Babaji's Kitchen South Indian Restaurant & Food Truck reviews . (Restaurant) in Melbourne (Victoria).
Babaji's Kitchen South Indian Restaurant & Food Truck
1/1644 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia
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Comments of Babaji's Kitchen South Indian Restaurant & Food Truck
S. L.
Great ambience, well thought out of the fit out. it really reminds me when I was in south India.
dishes are good in general, there are few dishes I didn't like only because personal preferences.
I think they turned down the spice a little and it's understandable.
overall I enjoyed my visit.
M. J.
Amazing place with such an ambience. Purely South Indian feels. Let's talk about food, being from the original South India, these fellas know the flavours and bring it to you. They even keep trying new products. Did I mention the environment outside? Its so serene. So heads up to this place and have your taste buds immersed in flavours. Do follow them on Instagram @babajiskitchen so you know there opening and closing information!! .. and the fun they have at their workplace 🤗✌🏻💯
S. N.
We drove all the way from Geelong to try the most recommended babaji's south indian food. We had the Kerala Thali with goat curry, mango lassi and dahi papdi. The owner Billy and the staff were very attentive to all the customers and our little toddler. The restaurant had the best south indian vibe with 80's indian music. The food was perfect, and tasted very authentic, lassi was so creamy and not sickly sweet like other restaurants. We felt like we were at lunch at a family gathering. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and family. Do yourself a favour and immerse yourself in the best representation of home cooked south indian food. 10/10. Looking forward to seeing you guys again. Thank you for having us and for the food coma. Open up a place in Geelong soon please.
H. K.
Hands down the BEST Indian food in Australia. We had the thali and Mysore masala dosa and wow - total foodgasm! Highly recommend! The fish curry was lip smacking good. Do yourself a favour and go to Babaji's.
A. S.
Experience South Indian flavours in Dandenong ranges. This kitchen serves a rare taste of authentic Kerala cuisine with lots of love and passion.
Their chettinad chicken dosa is a must try.
+4 ⭐️ for food, hospitality and cleanliness
-1 ⭐️ for tea. Taste needs some moderation.
Enjoy !!
R. L.
After a nice drive through the Dandenong ranges if you are in the mood for some nice Indian food you are in the right place. Spicy food, great service and nice ambience. Lots of parking nearby. You will ❤ it.
J. C.
The food was beyond amazing. The staff ( delivery driver) was fantastic, really bubbly and enthusiastic about her job and the people she works for ( signs of a brilliant boss) can't wait till they do another delivery in our area ( Eltham, Hurstbridge etc).
We also look forward to taking our mates to the restaurant once they can come over to Australia.
K. J.
This is the best lamb biryani I’ve had. The lamb was cooked to perfection and all the flavours on point. Thank you for doing your extreme deliveries. India is a massive country and the cultural/ cuisine can change with the postcode! South Indian food especially that from Kerala has its nuances different spices, cooking methods etc. Everything about their food reminds me of Kerala it’s such a blessing to have such a delicious and nostalgic food experience near by.
A. W.
We recently had Babaji's as part of your Extreme Tour as we are in lockdown and the food was amazing. I have spent a lot of time in South India and crave this delicious style of food and to be able to have it delivered during such a difficult time was so comforting. I cannot wait until we can come into the restaurant to eat!
N. M.
I think the incredible reviews led us to have high hopes, but our experience was underwhelming. The samosa was drenched in oil, probably from being fried for the 5th time. They did not have dosai, the manager was genuinely apologetic about it, hence the 3 stars. The Mumbai Franky tasted like chapati stuffed with dosai stuffing. Having tasted amazing kerala Thalis, the veg thali seemed to have no flavour, maybe to accommodate for Aussie crowd. Or Maybe the main chef was on leave. I would love to visit another day for a better experience.
L. J.
I have to make this review quick because looking at the photos is making me hungry again!!! Samosa Chaat was incredible, I love everything about that dish. I'd eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as my last meal on earth...you name it! Lamb curry was packed full of flavour. Scheming when to next go back. Thanks again :)
S. C.
Love Babaji's and have been customers for 8 years. Max and Billy are lovely owners, the food is delicious with great variety and selection of dietery options. The restaurant has a fun, festive and relaxed style. We're locals of the area and highly recommend 😊
A. M.
It’s good for sure - but I’ve had better South Indian food in Melbs that are a bit more moderately priced.
The food here wasn’t value for money, but their Kerala parotta was legit and on point.
Chicken curry and butter naan were just OK. Definitely worth going once to try out.
L. B.
Best Indian food in Melbourne. Not only for it's taste and value, but for how awesome Billy and Max are. They're in and with the community up here. Very charitable, very compassionate, such hard workers, really nice to see their smiling faces everywhere in the hills.
S. J.
Amazing place,with the best food and service possible.Feels like home away from home. Ambience was great. This is our second visit in a week and would definitely recommend the fish curry/thali. One our favourites.
s.
A cute place with super nice and charismatic staff. Food was great, but it definitely needed more spice. This is an Indian place afterall- and we love our spices.
H. W.
Excellent food! Communication, delivery and the food all first class!! Well done to Babajis Kitchen!! Made our Saturday lockdown evening!
L. L.
I love this restaurants food. It is always fresh and delicious! They are very welcoming and have helped keep people in the community afloat and fed during these hard times. Super impressive how they are travelling far and wide to drop off food at allotted pick up points. I have recommend them to many people.
F. F. B.
The most authentic South Indian food we’ve had in Victoria! We got the meat thali with the lamb curry (make sure to add rasam), fish idli, parota and fresh green chillies on the side for extra spice. The flavours in the curries were incredible and everything felt fresh and not at all heavy. The coconut chutney with the idli was perfect, staff were really nice even when it was super busy, and we loved the happy, bright decor, especially the sparkly umbrellas! Will be back to try everything else on the menu :)
N. M.
I think the incredible reviews led us to have high hopes, but our experience was underwhelming. The samosa was drenched in oil, probably from being fried for the 5th time. They did not have dosai, the manager was genuinely apologetic about …
D. A. (.
Most incredible food, staff are wonderful, and have done so much for the local community through challenging times! Absolutely blessed to have such a fantastic gem right here in the hills!
M. W.
Beautiful atmosphere. A very welcoming owner. The food is a flavour party! You won't be disappointed.
L. E.
We got pretty much everything (couldn’t choose!) . Met in the car park, there they were, on time and friendly and the food was magnificent! Such depth of flavor, can’t recommend highly enough. If you want authentic, good quality, value for money take away, this is it!
P. I.
Wonderful staff and the food was amazing. Thank you so much for the great experience. We will be visiting you again soon 😊
R. B.
Best Indian food ever! So delicious, so fresh, so much love goes into every dish and the owners Billy and Max are such kind, genuine people who do so much good for the community. Eat in or take away, the food is ALWAYS amazing, you can't go wrong with Babaji's !
S. W.
The food here is amazing. So much flavour! Definitely will be returning. It was honestly the best Indian food I have ever had.
V. S.
Tasty food , good ambience and quick service. The owner is a nice lady and talk with her about her experiences in India was really happiness
A. M.
It’s good for sure - but I’ve had better South Indian food in Melbs that are a bit more moderately priced.
The food here wasn’t value for money, but their Kerala parotta was legit and on …
M. L.
We've had the pleasure of eating this amazing Indian street food at many markets & events.
Well done, guys.
Keep up the amazing food & customer service.
See you soon when restrictions ease.
xxx
S. W.
Awesome food and awesome team! We come to Belgrave just to get our hit of good Kerala and South Indian cooking. The samosa chaat are the bomb, perfectly fresh crunchy aromatic fluffy decadence smothered in deliciousness. That’s just one of the must haves on the menu.
Can’t wait for the travel limit to increase so we can resume the pilgrimages :-) And kudos to the Babaji’s team for being so amazing both supporting the Hills community and being creative and soooo hard working keeping the business alive. Amazing and well worth supporting.
M. K.
Absolutely delightful!
We ordered a few different dishes through their lockdown delivery tour, all the food was amazing, the Chicken Chettinad and the South Indian Lamb especially.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Ordering through their delivery platform was super easy.
Will definitely be going back to try their other items on the menu once lockdown is over.
M. D.
my family and I have eaten at this restaurant and had takeaway [during covid & lockdowns]
many times throughout this year! we are always very impressed with the kindness and thought that is not only put into our food but the customer services as well.
Billie and Max, provided a authentic south Indian cuisine that is just so tasty! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND
S. G.
Have been enjoying Babaji's from early on in their market days, until I moved regional. Cannot wait until we are back to normal (well covid normal), so I can enjoy again. Best food and best service. Keep up the good work 🙂🙂
l. r.
as an extreme delivery regular I thought I'd switch it up and order something different. I don't like eggplant but ordered the pau bhaji - OMG! what a taste sensation and with a nice bit of heat. I've found a new favourite. There are so many things on the menu. Can't wait to get back to the dining room but more than happy with extreme delivery meantime. I love the community ethic of this place as well - you can donate funds with your order to help out a local food bank and they actively promote other local businesses despite going through some tough times themselves. Keep truckin' Babaji's and see you soon.
S. W.
The food here is amazing. So much flavour! Definitely will be returning. It was honestly the best Indian food I have ever had.
S. A.
I've dined in (pre-lockdown, obvs) and had takeaway a few times from Babajis now. Apart from being consistently delicious (currys, biryani, idli, dosa - I've tried it all now), the atmosphere inside the place was fabulous, and the service is always superb. I love the owner, Billy. She rules. Like, her personality is so good they could put it on the menu. I love the whole thing. Babaji's is great and if I'm not eating Babaji's I wish I was. Every Babaji's experience for me has been 5 stars.
C. A. L.
After seeing Babajis on fb offering local delivery to my area, I thought I’d give them a try! Well oh my goodness, I am soo pleased I did! Their food is amazing! Soo tasty and delicious! We can’t get enough of it! It’s the best Indian food we have ever tasted! I got extra to freeze last time they delivered to our area incase lockdown was lifted! We are looking forward to going to their restaurant when we can. Thank you for sharing your amazing food with other parts of Victoria and for all the good you do for the local community! 🙏🙏
A. L.
What a great service offered by this small business. We ordered the Kerala banquet for a family of four. Delivered all the way to Warburton. Food was so great. We loved it. In fact we’ve ordered again for this weekend!
Can’t wait to travel to the restaurant when we come out of lockdown. Highly recommended!
L. E.
We got pretty much everything (couldn’t choose!) . Met in the car park, there they were, on time and friendly and the food was magnificent! Such depth of flavor, can’t recommend highly enough. If you want authentic, good quality, value for money take away, this is it!
M. L.
We've had the pleasure of eating this amazing Indian street food at many markets & events.
Well done, guys. …
R. C.
I was lucky enough to be in a "tour zone" during lockdown. Babaji's Kitchen delivered to my door, on time, even though we re 20kms away! Fantastic service, Fantastic food and Fantastic people!!!!
I have also worked with Foothill's Community Ccare, where I see Babaji's cook and donate massive meals for those in need. Not many business' will help those struggling, when they are struggling as well. Well done Babaji's, and thank you for all you do.
A. (. B.
A lovely food truck/tent that goes around the city & caters for a wide variety of tastes. We had organised this as part of an office function so the glamour of it was endearing.
The taste & the curry variety was was good, however, would have preferred fresh naan's.
All in all a good experience.
J. W.
Amazing food! Everything we’ve had from Babajis has been made with such care, it’s so delicious and their friendly service is second to none. Have never had a bad experience and I recommend this place to everyone. We will always be coming back again and again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
J. J.
We have been travelling quite a distance to regularly visit this amazing restaurant for a few years now. Ever since Max blew our mind with his amazing Samosas at a local cricket match. It’s incredibly hard work to run a business in a small town but they do a stellar job and have always been friendly to us. The food is also spectacular and if for no other reason I’d come back over and over just for the food. Billy and Max don’t pretend to be perfect but they work hard for their business and go above and beyond for their local community. You can’t please everyone but you please us and we will keep coming back no matter what.
E. H.
Wow!
We have been meaning to try Babajis for a long time but hadn’t gotten around to it yet, and boy do I regret that now.
I don’t often get blown away eating out enough to feel motivated to give a review,
but this was an exceptional experience.
My husband had the butter chicken and I had the potato curry - both we absolutely unbelievably tasty.
Extremely flavourful, fresh tasting, balanced, not at all greasy.
The menu is unique and specific to the region of India (I believe it’s southern) which really makes it stand out from other standard Indian restaurants.
Even the naan is extra delicious.
This is the best Indian I’ve no eaten since travelling to India.
Also very quick service.
Obviously the mountain of amazing reviews speak for them self, but please support Billy, Max and their crew.
Their food is clearly made with a true love for cooking.
Genuine people, doing a stellar job for their community , with big hearts.
M. W.
Beautiful atmosphere. A very welcoming owner. The food is a flavour party! You won't be disappointed.
J. K.
Excellent food, excellent presentation and great customer service, chicken momos and samosa chat were the best!!!! Will come again soon
S. S.
I've been missing Mum's incredible cooking thanks to Lockdown...never fear! Babaji's have chicken biryani to rival my mother's (please don't tell her I said that) and the pickle it comes with was so delicious I ended up using my finger to clean out the tub :) they also make the BEST idli ... Soft and light with a flavoursome sambar. If you like it Hot order the achar and addi it liberally to everything... it's even good on toast.
K. P.
We love Babaji's! It's one of our favourite restaurants in the hills and we often make the trip down from Emerald for our Keralan food fix, or have it delivered on Sundays when it's too cold and miserable to venture out. The staff are always friendly, the decor is fabulous (my 4 year old loves the camel!) and the food is always delicious - the chicken chettinad is a favourite for us. They have many gluten-free and vegan options which is always a nice bonus too.
T. T.
I used to live in Belgrave and Babji's was my go to place for take out, and dinner out with friends. The food is amazing, and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. I've now moved to Croydon and still make the drive down to Babji's often. Unfortunately that wasn't possible in lockdown.... Until they got on the road and drove reheatable packs around the eastern suburbs! This was incredible. Thank you to all the staff at Babji's, I can't wait to come back 😊
K. B.
I, until very recently, was lucky enough to live in Emerald which meant I could get Babajis on a Sunday delivered to the township. Babajis food is absolutely delicious, and they've been incredibly supportive of the Hills community throughout what has been a trying year with a significant storm event and ongoing lockdowns. Throughout, Babajis has continued to shine bright, feeding those in need and ensuring we could still access scrumptious Southern Indian food whilst travel restrictions are in place.
T. B. F.
Always a great experience at Babajis - great food and friendly service. They've gone out of their way during COVID lockdowns to deliver to our local area and beyond. Please disregard the recent negative reviews written by faceless trolls. I'm a real customer with real experiences and real feedback.
P. I.
Wonderful staff and the food was amazing. Thank you so much for the great experience. We will be visiting you again soon 😊
D. N.
My go-to place in Belly. Love the plant-based Samosa Chaat made and my wife can't get enough of their Pav Bhaji.
Positive contributors to the Hills community and local charities. Keep up the good work Billy, Max and Babaji's team!
A. P.
Always wonderful food with amazing service. The extreme deliveries during lockdown are fantastic, so we can get our fix of great South Indian food. Keep up the great work guys!
S. G.
Ordered here for the first time yesterday. Oh my goodness, so good!! Babaji's will now be on high rotation for our takeaway meals. Highly recommend.
J. M.
The Team at Babaji's kitchen are some of the most loving and kind hearted of our community. They came to the aid of our community when we needed it most by cooking and serving up to 500 free meals weekly - who does that?! Super hero's, that's who. Not only are they amazing humans but their food is proper delicious.
A. S.
Absolutely delicious authentic Indian meals. We are so fortunate to have Babajis serving the Hills community with such dedication. Thank you Babajis for all that you do.
E. D.
Wonderful food and very friendly service am looking forward to my next visit. Really nice atmosphere.
C. R.
Love Babaji's. Regularly eat here and it's always delicious - even converted my partner back to Indian food. Billie and Babaji's have been incredible following recent devastating storms in my area. They have donated their time, food and staff to provide food for those of us without power for some weeks. Stunned by their community spirit. Thank you so much, the Hills community is incredibly grateful and hope that people understand the sacrifices you have made to help us particularly following the pain of owning a business in covid 19.
S. L.
I ordered the Babaji's on tour & tried the lamb biryani, goat curry & gulab jaman. Everything was delicious. Look forward to dining in once we're out of lockdown.
A. S.
We were lucky enough to get some beautiful food from this restaurant during lockdown. They delivered on the Saturday and we heated it up for dinner. The taste was amazing and we look forward to coming to your restaurant to order some more delicious food. 🙏 thanks 🙏
K. R.
Ordering was very simple, delivery just as promised and the food was a delicious adventure in otherwise pretty bland times of lockdown. Thanks for expanding our horizons even when we couldn't travel, Billy. We look forward to visiting the restaurant when out of lockdown.
A. C.
For great atmosphere and authentic food in the hills head to Babaji's Kitchen, completed with great service and a great selection of authentic beverages.
A. F.
I love this place. The service. The food. Atmosphere. I live over an hour away and come here once a month for lunch, so that's saying something. It's worth the drive. There is no other Indian Restaurant like this. It is a very welcoming place. Well done guys!! The best!!
W. H. E.
Absolutely delicious South Indian food prepared with love by Max, Billy and their team. Best dosas and samosas I’ve ever tasted! I’m a regular customer and have never had a bad experience here. Highly recommend Babaji’s for anyone visiting the hills ❤️
V. S.
Tasty food , good ambience and quick service. The owner is a nice lady and talk with her about her experiences in India was really happiness
S. G.
Babajis is such a delight! From the gorgeous signage and decor to the delicious Indian food on offer.
Love Babjis and come here whenever I'm in the area
J. G.
I have had Babaji's food both take-away and dine-in (quite a few times), and I have to say that I'm blown away every time by their amazing food and friendly service. They are also very dedicated to their local community when dealing with issues like lockdowns and power outages, being extremely generous - far more than any restaurant is obligated to do so.
A definite must for any Belgrave visitors!
A. F.
So how much does my whole family love Babajis? LOTS! For the fantastic, authentic, lovingly cooked food. For Billy and Max the incredible community minded owners and for always having an amazing time there 💛
S. K. (.
This place is at beautiful location in belgrave. It's very finely decorated and has sense of indian decorations. Food is good too but could be better although it's a bit costlier.
B. &. B.
Absolutely love this restaurant, this is first choice for my bestie and I to have lunch or dinner when we catch up in the hills. Amazingly delicious food, friendly staff and welcoming environment. Would highly recommend when heading up to Belgrave, otherwise we usually hunt down their food van down when festivals and markets are in action!
Angela
M.
Beautiful food lovingly prepared and so tasty. Not only that but very kind, decent people who have given their time and cooking talents to us hills folk in a time of need. Please support Babajis, you won’t regret it 🙏
L. R.
We had dinner with you last night 7/07/2021 and you indulged me by allowing me to have a Butter Chicken Dosa, which is not on your menu, but you and your lovely staff were happy to oblige. Your food is amazing, with such great flavours and always smells wonderful. All of your staff are very friendly. Your Pani Puri, Samosa's and Dosa's have amazing flavours. We love coming here and recommend it to all. Keep up the great work!
C. A.
The absolute best indian food around. No matter how far I've moved from the area, I've always made an effort to come back and get some delicious food. 10/10
E. K.
Restaurant with a heart of gold. Through thick and thin Babaji’s have stood by their community, going above and beyond to provide delicious food free of charge to storm affected residents of Kalorama, starting up their ‘extreme delivery’ during lockdown to residents of the hills and surrounds and just being all round champs. Thank you Billy and team for consistently showing up despite facing challenges. As always I look forward to eating your delicious food next time I’m in Belgrave!
J. G.
The food is sensational. Full of flavour and fresh. Highly recommended. The staff are genuine and friendly. Nice to deal with real people who love what they do
A. H.
Love Babaji’s food and atmosphere. Cannot wait until we can come back and dine in with our family. Always great friendly service.
E. N.
Babajis' delicious food is exactly what you need when you don't know that you need it.
Excellent food and a fabulous team that really want you to enjoy your experience. Never disappointed.
L. F.
An absolute gem in the kind and welcoming town of Belgrave. Gorgeous food and perfect for warming up after a big day exploring in the forests- the kid of food that warms the body and soul. The kids love the butter chicken, husband can demolish a samosa chaat in what feels like seconds and I can’t go past their coconut chicken dosa.
A. N.
Fantastic Festive Fun!
We used Babaji's Kitchen to do the catering for a first birthday. We were just expecting good food, but we got so much more. The delightful chefs came with a whole set up that lent a festive air to the party. And they were lovely and friendly to boot. And of course the dosas are amazing!
Organising it was also a breeze as Billy is easy to deal with, flexible and prompt.
All in all, we'll be using Babaji's again at our next event.
P. W.
Great food. Quick service. Great staff. Lamb curry my fav. Good vegetarian options also
a. k.
I liked Kerala style thali (meals) . It’s very nice. I also tried Dosa but it’s not good to be honest .
M. B.
We catered our Indian Wedding with Babaji’s Kitchen in March. Billie and the gang were amazing to work with and we are still hearing from guests about how happy they were with the good.
The food was 10/10 and the decorations and atmosphere they provided went so well with our wedding.
Highly recommend their services!
B. J.
Amazing vegan options, great food! Loved the samosa chaat. Will be back!
C.
Always love getting some Babaji's, one of the few things keeping our household sane during these lockdowns. Never had an issue before, always great food
K. S.
I have always cherished the delicious food that I get from Babaji’s kitchen… it’s commendable that week after week they take effort to drive in the hills and bring that food to us from so far..
C.
I love learning about the cultural differences of the food from Kerala, South India and working my way around the menu at Babajis.
T. H. M. T.
Best Indian food in the hills. Also really appreciate the plastic-free packaging for delivery, we compost all of it 😊
G. S.
This place amuses me because it’s hard to maintain the authenticity in food for two different regions, yet Babaji’s Kitchen does it effortlessly. So happy to find such a place in Melbourne where I can savour both North and South Indian food. Billy is so damn cool. You’ll receive a very warm welcome along with the food☺️
I. W.
We had our first meal from Babaji's last night, although we have been meaning to try it for ages. Unfortunately I can't post any pictures...coz there was nothing left! Everything was absolutely delicious - perfect infact!
Thanks Babaji's for cheering up our lockdown weekend ❤❤❤
M. H.
Amazing doesn't do this place justice! The Vegan options are insanely delicious!!
All of it was delicious!
T. S.
This is one of the finest Indian dine in restaurants in Melbourne, which is located in signature Burwood highway. Food is fresh and yummy!
d.
The food here is absolutely top notch. Super clean, wholesome and delicious. I've eaten a lot of Indian food over the years and in some high end places. This little eatery is very much up there with the best. It is really amazing cooking. The dahls and dosas are really yummy.
Everyone in the locality needs to support this place. They're doing a real amazing service to the community. Very impressive grub at a decent price, as are the compostable takeaway cartons.
A. S.
Stunning food! amazing staff!
Balaji's have been amazing at Supporting our local community up here at Kalorama since last months terrifying storm event. Their generosity and love for their community has been exceptional. Over 1000 meals donated to the local community in our time of need. They have truly been Angels and have blessed the people up here with their kindness.
With all our hearts, thankyou on behalf of the all the community here in Kalorama.
Blessings to you and your staff.
Rev'd Andrew Smith
St Michael and all Angels Anglican Church Kalorama
T. R.
Absolutely love this place! The food, the ambience and of course, the friendly and always accommodating staff. And, just a little side note - their community spirit is just commendable to say the least. Thank you for everything you do, you beautiful folk! xx
B. H.
I have experienced Babaji's in most of its formats (restaurant, local market, large festival) and the food is ALWAYS absolutely delicious and fresh and authentic. Throughout Covid they kept us fed with their extreme delivery service when we couldn't come to them and I am excited to try their new picnic packs. Apart from the food, the staff are so lovely, it is no surprise that they are always crazy busy but somehow that doesn't slow down the service. It was great to make it back to the restaurant this weekend and bring some friends to share in the experience. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment.
J. C.
Delicious food. Beautiful people. Huge heart for the community. Can’t wait to order from you again! Thanks for what you do !
P. E.
Not just the ordinary suburban Indian takeaway. Potato masala was delicious and beef ularthiyathu perfectly spiced. These guys care for the community and have supported those impacted by the recent severe storms. Will definitely return for more.
G. S.
The food is very good we like it very much,
It taste like we are eating in india,
Y. V. R.
Babaji's is a joy from start to finish! The food is exactly as I remember it from my days in India - completely authentic and flavour-filled. The staff are divine and service is always with a smile. Billy will be your friend for life - as authentic and open-hearted as the food! She looked after us so well during a birthday lunch just before the latest lockdown. Delivery has always worked well for us too. Definitely our go-to place in the Hills!
M. D.
BEST INDIAN FOOD IN MELBOURNE !!!!
Having travelled in India for several months, I find Babajis’s cooking to be the most authentic Indian cuisine in Melbourne, the food is very unique, and they offer so much variety. As far as price goes it is extremely good value for money. If your after delicious curries, then the tahli plate is a must, the PANEER is the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life!!!
I have lost count now of how many times I have been back to this restaurant, because the food is always so delicious. The owners Max and Billie are super friendly, and always welcome us and our fur babies.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Babajis Kitchen!!!!
M. T.
Amazing food!!! Amazing service!!! You won't regret going to Babaji's! If it's yummy Indian that you ,want look no more..... we have never ever been dissapointed! You won't be either!!!!
R. D.
The foods are pre-cooked and stale, all food served was cold expecting at least 1 or two dish to be served fresh, unfortunately it was disappointing 😞
N. G. B.
Not only is the food delicious but this business is a treasure in the Dandenong Ranges. As well as running this busy and welcoming restaurant, you'll see them popping up at markets and events, delivering to local towns, feeding those in need and improving the lives of their staff, customers and the community. Treat yourself to Papdi chaat or Samosa chaat. Amazing flavours, all the better knowing it's cooked and serve with love and care.
B. S.
Came to visit puffing belly and saw Indian restaurant so we tried nepalese momo which taste straight from the mountain. Also we had goat curry taste awesome and fresh. Highly recommended for curry lovers. Visit you soon.
S. C.
The staff working here is absolutely amazing and the lady owner is one the nicest person you will have ever meet. The chicken momos are absolutely must have here, so delicious. I'm coming here from last 2 years and I keep coming back for the food and for the people. :)
E. J.
It's not often you order food from a business with so much passion. Babaji's is more than authentic South Indian food - it's about community. Billy, Max and their lovely staff genuinely aim to make food ethically, sustainably and all the while supporting local suppliers and businesses. They have not taken a back step during this pandemic, they have stepped up, supporting their community, delivering to suburbs all around the hills, and always with positivity, warmth and love. I'm so proud of them, and my boys and I are always looking forward to our next Babaji's dinner (and the prerequisite mango lassi)!
N. J.
Lovely dhaba-like(restaurants on highways in India) ambience (as expected because of the name) and decent food. We had chicken chettinadu curry, butter naan and basmati rice and while chicken tasted very homely (in a good way), naan seem to have been the frozen ones made ready to serve and basmati rice felt a bit hard but overall decent food.
Just one thing I didn't like/appreciate was the poster on the door to toilets which had some lines written that felt demeaning to Indians, not funny IMO.
A. B.
Had dinner with my family and thought we'd try something new as we'd had friends recommend Babajis. Their Dosa is absolutely amazing!!! The curries on our thalis were delicious. Amazing atmosphere and staff were super friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the visit if you're around the belgrave area!
A. K.
Delicious and authentic Kerala thali. Loved the hospitality and great talking to Billy. Good luck !!! Will visit soon again.
A. W.
Thank you. You are the most beautiful souls. All of you. You give and give and give to the community.
Your food is a real treat to us Hills Folk. Yum yum yum!
Even the little details, like the eco packaging.
Well done!
C. N.
One of the most authentic South Indian restaurants I've visited in Melbourne. I've been here twice and both times I've had great service and wonderful food.
The Beef Ularthiyathu and Avial are done really well and brought back memories of India.
It's definitely worth the drive from the city and I would certainly visit this place over and over again.
S. E.
Love this place. Their pani puri bombs are the food of my dreams. Food and staff are amazing.
V. S. A. (.
If you are craving for Kerala’s authentic taste prepared in coconut oil then this is the right place for you. In the Dandenong ranges with a serene environment this is a peaceful place to try southern India’s food culture.
I went there with friends to try non veg thali (with goat curry) and the taste was amazing. The goat was cooked to perfection and was soft and tender. We also had Pav bhaji and Beef curry which was again cooked to perfection.
To satisfy our palates we finished with Gol gappa’s that was super crispy fried wheat flour balls filled with boiled potatoes, chopped onions and tangy sauce.
Most importantly all food was freshly prepared and was very easy on our stomach to digest.
You can easily reach there by a train and get down at the last station of Belgrave. It’s hardly 200 meters from there. There was some parking space as well on road. But not sure hote busy it gets at different times.
I hope you will enjoy with your family and friends there as we did.
M. N.
The food is always amazing. They always have a good veg and GF selection. There is plenty of seating inside and out and you can takeaway if you want.
It has a good indian vibe with great music and the classic aroma. Had a dosa today and it was huge with fantastic flavours.
W. W.
Relaxed, tropical beach ambiance with tasty South Indian food. Reasonable prices.
A. F.
Amazing - love Babajis. the food is delicious and is filling without being too heavy. Feels very authentic. We regularly get take out (great eco packaging) and are fans of the village fish curry and Tali tasting plates. We had meal with a larger group there last night and the woman looking after us was lovely and attentive with a great hunour.
Highly recommend Babajis for a great local meal or it's worth the trip into Belgrave if you live further out.
C. M.
Truly amazing food.. Amazing service.. Staff is warm and friendly.
K. H.
Babaji's is a Belgrave Institution. I have loved them from their beginnings at Belgrave Big Dreams Market to their gorgeous growing shop front. Billi has an insane memory for us locals and always asks how we are. Our family loves their food, loves their passion for their menu which is genuinly from the heart of their family. This isn't fast food reproduction. It is family recipes with great qualify local food. Love you guys so much.
F. a.
Oh my! I've tried their masala dosa and their veg thali... Both were soooo good and great value for money!
The staff are friendly and very happy to help (although they can get quite busy).
My first time there, they messed up my order but made up for it big time.
I just love the vibe and the crazy decor!
K. D.
Love the food and great hospitality, Billy you are awesome. Love the ambience and authentic food🎊🎊
A. K.
Excellent south indian food, great customer service.
R. S.
We like this place, it's fun, colourful and kind of laid back. It takes us back to trips around SE Asia. We love the dosa, there are plenty of options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Fresh coconut drinks and mango lassies are divine.
E. T.
As a student of Kalaripayattu (south Indian martial arts originating in Kerala), when I saw this place from the outside I had to make a note to visit during my weekend trip out in the Dandenong Ranges. And I'm so freakin glad I did! My friends and I went there for Thanksgiving and we were delighted with everything from the atmosphere to the service to the food. I can't attest that the food was authentic to Kerala, but it sure was creative, delicious, and visually popping! The hospitality was exceptional and all the staff we met gave us their full attention and not only helped us decide what to order but happened upon some interesting conversation. Will visit soon again next time I visit.
T. W.
Love my vegetarian thali plate and always get really friendly service. Thanks!
S. K.
its shame that you guys have to deal with rude bunch of people that call themselves from india. they behave as if they own the place as soon as they enter. its so unfortunate, though your food has great reviews. dosa will get cold in few second as soon as its done. anydosa is freshly made. the system is designed to fail the businesses and these arrogant indian background customers behave like diks as they dont know how hard it is to operate a restaurant in aus. almost 50% behave this way and i appreciate what you had to do to keep up your dignity. will definetly visit your place soon.
o. m.
Beautiful food clearly made with devotional care. Service is lovingly offered by warm-hearted folk. We are so grateful 💗
R. C.
Hands down best Indian food in the hills. The thali plates are epic!
L. F.
Billy did the catering for our wedding a few weeks ago and the entire experience was outstanding! Not only is Babaji's such an incredibly affordable option, but the food was amazing and there was so much of it. Our guests just haven't stopped raving about how awesome the food was, even the kids loved it. Billy is super helpful every step of the way and so good to make plans with. We love coming in to the restaurant and will definitely use Babaji's again for an event and highly recommend them to all of our family and friends. Thank you Billy for helping to make our special day so memorable!
M. R.
Food is amazing & comes with great customer service.
This year has been horrible for all small businesses & the staff here are still soldiering on after everything they have been through.
The staff will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience.
We are very lucky to have such a community focused team in The Hills.
Thanks guys 🙏🏼💚
C. C.
Love this small business!! Lovely staff and food everytime. These guys have been through a lot with COVID and storms and to pull through says a lot about their determination. I highly recommend checking them out .
M. L.
Very good takeaway. Each dish had a unique flavour. Cheap for quantity and quality.
J. C.
Best authentic Indian food I've had in a long time
P. V.
Well, one of the best place I’ve ever visit for vegan options! Services are absolutely amazing! Great night with my lovely girls! Feel free to come over to enjoy yourself with fantastic taste food!!!
J. v. N.
The Indian nachos are delicious. Can’t wait to go back and try something different.
A. S.
The food was amazing, took us on a little trip to India. Love how it’s just simple indian food! The owner/ manager was very friendly and loved the hospitality!
M. W.
The food was very tasty but the only thing is that the goat curry we ordered did not have any meat. It was purely curry, some very tiny shredded meat stands and one bone.
L. G.
We have dined in and ordered take away from here many times, the food is devine and authentic. Not filled with sugar like many other places. A lovely family oriented business with good customer service. The restaurant itself is a relaxed colourful space.
C. R.
We are so thrilled that Babajis is in our local town and has now expanded. It is wonderful to have Indian Street food as something different in our area. Not only is the food consistently wonderful but this small local business is one of the most ethical, sustainable businesses around who offer so much support to the local community. This business knows the true meaning of community and what it means to run a small business in a small town.
M. S.
I can't recommend them highly enough. A quaint little funky Indian street food vendor. Catering to carnivore and vegetarian. A plate of 5 delicious various dishes for $14. Everything you'd want from a mango lasse. Fabulous samosas, friendly people. Eat out on the street or inside if you prefer. We often make a special trip, Yum!
R. D.
Babaji's Kitchen provides the most delicious and high quality Indian cuisine, anywhere in Belgrave or beyond. I haven't had better.
Their lamb Kebab, formerly Emu Plains, is outstanding. I could rant for several paragraphs about how tasty it is, how it is not big enough to get me to the point where I COULDN'T eat any more (Which I am want to do) and that it is particularly affordable for how damn good it is. But instead I will give you just the one paragraph.
Despite it being the vanilla of Indian food, their Butter Chicken is a stand out dish.
I highly, highly recommend Babaji's Kitchen. It is the top place to eat out in Belgrave.
B. S.
Service is always friendly and the food is always tasty, and it’s now back in my 10kms - yay!!!
M. B.
Big shout out to Babaji’s Kitchen for the beautiful meal I picked up last night. Fresh, tasty & full of flavour. Especially impressed with the BioPak containers which can go straight into our compost bin. Highly recommend this small family business doing their best for the community & the environment in testing times.
R. B.
The amazing team at Babaji catered our small Indian wedding. Billy was fantastic every step of the way, was super accommodating and really went the extra mile for us. The tent on the day was beautiful and the staff were great. The food was fresh, packed with flavour and left us feeling light and refreshed. We would highly recommend the team at Babaji to anyone looking for some Indian catering.
B. B.
My daughter and I had such a fabulous experience at Babaji's last night. We both ordered dosas and the flavours were scrumptious and the food was sensationally fresh and deliciously more-ish. We were immediately welcomed and enjoyed a wonderful evening. Looking forward to a return visit soon!
J. B.
Food was very nice, will let friends know.,Restaurant looks good but the service could have been better, one girl to look after everybody. But I think it is the best Indian food I have had 😊
A. S.
Hands down the best Indian food I've ever had the pleasure of tasting in Australia and up there with the best I've had worldwide. I've traveled India & was born in London so I certainly have a high expectation on how Indian food should be & these guys never fail to disappoint. Lovely passionate chefs who take great pride in their work and always have the time for a chat and to explain about their latest dishes on offer and you can certainly taste the love they have for cooking in every mouthful :)
P. S.
Such good food and such positive community involvement - a little slice of South Indian heaven in the Hills. Picnics and thalis are just two highlights. Do yourself a favour and get over to Babaji's morning, noon and night.
B. M.
Always the best food and great service. Love Babaji's
s. s.
Yummy food . We order all snacks like golgappe papdi chat bhej poori everything is ready delicious.staff is realy friendly and owners way of talk is so good happy to spend are time there
G. P.
I feel Babaji's have taken classic Indian dishes and made it their own. It's not your typical indian restaurent/takeaway taste or flavor. It is very unique to them and I absolutely loved it.
From the ambiance of the place to the pleasant staff and owners this is a must try Indian restaurant for me.
As a self confessed foodie my self and a person who works in the industry I can highly recommend Babaji's Kitchen!
Gayan
L. G.
This fabulously fun southern Indian restaurant tucked away in Belgrave is well worth a trip. My short simple review is 100% lassi based. Their Cardomom Lassi is one of the most delicious drinks I've ever had. I shared a takeaway feast with my parents and gave them their first-ever taste of a lassi. My father hasn't stopped talking about the Cardomom Lassi. It's a five-minute walk from Belgrave Station, the end of the line.
D. K.
Simply the best flavour Indian curries anywhere! I cannot more highly recommend the "Vegetarian Curry" meals - we had the vegan version whihc was unbelievably delicious. They even delivered to Mt Evelyn for their 'Extreme Delivery" options during Covid-19. Thanks so much!
J. S.
Great service and delicious food.
Can’t go past the frankies chicken kebab
I. C.
COVID19 hasn’t changed how amazing the food is. Even when it comes in (environmentally friendly) containers. The whole family- children and parents- lived the food. None was left. Well priced too. I love the coconut chicken and the veggie curries/ dahls. Yum!
s. f.
Kerala is a socialist state. If only Victoria could emulate!
J. T.
Awesome staff , awesome food. We travel to get food here couple of time a year !!
G. W.
Had a fantastic meal at Babaji's Kitchen. Highly recommend the vegetarian Keralan thali plate, has to be one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. The garlic naan was also excellent, and the prices were well below what we'd expect to pay. Will definitely be returning!
J.
Incredible catering experience with Babaji's Kitchen. We had a party for 16 in the Dandenong Ranges and the food was the highlight of the day. We ordered a selection of vegetable curries, rice and poppadoms and our guests went back for seconds and thirds! It made the day so easy all round. The staff are very passionate about the authenticity and quality of the food and so easy to deal with. Babaji's Kitchen is also our favourite place to stop into for a meal in Belgrave.
V. m.
Best South Indian Style Food in Melbourne. We urgently needed catering service for our house warming party and we were left with no options when the other catering service we booked stopped responding to our call.
But Babaji's Kitchen, even though they were fully booked for that day, Billy understood our problem and provided us catering service and saved us by providing wonderful food which all our guests enjoyed.
Many thanks to Billy and Babaji's Kitchen.
J. H.
One of the best places to eat in Belgrave with awesome food at a great price, friendly staff and a great atmosphere when eating in the well decorated dining room. Especially love the vegan thali which is also gluten free and a very generous sized meal for the price you pay ($14). Highly recommend this place.
S. N.
Love this place. Best Indian food going around. Not your usual run of the mill curries either but food that is more interesting and authentic. Highly recommended.
M. K.
Great food and service really well priced
J. a. M.
Billy and the team at Babaji's Kitchen were so amazing! We had Babaji's K cater our 'Love celebration' and everyone LOVED the food. So delicious and tasty. Dealing with Billy to plan the event was seamless and actually really fun. Thanks for everything (especially catering for all the special dietary requirements). We'll be coming to Belgrave to visit and eat some of those delicious curries (and bhelpuri) soon!
K. A.
Have to say the most delicious Indian food I have eaten since living in India! Would recommend to anyone wanting delicious fare in a quirky restaurant with great service. Thank you so much for my dinner tonight, it’s made my year!
J. L.
This is what travelling is all about: discovering unexpectedly brilliant - and good value - places to eat. Babaji's is a gem of a place: I had a fantastic dosa; my friend had the thali and both were great. The decor is v cool. I came away feeling like I'd been somewhere special but totally unpretentious. I have a feeling Babaji's South Indian food is going to be one of those places that will really take off. Get in there quick, so you can reminisce about being 'in the know' from the early days!
A. K.
Awesome food, authentic Indian flavors and taste.
M. A.
I really love the restaurant. It has nice interior with huge sitting facility. All food were delicious and tasty. Their serving amount is good enough and price is moderate. It was my first time as one of my friend suggested me to go there. And I wish to taste their others food too.
D. M.
We recently had Babajis come and cater a charity event for us and they were fantastic start to finish! They worked around our many menu changes, were on top and made the whole day much easier that it could of been. People were raving about the food and have asked for their details to visit their restaurant in Belgrave. Couldn't recommend them enough!
A. 2.
Great South Indian food, super friendly staff, plenty of seating, and you can order from QR codes at the tables for convenience. Great experience all round
P. L.
One of my absolute favorite places to eat …….food is always amazing and the staff are lovely …… see you again soon x
J. S.
Pretty tasty and fresh. Cute little restaurant as well.
D. B.
It was a very busy queens birthday lunch time and they handled it very well, got all our food that we ordered with no mistakes, the food tastes amazing as always.
C. F.
At our wedding Babajis Kitchen provided a sensational, delectable, fun food experience. We had to cater for a number of different diets and intolerances, and Billy's guidance made choosing the menu for our Indian Street Food Feast a breeze. No one went hungry.
Our family and friends have done nothing but rave about the quality of service, the friendly staff, and of course, the authentic delicious food.
Thank you to Babajis Kitchen for making our day unforgettable.
- Conchita & Jane
A. B.
Amazing food and service, especially during these strange times. We’ve been ticking through the menu and have yet to have a dish we didn’t love. The samosa chat is worth 5 stars on its own!
H. A.
My husband and I are locals to Belgrave and absolutely fell in love with Babjis. We first had their amazing food before they were a restaurant in Belgrave- at the local market. Every time we go, it feels like the long awaited comfort food after a tiring week. My favorite is the dosas. I feel like the dosas never disappoint. I have told a friend a few times that if it sounds different, and it is from Babjis- you should try it. Everything is good- and its always worth the adventure.
Besides the amazing food, the owners work to sustain the environment and support local businesses. It is really lovely to go to a place that feels like home, even though I am not local to India.
The amazing food and the values of the owners of Babjis are an asset to the Belgrave community.
R. C.
I bloody love you folks!!! Amazing Southern Indian food and so dedicated to your community!! I recommend you to everyone!!
a. s.
Myself and my husband ordered food last night at the lantern festival. We have had this food many times and find it so yummy. Last night was no different. My potato curry and rice was delicious. We realise how busy the stall was last night. There was a constant line at the register and many waiting for their orders. The service was amazing with little waiting time. The only thing was we felt that our individual serves were not generous. They were a little on the small side. My container was heavy on the rice and had a really small amount of potato curry. Not enough curry. Unfortunately, the $4 plain rice we ordered for our little one was mostly knocked over by a out of control child. We had to order another small serve of plain rice. Two small serves of plain rice = $8. My husband's serve of curry beef and rice was also tiny. The eco containers used to put the food in were not that deep. The food didn't even come up to the top of the containers. We felt we really didn't get value for money with having eventually ordered almost $40 worth of food.
R. M.
I don't know why I kept away from this local place for so long.. run by people with good heart and good food. Will come again. Home style Kerlait food
D. C.
We ate at Babaji's Kitchen last night for the first time and loved the experience. The Dosa, Samosas and Pani Puri Bombs were a particular highlight. If you want to eat fresh, traditional Indian food in a cosy setting then go here!
J. J.
These guys are fantastic. Food is great, affordable for the whole family. One of our favourite Friday night feeds. Try the dosa’s they are super delicious. One of the best South Indian restaurants in Melbourne ;)
s.
best indian food iv tried around! the flavours are beautiful, best butter chicken iv ever had. the place is very cozy and great staff! 10/10 would recommend! :)
K. S.
Great food and a lovely local owner. I particularly love their late night indian kebas and their specialty hsp! Their umbrellas brighten up the street and the ambience of their restaurant is perfectly match to their food. Billy and the Babaji team do a wonderful job of supporting our local community, and I would encourage you to support them in return!
I. F.
It's the best Indian I have had so far. We ordered vegetarian momo dumpling, 5 different vegetarian curry plate, and taco. Amazing curry. Beautiful food. Shop set up is very beautiful.
B. H.
Babajis is a hills institution! Its definitely not a happening event unless Billy and her crew are there. Consistently delicious, hot and moreish food. Best thing is, if you miss out on them at a market you can go to the shop. My favourite place to go for a quick dinner by myself with a good book.
g.
It.s street style food stepped up a bit to sit down. Good tastier stuff. Vegetarians well catered for too. Staff are well versed to steer you to the dishes to suit your likes
s. s.
The best Indian restaurant in Victoria by far! Great food, great staff and services. The dosa was crispy and tasty as we get back home in Kerala and the Max’s special biriyani totally lived upto the hype!!!
Totally loved it and would highly recommend it.
Would definetley visit again!!
Z. L.
Delicious! Love the garlic naan and the curries are delightful
D. B.
Always delicious food here at Babaji's! Generous meal sizes and fresh, quality food. The dining hall is super cozy and inviting. Great place to bring family and friends.
R. M.
We used Babaji's Kitchen for a "day after wedding luncheon". The food was absolutely amazing. The set up was fun and staff were great! Many thanks to Billy and the team for the awesome food!
V. Y.
Babaji's Kitchen were the caterers for my son's first birthday celebration at our home. They were excellent to work with and were a such hit with our mixed crowd! Thank you so much for providing us with brilliant service.
P. G.
The food is amazing. So much flavor.
Staff are all smiles and friendly.
Great vibe.
Definitely going back for more.
D. V.
We always have a good time at Babaji's! On the last occasion we were there we absolutely loved the fresh hot samosas and the crispy dosa stuffed with Kerala style beef! Our fav spot in the mountains :) Thank you Billy & team!
h. s.
👍👍👍👍
Very different to other Indian restaurants. Best biriyani I've had. Home style cooking. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. I'll be back next time I'm in Belgrave.
N. G.
The Frankie Kebab is delicious, the food was fast and the dining hall staff are just lovely! It was worth the drive from Hastings!
S. P.
Billy and the team at Babaji's were a dream to deal with. They went above and beyond to help us with our event, their set up looks colourful and inviting and the food they served was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be booking them again.
E. L.
Great catering! It was hubby's 70th birthday and as curry is his favorite I asked Babaji's Kitchen if they would be able to help me out with food. Billy was very fast getting back to me and helping me decide what to eat. We chose a banquet, 2 vegie curries and 2 meat, with these rice and poppadums and cutlery and plates were supplied, at set prices per person. Last night was fantastic, the food arrived on time. The amount for 15 was ample, we had ordered a few samosas, everyone just loved those, Nan and chutneys. Also a very reasonable cost. Head to Belgrave for a sample of the food, you wont be disappointed, then go for it, have a party!!
S. W.
As a local I have had Takeaways, Home Deliveries and Eat In food with Babajis and have always found their food to be tasty, plenty of it and hot.....A group of over 10 of us ate there a year ago for two Birthday Celebrations and everyone got their food in good time...In these Covid times small businesses need to be treated gently, with kindness and patience....they have been through a lot this year.....Well done to Billie and staff for surviving 2020 and supplying locals and others with great food....<3
T. W.
Absolutely delicious food and very friendly service
S. P.
Great food and great hospitality. Visited this place after the puffing billy ride on a super hot day. But the staff were really accomodating and got our order quickly.
Food tasted like what we eat in Kerala eateries.
W. H. M.
Service was a bit hit and miss speed-wise but the food is absolutely out of this world delicious and the atmosphere is lovely 😍
J. E.
Booked Babaji's for an event and they were absolutely fantastic! Everyone loved the food & the team even had a smile on their faces as they packed up in the pouring rain!! Love love love their samosas!
M. W.
Babajis kitchen has the most amazing genuine Indian street food with a great menu and very helpful staff, reasonable prices for the large serves and the accompaniments are so tasty.
A. K.
Great Indian food. If you're looking for something different, they have a rotating special that has always been fantastic.
G. V.
We hired Babaji
Kitchen for our baby shower function . Being professional Billy and Naveen arrived on time . Food was delicious and excellent service . Guest were very happy with the food and we will definitely recommend her and use her service in future .
Thanks Billy and team for making our baby shower function special.
A. C.
I love, love, love, love Babaji’s! The curries are always so flavoursome, and I love the staff! They are so passionate about their food and it’s so honest and wholesome. The food is delicious and nice and healthy- especially dosa! So tasty!
l. s.
Excellent vegan options and always so accommodating and friendly.
M. B.
This place was my go to for a good late night meal for almost 2 years when I worked in Belgrave.
Cannot Recommend enough!
G. T.
I got Babajis to come and cook for my 40th birthday and couldnt have been happier. Billy was so friendly & well organized, I didn't have to stress about anything. The coconut chicken and potato & pea South Indian curries were spectacular. They were very authentic to what I remember from travelling in South India. And everyone is still talking about the pani puri bombs. Amazing. We loved the whole experience - their beautiful, colourful set up and attention to detail. Will definitely book again. Thanks Babajis.
E. K.
Wonderful authentic south indian flavours.
Happy staff and a relaxed dining hall.
Also open late Saturdays to serve the Belgrave night life.
Love it ❤
L. L.
Friendly people, amazing food. 10/10, will be back :)
M. D.
Couldn't be better! Delicious food, beautiful ambience, friendly service, reasonable prices. If I lived locally I'd be back every week... Hmm, let me just check the real estate listings.
M. K.
me and my husband came to visit dandenong ranges and we were looking for punjabi food nearby and then on goggle i could find babaji’s kitchen. At first i thought it might me punjabi restaurant but when we reached there and looked at the menu then every eatable thing was south Indian and we ate masala dosa and pani puri. Just WOW, that was amazing. i will definitely come again when i will visit dandenong or belgrave again and staff is so friendly. thank u for wonderful service.
S. M.
Always good, great atmosphere, beautiful staff, eager to make my experience excellent. Wonderful community spirit. Can’t live without Babajis.
Oh and fabulous food at a very good price.
N. N.
It was a pleasure dealing with Babajis Kitchen. Billie was very accomodating and the package was customised to our exact needs. Most importantly the food was excellent ! Our's was a gathering of north indians so it was a difficult audience to satisfy, but everyone loved the chaat which says a lot ! We loved this experience and would recommend it to everyone.
A. S.
As always the food and service at Babaji's was perfect! I thought about their Indian Nachos all day and they were better than I remembered! Clean food, clean restaurant, well-priced, quick, ZERO complaints!
P. S.
This is a lovely little place with a great choice of Indian street food. How refreshing to be served a freshly cooked delicious dosa in Belgrave! Very reasonably priced, authentic and unpretentious food in a really sympathetic settting. You must try their mango lassi...it's the best!
D. W.
Always love coming here, food is consistently great, and they go above and beyond to assist their community. What's not to love?
M. &. M. C.
Some of the best South Indian cuisine we have had the pleasure of ever eating, I am instantly satisfied with the size of the meals for the price and if I close my eyes I could be beach side in Kerala ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
A. M.
Amazing food, some of the best Indian curries I’ve had all served in sustainable packaging. Support a great local Belgrave business in these crazy times!
L. P.
Best Pani Puri! I've tried it so many places and nowhere lives up to Babajis. Traditional home style curries and funky decor! If you're looking for a place with plenty of flavour, love and atmosphere then Babajis is for you!
u. R.
We love the morning Tea and Museum visit.
P. V.
Once again Babajis excelled. Our regular party enjoyed a delicious Indian selection of house prepared meals, side dishes & deserts.
J. H.
The food is amazing, and the service is always friendly-even when they’re under the pump.
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K. U.
I love Babaji's. The food is delicious. Staff always lovely. Always want to go back again and again! First choice after lockdown 🤣🤣
B. T.
Fantastic food. Samosa Chaat is amazing.
A. S.
Fantastic, well-priced food and friendly staff – what more could you want? Best Indian food I’ve ever had and lots of different choices! Highly recommended!
T. M.
First legit Masala Dosa I’ve had near Melbourne. The tea is excellent as well, this place gives a taste close to home back in South India.
R. S.
Babajis is the best Indian food in the area by far! Delicious veg meals and snacks, the owners are friendly and accommodating and the staff are great. Really good food would highly recommend.
m. a.
I was really impressed. It was delicious and so flavourful. Amazing customer service, the staff was so friendly.
Had an excellent time here
S. F.
Consistently fabulous food and great service. They do amazing work in the community. High recommend. ❤
A. L.
Absolutely love this authentic, festive and foodielicious restaurant! Such great service, and warmth of character. The street food is so yummo! It is fun to dine in and really great take away. Try it all!
S. F.
Brilliant food, wonderful people, a gorgeous dining room - all round a wonderful place to dine. Have visited countless times and will no doubt be back for countless more in the future.
E. H.
We used Babaji's catering for a recent event and were really impressed by the great communication, great options and delicious food that was provided on the night. Reasonable prices too! Would definitely use them again 😊
I. C.
Delicious food, great vibe.
We love the food and the space and service.
Only 4 stars as I was so waiting for a good and strong chai and they said they don't have Any?
N. K.
Great service, kind staff and amazing food.
S. K.
Love the goat curry!!! Beautiful vibe and staff, always worth the trip.
J. S.
My wife and I absolutely loved our experience here. A completely satisfying feed after a long day of exploring. We’ll be back again.. for the donuts!
R. C.
I’ve been eating the food since they started at the market. Since leaving the area I still come back to get my fix. I’m a coeliac and eat here safely. Best South Indian in Melbourne!
M. G.
Visiting here after 2 years, same taste delicious food we had pani puri and idli and dosa, everything was perfect.
Thanks
r. m.
Always good food but now we can eat it in a delightful dining hall. Good vibe, friendly service, amazing food. A place to return to regularly. Thanks to the staff for a great dining experience.
R. S.
We've enjoyed both dine in, and take-away service from this gem of a restaurant. Delicious food, wonderful ambiance, and friendly service.
L. H.
My partner and I went there for a casual date night and had an amazing food experience! The Thali’s are delicious, affordable and the whole place actually looked like South India’s restaurants. So worth it!!!
B. H.
Last time I eat such great food was in Kerala, India.
Great work Billy and Max.
We will be back very soon to sample more delicious foods.
B. B.
Omg the samosa chaat is sooooo good. Friendly staff, yummy food with a smile. Can't go wrong!
M. E.
I have known Billy since 2005 when we met in Manchester in England. I have never met someone so passionately dedicated to the improvement of lives of refugees, migrants and especially the people of Papua New Guinea. In fact we debate on this often given my conservative views and completely different political views. To claim that Billy is racist is quite possibly the most offensive thing I have ever read. Billy is married to Max (Who is Indian) and employs Indian staff to get an authenticity to her food which is not seen in most places. Please do not make baseless accusations which can threaten the viability of a business based on nothing but your limited perception of reality. I may disagree with Billy politically and ideologically but her passion, enthusiasm, dedication and heartfelt action towards migrants, refugees and disadvantaged persons can not be questioned. A disgusting accusation.
D. B.
Excellent South Indian.
Thali plates are really excellent value and extremely filling.
This place is my jam ✌
T. S.
Great food great service love this restaurant ❤
D. K.
I was passing through the other day and decided to stop in to get a quick curry for lunch and it was honestly one of the best that I've had in a very long time! Definitely recommend :)
C. P.
Pure Yumminess. Total recommendation.
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E. 2.
Best food so full of flavour. 😍😍😍
A. M.
Delicious samosa chaat! Tried Babaji's whilst on holiday and am already excited about going back tomorrow to try something else!
S. P. W. J.
We love our weekly Babajis Indian street food. Billy and her friendly staff provide delicious and authentic food. Highly recommended!
e. s.
Bibijis kitchen is awesome. I think it is the best Indian restaurant in belgrave. One who go to belgrave should try the taste of Indian street food from babaji's kitchen.
A. S.
Staff are friendly. Great for dine in, or fast takeaway if you like curry.
a. S.
Tasty and authentic food, friendly and helpful staff. Great for anyone with dietary restrictions too. My favourite indian food!
D. D.
Venue is nice, service was great but food was average and honestly a little underwhelming. Most of us did not finish our meals.
K. C.
Love this place. Delicious food & Friendly service.
Particularly loved their dosa & pani puri.
Definitely coming back when i’m in the area.
E. L.
Best chaat I've had outside Chennai.
This was such a surprising find. The chaat was amazing and the the beef Dosai surprisingly tasty. Will certainly come back again if I find myself in Belgrave.
C. M.
I’ve always found staff incredibly friendly and the food is always outstanding.
C. C.
Amazing curry kebab! However, very messy towards the end so I don't encourage it to be on the go!
R. I.
This restaurant is so authentic that you can find traditional Indian cookery and serving style that I’m oblivious of even as an Indian.
J. I.
Famous for yummy Indian Street food.
D. W.
Amazing food! Amazing staff! Thoroughly recommended.
A. C.
Wonderful catering for our work event. It was delicious food and everyone was happy with it. And it was also fantastic to have biodegradable containers and cutlery!
V. c.
Food is really delicious and the staff are very friendly. One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Highly recommended.
L. D. G.
Their "Beef Ularthiyathu" that I had the pleasure of trying during the Indian Festival at QV Market, took me all the way back home in Kerala, to my mum's kitchen in a single bite. :)
S. C.
Best south Indian food with a touch of Aussie love in Melbourne, students craving for home made food should definitely visit Babaji's.
K. V.
Always delicious - healthy - biodegradable containers - must be made with love.
R. W.
Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant! Used Babajis Kitchen for workplace catering. Food was superb and our host Billy was a fantastic added bonus... highly recommend :)
M. M.
Beautiful flavorsome food.. seriously outshined other indian restaurants .. very clean very reasonable prices.. if you love indian food that's home made .. try these guys out...
L. S.
Yes we all enjoyed oyr visit the seating could differently be improved for these old bones but ln sure on a nice day out side would work
T. M.
Always a very beautiful experience. Authentic, fresh, yummy Indian street food prepared and served with a smile by Billie and her staff.
A. B.
20$ small smallest portion, tastes great.
K. H.
Amazing food, exceptional staff.
H. C.
Amazing food, amazing service 👌
L. d.
Can't beat their samosas for a delicious snack or Thali plate for variety & value
c. m.
Hired Babaji"s for my husband's surprise 50th. Couldn't be more pleased with the food and the service. It was a huge hit and Billy was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend.
C. M.
Went here for the 1st time yesterday and it was DELICIOUS! ! will be back for sure!! Best goat! Best lentils! Just yum yum YUM!
D. G.
Service was quick and the food was amazing. One of the best Indian restaurants around Melbourne. Better than the city ones.
J. D.
Beautifully tasty food, from an extensive menu. Excellent customer service.
R. M.
Babaji’s the best !!!
I love the food and atmosphere.
Highly recommended
B. S.
fantastic food, great service, cant wait to visit at the store once we are allowed to!
S. K.
Excellent Food Taste... Apt for South Indians... Value for money... Dont miss the opportunity to taste if you happen to go to Puffing Billy
C. R.
Brilliant! Food, hospitality and service was great and even my 2 & 5yr old nephews loved their dishes. We'll be back for sure 😊
C. B.
Fresh delicious curries and wonderful staff. Very much appreciate all the delicious vegan options.
R. A.
These guys rock. The food's delicious, the staff are lovely, and they have been next level with the kindness during lockdown.
M. B.
So so yummy!!! I'm so full!! Staff were lovely, restaurant was toasty warm and service quick but with no pressure to leave.
A. D.
Amazing place . Authentic kerala food with excellent service
M. R.
Best dosa in town!!! Quality food and best service. Highly recommended for all the South Indian food lovers.
S. R.
Great food and lovely service. Will definitely be coming back
S.
Amazing food. Amazing staff. Fast service. Thanks again guys!
J. R.
Had a lovely lunch, food was very tasty... definitely be back...
Y. T.
loved the butter chicken.... can't go wrong had a garlic naan to accompany it and had a memorable night. must come again
O. M.
Babajis is great good atmosphere and most importantly fantastic food
L.
Don't know much about Indian food, but know enough that I'll be going back. The food was awesome.
R. H.
Amazing food, super cute cafe, lovely staff. This little gem was a totally unexpected surprise on our visit to Belgrave.
J. C.
really enjoyed the food. and close to the cinema for a good evening
S. B.
Best Indian food ever. Love this place cheap and cheerful what more can you ask for
a. j.
Seriously good food. Great friendly service. Will return
n. d.
The food is so yummy and the customer service is excellent ❤️
D. H.
Friendly and always helpful when navigating the range of curry and menu items. Do yourself a favour and try a dosa.
B. M.
Really really good food!! Went there late on a Saturday night after the movies! Will be back again for sure!
D. E.
Great Indian Street food. Fast service, delicious authentic dosa, samosa, and more.
R. S.
Always a cool place that eat with family and to remember the cooking of mom back in India Will visit again and again cheers
S. B.
Small place with lots of surprises... Very tasty panipuri bombs.
Great tasty curries.
c. R.
just picked up lamb curry takeaway.
amazing. nice kick.super tender.
T.
Amazing food. Good vegan selection.
J. G.
Miss this place now we can travel to area
Best Indian food in that part of Melbourne
e. F.
Friendly service, delicious food and ready on time! what is not to love!
P. B.
Great food great place nice people. ..really good price and choice especially vegetarian
C. P.
AWESOME FOOD
Great service and friendly staff!!!!!!
Food is the best lve every had👍👍
Well done Max,Billy and staff
M. K.
Wonderful ambience, friendly staff. Food always tasty. Truly authentic.
A. B.
Great food and great humans 🌟
h. L.
Delicious food and exceptional customer service.
J. M.
Love the samosas when they’ve just been cooked. Kind staff, good service.
J. G.
So happy to find thiss place in Belgrave , as there's little else in the vicinity.. Best currys I've had in a while.
N. A.
Delicious food and an cool cute yet funky space.
G.
Good food and good service
I. D.
Food was ok.. price was a bit high compared to the taste.
A. E.
Good mix of modern setting with traditional food
D. L.
Thoroughly enjoyed the food and concept.
Brought back wonderful memories of Kerala
u. f.
Enjoyed the friendly service and food was delicious. Will recommend to anyone.
P. K.
Really cool little south Indian style street good. Very tasty!
K. E.
Good food. Really great atmosphere. Relaxing and peaceful.
J. C.
Great food and excellent service - the momos were especially delicious!!
J. C.
I love this place. Consistently delicious food and friendly staff in a wonderful atmosphere.
B. C.
So good! Had this for the first time last night. We might make it a weekly thing.
T. A.
Amazing authentic flavours! Best Indian in Melbourne :)
T. M. H.
Food was quick, very nice atmosphere!
A. D. F.
We had an excellent night out. Highly recommend.
J.
The best hands downs food on the mountain. I’m a complete addict for this joint. Yum!
J. C.
Great food and friendly staff, highly recommended!
m. s. d.
Such a nice place very friendly service , highly recommend
J. C.
The food is great. Try the Pani Puri
A. B.
Excellent
T. M.
Good food and ambiance but overpriced
A. S.
very authentic and a cosy little spot. affordable and very tasty.
G. B.
Delicious curries and the lamb was so tender
j. l.
So yummy, and they have momo's!
M.
Friendly staff, extremely accommodating, lovely ambience, delicious food!
s. d.
The best place for food in the hills . And the loveliest people . My second home .
A. s. G.
Best place and best service in hills
Love you guys ❤️❤️
J. S.
Very delicious, fresh and lovely setting and staff.
C. A.
Delicious food, friendly staff and nice place for a meal.
M. K.
Thank you so much for our lunch at Abitza working bee today, it was amazing thank you so much, very grateful 😘😘💞
C. G.
Best samosas you could ever get! Love this place!!
C. M.
Pani puri bombs so moreish and tasty. Recommended
R. P.
The samosa chaats are really good. And they do chips!
P. V.
Always a good feed. My favorites are the goat curry and the pumpkin
S. M.
Delicious, authentic southern Indian Street food.
G. S.
Best food anywhere in the Hills. My absolute favourite.
J. H.
Amazing, authentic, delicious Indian food, I love this place!
E. V.
Delicious & authentic food. Quick and friendly service