Babaji's Kerala Kitchen
📍 1/1644 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia
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Google: 4.3 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Babaji's Kerala Kitchen in Melbourne, Australia, is a delightful escape into the vibrant flavors of Kerala. This charming restaurant offers a cozy yet lively atmosphere, perfect for both intimate dinners and family gatherings. With a focus on authentic Indian cuisine, it serves up a range of mouthwatering dishes that draw locals and tourists alike. Guests rave about the warm and welcoming service, which adds to the overall dining experience. The menu features a mix of traditional favorites and contemporary twists, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're craving spicy beef fry or refreshing mango lassi, Babaji's promises a culinary journey that transports you straight to Kerala, making it a must-visit for food lovers.
Signature Dishes
- •Beef Fry
- •Mango Lassi
- •Aviyal
- •Lamb Curry
- •Spiced Lamb Dosa
- •Potato Masala Dosa
- •Butter Chicken
- •Garlic Naan
Overall rating 4.3 / 5 (1,602 reviews)
Google: 4.3 (1550 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (52 reviews)
Customer Reviews
Found this place through a random google search. Visited in February. Personally the food dint meet the hype at all, very dull. The ambience was a bit overpowering to our liking. Service was nice Re-edit: I understand ambience is personal, that was my perspective and that’s what I mentioned. Thanks for your alternative👍🏻 The review is from 8 months ago, because somehow my earlier review disappeared.
If you’re a Keralite craving Porotta and Beef, this spot is calling your name. The Mango Lassi? Absolutely unforgettable—smooth, sweet, and refreshing. The Beef Fry was a standout, bursting with the aroma of perfectly blended spices from its marination. Just a heads-up: the spice levels are intense, so don’t forget to order some Raita to balance the heat. The Aviyal was a true taste of Kerala—authentic and flavorful. The Lamb Curry didn’t disappoint either, rich and satisfying. Service was warm and welcoming—kudos to the team; they deserve a raise! One downside: parking can be a challenge on the street, so plan ahead. For a nostalgic Kerala feast, this is the place to be!
Food was good. No kappa and meen kari....totally disappointed One pleasant energetic and hospitale hostess Kristen made our day.
Came here with my wife after hanging for a thali. And after google searches I decided to go to Babajis On entering the building was greeted by friendly staff who were very polite and helpful found the ambulance of India ordered a beef thali. Which was outstanding My wife had the vegetarian thali also Fantastic. Along with a chi. We have been to India on numerous occasions and the food here was Authentic Totally recommend and will be back Ps rarely give excellent in my reviews