lovely staff.

Located near the British Museum. Friendly staff, excellent service, lovely atmosphere. Specializing in South Indian cuisine. The Kerala Fish Curry is outstanding.

Stayed in an hotel close by and asked staff where a good Chinese restaurant was. They suggested Malabar just around the corner. The service was very good and the food was excellent. Unique menu with many dishes i have never heard of. I have no...

We arrived without a reservation and were seated immediately. Our servers were very friendly and informative. I had the chicken tika Masala. Realy good and not too spicy. The restaurant is well decorated and open and airy under a glass roof.

Atmosphere is friendly food is amazing great friendly staff we will definitely be coming bk again in the future