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Hours
Sun
5:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Tue
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Wed
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Thu
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Fri
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM5:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Sat
5:30 PM - 11:59 PM
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4.0
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PRICE RANGE
$18.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
Indian, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
meals, features
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Details
PRICE RANGE
$18.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
Indian, Asian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
217 reviews
Excellent
102
Very good
75
Average
20
Poor
10
Terrible
10
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sproink
Atlanta55 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
Like most places in Zurich this spot isn’t cheap. It is a nice restaurant with table service that you can feel good about taking your mom to. We average 60/person any time we go to a medium-priced restaurant… but we don’t drink much and this is right in line with that.
Like most places, the service is professional and doesn’t rely on tips for a living wage. They will not be in your lap, and I found them kind and just the right amount of attentive. If you do not have a reservation, get there early or near closing, because this place really starts hopping around 1830. We were finishing up as they started to get busy.
I enjoyed my mocktail very much and next time I will try one of their teas.
The food was excellent quality and tasty. That’s especially true when you use all of the chutneys that arrive at the table. They do not over salt, which I appreciate. In terms of spicy, the medium spicy didn’t at all seem spicy to me, but I like spice. If you think pepper is spicy, maybe ask for mild. Nothing wrong with that!
As with most Indian restaurants, there were a lot of naturally gluten-free and vegetarian options. If you have questions, talk to your server.
I was full to bursting at the end of my meal, so I’m confused by the reviews that said the portions were small. You do have to order rice as a side dish, unless you order a thali. Maybe that’s confusing! We couldn’t even consider dessert today! Next time- the glaces (Ice creams) look epic.
Written December 15, 2024
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Ne N
Zurich64 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
The Malabar restaurant offers a pleasant ambiance and maintains a clean environment. The food is delicious, but the portions are on the smaller side. Unfortunately, the high prices don't align well with the serving sizes. While the experience was good, the value for money leaves much to be desired, making it unlikely for a return visit. Below dish with a sparkling water cost CHF 50.00
Written December 10, 2023
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Rema52
Switzerland60 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
The lunch buffet on Wednesday and Thursday is simply unbeatable: everything is fresh, everything is delicious, everything is at an incredibly good price. And the best naan you can get. What you can order at other lunchtimes or in the evening has also been of consistently high quality for years. Our favorites: the Malabar Chicken Curry, the Chicken Tikka Masala and all the Thalis. If you are very hungry, order the mixed starters à la carte. And of course, definitely naan!

Written October 30, 2023
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Emily M
Leiden383 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
The food is good, like many Indian restaurants of this style. However, every interaction became an attempt to upsell us on more food, pricier options, even a bigger tip. It was off putting and detracted from the experience.
Written July 3, 2023
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Mike
Zurich13 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Unprofessional waiter. Asking multiple time whether I liked the food or not. After saying it was okay than he was pushing why it okay, not good.
The food was relatively expensive for the taste and quality. Then they charged almost 7 chf for tape water. Not going there anymore
Written May 22, 2024
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TripPrep
47 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Extremely tight seating, no privacy at all. The food looks great but is surprisingly bland, maybe adapted to local tastes. The meat was chewy. There's more interesting ethnic food to be had in Oerlikon.
Written November 11, 2023
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Vienna82 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
We rang ahead to check it was open and were told the kitchen was going to close soon. We managed to get there in time and order our food - even managed to have a look at the beautiful decor. We sat outside and were one of two couples there - the outside area is incredible and in the incense burner added to the overall vibe.
The food was amazing and well presented. Even though the kitchen was closing up they waited and asked if we wanted dessert as well.
A good evening and worth every penny spent.
Written July 19, 2020
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CenturionMember
London804 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
For a change, the choice tonight was Indian. Seems that the staff is actually from India, which added to the feeling of genuine cuisine. A rich choice of dishes from the region of Malabar. Keep in mind, not spicy for Indians may still kick you out of your chair ;) - staff is very attentive and forthcoming to special requests, bravo!
Written July 8, 2020
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Hippo2015
Uster41 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
We stumbled here by accident and are really glad that we did. Really really good food and friendly staff. We will definitely come here again.
One of our group is coeliac and gluten free was no problem here. Only the breads and biryani have gluten in.
Written January 26, 2020
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excite
Zurich21 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Very fine, very authentic Indian food, the likes of which you don't always find in Switzerland. Even more striking: the extremely friendly and professional service. The wine list is limited, but OK. In short: nothing to complain about, highly recommended.

Written October 25, 2023
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jelliefish
3 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
It was the first time I ate in a restaurant after the confinement.
The staff was very friendly and the food delicious! Everything was served beautifully in authentic bowls.
We ate outside on their terrace, which is surrounded by trees - very nice atmosphere! I will definitely go again.
Written July 2, 2020
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oransome
Zurich1079 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
This is in Oerlikon, next to Theater11 and the Hallenstadion.
Decent food, service and prices. Thali dishes were good.
Has oodles of public parking, albeit not so cheap, nearby. Or take the train, and stop here before a gig.
Would recommend reserving.
Not a place I would go out of my way for.
Written July 17, 2022
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Moodbidri B
6 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Was an impromptu visit. So no reservations. a long time friend was visiting me. Restaurant was serving a lot of guests... so presume the food was good.
The waiter was rude, very rude. (Should not be working there anymore) ... Happened to say to me... ''No reservations... difficult... if you have time... then wait.. with no assurance when food will be served... '' does any one talk to a guest like that ?
Written May 28, 2024
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Michele
Zurich159 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Malabar is a very centrally located, very delicious Indian place, which can be crowded if you do not reserve but I was highly satisfied and recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine and/or a restaurant to go before/after a show in the Hallenstadion or Theater 11. The service was speedy and friendly. All in all I‘d come back again!
Written January 13, 2024
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Relax49759264256
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • family
Ohhh terrible experience, food was ok but behaviour of manager was pathetic and awful.. I don't recommend this hotel..
Look for another Indian restaurant
Written September 7, 2023
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