Kera by Charles

Our Menu

Coconut, curry leaf and slow fire — the flavours of Kerala, plated for today

Kera Starters


Small plates to begin the journey

Assorted Pappadams

Beetroot pachadi, mango–ginger relish, roasted tomato chutney

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Pickled onion, micro greens, goodness dressing

Payyoli Chicken Fry

Crispy surprise, coconut sambal

Coconut Shrimps

Curry leaf and lime aioli

Trio of Kerala Cutlets

Chicken, tuna, jackfruit and mushroom, curried mayo

Deconstructed Kerala Classic

Banana fry, beef, coconut yoghurt espuma

Kanthari Butter Calamari

Served with kallappam

Coco Crusted Cauliflower

Golden coconut crust, house dipping sauce

Kera Curries


Served with your choice of rice or bread

Nilgiris Egg Kurma

Soft-boiled eggs in a silky green coconut and herb curry

Fish Nirvana

Barramundi, fresh coconut, raw mango

Seafood Mulakittathu

Mussels, prawns, squid, barramundi, cherry tomato, kokum

Pepper and Curry Leaves Prawns

Succulent prawns glazed in a fragrant fresh pepper, garlic and curry leaf masala

Amma’s Chicken Curry

Our signature home-style chicken curry

Butter Chicken — Aussie Favourite

Served with your choice of naan or saffron rice

Beef Ularthiyathu

Slow-braised beef stir-fried with roasted coconut

Mappila Mutton Curry

Tender baby goat in a rich Malabar-style curry infused with roasted spices

Kerala Garden Stew

A delicate coconut milk stew of cashew nuts and seasonal vegetables

Charles Signature


Slow-cooked showpieces from the chef’s own hand

Beef Variyellu — 12-Hour Slow-Cooked Beef Short Rib

$29.99

Fall-off-the-bone beef short rib, aromatic Kerala spices

Attin Kaal — Slow Simmered Lamb Shank

$29.99

Slow simmered lamb shank in a bold Kerala toddy shop-style curry

Biriyani & Meals


Dum-sealed, spice-layered, unhurried

Malabar Dum Biriyani

$19.99

A timeless Malabar classic and our signature biriyani, celebrating the culinary heritage of Kerala. Premium Jeerakasala rice (kaima), house-ground spice and slow-cooked chicken, baby goat, fish or mushroom. Served with raita, date and lemon pickle, pappadam.

Value Added — Boiled Egg

$2.99

Add a spiced boiled egg to your biriyani

The Kera Signature Meals Tray by Charles (Sat–Sun)

$29.99

An elegant tasting journey through Kerala’s traditional feast, thoughtfully crafted with authentic flavours and contemporary presentation.

Value Added — Egg, Chicken, Fish or Beef

$9.99

Add an extra portion to your meals tray

Rice & Breads


The perfect companions

Kerala Parotta

Flaky, hand-stretched layered flatbread

Palappam

Soft centre with crisp, lace-like edges

Kallappam

Fermented rice pancakes with a soft, spongy texture

Pattu

Steamed rice and coconut cylinders

Kappa

Steamed tapioca

Rice

Ghee rice, matta rice or basmati rice

Dosa & Idly


Served with sambar, coconut and tomato chutney

Benne Dosa

Crisp dosa cooked in cultured butter

Masala Dosa with Beetroot

Golden dosa filled with beetroot-spiced potato masala

Kera Little Explorers


For our youngest guests

Golden Chicken Fillets & Chips

Served with tomato sauce

Chicken Nuggets and Chips

Served with tomato sauce

Mini Ghee Dosa

Served with coconut chutney

Dip n Chips

Chips with a mild dipping sauce

Desserts & Drinks


A sweet Kerala finish

Vanilla Ice Cream

With jaggery caramel

Mango Lassi

Thick, chilled yoghurt and Alphonso mango

Fresh Apple Juice

Cold-pressed, no added sugar

Fresh Orange Juice

Squeezed to order

Ready to Join Us?

Reserve your table and let us take you on a journey through Kerala.