Cafe Malabar
Cafe Malabar is a Kerala cuisine restaurant in downtown Victoria, founded by chefs Kiran Kolathodan and Karma Tenpa, both raised in Southern India with over 30 years of combined experience in luxury kitchens across Canada and India. The menu centres on Malabar seafood—prawns, curries—alongside vegetarian and meat dishes layered with spices reflecting Portuguese, Dutch, and French culinary influences. A seasonal patio is available, and the restaurant takes reservations as well as take-out orders.
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Contact
Address: 100-407 Swift Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1S2
Phone: 778-584-7072
Website: https://cafemalabar.ca/
Required Criteria
✓Bike parking or bike visibility
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
Amenities
Takeout*Packed lunchesWater without purchaseVegetarian / vegan / GF*Bike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
Takeout: Website prominently features an 'Order Take Out' link on the front page.
Vegetarian / vegan / GF: Website states the menu includes 'vegetarian and meat dishes, each infused with aromatic spices'; no mention of vegan or GF specifically.
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