I am well versed in Thai food, Indian food, Ethiopian food, and most ethnic foods. I am not well versed in Sri Lankan food but after my visit here I am a passionate believer and supporter in it. This place is a step above most any vegetarian restaurant I have been to. The cauliflower dish is one of the most... More

I take all my relatives here when they visit, vegetarian or not, and every single one has loved it. The food is fresh from the farm and uniquely prepared. The service is s..l...o...w. Come here when you are not in a hurry, with good company. If you are trying to catch a movie/plane or are feeling at all impatient, this... More

Went here as part of the Santa Cruz Food Tour. It was the last place on the stop and the only vegetarian restaurant we went to. I am not a vegetarian and wasn't particularly excited to be going here. Was expecting not to like this place. Oh boy was I wrong. we had some kind of roti with filling inside.... More

DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE HUNGRY! We were soooo looking forward. We studied the menu for a week before the dinner with friends. Then we were embarrassed by the lousy service....sorry,the interesting dishes did not make up for the terrible service. Was it the kitchen? The waiter? Can't say. They definitely need beer or wine if you are going to... More

Went to Malabar this evening for the first time with another couple. The flavors were excellent. The service is a bit impersonal and the atmosphere is Lacking. I thought the prices were high for the portion size. The owners and or staff need to personalize the service!

The food and flavors are amazing. Their specialty drinks were great too. (non-alcoholic) The service was slow, but who is rushing. I was on vacation and was enjoying a wonderful meal. The portions are large enough to share. This way you can try many dishes and taste the different flavors.

From appies to mains, fascinating, creative flavors and presentation. We knew to expect slow, shall we say nonchalant, service and that is what we got. As so many others have said. But by no means should you let that stop you. The food is just too interesting and delicious.

Food is good, at least I've heard, but I had a very bad experience with the staff and refused to go back. I went in to order takeout and was completely ignored by everyone who worked there. I have no idea why. It was weird. I was left standing in the middle of the restaurant for several minutes while the... More

We gave this place a try. No alcohol. Sri Lankan. The woman who initially set us up at the table was grouchy and offended when we showed her a dirty glass. When we ordered we got the owner? sometimes cook? He said he was changing the menu and then proceeded to change most of our selections - fine with us.... More