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Gill Family Kitchen

87 Railway Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

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87 Railway Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia

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+61 3 8806 8844
HoursMonday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gill Family Kitchen

This cosy Blackburn dining room serves unpretentious Punjabi cooking that tastes unmistakably of home. Diners make repeat runs for puffy, golden bhaturas alongside spiced chole, crisp masala kulchas, and fragrant biryanis. The front counter showcases a rotating lineup of fresh mithai and savoury namkeen like flaky matri, while the kitchen cooks on-site for celebrations across town. A cooling mango lassi balances a fiery bowl of veg vindaloo.

  • Chole Bhature & Kulchas: Golden, puffed breads paired with spiced chickpea curry and buttery stuffed flatbreads.
  • Mithai & Namkeen Counter: Glass cases stocked daily with traditional sweets like besan alongside crisp matri.
  • On-Site Event Catering: Tailored setups with breads fried fresh on location for large family functions and parties.
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The Advantages of Choosing Gill Family Kitchen

Why diners and event hosts trust Gill Family Kitchen for authentic Punjabi meals and celebrations

  • Benchmark Homestyle Punjabi Specialties

    Diners consistently celebrate the kitchen's signature Punjabi comfort staples, from fluffy breads to robust chickpea gravies.

    Best Kulchas and Bhaturas in Melbourne I have had till date.

    Anuj Anand

  • Authentic North Indian Regional Flavors

    Traditional preparations like Sarson ka saag paired with freshly prepared breads satisfy deep cravings for genuine North Indian heritage cooking.

    We really had a great dinner with authentic punjabi Sarson ka saag,Butter Naan and Pulav.

    Gayathri sudhir nayak

  • Comforting, Homelike Hospitality

    Guests repeatedly express that dining here delivers the soulful comfort of home cooking wrapped in warm, welcoming hospitality.

    It’s a place that feels like home, and the food, like a hug from an old friend.

    Abhishek N

  • Balanced Flavors Reminiscent of Home

    Every dish is mindfully prepared to be easy on the stomach while balancing authentic herbs, mild spices, and healthy richness.

    craving for authentic Indian food with mild taste but balanced enough on herbs & spices; and light on stomach

    Ruchir Sayani

  • Full-Service On-Site Event Catering

    For family milestones and celebrations, the team executes punctual setups and fresh on-site live cooking like hot bhaturas.

    The food was both prepared off site and cooked fresh on-site and presented in very artistic bain maries.

    Daksha Gill

  • Crowd-Pleasing Sweets and Event Platters

    From office festivities to family engagements, the team provides crowd-pleasing assortments of savory snacks and traditional handmade mithai.

    I've ordered sweets and snacks from Gill's family for my office Diwali celebration. All those sweets, snacks and samosas were so delicious.

    Ranjani Rajagopal

Authentic North Indian signatures and homestyle Punjabi favorites

  • Chole Bhature

    Highly recommend the flavorful Chole Bhature. The chickpea curry is delightfully rich without being too spicy and the onion tomato relish is a perfect pairing being refreshingly tangy to clear the palate before the next bite.

    Sean Choong

  • Butter Chicken

    The Butter Chicken is a particular favorite of mine, with its creamy tomato sauce that perfectly balances the rich flavors without overpowering the tender chicken.

    Abhishek N

  • Kulchas

    Best Kulchas and Bhaturas in Melbourne I have had till date.

    Anuj Anand

  • Thali

    Went for lunch and tried out the Thali - I absolutely enjoyed it! Portion size was enough to share with my kid.

    Aditi Subramanian

Other favorites

Mithai, savory snacks, and refreshing drinks from the counter

  • Besan

    We also had them provide sweets for our guests and their besan is to die for.

    Narbir Minhas

  • Mango Lassi

    Mango Lassi was thick, I liked the red garnishing

    Xander Doshi

  • Matri

    their namkeen range is also quite good especially their matri.

    Anuj Anand

  • Aloo Tikki

    Had the Aloo Tikki as appetizer and wasn't disappointed. 2 pieces of potato patties dunked in wonderful sweet, sour, savoury yoghurt chutney sauce.

    Sean Choong

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and specialized catering hospitality at Gill Family Kitchen

  • Guided Chef Specials & Attentive Recommendations

    Staff actively explain the chef's special preparations and offer tailored dish recommendations during table service.

  • Live On-Site Bread Frying for Private Celebrations

    For catered parties, hot breads like bhaturas are fried fresh on-site in addition to off-site food prep, served in artistic bain-maries.

  • Dedicated Event Dietary Planning & Service Support

    Staff provide comprehensive upfront clarity regarding ingredient inquiries and dietary requirements for milestone catered events.

  • Responsive Kitchen Accommodations

    When customers mention flavor or seasoning preferences like tuning pani puri water, the kitchen actively steps in to adjust the dish.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering specialty breads, browsing retail sweets, and parking near Blackburn station

  • Order fresh bhaturas and kulchas

    Pair signature curries with freshly fried bhaturas or stuffed kulchas, as these house-specialty breads are made to order and highlight the kitchen's homestyle Punjabi cooking.

  • Browse the sweet and namkeen counter

    Save room after your meal or grab a takeaway box to explore the retail confectionery counter, which features traditional sweets like besan and packaged namkeen such as matri.

  • Street parking near Blackburn station

    Located along Railway Road near Blackburn station, the restaurant sits on a relatively quiet side street where street parking is generally convenient and easy to find.

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