Malooga is a welcoming Middle Eastern restaurant at 134 Chestnut St in Philadelphia, offering a comfortable setting for a wide range of dining occasions. With a casual, cozy, and trendy atmosphere, it is a fitting choice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, solo dining, or a quick bite.
Guests can enjoy on-site service, table service, takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery, making it convenient to savor a meal at the restaurant or from home. A wheelchair-accessible entrance also helps make the dining experience more accessible.
The menu features comforting and varied options, including healthy choices, vegan and vegetarian selections, small plates, coffee, and late-night food. Malooga is especially noted for its great tea selection, adding an inviting touch to meals and casual visits alike.
Whether you are stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, choosing a light meal, or looking for catering, breakfast, or dessert, the restaurant offers options suited to different tastes and occasions.
Customers rate Malooga 4.70 out of 5 based on 1,868 reviews, reflecting strong customer satisfaction. Reservations are accepted, and payment is convenient with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. To learn more or place an order, call +1 267-822-2327, or visit Malooga in Philadelphia, PA.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
A smooth blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and olive oil served with tandoor bread.
Indulge in our creamy hummus, delicately adorned with tender chicken slices, a sprinkle of paprika. and a drizzle of exquisite olive oil. Served with tandoor bread.
Delight in our creamy hummus adorned with a mix of ground beef and lamb. a sprinkle of paprika, and a touch of olive oil. Served with warm tandoor bread.
Indulge in our creamy hummus complemented by flavorful smashed falafel. seasoned with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil. Served with warm tandoor bread.
Five hand-rolled grape leaves, filled with seasoned rice and herbs. topped with pomegranate molasses.
A luscious blend of roasted eggplant, tahini, yogurt and spices, served with warm tandoor bread. A delightful Middle Eastern dip.
Classic Middle Eastern Yogurt and Cucumber salad elevated by the vibrant essence of fresh mint leaves.
A delightful mix of Classic Hummus, Baba Ghanoui, 4 Grape leaves, and 4 falafel. Savor the rich flavors of the Middle Eastern appetizers in one tempting platter. Served with 2 tandoor bread.
Savor our comforting lentil soup, a wholesome blend of earthy lentils and aromatic spices, crafted to warm your soul with every spoonful
3 deep fried Sambosas made with ground beef, onions, and dill.
Falafel served with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahini sauce.
Freshly hand-crafted tandoor bread, baked in our traditional clay tandoori oven, with a crispy outside and soft, warm inside.
Fresh lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, and onions topped with pita chips and homemade dressing.
This is a safe space. Ask for ketchup too.
20 oz of slow-roasted lamb, exquisitely seasoned and served atop fragrant mandi rice. Adorned with a delightful mix of nuts and raisins. Accompanied by Malooga•s signature Sahawig for a truly memorable dining experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Experience our slow oven-roasted half a chicken resting on a bed of fragrant mandi rice, adorned with a delightful medley of nuts and raisins, paired with Malooga's signature Sahawig.
A national dish of Saudi Arabia. Embodying the rich culinary heritage of the region, featuring slow cooked half a chicken and spiced rice with unique local spice blends, topped with spaghetti pasta infused with a savory red sauce. (Limited availability)
Indulge in our traditional Middle Eastern skewered chicken, marinated in a yogurt-based blend and expertly grilled for a tender and iuicv finish. Served over rice alongside a fresh salad.
Eniov two skewers of perfectly seasoned grilled ground lamb and beef, served over rice and accompanied by a fresh salad for a delightful experience.
Discover our Middle Eastern-inspired falafel special plate, a flavorful delight served with rice and a side salad.
Whole fish seasoned with dill, tomato paste, fresh garlic, onion, tomato, and Yemeni spices. Served with your choice of tandoor bread, rice, or fries, and a side of malooga•s signature sauce (Sahawig). Limited availibilitv.
Eniov two skewers of juicy Lamb Kebab, two skewers of tender Shish Taouk (chicken kebab) and 2 skewers of grilled beef, served over warm tandoor bread and fries, with a large side of our special sauces.
Share 20 oz of tender lamb haneth and half a chicken mandi, served over our signature rice. Choose a side of yogurt fusion or flavorful Veggie Idam.
Indulge in a shared experience with 20 oz of tender lamb haneth, half a chicken mandi, 2 skewers of kebab, 2 skewers of Shish Taouk, and 2 skewers of grilled beef . Served with warm pita bread, fries, and rice, accompanied by our special sauces. It's the perfect blend of flavors for a memorable dining experience. Serves 7-6 MMA fighters. With a side of Hummus served with tandoor bread.
