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KHABBAY RESTAURANT4.2
Editor's note
Lygon Street's halal desi kitchen — karahi, BBQ platters, and biryani bringing the subcontinent to Carlton.
The 5 best biryani spots
Khabbay's Carlton spice mastery to Kolapasi's Laverton legend. Hyderabadi dum to Pakistani karahi, Melbourne's biryani, curated.
Lygon Street's halal desi kitchen — karahi, BBQ platters, and biryani bringing the subcontinent to Carlton.
Tamil-inspired South Indian kitchen in Laverton where every visit starts with a sample plate.
Dandenong's dum biryani destination — authentic Hyderabadi cooking at crowd-friendly prices.
Everything made fresh daily by owner Hari — the goat curry alone is worth the drive to Brunswick East.
Noble Park's neighbourhood Indian anchor — rich dum biryani and staff who tailor every dish to your taste.
Springvale's halal late-night haven where shawarma, biryani and loaded fries keep the party going till 3am.
Fawkner's affordable Pakistani canteen — lamb shank pulao and smoked karahi for under $20.
Tarneit's biryani destination with Hyderabadi and Andhra-style specialities that keep regulars coming back.
Dandenong's late-night Pakistani institution for fiery karahis, succulent kebab platters and buttery naan until 1am
Hyderabadi dum biryani specialists in Melbourne's west — slow-cooked, generous, and deeply authentic.
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