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Mother India Authentic North Indian Restaurant

Indian Curries, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Naannamed in 5 reviews

Naan can be made vegan by omitting butter; ask for garlic naan as a treat.

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Top tips

  • Specify vegan when ordering to ensure dishes omit ghee and dairy.
  • Try the dal tarka, chana masala, pani puri, and aloo chana chaat for standout vegan dishes.
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  • Enjoy outdoor seating with sea views, perfect for a relaxed meal.
  • Portion sizes are generous—consider sharing to avoid waste.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Pani puri

People also mention chana masala, curry and aloo gobi.

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Also pakora, dal, aloo chaat, aloo chana chaat and aloo matar.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and attentive service.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Mother India serves authentic Punjabi dishes with generous portions and fresh, made-to-order Indian curries adaptable to vegan diets. The staff are knowledgeable about vegan needs, often advising to omit ghee and dairy, with dishes like dal tarka and chana masala highly praised. This mid-range restaurant also offers outdoor seating with sea views, making it a pleasant spot for lunch or dinner with a view.

Visit

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Oceanus Waterfront mall Lot G-40A, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Thursday
11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Friday
11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Saturday
11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00
Sunday
11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Outstanding service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Very knowledgeable
protein
lentils, chickpeas, cashews + 1 more
What the grades mean

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