A Yemeni inspired delight featuring marinated chicken in madara skillet sauted with seasoned vegetables and served sizzling hot with warm tandoor bread for a unique and flavorful fusion with a spicy kick.
Experience our hearty medley of assorted potatoes and okra, elevated with a dollop of whipped fenugreek (Hulba). Served alongside warm tandoor bread for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Savor our shredded lamb paired with assorted potatoes and okra, crowned with whipped fenugreek (Hulba), presented sizzling in a traditional Madra stone pot. Accompanied by warm tandoor bread for a delightful dining affair.
Sauteed shrimp with assorted potatoes and okra topped with whipped fenugreek (Hulba) presented sizzling in a stone pot called (Madra). Served with tandoor bread.
Experience our Yemeni-style creamy fava beans with sautéed onions and tomatoes, served sizzling in a traditional stone pot (Madra). Accompanied by warm tandoor bread for a culinary delight.
Dive into the tastes of Aden with our spiced salmon fillets, potatoes, and peppers, sizzling on a hot Madara. all coated in our tantalizing red sauce (idam) that ignites your plate with each mouthful. Served with rice.
Relish in our vegetarian sauté of white kidney beans with onions and tomatoes. Accompanied by warm tandoor bread for a delightful dining experience.
Indulge in our sautéed farm-to-table lamb liver, seasoned with Malooga's special spices, onions, and tomatoes. Served with tandoor bread. Ask for the spicy version for an added fiery kick!
Four sunny-side-up eggs nestled on a flavorful base of tomato sauce infused with garlic. Served with tandoor bread. Ask for the spicy version if you're looking for an extra kick!
Four scrambled eggs paired with sautéed vegetables and a tangy tomato sauce, crowned with a laver of creamy melted cheese.
Eniov a base of hummus and rice, paired with fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and sautéed potatoes, accompanied by your choice of (Chicken Shawarma, Shish Taouk, or Lamb Kebab). Topped with our special sauce for a burst of flavor in every bowl.
Eniov a base of hummus and rice, paired with fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and sautéed potatoes, accompanied by your choice of (Chicken Shawarma, Shish Taouk, or Lamb Kebab). Topped with our special sauce for a burst of flavor in every bowl.
Eniov a base of hummus and rice, paired with fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and sautéed potatoes, accompanied by your choice of (Chicken Shawarma, Shish Taouk, or Lamb Kebab). Topped with our special sauce for a burst of flavor in every bowl.
Eniov a base of hummus and rice, paired with fresh lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and sautéed potatoes, crowned with flavorful falafel. Topped with our special tahini sauce.
Grilled ground Iamb mixed with beef, seasoned to perfection, and wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, hummus, and tahini sauce.
Marinated chicken skewers with lettuce, tomatoes, and garlic sauce, wrapped in pita bread.
Thinly sliced chicken with tomatoes, lettuce, and garlic sauce, wrapped in pita bread.
Falafel patties wrapped in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, hummus, and tahini sauce.
Made from fresh yogurt, water, and a pinch of salt. A delightful thirst quencher and palate cleanser.
Water is always a good choice to stay hydrated. Premium bottle water, sourced from natural springs.
Rich, earthy, and full bodied coffee with a hint of cardamom. Savor the taste of Yemen's fertile mountains.
A caffeine free brew from roasted coffee husks, offering a robust flavor. Experience Yemeni tradition in a decaffeinated delight.
Aromatic blend of lightly roasted coffee, cardamom, cloves, and saffron. Served in a traditional pot for 2-3 people with small cups that symbolize hospitality.
Yemeni tea from the coastal city of Aden flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and milk.
Sooting black tea and fresh mint. Perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Freshly squeezed lemons and mint. An exotic twist on a classic favorite.
Fusion of Yemeni black tea, spices, and creamy milk. Cold, invigorating and sweetened to perfection.
Discover our generous Yemeni dessert featuring a fusion of mashed dates and crumbled bread. lavishly topped with cream, honey, and sprinkled black seeds.
Creamy Yemeni-Style Banana Pudding, a perfect blend of ripe bananas and homemade bread, finished with cream, black seeds and a drizzle of honey.
Our special rice pudding with rose water topped with pistachio.
Kataifi dough stuffed with cream, oven-cooked. and soaked with homemade syrup, topped with pistachio crumbs.
