Best Lunch in Malta at Desi Food Malta

Where Can I Find a Good Indian Lunch in Malta?

Malta has plenty of restaurants, but finding a good Indian lunch is not as easy as it seems. Most places play it safe. They offer short menus, average portions, and prices that keep going up. And if you are eating with a group where one person is vegetarian, one hates spice, and one only eats something they recognise, finding one place that works for everyone is a challenge in Malta. Desi Food Malta in Is-Swieqi is that place. 

Desi Food Malta is an Indian restaurant in Malta, but the menu is much wider than that. You get proper Indian curries, but also Indo-Chinese dishes, where Indian spices are cooked with Chinese techniques. Tandoors, curries, Noodles, soups, starters, salads, burgers, pasta. The menu is long, but not in a confusing way. 

What Should You Order from the Lunch Menu at Desi Food Malta?

If you are exploring Indian cuisine at lunch, Desi Food Malta is here, where you will find a wide range of dishes that go beyond the usual Indian restaurant experience in Malta. From soups to starters and complete meal options, every category offers something worth trying.

Best Soups to Try at Lunch in Malta?

Most people skip soup at lunch, but here it is worth ordering. Desi Food Malta offers seven soups, all priced at €7, and each one delivers a strong flavour.

You can choose from a variety of flavourful options, including: 

• Chicken Manchow Soup, 
• Sweet Corn Chicken Soup, 
• Sweet Corn Veg Soup, 
• Hot & Sour Mix Soup, 
• Cream of Chicken Soup, 
• Veg Lemon Coriander Soup, and 
• Chicken Lemon Coriander Soup. 

At €7, these soups offer real flavour and value, making them one of the best starters for lunch in Malta.

What are the Best Chinese Starters to order at Desi food Malta for lunch?

The best Indian starters we would recommend for your lunch in Malta are:

The 🔥 Chicken 65 is the dish people come back for. Crispy fried chicken, South Indian spices, genuinely fiery. It costs €10 and disappears from the plate embarrassingly fast.

🍗 Chicken Lollipop is perfect for group sharing — crispy fried wings tossed in a spicy sauce, made to be enjoyed with your hands. If you love heat, go for Dragon Chicken🌶️, packed with bold, fiery flavours. For something richer and more indulgent, Garlic Butter Chicken at €10 is a satisfying choice.

🧀 For vegetarians, the Chilli Paneer Manchurian is the standout dish. In this, cubes of cottage cheese are in a tangy, spiced sauce. Even the non-vegetarians at the table tend to reach for it.

What Is the Combo Meal Bowl, and Is It Worth It?

The Combo Meal Bowl is the smartest thing on the menu at this Indian restaurant in Malta.

€14 gets you a main dish plus rice, naan, salad, and a Coke. All in. No add-ons. No surprises on the bill. The combo meal bowls available at Desi Food Malta are:

• Butter Chicken Bowl
• Chicken Tikka Masala Bowl
• Paneer Tikka Masala Bowl
• Veg Korma Bowl

If you are on a lunch break and do not want to overthink it, order the combo meal bowl. It is a full meal, and it is done.

Our speciality worth trying: The Paneer Tikka Masala Bowl deserves a special mention. The paneer comes properly grilled with good char on it. It is one of the best vegetarian lunch options in Malta.

Is Desi Food Malta Good for Sunday Lunch in Malta?

Yes, Desi Food Malta is one of the best places for Sunday lunch in Malta, especially if you are coming with a mixed group. The best way to do it is to order for the whole table rather than individually. Get a couple of soups going while people settle in. Order the Chicken 65 and Chilli Paneer Manchurian to share. Put a bowl of Schezwan Chicken Noodles in the middle. Let everything arrive together.

In a nutshell, Desi Food Malta is not trying to be fancy. It is good, filling, and fair on price. If you are looking for the best Indian lunch in Malta without overcomplicating it, Desi Food Malta is the place.

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