Most Indian restaurants in Australia specialise in North Indian cuisine. Instead we invite you to try South Indian cuisine, specifically that from our home state of Kerala, at the very bottom of South West India.

Like other Indian states, we have our own unique culture and a very distinct cuisine.

'Kerala' translates to the 'land of the coconuts', it's also where many of the world's spices are grown.

Our menu - expect lighter dishes perfect for an Australian summer with an emphasis on coconut, mustard seeds & curry leaves.

Give us lentils and we'll turn it into more than a daal - from crispy dosas to steamed idli ricecakes - this is healthy, wholesome, comforting goodness - cooked with love. 

Does Babaji's Kerala Kitchen have butter chicken on the menu?

Of course we do! Though butter chicken is not a South Indian dish, we make the Yarra Valley's best butter chicken! 

Is Babaji's Kerala Kitchen a kid friendly restaurant?

We sure are! As well as having a seperate kid's menu, we welcome kids with activities to keep them entertained. 

Is Babaji's Kerala Kitchen a good restaurant for vegans?

Most definitely! South Indian food relies heavily on coconut and lentils and not cream and butter.

More than half of our menu is vegan friendly. We have a seperate vegan menu to help you out.

Is Babaji's Kerala Kitchen a good restaurant for coeliacs and those that are gluten free?

Most definitely! Our menu's reliance on lentils and not wheat, means that 80% of our menu is gluten free and coeliac safe. We follow strict food safety procedures to make sure there is no cross contamination as well as training our staff in allergen awareness. Make sure to ask for our seperate gluten free menu.

Does Babaji's Kerala Kitchen serve meat? 

The state of Kerala is made up of roughly 30% Christians, 30% Muslims and 30% Hindus - this means that meat is important in our culture. 

Whilst we're known for our fresh fish dishes, our most loved dish is Kerala beef curry served with freshly made Malabar Parotta. It's as popular as a Aussie parma at the pub! 

Is Babaji's Kerala Kitchen a halal restaurant?

The meat served at Babaji's Kerala Kitchen is Halal (please request to sight our supplier's halal certificate).

There is no pork on site at either of Babaji's Kerala Kitchen's two South Indian restaurants. 

Is Babaji's Kerala Kitchen a dog friendly restaurant?

For sure! (as long as we get pats). Both our two restaurants have outside dog friendly dining and we even have free raw bones in the fridge as a special treat.  Head here to see our favourite doggy friendly walks in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges. 

Does Babaji's Kerala Kitchen offer catering for weddings & parties?

Absolutely! Babajis began our journey in 2014 as a food truck cooking at festivals, markets and weddings across Victoria. Nothing makes us happier. Find out more here.

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