Malleshwaram, Sector 7
13 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/Chandigarh·23 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Malleshwaram is a South Indian restaurant in Sector 7 that many people recommend, with diners calling the food amazing and praising the dosas, sambar and chutney; one even says the ghee masala dosa was the best they have had. However, it divides opinion: several commenters warn against it, calling it overhyped or bad. Others find it merely okay or a bit pricey for this cuisine, and one commenter who liked the food and ambience felt the portions were small. One diner who nearly skipped it over negative reviews ended up finding it quite good. Malleshwaram also has an outlet in Sector 35; this page covers the one on Madhya Marg in Sector 7.
Address
S.C.O, Malleshwaram, Madhya Marg, Sector 7-C, Sector 7, Chandigarh, 160019, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ghee masala dosa
- Best for
- Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Recommended as a family-friendly fancy place for South Indian food
Says it is amazing South Indian food.
Calls it overhyped.
Praised for ambience and good food, but portions are small.
Names it as a place for South Indian food.
Suggested as a place for South Indian food in Sector 7.
Calls it the worst ever.
Almost skipped due to negative reviews but found it really quite good.
Names Malleshwaram when asked for the best South Indian food in Chandigarh.
Tried recently; decent but a bit pricey for South Indian food.
Lists Malleshwaram among good south Indian places.
Recommends specific dishes; dosa serving style is unusual but tastes good.
Food is just okay, not good for the premium price.
Says Malleshwaram is bad.
Says it's just okay.
Had mixed views on it.
Says it is only famous in name and the food is bad.
Recommends it for good South Indian food.
Recommends Malleshwaram in Sector 7.
Says Malleshwaram is great for South Indian food.
Calls it the worst.
Ranked second; good dosa but better sambar and chutney.
A first-hand diner says the ghee masala dosa at the Sector 7 branch was the best they have had.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.