About us

Bala Da Bala Da Dhaba - Repponlea offers a diverse range of Indian Cuisines best ever in the region. You can locate us along the 63 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea. We specialise in Indian cuisines which cater for special tastes of different people makes eating an experience to look forward to. We are inviting you to our restaurant to sample from our menu specialties like vegetarian Doal exotic Indian dish with a variety of lentils and spices, our popular chicken Makhani and delicious Lamb Rogan Josh. You are also able to order from us online by pressing the order online tab and we will deliver to your door.

Reviews

21 reviews

terry

"always good"
13/02/2020

terry

"always the best"
28/01/2020

terry

"Always good. Has been for years."
16/01/2020

Menu

Samosa Chat
Chef's special.
$13.90
Vegetable Spring Rolls
$9.90
Tandoori Chicken Full
Still dhaba speciality.
$22.90
Tandoori Chicken Half
Still dhaba speciality.
$13.90
Chicken Tikka (4 pcs)
Perhaps the oldest of all recipes, boneless chicken in tandoor, has a unique flavour of mint, garlic & pepper.
$13.90
Tandoori Lamb Chop (4 pcs)
Lean lamb cutlets marinated with herbs and selected spices, grilled in tandoor.
$15.90
Sheek Kebab
A classical dish, which has several versions made from minced lamb, ginger, garlic and spices cooked in tandoor.
$13.90
Vegetable Samosa (1 pcs)
A classical dish with an unusual crispness. All time favourite.
$5.00
Mixed Vegetable Pakora (4 pcs)
This recipe originates from "Salana". It makes an excellent snack with drinks.
$13.90
Tandoori Fish Tikka
Fish fillets marinated is masala and thick yoghurt cooked to perfection.
$15.90
Tandoori Prawn
King prawns marinated in Indian herbs and yoghurt, cooked to perfection.
$17.90
Dhaba Mixed Grill (For 2)
An assortment of items from tandoor including lamb, chicken, kebabs and mushroom.
$27.90
Gosht Sada Bahar (Very Popular Mild Chicken Curry)
A superb lamb dish, combination of herbs and spices, cumin seed and coriander, offering the typical flavour of Indian village cooking.
$17.90
Gosht Palak
Lamb simmered in fresh spinach puree, lightly spiced and finished with cream.
$17.90
Lamb Rogan Josh
Lamb curry cooked with a variety of spices. A specialty of kashmir.
$17.90
Lamb Korma
Very popular mild curry in creamy sauce.
$17.90
Lamb Madras
South India style, hot and spicy.
$17.90
Lamb Vindaloo (Hot)
$17.90
Lamb Do Pyaza
This recipe originated from "UTTAR PRADESH". An excellent combination of lamb, onion, capsicum, mushroom and diced tomato.
$17.90
Kadai Lamb
Diced lamb cooked with a mixture of herbs and spices cooked on a traditional "Kadai" utensil.
$17.90
Saffron Rice Large
Cooked with saffron.
$7.00
Peas Pilau Rice Large
Cooked with peas.
$8.90
Steamed Basmati Rice Large
$6.00
Peas Pilau Rice Small
Cooked with peas.
$6.50
Steamed Basmati Rice Small
$4.00
Chicken Biryani
Spiced chicken cooked in rice.
$17.90
Vege Biryani Rice
Cooked with mixed vegetables.
$14.90
Gosht Biryani
Spiced lamb cooked in rice.
$18.90
Saffron Rice Small
Cooked with saffron.
$5.00
Aloo Palak
Spinach and potato.
$14.90
Pumpkin Masala
Chef's special.
$14.90
Vegetable Korma
Mild vegetable curry in a creamy sauce.
$14.90
Malai Kofta
Cheese and vegetable dumpling cooked in dhaba style sauce.
$14.90
Daal
Exotic Indian dish with a variety of lentils and spices.
