Authentic Kerala Cuisine in the Heart of Downtown Peterborough
Experience the bold, aromatic flavours of Kerala's Malabar Coast at Malabar Kitchen — Peterborough's newest South Indian restaurant. Savour Kerala-style dum biryanis, crispy dosa, lacy appam, coastal curries, and our famous 22-item weekend buffet. Dine in at 221 Hunter St W, or order online for takeout.
Experience the rich, coastal flavours of Kerala at Malabar Kitchen, downtown Peterborough's home of authentic South Indian cooking. Our chefs prepare aromatic dum biryanis, coconut-based curries, crispy dosa and lacy appam using premium ingredients and centuries-old Malabar techniques. From our signature Malabar Chicken Dum Biryani to our weekend buffet, every dish brings the taste of South India to Peterborough.
Discover our most-loved South Indian dishes, prepared fresh with the finest ingredients. Each Kerala specialty combines bold spices and authentic Malabar flavours for a taste of South India you won't forget.
A signature Kerala-style biryani layered with tender slow-cooked chicken, aromatic basmati rice, and whole spices — the showstopper of our menu.
An indulgent Kerala-style beef biryani slow-cooked with fragrant whole spices — a Malabar classic beloved by our regulars.
Traditional lacy rice hoppers served with a rich, coconut-based Kerala chicken curry — a beloved South Indian comfort-food combination.
A crispy golden dosa filled with spiced potato masala, served with sambar and fresh coconut chutney.
Our signature take on this popular South Indian street-food dosa — soft, fluffy, and served hot off the tawa.
A deeply spiced, dry-roasted beef preparation that is a cornerstone of traditional Malabar home cooking — bold, fragrant and unmistakably Kerala.
Step into Malabar Kitchen, downtown Peterborough's destination for authentic South Indian dining. We bring the rich coconut-based gravies, slow-cooked meats, aromatic dum biryanis, and traditional breakfast staples like appam, thattu dosa and idiyappam of Kerala's Malabar Coast to Ontario. Whether you join us for a family dinner, our famous weekend buffet, or explore our full menu, every dish is prepared with premium ingredients and centuries-old techniques.
Find answers to common questions about ordering, our menu, delivery areas, hours, and the neighbourhoods we serve in Peterborough.
You can order through multiple channels:
We serve Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including:
Our most popular South Indian dishes include:
We're open 7 days a week:
We're located at 221 Hunter St W, Peterborough, ON K9H 2L1, Canada, in the heart of downtown Peterborough.
Yes! Enjoy our 22-item South Indian weekend buffet for $24.99 every weekend, and we offer catering for events of all sizes. Contact us at +1 (204) 504-6226 to plan your event.
Yes, our menu features a variety of South Indian vegetarian and vegan dishes, including dosa, appam, idiyappam, and coconut-based vegetable curries. Please let our staff know about any allergies or dietary requirements when placing your order.
Find us at 221 Hunter St W — dine in, pick up your takeout order, or get directions to Peterborough's home of authentic Kerala & South Indian cuisine.
