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Come on a journey to a

land of coconut palms & spice.

From tropical Kerala, South India

...to the forests of Melbourne's

Dandenong Ranges & the Yarra Valley

 

You’ll find the home cooked style dishes

you miss from Kerala

and a dash of India’s favourite street foods.

Welcome to

Babaji's Kerala Kitchen

 Belgrave, Wurundjeri Country
&
 Warburton, on the Birrarung River.

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Melbourne's best South Indian restaurant

Kerala specialities at Babajis

SERVED EVERY DAY, LUNCH & DINNER

Sadyha - Our banana leaf feast!

The dish that truly takes you to Kerala. 12 different Kerala vegetarian dishes, served with matta rice on fresh banana leaf.  Don't forget our fish fry & beef fry as a side dish!
Fingers encouraged! 
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FEAST ALONG THE YARRA RIVER WITH BABAJIS AT THE MELBOURNE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL '25

Enjoy a unique foodie experience in a spectacular location for this year's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival as Babajis creates Warburtons very first 'long lunch' along the banks of the Yarra River. 

Experience a traditional South Indian banana leaf feast, a Kerala 'Sadya', showcasing 12 vegetarian dishes only found in the village in Kerala, South India. Each dish with its own unique flavours and perfectly balanced, this is a sensory adventure. Optional fresh fish sides available. 

Combined with a glass of local Yarra Valley wine on arrival and traditional entertainment, this is a Sunday afternoon to breathe in the mountain air and relax along the river.

Why not make it a Warby weekend?

From walks in the mysterious Redwood Forest, to bike riding and river tubing, there is plenty to explore in Warburton and the Yarra Valley.  Find out more about our accommodation packages here. 

Contingencies in place for misbehaving Melbourne weather!

Our Restaurants

Natures calling!  Find us in the rainforests of the Dandenong Ranges, Belgrave or  our newly opened restaurant by the banks of the Birrarung river., Warburton.

'We were swept off to Kerala for lunch. Decor is so vibrant that you can't help but smile from the moment you walk in'. Ria, Google, 2023

'I had a nostalgic evening, eating dishes by mum and grandma used to cook when we were young'.  Shena, Google, 2022

'Amazing place. With such ambience. Purely South Indian feels'. Maverick, Google, 2022

We're fully licensed with Indian & local craft beer, local Yarra Valley wines & Indian whisky.

Vegan / GF options and dog friendly dining available outside.

Bookings strongly recommended. 

Belgrave is open for lunch & dinner daily. Closed on Wednesdays.

Warburton is open for lunch & dinner daily. Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

 

 

Belgrave Restaurant Info
Warburton Restaurant Info

Catering & Functions

From  Kerala claypot banquets, to 'live dosa' & street food canapes, we'll bring the best of Babajis to your next event. 

We've cooked at weddings, to large festivals and corporate events - always bringing colour, warmth, theatre and most importantly - food that your guests will rave about. 

Get in touch with us to see how we can bring your idea to life ... and of course, we're happy to travel across the State. 

See our menus and FAQ about how our catering works here.

 

Private
Or Corporate Catering

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Supporting Our Community

We're much more than just a local curry house! 

We're all about supporting our community!

COOKING FOR COMMUNITY CASSEROLES

With your generous donations, we've cooked over 2000 meals for those in our community financially struggling and who could do with some Babajis love.

To date, our community has helped us to raise  

$7800 (August 2024)

You are welcome to contribute to this fund when visiting the restaurant or when ordering online.

MONTHLY COMMUNITY DAYS AT BABAJIS 

Once a month between February & November,  we donate 10% of our total sales directly to a local group in our community doing some amazing work and needing a helping hand for a project. 

Are you a local community group looking for support?  We'd love to help. Please send us an email to

2024 COMMUNITY DAYS BELGRAVE BABAJIS

August 24 - Coming up - Belgrave Junior Football Club to help improve their clubrooms.

July '24 - $300 for Belgrave & Tecoma Township Group to raise funds for Tecoma's 100th year anniversary.

June '24 - $280 for Tecoma Pre School to help build them build an outdoor play area.

May '24 - $300 for the Belgrave Lantern Festival to raise funds for the road to be closed.

April '24 - $500 for the Upwey Scouts to help them take their pack to Jamboree.

March '24 - $450 for Ticker Arts Studio, Belgrave, to help them get back on their feet after an arson attack

2024 COMMUNITY DAYS WARBURTON BABAJIS

August '24 - Coming up - Warburton Primary School to help raise $ for some picture books.

July '24 - $300 Millgrove Kindergarten to help them build some outside tables for yummy lunches.

June '24 - $250 Warby Weapons Basketball Club to raise $ for awards for this new all abilities basketball team.

May '24 -  $300 Warburton Edible Gardens

2023 COMMUNITY DAYS IN BELGRAVE

September - $440 raised for the Melbourne Youth Chorale

August - $350 for Kindred supporting asylum seekers

July - $360 for Rescue Logs

June  - $600 for Shakti Mental Health

May - $380 for Mums of the Hills

April - $380 for the Australian Malayalee Student Association

March - $400 for the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter

Feb - $457 for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Youth Mentoring in the Hills.

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We are grateful to be able to cook and live on the lands of the

Wurundjeri & Boon Wurring people of the Kulin nation.