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    Malabar

    4465 Connecticut Ave. NW

    Washington, DC 20008


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    Featured Items

    • Garlic Naan

      Leavened flatbread seasoned with garlic
      $6.00
    • Butter Chicken

      Broiled Chicken, Tomatoes, Dry Fenugreek Powder
      $22.00
    • Naan

      Leavened flatbread
      $5.00

    Appetizers

    • Beetroot Wada

      Spiced Lentil Donuts, Ginger, Green Chili, Beetroot Chutney
      $12.00
    • Mini Masala Dosa

      Onion, Potatoes, Coconut Chutney
      $12.00
    • Arancini

      Rice, Yoghurt, Cheddar Cheese, Lemon Pickle
      $12.00
    • Cauliflower Bezule

      Green Chilis, Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves, Lemon Juice
      $14.00
    • Ragda Pattice

      Spiced Potato Cake, Yellow Chickpeas, Date Tamarind, Mint Cilantro Chutney
      $14.00
    • Spicy Chicken Ghee Roast

      Coriander Seed, Cumin, Cinnamon, Sannas
      $15.00
    • Palak Chaat

      Crispy Baby Spinach, Yogurt, Tamarind, Date
      $16.00
    • Wagyu Kheeman Naan

      $15.00
    • Crab Cake

      Fennel, Black Pepper, Tempered Mayo
      $18.00
    • Meen Varuval

      Sea Bass, Red Chili Paste, Tamarind, Karwari Chutney
      $16.00
    • Scallop Caldine

      Sea Scallops, Coconut, Green Chili, Cilantro
      $18.00
    • Lamb Samosas

      Spiced Lamb, Ancho tomato chutney, Kachumber
      $14.00

    Entrees

    • Mangalorean Chicken Curry

      Fresh Coconut, Garlic, Fenugreek, Coriander Seeds
      $22.00
    • Butter Chicken

      Broiled Chicken, Tomatoes, Dry Fenugreek Powder
      $22.00
    • Tandoori Chicken

      Traditional Tandoori Marinade, Pickled Onions, Mint Chutney
      $25.00
    • Malabar Lamb Biryani

      Kaima Rice, Aromatic Spices, Raisins, Cashew Nuts, Onion Tomato Raita
      $25.00
    • Salmon Malai

      Scottish Salmon, Dill, Honey
      $27.00
    • Halibut Goan Curry

      Coconut, Red Chilies, Tamarind
      $30.00
    • Ginger Black Cod

      Tamarind, Jaggery, Curried Potatoes
      $32.00
    • Shrimp Moilee

      Shrimp, Coconut Milk, Ginger, Green Chili, Curry Leaves
      $26.00
    • Lamb Roganjosh

      Ossobuco, Caramelized Onions, Saffron
      $24.00
    • Chicken Tikka Masala

      Chicken Tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Garam masala
      $22.00
    • Kerala Duck Ishtu

      Duck Breast, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, coconut rice
      $32.00

    Vegetarian Entees

    Tapioca Pearls, Peanut, Green chili
    • Dakshini Vegetable Korma

      Seasonal Vegetables, Poppy Seeds, Cinnamon, Cloves
      $18.00
    • Bhindi Pepper Fry

      Onion, Tomato, Tellicherry, Black Pepper
      $18.00
    • Eggplant Kozhambu

      Indian Eggplant, Green Chilies, Fennel, Tamarind
      $18.00
    • Carrot Bean Poriyal

      Lentils, Ginger, Curry Leaves, Grated Coconut
      $18.00
    • Paneer Makhani

      Onion, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Dry Fenugreek Powder
      $18.00
    • Malai Palak

      Garlic, Spinach Dill, Fresh Fenugreek
      $18.00
    • Malai Palak Paneer

      Garlic, Spinach, Dill, Fresh Fenugreek, Paneer
      $20.00
    • Dal Makhani

      Garlic, Tomatoes, Butter, Cream
      $18.00
    • Gobi Mattar

      Cauliflower, Peas, Garam Masala
      $18.00
    • Side Dakshini Vegetable Korma

      Seasonal Vegetables, Poppy Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Cumin
      $10.00
    • Side Bhindi Pepper Fry

      Onion, Tomato, Tellicherry, Black Pepper
      $10.00
    • Side Eggplant Kozhambu

      Indian Eggplant, Green Chilies, Fennel, Tamarind
      $10.00
    • Side Carrot Bean Poriyal

      Lentils, Ginger, Curry Leaves, Grated Coconut
      $10.00
    • Side Paneer Makhani

      Onion, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Dry Fenugreek Powder
      $10.00
    • Side Malai Palak

      Garlic, Spinach Dill, Fresh Fenugreek
      $10.00
    • Side Dal Makhani

      Garlic, Tomatoes, Butter, Cream
      $10.00
    • Side Malai Palak Paneer

      Garlic, Spinach, Dill, Fresh Fenugreek, Paneer
      $12.00
    • Side Gobi Mattar

      $10.00

    Breads/Rice/Sauce

    • Malabar Paratha

      Flakey griddled flatbread
      $6.00
    • Chili Curry Paratha

      $6.00
    • Goat Cheese Kulcha

      $7.00
    • Naan

      Leavened flatbread
      $5.00
    • Garlic Naan

      Leavened flatbread seasoned with garlic
      $6.00
    • Cashew Lemon Rice

      $6.00
    • Coconut Rice

      $6.00
    • Basmati Rice

      $6.00
    • Saffron Rice

      $6.00
    • Eggplant Ginger Chutney

      Eggplant, cumin, fenugreek see, lentils, ginger, tamarind
      $2.50
    • Tomato Raisin Chutney

      with mustard oil, fennel, onion, chili powder, raisins
      $2.50
    • Mango Chutney

      Mango, cardamom, saffron
      $2.50
    • Chutney Plate

      one of each chutney!
      $6.00
    • Cucumber Pachadi

      Yoghurt & cucumber sauce with mustard seeds, curry leaves & whole dried red chilies.
      $6.00
    • Assorted Papadum

      Fried lentil cracker with tamarind & mint chutneys.
      $7.00
    • Roasted Pappad

      Spiced cracker
      $5.00
    • Side Chili Plate

      $2.50
    • Small Side Biryani Raita

      $2.00

    Desserts

    • Coconut Creme Caramel

      Jaggery, Coconut Milk, Cardamom
      $12.00
    • Chocolate Bebinca

      Multi-layered Coconut Pancakes, Chocolate Ice Cream
      $12.00
    • Banana Toffee Pudding

      Salted Coconut, jaggery, caramel
      $12.00
    • Saffron Payasam

      Rice Pudding, Cashew Nuts, Raisins
      $12.00
    • Empanada

      $14.00
    • Gulab Jamun

      $10.00

    All hours
    Sunday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Monday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Friday5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Malabar is a new upscale coastal Indian restaurant by Ashok Bajaj (of Rasika fame) located at 4465 Connecticut Ave NW in Washington, D.C.'s Forest Hills neighborhood, focusing on seafood and flavors from India's Malabar Coast, known for its spice trade history, and it opened in early January 2026, replacing the former Rosedale. It offers an immersive experience with craft cocktails, coastal appetizers, mains like Goan Halibut Curry, and a U-shaped bar for gathering, bringing a unique seafood-centric Indian concept to the D.C. dining scene

    Location

    4465 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

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