Cafe Malabar – West Coast Dinner Series

I was absolutely delighted to attend Cafe Malabar’s inaugural dinner series, Kadal Amma, which masterfully combines the flavours of Canada’s West Coast with the culinary traditions of India’s West Coast.

What is “Kadal Amma”, this term originated in Southern India and translates to Mother of the Sea.

From Cafe Malabar: ” The sea is often personified as a maternal figure, representing nurturing, sustenance, and protection. The sea is not just a body of water but a provider of livelihoods, a source of inspiration for poets and artists, and a symbol of vastness and infinity.

Kadal Amma represents the deep spiritual and cultural connection that the people have with the sea, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between humans and nature, and the importance of respecting and honouring the environment that sustains life.”

The seven-course menu was a delightful experience, brimming with creativity and deliciousness in every dish!

𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
🔸Raw Rasam Puri – Chilled Dungeness Crab and Succulents
🔸Oysters- Malabar XO Sauce and Malabar Pepper Mignonette

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲
🔸Vattyappam and Milk Bread- Chilli Chamanthi and Café Del Malabar Butter

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀
🔸Shaved Kokum Cured Tuna- Raw Mango Slaw and Lime Coconut Broth
🔸Prawn and Scallops- Green Curry, Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette, and Sweet Potato
🔸Halibut Pollichathu in Maple Leaf- Kappa and Shallot Chamanthi
🔸Sable Fish Biriani

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿
🔸Raw Mango- Ginger

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁
🔸Passion Fruit Mousse- Achappam and White Chocolate

This evening was hosted at the Victoria Public Market, where you can find Cafe Malabar every day (except Tuesdays). Check out my review on Cafe Malabar for more information on their menu and EXCEPTIONAL service. (click here for review)

I cannot thank Kiran, Karma, and the whole Cafe Malabar team for hosting me and creating such a beautiful event.

They plan on doing dinner series monthly, so be on the lookout for the next one! You absolutely do not want to miss out!