Award-Winning
Coastal Indian Cuisine
in Victoria, BC
Top-Rated Dining on The Inner Harbour
Cafe Malabar is an award-winning Victoria, BC restaurant celebrating the vibrant coastal cuisine of Kerala on Canada’s West Coast. Founded by chefs Kiran Kolathodan and Karma Tenpa, Cafe Malabar brings more than 30 years of combined luxury dining experience to Victoria, pairing the rich culinary traditions of Southern Coastal India with fresh, seasonal ingredients from Vancouver Island.
Located along Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Cafe Malabar offers a highly acclaimed dining experience built around connection, hospitality and bold, spice-driven flavours. The menu highlights the ocean’s bounty alongside the traditions of Kerala, making Cafe Malabar a top-rated dining destination in Victoria, BC.
Cafe Malabar is not just a South Indian restaurant — it is a seafood restaurant at its core, showcasing the richness of Kerala’s coastal cuisine alongside the best of British Columbia’s local catch.
DINNER MENU
Curry, Biriyani, Local Fish
Seafood takes centre stage on the Cafe Malabar dinner menu. Local fish is transformed with the distinctive flavours of Kerala, from coconut and tamarind to curry leaves, ginger and black pepper.
DRINK MENU
Cocktails, Wine, Beer, and Chai
Whether you’re pairing a drink with fresh local seafood, settling in for dinner or meeting friends for an evening out, our cocktail, wine, and beer program offers a flavourful introduction to Kerala.
LUNCH MENU
Dosas, Curry,
Your Midday Meal
Discover a top lunch experience in Downtown Victoria, BC, at Cafe Malabar. Located along the Inner Harbour, our restaurant brings Indian coastal cuisine together with fresh, seasonal ingredients from Vancouver Island.
GROUP DINING
Private Events, Group Dining Bookings
Looking for event venues in Victoria BC? Cafe Malabar offers a warm and intimate setting for group dining, corporate events, celebrations and special gatherings beside Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
