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Malai Marke
Ushering the Intriguing blend of India's Diverse Flavours ,let exquisite cuisine of exotic kebabs ,oriental mystical ,curries Inspired from the rustic native life melt yor senses at Malai Marke -the ultimate dollop of ethereal joy!
The delectable cuisine at 'Malai Mar Ke' promises the artful experience that celebrates the taste of Indian spirit ,Upholding the desirable truth - Variety is the spice of life, add a whip of creamy Indian delight and undiscovered aromas to your life at 'Malai Mar Ke'.
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63 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 63 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(37)
- neighborhood gem(25)
- good for groups(13)
- great for lunch(7)
- romantic(7)
- special occasion(5)
Malai Marke Reviews List
Review 1 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"high noise level - food not special - nice decor"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 2 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was the best part.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good and quite distinctive."
Dined on 5/10/2013
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Review 3 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome experience, the food wait was a little long, but the chefs were able to accommodate our special dietary restrictions (no onion and garlic). Would definitely go again."
Dined on 4/29/2013
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Review 4 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Packed because of NY Times
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Packed because of NY Times review, and well deserved. Food was very tasty and more complex, subtle and nuanced than the usual 6th Street fare. We will go back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
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Review 5 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really well-executed Indian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really well-executed Indian food - certainly miles above most of the restaurants on the 6th Street row"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had a wonderful time with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had a wonderful time with my girlfriend. It had wonderful food and the workers were really freindly. Jope you guys enjoy."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
dysfunctional hostess who
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"dysfunctional hostess who ran us through the maze of the restaurant and then back again after noticing there was no table and then just generally wasn't prepared, random service with a looooong wait for the appetizers and eventually the main course (though our waiter was very attentive), but the food was really very tasty."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
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Review 8 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
wonderful wonderful dishes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"wonderful wonderful dishes !! we were 5 for dinner and tried 1 dish from each category...very clean tastes denoting fresh ingredients, not too dry nor too saucy. teeny restaurant tastefully decorated. northern indian dishes that we didn't know were pleasant surprises and happy to find a good goat / lamb selection. only negative was that we had several communication issues with staff (language ?) but very personable and eager to help. reservations a must."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Lives Up to the Reviews
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I liked the place. The diners' reviews that I had read said that it was so much better than the other restaurants on 6th St. -- well, that wouldn't take much. But I did think the food was very good -- reminiscent of what 6th St. was like decades ago. My husband had the fish curry, which he loved.I had the lamb skewers, which I described to my husband as really good street food. Actually, it meant it as a complement . The only thing that disappointed me was the paneer, which The Times' reviewer raved about. Service was sweet and prompt -- of course, we went at 5:30 because we were afraid of the crowds (after the Times review); I can't vouch for later. I will go back to sample some of the other dishes, but this first trip was promising"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was mediocre, at best.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was mediocre, at best. Service was very slow. So disappointing!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2012
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Review 11 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Real Deal for Indian Cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best Indian in the East Village. Delicious and authentic food. Open kitchen, stylish interiors and great service. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Found the food to be disappointing.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Found the food to be disappointing. Pappadum slightly greasy, lamb patty appetizer dry, and saag paneer lacking flavor. Malai murgh bharta was very good. Rice was clumpy and not flavorful like I usually find it to be at Indian restaurants. It was clean and modern, but the food just wasn't up to snuff. Oh well."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 13 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very pleasant surprise. Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very pleasant surprise. Food was excellent and the kitchen was not afraid of making things quite spicy. Service was fine, although one of us didn't have a proper chair. Otherwise, everything was great. Loved it and will definitely go back!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Indian food. Smaller
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Indian food. Smaller portions"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 15 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, gracious service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food, gracious service. We were treated well and enjoyed our meal. Portions were very generous, everything was fresh and lovely. We'll be back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hire More Servers!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place had a couple things going for it. First, the food was excellent. Second, the owner seemed like a sweet man who was working his tail off. Unfortunately, the place was understaffed. We arrived with reservations and waited a half an hour before we were seated. The entrance area was super narrow, so there was nowhere to comfortably await a table. It was basically like being pressed against the wall of a hallway. There was no host or hostess, so people just walked in and started squeezing by people at tables trying to find someone to ask about a table. Once we sat, no one came to our table for about 10 minutes. We finally flagged down an obviously overwhelmed server and put in our orders. Great food, terrible service."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Stylish and spicy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Several notches above over basic Indian spots in this neighborhood. There is a pretty exposed brick wall, nice lighting and a cozy atmosphere. We were there early, so it was quiet, I can't vouch for the later night scene. Every dish we had was well made. I call out the black lentils and excellent onion naan. I thought mango lassi was right balance of tart and sweet, and we all loved the samosa. Everything was very spicy, which makes it not a great kid spot (at least my American kids). But we loved the copper serving pots and the atmosphere."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bland, Watery Food
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Disappinting. Went based on some good reviews on this site. Bland is not a word that comes to mind when describing Indian food. After Malai Marke, it is now! Everything felt diluted and watery. Service was painfully slow as well. Would not return."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
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Review 19 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Wow, is this place overrated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was searching for the best Indian food in town, but only on the condition that everybody there would be NYU students and and I would go totally deaf from the noise level. And bingo! Malai Marke, in German, I think, means "Stuff food into plump young Asians and sell them hearing aids after dinner". I arrived and couldn't quite tell where the front door was, tried one, was correct, and stepped up to go in, but the step is so high I practically did a Chevy Chase pratfall. Then I looked in and thought I had entered the rear sphincter of an elephant. I was in a long narrow tube, with a kitchen at the end. Nobody at all was there. I walked all the way in, around a bend, and WHOA!!!, NOISE!!! a tiny dining room filled with screeching creatures."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
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Review 20 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very enjoyable night. Very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very enjoyable night. Very good food. I believe the owner was taking orders... Really aimed to please Would definitely recommend as a slightly more upscale modern Indian restaurant."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had an excellent dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an excellent dining experience. The food is far superior to the other restaurants on Curry Row at 6th Street. The staff could not have been sweeter and more accommodating. The dishes that were typical of Indian restaurants were all a notch higher and then there were several dishes that we had not sampled before, that we loved. They take spicy to a whole new level and those who indulged, were thrilled."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, efficient service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, efficient service, clean modern restaurant amongst a sometimes tired block. Definitely worth a visit!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was excellent but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was excellent but the noise so deafening that we had to leave early."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The only Indian place in New
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only Indian place in New York operating st the same level as Hot Kitchen and Zabb Elee are for Sichaun and Thai, respectively."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
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Review 25 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It Was Great!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"There's not anything bad I can say, service was top notch, the place looked great! Probably one of the cleanest places I've ever seen, and it's design is just so impressive/ Food was excellent! Didn't wait long for it and the prices are very reasonable. Will definitely go again, perfect Valentines Day date."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic
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Review 26 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a wonderful dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was a wonderful dining experience - will definitely be a repeat customer."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Indian Gem in the East Village
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a great restaurant. Brand-new on East 6th Street, it's a beautifully designed space that is comfortable and appealing. Open view kitchen and front kitchen for groups - food was great! We shared appetizers and mains, along with delicious onion Nan - wine list is simple, affordable. Great service - can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was amazing - lived up to the review we had read. And between the five of us we managed to sample a lot of the menu... perfect for couples and groups of four but over that you really do need to call ahead as space is limited."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 29 for Malai Marke
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I got the rogan josh lamb
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I got the rogan josh lamb curry and jhinga luchi shrimp. Both were excellent. The staff was very friendly but not imposing. It was a great experience. We'll be back."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Malai Marke
Based on the average of (34) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic