Malka

Great food. Not as great as the UWS location, but still worth it. The schnitzel is easily the best in the world. Also the pistachio cake dessert was sneaky good

Really good! Loved their creamy hummus and tahini so much, reminds me of the simple goodness of Israel. Delicious focaccia and very good schnitzel. Prices are high but I’m happy to support this Israeli restaurant and their fresh dishes. Big fan of their sister restaurant Miznon, led by the same chef. Cozy yet lively spot that’s perfect for a date. Welcome to the neighborhood! 5 stars!!!

Incredibly good branzino - best ever - nicely cooked with wonderful vegetables on the side, and reasonably priced, also the green beans were excellent, but the pasta ragu was kind of tasteless and Parmesan cheese or pepper should have been offered. The pistachio cake was a bit boring. New restaurant and still going through its opening pains. For one the menu contains several “cute” items which you can’t decipher without asking the waiter - which is very annoying. Also several service items - ordered a ginger beer and got ginger ale, the green beans came in a packet and no plate so I had to hold them in my hand for two minutes, and then the wine was just a fiasco - asked to taste the Israeli wine and two separate people come over with a taste and then after tasted both people disappear?! And then finally a glass comes and it’s a totally different wine - thankfully the manager stepped in and it was all cleared up but it was bizarre. When we come back hopefully these kinds of issues will have been taken care of - but these are quibbles - the branzino was so excellent it made up for everything.

Malka, right in the heart of DUMBO, is exactly what this area needed. The kosher food is amazing, and the space is beautifully designed. It’s definitely on the expensive side, but the lively vibe and energy make it a spot I’ll keep coming back to.

I came to Malka the other night to celebrate a friend’s birthday, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. While the ambiance was nice, the food and service did not meet expectations. We started with hummus and tahini as appetizers, but they didn’t serve anything to dip or spread with. When I asked the waiter if we were supposed to get something, he simply said “no.” We had to order focaccia separately just to enjoy the spread. Another appetizer, the white asparagus wrapped in parchment paper, had a bitter, stringy texture and was poorly presented. The arugula salad with some beats was tasty. For the mains, the schnitzel was a letdown… it was mostly mashed potatoes with an extremely thin piece of chicken that was barely noticeable. It felt more like fried mashed potatoes than an actual schnitzel. The steak, which we requested medium, was overcooked and had more fat than meat. Dessert was also underwhelming. We ordered the pistachio cake and apple tart. The apple tart was good, but the pistachio cake was just a plain, dry bundt loaf sprinkled with powdered sugar. When I hear “pistachio cake,” I expect something with real pistachio flavor, some frosting, or at least crushed pistachios… not a dry, flavorless loaf. To make matters worse, when the desserts were served, the waiter didn’t even bring us utensils. When I asked for a fork, he sarcastically said, “Oh, I thought you were going to use your hand,” as if that was funny. It wasn’t. It was unnecessary and unprofessional, and I don’t understand why he seemed annoyed that I asked for utensils in the first place. Service throughout the night was lacking. The waiter was nowhere to be found when we needed assistance, and overall, table manners were poor. I was excited to try Malka, but this was a waste of money. I left disappointed and still hungry. Definitely not worth it.

This spot is awesome ! The food is incredible, great service and great vibes throughout the entire evening! Shoutout to the kitchen, and restaurant management Loel and Dor for a great dinner night. Thank you guys at Malka Dumbo 🤙🏼

We ate lunch when it was not busy at all but still was it very hard to get ahold of our waiter. Looked like it was his first day. I had the lamb ragu and the meat was tasty but I was missing vegetables. It was a very plain dish so a little too pricey for such an easy dish. Would appreciate more vegetarian options.

this is the most wonderful new place in dumbo, everything is amazing! the staff is so friendly and welcoming, and they’ve started doing sunday brunch which is SO excellent because the shakshuka is crazy delicious. i ate it all before i was able to take a picture but i included a photo of the focaccia and turkish espresso martini!!!! 10/10, A+ restaurant.