Two highly anticipated restaurant openings are generating buzz across Narberth and the broader Main Line. Lassan Indian Traditional, a popular Lafayette Hill BYOB known for its modern take on traditional flavors, has expanded to 232 Woodbine Ave., while Yemeni and Saudi kitchen Malooga opened its first suburban location at 203 Haverford Ave. earlier this year. Both restaurants report an overwhelmingly warm reception from the community, and local officials are taking notice.
- Lassan Indian Traditional, co-owned by Pema Lama and Shyam Dimdung, brings its signature menu of small plates, curry dishes, roasted meats, and Himalayan-inspired desserts to Narberth after loyal Lafayette Hill customers pushed for a second location
- Malooga, a fixture in Philadelphia's Old City since 2021, has expanded to the Main Line with a fuller concept that includes a bakery, coffee bar, pistachio lattes, Adani chai, and freshly baked manakish — and is already running four months ahead of sales projections
- Narberth Mayor Dana Edwards called the dual openings a genuine sign of momentum for the borough's downtown corridor, reflecting years of focus on economic revitalization in the area
- Both restaurants are open seven days a week, with Lassan serving from 11 a.m. and Malooga opening as early as 9 a.m., making them anchor destinations for both daytime and evening dining on the Main Line
A thriving restaurant scene is one of the clearest indicators of a neighborhood on the rise — and for buyers and homeowners on the Main Line, Narberth's growing culinary identity only adds to the community's long-term appeal and livability.
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By: Denali Sagner | The Philadelphia Inquirer | April 2026 Photo: Courtesy of Tyger Williams / The Philadelphia Inquirer
