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.