Est. 1952 · India → New Zealand → Australia

Jai Jalaram Khaman

Vegetarian Restaurant & Takeaway — authentic Gujarati & Indian street food

Three generations of family recipes, now serving Laverton North with the same steamed khaman, hot pav bhaji and chaat that started it all in a small kitchen back home.

Our Story

A family recipe, three generations, three countries

It began in 1952 in India, where our family first started steaming khaman and frying vada pav for neighbours who quickly became regulars. The recipes were never written down — they were taught hands-on, from one generation to the next, in a kitchen where taste mattered more than shortcuts.

In 2006, that same spirit crossed the ocean when we opened our doors in New Zealand, bringing Gujarati street food to a whole new community. Under the care of founder Hitesh Thakkar and the family around him, the business grew the old-fashioned way: one satisfied customer at a time.

In 2024, we brought the family kitchen to Australia, opening in Laverton North with the very same commitment we started with in 1952 — 100% vegetarian, made fresh, and served with the warmth of a family that's grateful for every guest who walks through the door.

1952 Founded in India
2006 Opened in New Zealand
2024 Arrived in Australia
3 Generations of family recipes

What Our Guests Say

Loved by the Community

★★★★★

"Absolutely fantastic food and even better hospitality! The khaman platter was so light and fresh, and the pav bhaji had that real Bombay street-food flavour. We also tried the vada pav and dabeli — both were bursting with flavour, and the pulao with raita was the perfect finish. You can tell everything is made with real care here. Highly recommend to anyone craving authentic Gujarati food!"

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Visit Us

Location & Hours

Address

21 Boundary Road
Laverton North, VIC, Australia, 3026

Contact

(03) 7073 3385
0435 06 1441 (Mobile)
nzthakkar@gmail.com

Opening Hours

Weekly opening hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:30am–1:00pm & 5:00pm–8:00pm
Friday10:30am–1:00pm & 5:00pm–8:00pm
Saturday10:30am–8:00pm
Sunday10:30am–8:00pm
Call to Order