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“Great Service”

Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen
Ranked #5 of 157 Restaurants in Taupo
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $9 - $45
Cuisines: Indian, Fusion
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Dining options: After-hours, Delivery, Reservations
Description: At The Malabar we bring to you the fine art of balancing taste, flavor and aroma. We capture the essence of traditional Indian & Nepalese cuisine and present it with contemporary flair. The result is a menu that’s authentic as well as innovative. We offer a blend of culturally rich cuisine of the Indian peninsula and the freshest New Zealand produce – prepared by our award -winning chef with a touch of his own alchemy.
Reviewed 6 July 2021

We decided to go to Malabar after reading all the review. The food was really good and staff was excellent. The only thing was, it was a bid cold inside the restaurant.

Date of visit: July 2021
1  Thank Manish_B28
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Malabar B, Manager at Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2021

Dear Manish
Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we are so glad that you had a good experience with us.
We look forward to see you again
Thank you very much

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Reviewed 5 July 2021

Not crowded yet intimate dining.Superb attentive service.Our selections were delicious and the spice levels catered to our tastes.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Thank gavinrowenaf
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Malabar B, Manager at Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 8 July 2021

Dear Gavin
Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we are so glad that you had a good experience with us.
We look forward to see you again
Thank you very much

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Reviewed 22 June 2021 via mobile

The food was amazing. Great service as well. The front of house staff Chathra ,Dipak and Chef Tika were very helpful and friendly. Must visit if your in Taupo.

Date of visit: May 2021
Thank BAK89
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Malabar B, Manager at Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 27 June 2021

Dear Customer
Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we are so glad that you had a good experience with us.
We look forward to see you again
Thank you very much

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Reviewed 22 June 2021

Had a few thousand Indian meals over the years in many countries.. but last night’s Lamb Duo dinner at Malabar was the best ever. Delicious lamb curry alongside sautéed lamb and vegetables. Exquisite. Well deserving of #1 restaurant in Taupo on TripAdvisor. Just off out to go do it all over again!

Date of visit: June 2021
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Thank FionaCD2
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Malabar B, Manager at Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 27 June 2021

Dear Fiona
Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we are so glad that you had a good experience with us.
We look forward to see you again
Thank you very much

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Reviewed 8 June 2021 via mobile

We decided to try here as it was the number one rated on trip advisor and wasn’t disappointed. The service was welcoming and I asked the waiter what he recommended to try. The meals were nice and drinks were great value too.

Date of visit: May 2021
Thank andyandria2015
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Malabar B, Manager at Malabar Nepalese and Indian Kitchen, responded to this reviewResponded 13 June 2021

Dear Andy
Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we are so glad that you had a good experience with us.
We look forward to see you again
Thank you very much

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