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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.  

📸  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. 

🎁 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 "

Our Story - Babaji's Kerala Kitchen

Our unusual story begins in a humble fisherman’s village on the Arabian coast of Kerala, South India; where an Australian girl Billy, meets an Indian boy Max, with Mallu spice running through his veins.

Cooking his way to her heart, together they ran a beach side restaurant on the cliff tops of Varkala, serving fresh fish and village style cuisine, attracting guests from around the globe.  Leaving this little spot of paradise was hard, but Billy's mountain home was calling.  

Missing the dishes of Max’s birthplace, Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen was destined to be born. From establishing themselves at festivals and markets across Victoria to eventually opening their first restaurant in Puffing Billy’s hometown, Belgrave and now their second restaurant in picturesque Warburton. 

Babajis prides itself on bringing people together with great food and South Indian hospitality, (no matter what cricket team you follow!)

 

Our Events

We are very community minded and directly involved in events in Belgrave and around Melbourne.