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19/08/2026
A message straight from our Head Chef Jithin to our Mallu community x x x ...
‘We know that you are all busy with celebrating different community Onam celebrations, with hundreds of community celebrations happening’...
If you are after a good, wonderful and handmade onam sadya -
- NOT factory made - everything cooked traditionally - cooked in big pots - a very homely sadya
- If you want to enjoy with your family & friends in a QUIET atmosphere a traditionally served sadya
- If you are interested in having a TRADITIONAL Onam sadya - you know where to come!
Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen presents you Melbourne’s BEST Onam Sadya in both our restaurants - Belgrave & Warburton
Tickets available this weekend at Babajis Belgrave!
SAT 22nd August
12.30 pm - almost booked out!
2.30 pm - spots left!
6.30 pm - spots left!
SUN 23rd August
12.30 pm - almost booked out!
2.30 pm - spots left!
Head online to book -
https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html
(Limited tickets available at Babajis Warburton Sat / Sun 29-30 August)
(Everyone 🇦🇺, of course, welcome).
18/08/2026
If you’ve been thinking ‘I NEED SADYA’ this weekend 👉🏽 Spots available at Melbourne’s best Onam feast at Babajis Belgrave:
SAT 22
12.30pm - almost sold out
2.30pm - enough spots for a big group
6.30pm - getting busier, spots available
SUN 23
12.30 - almost sold out
2.30 - few spots available
Head to https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html
x Babajis
06/08/2026
It’s getting closer and we’re getting fuller!
Who’s coming to Melbourne’s BEST Onam Sadya at Babajis Kerala Kitchen?
Tickets on sale NOW.
Belgrave Babajis - 22/23rd August.
Sessions - 12.30, 3pm, 6pm (Sat only)
Warburton Babajis - 29/30th August.
Sessions - 12.30, 3pm.
(No evening sessions. Normal service resumes).
To book - https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html
05/08/2026
4 years! It’s taken us 4 years to start selling our curries wholesale!
And without Jospehine from Kallista General Store & Cellars nagging - for 4 years - she’s a persistant one 😂 - we probably wouldn’t have got around to it!
Seriously - how can it take us that long? 🤔
For soooo many reasons:
- Staff shortages being the main one and waiting for sponsorship visas to be processed. The delays very real and debilitating for Babajis.
- Trying to get Warburton Babajis established (job achieved)
- Trying to make two restaurants survive in this climate (curry deliveries would have actually helped but when you’re struggling the smallest things are hard).
- Losing our main Indian grocery supplier thanks to whatever this s***storm is that we’re all going through now.
- Red tape being the latest ones - (but seriously do we reeeeeaaallly need to add that to a nutrition label Mr Health Officer and how the heck do we even work that out?)
But the IMPORTANT thing - we’ve done it and we drop off curries to Kallista General Store every Thursday.
Tomorrow’s drop off:
Palak paneer
Chicken chettinad
Butter chicken
Chickpea daal
… and when I come back from holiday in October - watch this space! We’ve got plans!
Feeling proud and strong today.
Billy
Babajis
Whilst we’re here! IMPORTANT NEWS!
🥥 ONAM TIX ON SALE NOW. Head to https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html to book.
🐟 Last Pollichattu Fish cart this Sunday at Babajis Warburton - because we can’t get banana leaf and Onam is approaching!
15/07/2026
We wear our heart on our sleeve at Babajis. So it’s not surprising that our Lill … wanted a word with you all as she steps down from being our manager. To
~ Our beautiful Indian guests.
~ Our Belgrave locals.
~ Her team.
~ Her chefs.
umm... even her bosses got a look in!
We hope you’ll take the time to read it (and leave her a comment if you have ever had the privilege of being served by her).
If you ever doubted Gen Z and their capabilities - don’t!
If you worry about trusting your team when you aren’t there - don’t!
If you worry that Gen Z don’t value the same things as earlier generations - don’t!
If you are thinking about taking a risk on a young person in your business - do!
Lilly has taught us more than we have taught her.
The culture she has created at Babajis - many of us Gen X and Millennials could learn from.
