Babu Ji

Best Known For

Butter chicken with free-range chicken thigh fillets cooked with tomato, cardamom and fenugreek.

Located in The George Building, Babu Ji offers a place for St Kilda locals to share time together, laugh loudly and indulge in sumptuous Indian cuisine without holding back. Met with an easy-going vibe, this contemporary space feels festive, with hints of gold brightening black and white decor and high ceilings adding a touch of elegance to modern dining well suited to both intimate occasions and spirited groups. A creative menu introduces diners to mouth-watering Indian street snacks and offbeat curries, incorporating locally grown produce alongside craft beers and a careful wine selection. Enjoy dishes like deeply fragrant beef Madras with a warm and spicy finish, or Kerala fish curry with pan-seared blue grenadier, turmeric and coconut milk, with sides of coconut rice and papadums.