It’s located in Melbourne’s Little Saigon, but the ‘balls of joy’ will transport you elsewhere
Bombay Meri Jaan is a restaurant located in Melbourne's Little Saigon that specializes in Mumbai's street food. The establishment aims to provide an authentic taste of India's diverse culinary offerings while being situated in a multicultural area. With a variety of dishes, including vegetarian options and traditional favorites, it seeks to elevate the perception of Indian cuisine beyond the typical fare.
- ▪Bombay Meri Jaan serves Mumbai's street food on Richmond's Vietnamese strip.
- ▪The restaurant offers a BYO-friendly environment and is good for groups.
- ▪Dishes include pani puri, vegetarian thali, and mutton kolhapuri.
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| Original publisher | SMH Good Food |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/it-s-located-in-melbourne-s-little-saigon-but-the-balls-of-joy-will-transport-you-elsewhere-20260520-p5zyz8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T19:06:35.671Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-21T19:06:35.671Z |
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