We are so grateful that mid Covid, disillusioned in another hospo job - she was drawn to Babajis. Literally.
Thank you Lily.
x Billy & Max
14/07/2026
There’s a few signs of past years here … if you know us well and regularly visit - you’ll know! 😉
Feeling positive today because ‘this’ week last year - we were closed for the WHOLE week. We hadn’t been open on Tuesdays for a while as we couldn’t staff it. 😔
Same goes for a whole fortnight this time last year.
Waiting for the government to approve visas, the time frames blowing out.
(and yes we were actively trying to recruit in the Australian job market too with zero success).
Not our doing - we were just trying to survive the situation that we had no control over. Instead leaving it in the hands of bureaucracy. 🤯
So today - on a TUESDAY!!! - it’s good to be able to say ‘WE’RE OPEN!’🕺🏼
Perfectly timed for a Cheap Tuesday at the Cameo Cinemas .
📸 Back to the photo - How many years ago do you think it was taken?
(Hint - Couch at the front that Max slept on - sometimes whilst service was taking place 🤦♀️ - if you didn’t know better, you could be mistaken for thinking you were on Varkala cliff. Just before the monsoon arrived (May) and ‘everyone’ was sleeping on couches to cope with the heat🥵🥵🥵). Max just playing his role in keeping it authentic! 😉
We’re now open:
Mon, Tues, Thurs 12-8pm
Fri & Sat 12-9pm
Sun 12-8pm
🎬 Cameo Cinemas - CHEAP MOVIE NIGHT - TUESDAYS. HALF PRICE.
12/07/2026
It’s just ‘opening on Tuesdays’ to you. But to us - it’s a HUGE achievement and signifies us coming out of a tough few years enduring the fall out of Covid.
During Covid and the few years after, we had no choice but to close on Tuesdays. Our staff capacity never really recovered and the government so slow in approving the visas we needed for our chefs (15 mths & 9 mths).
And so a 5 day week - closing Tuesdays - and cooking at less festivals it was to be.
Not what we wanted - but done out of necessity & survival..
Sure, hospo is still tough at the moment.
But we have the strongest team we’ve ever had… and for the moment, we’re treading water - which in this economic climate is positive. We’re not going backwards and its great to see new faces (and lots of old ones) through our doors every day.
And so - we’re back open on Tuesdays! 12-8pm.
Perfect for Cheap Tuesdays at the Cameo.
Walk ins welcome.
See you Tuesday.
Address
1/1644 Burwood Highway
Belgrave, VIC
3160
To get to the south Indian restaurant and food stand located at Burwood Highway in Melbourne, there are several options for transportation.
If you're traveling by public transport, take the train to the nearest station and then transfer to a bus that stops at Burwood Highway. From there, it's just a short walk to the restaurant.
If you prefer to drive or take a taxi, head towards Burwood Highway and look for available parking spots near the restaurant. Please note that parking may be limited during peak hours.
Overall, regardless of your choice of transportation, it should be fairly easy to find this south Indian restaurant and food stand located on Burwood Highway in Melbourne.
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South Indian restaurants are known for their unique and flavorful dishes that are a treat to the taste buds. Babaji's Kerala Kitchen, located on Burwood Highway in Melbourne, is one such restaurant that serves authentic South Indian cuisine with a touch of Kerala's tropical flavors.
The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including Sadya served on banana leaf plates, dosa, Malabar biryani, parotta, and South Indian filter coffee. The food is cooked by 'home-style' cooks who bring out the true essence of Kerala's culinary traditions.
What sets Babaji's Kerala Kitchen apart from other South Indian restaurants is its location in the lush forest of Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges. The ambiance is serene and peaceful, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing meal after a long day of hiking or exploring the nearby national park.
Apart from serving delicious food at their restaurant, Babaji's Kerala Kitchen also offers catering services for weddings and events. They specialize in live dosa catering and have a gypsy kitchen that travels to festivals across Victoria.
Overall, Babaji's Kerala Kitchen is a must-visit restaurant for anyone looking to experience authentic South Indian cuisine with a touch of tropical Kerala flavors.
