KERALA FISH CART , കള്ളും മീനും | EVERY SUNDAY AT BABAJI'S KERALA KITCHEN - WARBURTON
FISH CART NOW EXTENDED TILL END OF APRIL '26
It's time for a Sunday road trip!
Experience the fish carts of Varkala cliff, Kerala, South India every Sunday right here in Warburton, in the Yarra Valley.
Wander up, choose your catch of the day sourced at the market in the morning then watch as it hits our live grill.
From fresh Barramundi, to Snapper, Pomfret, Silver Bream & Mackerel, we source Australian wild caught fresh fish, marinade it 'Kallu Shop' style with fresh chillis and curry leaves.
Pair your fish with a mun-kudam filled with a house steeped fiery 'kanthari kallu' (chilli fermented coconut water).
It's as South India as it gets - by the Yarra River.
First in, best fed. Fish cart limited - when it's gone - it's gone.
Sundays in summer (Dec -April), from 12.30pm.
Bookings strongly recommended.
FIND US IN THE MOUNTAINS ...
The beautiful mountain drive to Babaji’s is just as much part of the experience as our Kerala cooking and our friendly Aussie welcome.
BABAJIS BELGRAVE, DANDENONG RANGES
Is just 50 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD at the start of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, a 5 minute drive from the 1000 Steps, Puffing Billy Steam Railway and 15 minutes from the Tesselaar Tulip Festival.
Come for a hearty feed and hot chai, stay longer for a forest walk and to breathe the mountain air.
📍 1/1644 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave, 3160
☎️ Book here. We only take bookings on line and not by phone.
At very busy times - 'walk ins' may not be accepted. Bookings will always be honoured.
📸 Explore our favourite local spots to visit in the Dandenong Ranges.
BABAJIS WARBURTON, YARRA VALLEY
You’ll find us 90 minutes from Melbourne.
Nestled at the start of the Yarra River | Birrarung in picturesque Warburton.
We’re 10 minutes from the majestic Redwood Forest and 20 minutes from Mount Donna Buang where you’ll find the closest snow to Melbourne in winter.
Set in a 1930s cabaret dance hall, with open fires, a beer garden on the river and surrounding mountain views, Babajis Warburton oozes romance and Munaar vibes.
📍 3305 Warburton Highway, Warburton, 3799
☎️ Book here. We only take bookings on-line and not by phone.
At very busy times - 'walk ins' may not be accepted. Bookings will always be honoured.
🎁 Venue hire available for groups of 60-200.
📸 Explore our favourite local spots to visit in the Yarra Valley.
Opening Hours
⏰ Mon, Thurs, Sun 12-8pm, Fri & Sat 12-9pm. Open public holidays. Check our Google listings for unplanned closures.
🐕 Outside dog friendly dining available.
Belgrave Restaurant Info | Warburton Restaurant Info
You say …
"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 "
at Babaji's Yarra Valley
HOW DOES BABAJI'S KERALA KITCHEN SUPPORT COMMUNITY?
WHY IS HELPING COMMUNITY IMPORTANT TO BABAJIS?
Babaji's Kerala Kitchen started in 2014 when Max, from Kerala, South India started his Australian life with Billy, his wife, from Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges.
Like the story of many immigrants starting afresh - it wasn't an easy journey. Starting from the bottom again and experiencing exploitation in the hospitality industry, having little family support and very little savings to help them escape a future life without struggle - two special humans from the Dandenong Ranges, saw their determination to succeed ... and also that Billy & Max could not achieve their dreams without a helping hand.
Babaji's will be forever grateful for these two, who had come from humble immigrant beginnings themselves. They supported Billy & Max with a small loan to start the Babaji's market stall and then later another small loan to get the doors of Babaji's Kerala Kitchen, Belgrave's first restaurant open.
Without these two - Babaji's Kerala Kitchen would not exist.
Today - we still ask ourselves;
Why would these two help like they did?
For we weren't family and didn't know each other that well.
And ultimately it comes down to them being 'just good humans'.
If Babajis can emanate that philosophy, even just a tiny bit ... then we are honouring our past and those who believed (and still believe) in us.
HOW DOES BABAJI'S KERALA KITCHEN SUPPORT COMMUNITY?
Every month from February - December, Babaji's Kerala Kitchen hosts fundraising 'community days'.
On these days, Babajis donates 10% of all of our turnover to a local community group.
It's our way of honouring our past and paying it forward.
It's our way of thanking our local community for the support they have given us.
WHO HAVE BABAJI'S COMMUNITY DAYS HELPED?
Over the years we've helped preschools build playgrounds, the local scouts send their members to camps, and local artists rebuild their community studio after an arson attack.
In 2025 we raised funds for:
$450 - Gladysdale Primary School to help them establish a school kitchen.
$350 - Belgrave Lantern Parade to help pay for traffic control.
$370 - Selby Community House to help upgrade their outdated phone system.
$400 - Upper Yarra Garden Club to to help with marketing their events.
$330 - Body of Wellbeing to help support body positivity events in our community.
$300 - Sherbrooke Little Athletics Club to buy some new First Aid Kits.
$330 - Wesburn & District Dog Obedience Club to help pay for dog trainer training.
$400 - Mountain District Radio (3MDR) to help keep the show on the road.
$350 - Upper Yarra SES to go towards helping them buy a new truck.
$350 - Millwarra Primary School to help with their kitchen garden.
CAN BABAJI'S KERALA KITCHEN HELP YOUR COMMUNITY GROUP?
Are you a local community group looking for some financial support?
Perhaps you have an idea for a small project?
Tell us all about it - we'd love to be able to help.
Please send us an email telling us more about your group and project to
BABAJI'S COMMUNITY DAY GOOD NEWS STORIES...
Babaji's fundraiser to help Upper Yarra SES
HOW ELSE DOES BABAJI'S KERALA KITCHEN HELP COMMUNITY?
In 2026 many of us in our community, feel stretched ... for some of us, every $ counts and a Babajis treat isn't an option.
That's why, we operate an informal 'pay it forward program'.
Hungry and need a feed? Drop in and let our team know, and you'll always be looked after.
We also regularly cook for our local food bank 'Community Casseroles' and have donated over 1000 meals.
You can help us to support those in our community struggling by donating to our 'pay it forward' fund, either at our restaurants or when ordering take away online (see top item on menu).
We thank you for your support in helping us to make this happen.
x Babajis
