Malabar Kitchen

Tucked away in Barnstaple, Malabar Kitchen brings the vibrant, spice-laden cooking of South India to North Devon. This is a place that understands the deep, layered flavours of the region—think coconut, curry leaves, mustard seeds, and tamarind working in harmony. They don't stop at the subcontinent either, offering a surprising but welcome turn towards Chinese and Tandoori dishes, giving the menu a broad, crowd-pleasing appeal that keeps locals coming back.

Their dosas are the real draw here—crisp, golden, and served with a lineup of chutneys and sambar that taste properly made, not rushed. The Chinese section brings a Indo-Chinese twist, with dishes like chilli chicken and gobi manchurian that crackle with heat and soy. And the Tandoori offerings, from sizzling chicken tikka to seekh kebabs, arrive charred and smoky. Order online for delivery or collection, and get a taste of the South West's best-kept South Indian secret.