Malabar Restaurant

  3.8 (851 reviews)
Claimed $$ Sri Lankan, Indian, Seafood
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Malabar Restaurant

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About the Business

Specialties

Asian Fusion Cuisine | Sri Lankan | Seafood | Vegetarian | Vegan | Dine In seating | Outdoor seating | Dog Friendly | Gluten free options

History

Established in 1989.

After the Santa Cruz earthquake in 1989, the original 'Malabar' opened downtown in the temporary tents. It then moved into the downtown location (Asian Rose) and also opened the original Malabar Café on Soquel. In 2005, the two restaurants were consolidated into one and moved to the current location on Front Street.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Imara, Jeena, and Raj W.

Business Owner

Raj Weerasekare began his culinary and hospitality career in Sri Lanka and went on to formally study hotel management and hospitality abroad. After coming to the U.S. and settling down in Santa Cruz, he worked as a chef for the renowned India Joze restaurant before launching his own business. Through the years, Raj developed his own signature style of vegetarian cooking inspired by flavors from Sri Lanka, India, and a little Malaysian influence that continues to dazzle vegetarians and non-vegetarians to this day.

(831) 201-4438

Category

Italian near Santa Cruz, California, United States

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514 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

 
 

Hours
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