Malai Marke Indian Cuisine
“All of the fish-based curries, the veg and the naan are exceptional.Favorites include the lamb dhansak, uchi bhaj and fish moilee.”
“I got a chicken tikki masala with garlic nan and coconut rice which were delicious.”
“I'll be back to try out the rest of their extensive menu but I've only had the chicken tikka masala and the chicken saag.”
Malai Marke Indian Cuisine
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Dining solo is always a little awkward/lonely. On my first night back in the city, I stopped in by myself for a quick snack before heading home. The service not only made me feel very welcomed, but also less conscious at the fact that I was eating alone. The staffs were beyond attentive and friendly – what a nice welcome back to the city!
I was given a huge basket of their complimentary house made chips with sweet chutney immediately after placing my order. It was the perfect appetizing start – the chips were crunchy, nutty, and beyond delicious! One big basket all for myself – what a treat!
I wish I can say the same about the chicken lollipops I ordered. I understand that the chicken lollipops are made from the leftover small drumsticks after they carve off the meat – but the ones I received were literally bones. The sauces it came in lacked flavors – I see lots of onion, greens, chili peppers, and garlic in the mix – but none of their flavor profile was distinguishable. It was an oily, tasteless glob.
Overall – perhaps I didn't order the right item but with its wonderful service, I am willing to return to give it another try.
Solid choice for Indian food in the East Village, which I've been severely lacking for a while. We came with a large party for a weekday lunch and had no issues getting seated right away.
First off, the lunch special is awesome. Perhaps not as cheap as some of the other takeout-heavy Indian joints in the area, but Malai Marke definitely adds quality and quantity. For $12, you get an entree, rice, naan, cabbage, and dal, which ended up being a huge amount of food.
I went with the Coondapur Kori, a coconut chicken curry. It was creamy and fragrant, with just the right touch of coconut (definitely not overpowering). The plain naan was also extremely fresh and fantastic with our curries; I think we went through 3 baskets of it throughout the course of the meal. I personally loved the cabbage since I'm huge on veggies, but to all of you carnivores out there, you won't be missing much.
Definitely adding Malai Marke into my rotation of favorite lunch spots. Can't wait to see what dinner is like!
Very solid Indian food at this slightly upscale eatery. The mood is less Christmas light and more fashionable artisan light with dark wood tables and a cozy ambiance. Service is very fast and professional and the menu is pretty huge. The tandoori kebabs are exceptional, probably my favorite dish as they are dry, yet somehow moist and succulent inside with great seasoning and light spice. The samosas were good, but not exceptional, and a bit crispy and dry in the shell though the batter and veggies inside were tasty. The lamb curries were super flavorful, both the almond flavored one and the spicier briyani. The chicken tikka masala, typically the dish you judge an Indian restaurant from, is nice and buttery, with chicken breast incredibly tender and moist as it should be. Even the naan bread was flavorful and delicious, and perfect for mopping up the extra sauce.
Came here after weeks of craving indian food. I split the chicken tiki masala and Malai Marke Paneer with a friend. We also ordered a side of plain rice and garlic naan. The chicken was pretty dry, so I wasn't a huge fan of that dish. The paneer was delicious, although I felt the flavors were a little dull and could use some more kick. It was more than enough food for 2, and kinda regretted getting 2 dishes.
Service was good and attentive. Some downsides were, the dining room is pretty crowded, so getting to the bathroom is a journey in itself, and the rice costs extra.
Overall, a great experience here. I decided to try this out given the stellar reviews and it didn't disappoint.
Ambience is nice – great for a date night or a small group. It would be a bit small for a larger group.
The menu offers a ton of variety. Saag paneer was memorable and the chicken dishes we sampled were all really tasty. Garlic naan is the way to go.
Service was memorable, too. The staff was friendly, and very attentive.
I'd come back if I'm in the area!
My coworker and I stopped in to Malai Marke this past week and had a lovely dinner to celebrate Diwali. We ordered samosas to start, nan as a side; she ordered the Shrimp Vindaloo and I ordered the Chicken Xucuti – a super delicious tomato cream based curry. We also ordered a side of peas and rice.
Overall? The food is served with generous portions and the service was fantastic. My water glass was constantly refilled and we were checked on numerous times. We were given little Diwali sweets on the house, which was really lovely. The ambiance was a little loud, which is why I took off a star, but I know that can't always be predicted. It was also perhaps a tad bit expensive. I'd come back again though for the food and lovely service!
Loved this place! Probably the best Indian food that I have had and that includes my time spent in India. We ordered the Saag Paneer and the Chicken Tika Masala. Loved the giant glass of Indian beer that came out. Great service and food! Bravo!
I ordered the lamb saag and my girlfriend had the coconut chicken. I loved both dishes, especially my lamb saag which the spinach came out very creamy and so delicious! I love Indian food! Also the garlic naan is so fluffy.