Bahar Indian restaurant Carlton north — Restaurant in Melbourne

Babar Indian Restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, you’re welcomed with warm hospitality and the rich aroma of authentic Indian spices. The menu offers a great variety—from classic curries to sizzling tandoori dishes—and every bite bursts with flavour.

I highly recommend the butter chicken and lamb rogan josh, both cooked to perfection. The naan was soft and fresh, and the biryani had just the right amount of spice. Their service is attentive without being overbearing, and the ambience is cosy and inviting.

Whether you’re a fan of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Babar delivers a consistently delicious and memorable dining experience. Looking forward to...

Update: March 2025. As much as I want to keep this 5 stars rating the service and atmosphere of this place is non existent. The last 2 times we've dined in, there is no-one working out the front and half the menu is not available. We've had to go to the kitchen to get someone's attention to pay the bill and also that a customer is waiting at the counter. It's a real shame because the food here is really nice.

Highly rate the curries here. They are thick and flavoursome. We tried the butter chicken, lamb madras and malai kofta, all were very good with the malai kofta being a surprising stand out. They also do thali during the day. Definitely becoming one of our...

The curries here are beautiful and authentic—highly recommend the Lamb Rogan Josh and Chicken Kadai (just a little less salt and they’d be perfect). Takeaway is the best way to enjoy the food for now.

Unfortunately, the dine-in experience needs work. The restaurant doesn’t feel fully set up yet—no music, an unfinished atmosphere, and minimal staff presence. We had to seek out service ourselves, and the bathroom lacked basic hygiene essentials like soap and toilet paper.

The staff were lovely, and I genuinely wish them success. With a bit more organisation, this place has...