Babajis Kerala Kitchen Yarra Valley

Babajis Kerala Kitchen Yarra Valley Babajis Kerala Kitchen Warburton is an award-winning, laid back South Indian restaurant located on Warburton Highway, offering open fires and beautiful river views. They serve a variety of dishes including butter chicken, Kerala beef, samosa chaat, malabar potato & pea, chickpea daal, and traditional Kerala specialties such as Sadya, Pachadi, Olan, Avial, Sambar, Rasam, Thoran, Matta, and Payasam. The restaurant is open from 12-9pm and walk-ins are welcome during the day. Takeaway options are also available for those who prefer to enjoy their meal at home. With a cozy atmosphere and delicious food options, Babajis Kerala Kitchen Warburton is the perfect spot for South Indian cuisine lovers in the Yarra Valley.

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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)

07/08/2026

THIS Sunday its the last chance for our famous fish cart! As we’re heading into Onam season, we’ve called
a break on our fish cart.

Will it return?

That’s still to be decided!

Bookings strongly recommended.

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

Send a message to learn more

We have a problem for a dish that NEEDS banana leaf - we can’t get it… and as it’s Onam coming up - we NEED banana leaf ...
05/08/2026

We have a problem for a dish that NEEDS banana leaf - we can’t get it… and as it’s Onam coming up - we NEED banana leaf for our sadya feast 29/30 Aug.

So like 🐿️🐿️🐿️ we’re storing away our banana leaf.
We considered a midnight dash and run to the local Lotus Gardens with their 4 mt tall banana palms but that’s apparently not a very neighbourly thing to do. 😂

Oh and then there’s you lot celebrating Onam at the 150+ community associations around the state going on. We’re predicting a quiet few weeks for us before the real Onam week.

So - this SUNDAY - is the last chance to get pollichattu.
(Can you believe - I haven’t taken a good photo of our pollichattu 🫪. That’s bad form on my part. Thanks to Vivek M on Google for this one).

Bookings strongly recommended!

IMPORTANT! Whilst we’re here!
🥥 ONAM TIX ON SALE NOW. Head to https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html to book.

02/08/2026

Early bird tickets finish tomorrow!!! $45 p.p unlimited.
From Tuesday - $50 p.p
(Fish & chicken fry sides available at extra cost).

For all the info: https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html

Limited tickets! This will sell out!
😊 We’ve been getting lots of emails!

Book your tickets now for Melbourne’s best Onam at
22-23 August - Babajis Belgrave
29-30 August - Babajis Warburton

31/07/2026

If you’re from Kerala - you already know - Beef Fry for the win!
Every time.
Don’t forget the squeeze of lime. 👌

😊 We’re open all weekend.

☃️ Snow on Mt Donna Buang behind Babajis? There is some. Not heaps. No tobogganing. https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/?view=article&id=162&catid=22

🐟 FISH CART SUNDAY - Pollichattu - Definitely best to book.
https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/pollichattu-polikkum-winter-at-babajis-kerala-kitchen-warburton.html

🥥 ONAM 2026. 22-23rd Aug - Belgrave Babajis. 29-30 Aug - Warburton Babajis. Tickets selling fast. Bookings online only. $10 non refundable deposit required.
https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html

Nothing like last minute! … THIS is happening today! We’re closed but we’re opening for filming (and looking forward to ...
20/07/2026

Nothing like last minute! … THIS is happening today!

We’re closed but we’re opening for filming (and looking forward to meeting legend Shane Delia)
… and an empty restaurant (because we’re closed) … isn’t going to cut it!

SO - We need your help!

We’ll feed 10 px today. We need you there at 2pm (2.30pm latest) - 3.30pm.

We’ll shout you lunch 1 main and a drink.

You must:
😊 Be happy to chill and go with the flow because THIS isn’t a normal day.

😊 And be happy to be in the background of a filming.

Let us know here if you can make it and we’ll confirm your spot here.
(Shared on FB & Insta)

X Thanks Babajis friends. x x x

20/07/2026

BOOM! Early Bird tickets for this year’s Onam at Babajis Belgrave & Warburton just dropped!
For all the info: https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/more/about-us/news-and-events/onam-sadya.html

Limited tickets! This will sell out!
😊 We’ve been getting lots of emails!

Book your tickets now for Melbourne’s best Onam at
22-23 August - Babajis Belgrave
29-30 August - Babajis Warburton

We wish it was as simple as just ‘opening the doors’.‘Build it and they will come’… but will they? Will they really come...
13/07/2026

We wish it was as simple as just ‘opening the doors’.
‘Build it and they will come’… but will they? Will they really come?

We’re not ‘down the road’, we’re a destination restaurant down windy roads and misty mountains (we like it that way). For the most part, you intentionally visit us and not stumble across us.

And so opening the doors every day is something we have to consider deeply -
Staff costs.
A basic break even cost that needs to be met
(Weekdays in Warby have always been tricky - we often don’t achieve this and typically close on a Tues & Wed).

But this school holiday - we can proudly say - was worthwhile.

YOU CAME! And we are so grateful… thank you!