$13.90
Mixed Subji
Seasonal vegetables cooked in garlic, onion and spices.
$14.90
Baigan Aloo
Eggplant and potato in a light gravy, sprinkled with ginger and fresh coriander.
$14.90
Mutter Paneer
Green peas and cubes of fresh cheese cooked in an exotic combination of herbs, offering the typical flavour of Indian village cooking.
$14.90
Muttar Mushroom
Mushroom and green pea curry, which imparts a unique flavour of fresh herbs and spices.
$14.90
Achaari Aloo
Spiced potatoes cooked with capsicum, light spices and pickle.
$13.90
Saag Paneer
A treat for spinach lovers, cheese and spinach cooked with a delicious combination of garlic, tomato and spices.
$14.90
Keema
Stuffed with minced lamb.
$4.90
Prantha
Tandoori baked wholemeal bread plain.
$4.90
Roti
$3.50
Aloo Prantha
Stuffed with spicy potato.
$4.90
Garlic
Nan or garlic roti.
$3.50
Kashmiri Naan
Stuffed with nuts and sultanas.
$4.90
Pudina Prantha
Chef's special mint prantha.
$4.90
Masala Kulcha
Bread stuffed with home made cheese, mashed potato and a pinch of spices.
$4.90
Naan
Fine plain flour bread 'roti' wholemeal bread.
$3.00
Kulfi Mango (GF)
Indian ice cream flavoured with pistachio.
$5.50
Kulfi Pista (GF)
Indian ice cream flavoured with pistachio.
$5.50
Gulab Jamun
Cheese dumpling in syrup.
$5.50
Chicken Masala
Boneless chicken cooked with spices and herbs, braised onion, tomato, capsicum, coriander, garlic and lemon juice.
$16.90
Delhi Chicken Curry (Hot)
Boneless chicken curry.
$16.90
Mango Chicken
$16.90
Murg Palak
Fresh spinach, mustard and boneless chicken cooked in an exotic combination of herbs.
$16.90
Kadai Chicken
Fillets of chicken cooked in a mixture of herbs and spices cooked on a traditional ''Kadai" utensil.
$16.90
C.T.B.M
Definitely the chef's special. An intriguing recipe of barbecued chicken and makhani sauce.
$17.90
Chicken Makhani (Very Popular)
The foundation of Indian cuisine chicken cooked in tandoor and then cooked with fresh tomato, spices and fenugreek.
$17.90
Chicken Korma (Very Popular Mild Chicken Curry)
Chicken cooked with mild exotic spices in cream and cashew gravy.
$16.90
Chicken Vindaloo (Hot)
$16.90
Papadam (4 Pcs)
$2.00
Raita
Yoghurt dip with grated cucumber and carrots.
$4.00
Mixed Pickle/ Mango Chutney
$3.50
Salad (Mild or Spicy)
Desserts.
$6.00
Mango Lassi
$5.50
Soft Drink
$3.50
Fish Masala
$19.90
Prawn Vindaloo
$20.90
Goan Fish Curry
Fish fillet cooked with coconut milk, mustard seed, fresh coriander, herbs and spiced, finished with lemon juice.
$19.90
Prawn Masala
King prawns lightly spiced, sauteed with tomato, capsicum and onion, finished with fresh coriander.
$20.90
Fish Curry
Fish fillets cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, lemon juice and spices.
$19.90
P.T.B.M (Prawn)
Chef's special.
$20.90
Prawn Korma
An Eastern favourite with coconut milk, selected herbs and a touch of mustard.
$20.90

Contact us

Find Us

63 Glen Eira rd, Ripponlea, 3185

Opening Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
5:30 PM - 10:10 PM
Please note, delivery times may vary.
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We deliver to

3161 Caulfield North, 3162 Caulfield, 3162 Caulfield South, 3182 St Kilda, 3183 Balaclava, 3183 St Kilda East, 3184 Elwood, 3185 Elsternwick, 3185 Gardenvale, 3185 Ripponlea, 3186 Brighton