The Malabar Chronicle · Since 2026 · Singapore
Our Story — Café Malabar
Arab Street, Singapore
Founded by two chefs from Kerala's Malabar Coast, Café Malabar brings the authentic flavours and traditions of Malabar to Singapore. Every dish is inspired by our heritage, crafted with passion, and served with warm hospitality.
Singapore's Arab Street welcomed traders from the Arab world, Malay archipelago and Bugis coasts from the 1820s — an address that has always been about journeys, hospitality and the smells of far-away spice.
Separately, Malabar migrants from Kerala's coast built their own Singapore community from the 1800s. Malabar Street — just a short walk from our door — still carries their name.
Café Malabar sits where these two histories meet — Malabar Coast flavour on an Arab Street address.
What we serve
Three pillars, one kitchen
Signature Biryanis
Dum, Bamboo and Kizhi — slow-cooked, banana-leaf-sealed, always aromatic.
Heritage Mains
Mandi, Al-Faham and Parotta with Beef — the dishes we return to, night after night.
Chaya Kada Brews
Malabar Chaya, Karak Chai and Avil Milk — pulled the old-country way.
Today
Kampong Glam, every day.
- 4.9★ · 300+ Google reviews — and counting.
- Open daily, 10 am – 10 pm.
- 142 Arab Street — steps from Sultan Mosque, in Kampong Glam.
Inside the room
A room built for lingering
Warm wood floors, brass-toned lights, a soft blue banquette at the door.
