A320 Captain reported Flight Attendant A notified them of a 'burning rubber smell in the forward galley area'. After completing the QRH Fumes procedures and conferring with Dispatch the flight returned to departure airport for a safe landing.

Narrative

Flight departed ZZZZ; during climb passing 9;000 ft. Number one FA (Flight Attendant) reported a burning rubber smell in the forward galley. FO (First Officer) (Pilot Flying) continued climb. Captain (Pilot Monitoring) reviewed system pages on ECAM (Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor). No abnormalities noted. Captain initiated the Smoke/Fumes/Avionics Smoke QRH procedure. Continuing through the checklist; once the Commercial Pushbutton was pressed; inflight reported smell dissipating. The procedure was completed per SOP. The smell had been localized to the galley and first 3 rows of the cabin. The flight leveled off at 25;000. Captain placed a SELCAL to Dispatch and Maintenance Control. The decision was made to return to ZZZZ. Inflight and passengers were informed of the decision to return. Overweight checklist was completed. ATC was informed of our decision to return; no emergency declared. The aircraft returned to land without further incident. There were no reports of illness or discomfort from the passengers or crew. Logbook entries completed.