Two pieces of delicious, flaky dessert made with thin sheets of dough soaked in honey and layered with pistachios.
Freshly hand-crafted tandoor bread, baked in our traditional clay tandoori oven, with a crispy outside and soft, warm inside.
Tahini, garlic, hot sauce (Sahauvig), Malooga sauce
Tahini, garlic, hot sauce (Sahauuig), Malooga sauce
Hear from our valued guests
Great portions at a very reasonable price. The chef himself even came out and introduced himself and asked if I needed anything. Awesome food and atmosphere. Great place to take a date.
Highly recommend to go taste the middle eastern food and make a reservation before hand. Delicious and flavorful food and definitely going back. The staff was very friendly. There is a choice for everyone. Desserts are not too sweet.
Great food. Very good staff. Ordered the mixed grill platter & a few other things. If you are a meat eater, it's a very good choice. Reasonable prices. BYOB as well. Make a reservation.
Everything was amazing. The hummus, grape leaves, foul and lamb were all delicious. The hot bread was so incredibly good. Really nice family style restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. We were lucky to get a table. A lot of tables were reserved and it’s a cozy restaurant - so make a reservation if you can.
Very nice restaurant. Food was very delicious and authentic. Waitress was very nice and service was fast. The place was a little run down however it was decorated well and it smelled delicious as soon as I entered. Would go again
Such delicious food I was blown away! I was craving some brown food in Philly and the aromatic rice in the chicken mandi was stellar! Kama, our server, was also an absolute goat, was super helpful and makes great conversation. I will becoming back!
If you are looking for a Middle Eastern restaurant in the city, you have to go to Malooga - Old City (Philadelphia) on Chestnut St. Perfect cozy atmosphere to relax and enjoy a meal in Old City. The food of course, is the star of the show, which is why Malooga is a go to. We ordered the Lamb Haneeth which is a super, ultra-tender, and I mean ultra-tender roasted lamb. So tender, melt off the bone tender, that I had to ask Chef Mohammed what the secret was. He did tell us, but I figured we should let him share it if he wants once you try it. He said it came from Grandmother. The dish comes on a bed of aromatic rice and can be shared by at least 2 persons, in this case my wife and myself. In fact, many of the dishes are shareable, which is one of the reasons I love Middle Eastern food. It’s the experience of sharing a meal that draws you together. I digress. Our server, McKenzie, was very helpful with his recommendations, which is why we chose the Lamb Haneeth. Definitely going back again when we’re near Old City. We saw 1 dish that is on our radar for the next time - the Adventure Platter. You will also want to go back for more after your first time at Malooga - Old City.
The lamb melts in your mouth! The rice was spectacular. Fahsa was delicious, especially with the baby okra and tender meat. Highly recommend the mint lemonade as well. Will definitely be coming back!!
First food experience in Philadelphia for my vacay. This place was in walking distance from the hotel and we were seated quickly. The seating is limited but the place takes reservations. There is a cozy spot for traditional seating with cushion pillows, a nice setup. Our server was great, she provided some good insight for menu selections. Unfortunately, the restaurant was near closing so most of favorite dishes were sold out. We inquired on the bowl options and the description of chicken with yogurt and then grilled had us sold. The Protein bowl Shish Taouk was excellent! The meal was flavorful, and the portions just right...mmm mmm good. And the pairing with cucumber, lettuce, onion and the hummus base with long rice, everything was delicious. Also got the Tandoor bread. The bread with some hummus, chicken, hot sauce (basically chopped jalapeño peppers and herbs) ...chef's kiss. And then got a Adani Chai tea, a wonderful blend of cinnamon, milk and cloves. It was not too sweet, a great first dining experience for the trip and after a long travel day.
One of the best mandi in Philly! You can really taste how fresh the food is—flavorful, delicious, and cooked just right. Honest prices for such a good commercial location, which is a huge plus. It’s a cozy, smaller space, but the staff’s top-notch hospitality and friendly service more than make up for it.
Common questions about Malooga
Malooga is located at 134 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
You can reach Malooga by calling +1 267-822-2327.
Malooga has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 1868 customer reviews.
Malooga features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Malooga features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Malooga features the following highlights: Great tea selection.
Malooga features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Malooga features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Malooga features the following dining options: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Malooga features the following amenities: Restroom.
Malooga features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
Malooga features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Malooga features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Malooga features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Malooga features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Malooga features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Difficult to find a space.
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