Malabar - Darlinghurst

I was craving Indian food and luckily found this open restaurant within walking distance. It's a fancy place where most people were dressed up, but I didn't feel out of place. I had made a reservation online and noted that I was vegan, which the staff acknowledged when we arrived. We ordered samosas, cauliflower bonda, vegetable curry, and vegan butter chicken, all emphasizing our vegan preference. The entrees came with a yoghurt dipping sauce, which was a mistake that I had to keep reminding the staff about my vegan diet. Despite this, the service was generally polite and accommodating. The curries were delicious, especially the butter chicken, although it was pricier than the vegetable curry. We ended the meal with the only vegan dessert available, mango kulfi, which was a nice way to finish our dining experience.

The atmosphere is very relaxing. The butter chicken is decent, with a slightly sweet flavor. The mixed vegetables are delicious.

I absolutely loved this restaurant. The waiter was extremely helpful, and they offer a complete vegan menu that was absolutely delicious. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the pinot noir was also vegan, which I confirmed on barnivore. Additionally, the after dinner mints were vegan, and the waiter made sure to inform me of this after noticing that I didn't eat them. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience.

We have had dinner on a friday night, the place was packed, yet the service still good. The food was very tasty, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. It has a vegetarian section on the menu, not marked which ones are vegan, but It does have Dairy and Gluten marked with the dishes on the menu.

Finally a good place that serves almost authentic Indian food! a bit expensive, but worth the money!