Mallu's Corner.NZ Indian Restaurant & Catering Hamilton

About Mallu's Corner.NZ Indian Restaurant & Catering Hamilton

Mallu's Corner is an authentic Kerala Indian restaurant in Melville, Hamilton, offering a unique blend of Kerala, Indo-Chinese, and Arabic flavours. Every dish is hand-crafted with love and tradition, featuring hand-picked Kerala spices prepared fresh daily by expert chefs. The restaurant specializes in authentic South Indian delicacies, perfectly spiced fusion dishes, and aromatic Arabic cuisine. Beyond dining, Mallu's Corner also offers professional catering services for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, bringing authentic Kerala flavours to your special occasions.

Mallu's Corner: Authentic Kerala Cuisine in Hamilton's Heart

A Taste of Home

Mallu's Corner brings the authentic flavours of Kerala—God's Own Country—to Hamilton. Every dish tells a story of culinary tradition, prepared with hand-picked spices and the expertise of chefs who understand the soul of Kerala cooking. The name itself, "Mallu" (short for Malayali, people from Kerala), reflects the restaurant's commitment to serving genuine, homemade flavours rather than commercial approximations.

The Blend of Traditions

What makes Mallu's Corner unique is its sophisticated fusion approach. While rooted in Kerala traditions, the menu thoughtfully incorporates Indo-Chinese and Arabic flavours. This isn't fusion for novelty—it's a reflection of Kerala's historic spice trade connections and cultural diversity. Dishes like Chicken Manjurian sit alongside Fish Curry, and Chilli Chicken complements traditional Kerala Roast.

Fresh Spices, Fresh Approach

Every meal is prepared fresh daily. The kitchen maintains high standards of ingredient quality and cooking technique, from the layered complexity of a proper biryani to the perfect char on a roasted dish. Customer testimonials consistently mention the care taken with each order—whether it's a family catering event or a single takeaway meal.

Beyond Takeaway

Mallu's Corner recognizes that authentic cuisine deserves authentic hospitality. The restaurant offers professional catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, bringing the essence of Kerala celebrations to your table with the same hand-crafted quality you'd find in a home kitchen or Kerala's best restaurants.

Signature items

• Authentic Kerala Curry
• Chicken Biryani
• Butter Chicken
• Kerala Porotta
• Indo-Chinese Fusion
• Catering Service

Menu

Beef

• Beef Roast — Roasted beef with Kerala spices
• Beef Curry — Beef in traditional spiced curry
• Beef Kondattom — Traditional Kerala style beef
• Chilli Beef — Spicy beef with green chillies
• Beef Dry Fry — Dry fried beef preparation

Pork

• Chilli Pork — Spicy pork with green chillies

Bread

• Kerala Porotta — Layered flaky Kerala bread
• Appam — Soft pancake-style bread
• Idiyappam — String hoppers style bread

Chicken

• Chicken Curry — Tender chicken in traditional spiced curry sauce
• Kadai Chicken — Chicken cooked in a traditional kadai with spices
• Butter Chicken — Creamy butter-based chicken curry
• Chicken Roast — Roasted chicken with Kerala spices
• Chilli Chicken — Spicy chicken with green chillies
• Chicken 65 — Crispy fried chicken 65 style
• Chicken Kondattom — Traditional Kerala style chicken preparation
• Chicken Manjurian — Indo-Chinese fusion chicken dish
• Ginger Chicken — Chicken with fresh ginger flavours
• Garlic Chicken — Chicken with aromatic garlic
• Chicken Lollipop — Spiced chicken lollipop preparation

Seafood

• Fish Curry — Fresh fish in traditional spiced curry
• Crab Roast — Roasted crab with Kerala spices
• Chilli Prawns — Prawns with chilli flavours
• Prawns Masala — Prawns in spiced masala sauce

Specials

• Duck Pepper Roast — Roasted duck with pepper spices
• Kothu Porotta — Chopped bread with spiced filling
• Kizhi Porotta — Wrapped porotta preparation
• Kappa Biryani — Tapioca with biryani rice
• Kappa Botti — Traditional kappa preparation
• Fish Pollichathu — Fish wrapped and roasted
• Pothichoru — Traditional Kerala rice preparation

Hot Drinks

• Tea — Traditional hot tea
• Coffee — Hot coffee
• Mint Tea — Hot mint tea

Vegetarian

• Gobi 65 — Crispy fried cauliflower 65 style
• Chilli Gobi — Cauliflower with chilli flavours
• Chilli Paneer — Cottage cheese with chilli preparation
• Gobi Manjurian — Indo-Chinese fusion cauliflower
• Paneer Butter Masala — Creamy butter-based paneer curry

Rice & Biryani

• Chicken Biryani — Fragrant rice with chicken
• Beef Biryani — Fragrant rice with beef
• Mutton Biryani — Fragrant rice with mutton
• Fish Biryani — Fragrant rice with fish
• Vegetable Biryani — Fragrant rice with vegetables
• Chicken Fried Rice — Rice fried with chicken
• Egg Fried Rice — Rice fried with egg
• Veg Fried Rice — Rice fried with vegetables

Frequently asked questions

What makes Mallu's Corner different from other Indian restaurants?

Every dish is hand-crafted with hand-picked Kerala spices, prepared fresh daily by expert chefs. We blend authentic Kerala tradition with Indo-Chinese and Arabic flavours.

Do you offer catering services?

Yes, we provide authentic Kerala catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Contact us to inquire about your special occasion.

What are your opening hours?

We're open 7 days a week from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

What's a signature dish we should try?

Our Butter Chicken and Fish Curry are customer favourites, or try our authentic Kerala Biryani. The Kothu Porotta is a popular Indo-Chinese fusion option.

Can I order takeaway?

Yes, we offer takeaway service. Call 07 843 0307 or 021 0839 7130 to place your order.

What's the difference between Kerala and other Indian cuisines?

Kerala cuisine features coconut, fresh spices, and seafood heavily, with lighter, fresher flavours compared to North Indian cuisine. Our dishes reflect authentic Kerala cooking traditions.

Tips

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• {"body":"Duck Pepper Roast and Fish Pollichathu showcase traditional Kerala cooking at its best.","title":"Try the specialties"}
• {"body":"For weddings or corporate events, discuss your vision with the team to customize authentic Kerala menus.","title":"Call ahead for catering inquiries"}
• {"body":"Pair porotta with curry or biryani with sides for a complete meal experience.","title":"Combo meals offer variety"}

Good to know

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