Bibi Ji

Bibi Ji brings a casual slice of India to Carlton, guided by the flavours of home cooking and the bustle of street stalls.

With an easy-going and welcoming atmosphere, it's the ideal spot for unhurried meals with friends. The venue explores tradition, viewing classic techniques through a contemporary Australian lens while staying true to its roots. The result is a menu of familiar dishes with a fresh, spirited edge.

The journey begins with street-side favourites: pani puri bursting with mint and stuffed with potatoes, and dahipuri where light and crispy shells meet cool yoghurt meet a medley of spices. It's playful eating, designed for sharing and conversation. The kind of snacking that sparks as much appetite as nostalgia.

From there, the kitchen moves with confidence between the punchy and the smoky. Indo-Chinese classics like chilli chicken and chilli paneer bring a satisfying sizzle, while the tandoor lends its signature char to paneer tikka and tandoori chicken, each piece carrying the perfume of spice and the warmth of the oven.

Comfort finds a home in slow-simmered curries: butter chicken and chicken tikka masala for those who favour creamy richness, and dal makhani or paneer tikka masala for deep, earthy satisfaction. Soft garlic naan and pillowy plain or butter naan are made for scooping and savouring.

Drop by, follow the aromas, and let Bibi Ji show you how tradition and today get along famously.