And to the locals - YOU also came … and bought take away on Tues / Wed night when we’re usually closed.

It was raining. Heavily. And you came!

You came from Geelong! You came from Sydney! You came from Adelaide! …and we’re quite sure many other faraway places.

We had days when we were significantly busier than expected (thank you for your patience if service was a bit stretched).

And we had days that were - just OK.

Our learning? That would be about interstate school holidays.

Poor manager Liz …rostered alone yesterday (Monday) because we weren’t expecting busy - got totally smashed, us taking 5 times our usual day time trade.
It turns out the rest of Australia was still on school holidays (we didn’t factor that in)!

Oops. Sorry and thank you Liz for holding the fort!

Thanks to Hollie and Junior Billie who stepped in at 5pm to try to manage the fall out of that.
Dishes. So many dishes. (Again, sorry if service could have been better. Liz truly did her best).

So next school holidays - we check interstate school holidays as well! Lesson learnt.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

Its a difficult time of the year - LOTS of scary bills - payroll tax, work cover, gst, payg …

These two weeks have taken the pressure off - just a tiny bit.

We’re grateful.

X Babajis

⏰ OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK
Mon, Thurs 12-8pm
Fri, Sat 12-9pm
Sun 12-8pm

👏 FRIDAY - COMMUNITY DAY raising funds for The MISFIT Project

🐟 SUNDAY - FISH CART.

🥥 ONAM DATES ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK.
Tickets on sale at the weekend (we hope).

13/07/2026

‘Misfits'for me, was about bringing people together and connecting people and right from a very young age that’s exactly what I was doing… ‘Sarah Ward OAM. The MISFIT Project Founder.
‘When it came to me being in final year of school - I had to do a year long project. It could be on anything I wanted it to be and theatre had always been something that I had really enjoyed and that I loved but I wanted to use it to really tell a story
I wanted to talk about difference and being accepting of difference and finding a place to belong and having that community support. From there Misfit just kinda grew!’

👋 Community
👋 Bringing people together?
… Almost sounds like Babajis.

We know how first hand how it feels …
We’re misfits too!

Babajis + Misfits = Perfect Fit

THIS FRIDAY 17 JULY, we’ll be donating 10% of all sales donated to Warburton’s The MISFIT Project. Thats ALL take away. ALL dine in. ALL gift vouchers.

😊 See you at Babajis Kerala Kitchen Yarra Valley

Walk ins welcomed. Bookings appreciated.

Address

3305 Warburton Highway
Warburton, VIC
3799

To reach Warburton Highway in Warburton, you have the following options:

Public Transport:
1. By Train: Take a train to Lilydale Station. From there, catch the 683 bus towards Warburton and get off at the closest stop to Warburton Highway.

Driving/Parking:
1. From Melbourne CBD: Take the Eastern Freeway (M3) towards Ringwood. Continue onto Maroondah Highway (B360) and follow signs for Warburton. Once you reach Warburton, you will find Warburton Highway.

2. Parking: There are various parking options available along Warburton Highway, including street parking and public parking lots.

Please note that these directions are for reaching Warburton Highway in Warburton and not specifically for Babajis Kerala Kitchen.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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Babajis Kerala Kitchen Warburton is an award-winning South Indian restaurant located on Warburton Highway in the picturesque town of Warburton, Yarra Valley. This laid-back eatery offers a unique dining experience with its open fires and stunning river views.

One of the standout features of South Indian cuisine is its rich and diverse flavors, and Babajis Kerala Kitchen does not disappoint in this regard. The menu boasts a wide range of authentic dishes that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Kerala.

The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in their use of fresh ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Whether you're craving the classic butter chicken or want to explore lesser-known delicacies like Sadya, Pachadi, Olan, Avial, Sambar, Rasam, Thoran, Matta, or Payasam, Babajis Kerala Kitchen has got you covered.

Not only does Babajis Kerala Kitchen excel in delivering mouthwatering dishes, but they also provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The open fires create a warm ambiance that is perfect for enjoying a meal with friends and family. And if the weather doesn't cooperate, there's plenty of comfortable seating inside where you can still enjoy the delicious food.

While it's always recommended to make a reservation at Babajis Kerala Kitchen to secure your spot, walk-ins during daytime hours are usually accommodated without any hassle. The friendly staff ensures that every customer feels welcome and well taken care of.

For those who prefer to enjoy their meal at home or on-the-go, Babajis Kerala Kitchen offers limited takeaway options. Simply visit their festival kitchen outside and discover what delectable dishes they have available for takeout. From butter chicken to Kerala beef, samosa chaat to malabar potato & pea curry, and chickpea daal – there's something for everyone's taste buds. Just remember to bring cash as online ordering and eftpos may not be available.

Babajis Kerala Kitchen Warburton is truly a gem in the heart of Warburton. With its award-winning cuisine, laid-back atmosphere, and stunning views, it's no wonder that locals and visitors alike are falling in love with this South Indian restaurant. So whether you're looking for a memorable dining experience or a delicious takeaway meal, make sure to pay a visit to Babajis Kerala Kitchen.