Malai Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg, FL

4.7(254)$20–30St. Petersburg, FL
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Highly rated at 4.7 stars with 254 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

St. Petersburg, FL • Price $20–30 • 4.7★
Malai Indian Cuisine in St. Petersburg, FL, offers an Indian buffet experience. The restaurant is located at 437 Central Ave and has a rating of 4.7 stars based on 254 reviews. Service options include dine-in, no-contact delivery, and takeout. The price range is between $20 and $30. Malai Indian Cuisine provides dine-in service for those looking to enjoy their meal at the establishment. For those preferring to eat elsewhere, no-contact delivery and takeout are available. This establishment is situated in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Good to know

  • Malai Indian Cuisine has a listed address in St. Petersburg, FL, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.7-star rating from 254 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
437 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, St. Petersburg, FL
Phone
(727) 201-8685
Today
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.7 (254 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

🧹Clean, comfortable

Well-maintained dining area

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Before you go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

3 popular dishes mentioned by diners
Dine-InNo-Contact DeliveryTakeout

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 35/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score35/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Moderate pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.3 weighted · 254 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.7 from 254 reviews(↓ 0.43 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median254 / 501 median
02,505 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.7) with the city average (4.04) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2505+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–2:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Validated parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Dine_inNo_contact_deliveryTakeoutDelivery

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

11 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Butter Chicken$19.9912 mentions
  • Chicken Tikka Masala$19.995 mentions
  • Coconut Chicken$20.994 mentions
  • Chicken Korma$19.993 mentions
  • Lamb Vindaloo$21.993 mentions
  • Chicken Curry$18.991 mention
  • Chicken Saag$19.991 mention
  • Gobi Manchurian$13.991 mention
  • Lamb Masala$22.991 mention
  • Malai Kofta$18.991 mention
  • Vegetable Pakora$8.991 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Reviews

254 reviews

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What is the rating of Malai Indian Cuisine?

Malai Indian Cuisine has a 4.7-star rating based on 254 customer reviews.