Enter Via Laundry
Our Story
Led by Chef Helly Raichura, Enter Via Laundry is an Indian Restaurant located in Carlton North. With a rotating Indian regional menu that changes every few months Raichura’s food sways away from the stereotype of Indian cuisine, and focuses on the diverse regions and sub-regions of the Indian subcontinent. At EVL, we blend native and indigenous Australian ingredients with ancient regional Indian cuisine to create a constantly evolving menu, offering an educational and celebratory Indian dining experience. So far we have cooked menus from Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala, Goa, Mughaliya and Kashmir, currenly we are cooking Parsi Menu.
Originally Raichura hosted dinners from her home where guests entered the dinning room through her laundry. The passion project gained much popularity in Melbourne food scene and later in 2022 Enter Via Laundry Carlton opened with an aim to create and maintain a homely dinning experience serving elevated Indian cuisine.
We offer two dining options: 5 Course Set Menu, available on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and a 10 Course Set Menu from Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm by reservations only.
The BAR at Enter Via Laundry offers drinks and bar snacks from 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm Wednesday to Saturday, walk-ins as well as reservations are welcomed at BAR.
Chef
Chef
Author and chef Helly Raichura is a self-taught cook and the mind behind Enter Via Laundry. After a decade of working as an HR professional and missing the rich heritage of India, Raichura decided to share her love for regional Indian cuisine from her own home kitchen. She gained recognition and an extended waitlist for her restaurant with her intricate ‘pasta, not pasta’ khandvi dish as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia in 2020. She has co-hosted India Unplated, a cooking series on the SBS Food Channel, alongside Adam D’Sylva. Raichura’s ethos focuses on evolution of Indian cuisine; every plate she prepares is an evolved iteration of the rich culinary heritage hidden in every region of the nation. Swaying away from the stereotypes of Indian cuisine, Raichura curates her menu from the deep knowledge of Indian cuisine and from her travels to the diverse regions and sub-regions of India. Her menu aims to preserve and reinvent the rich culture, practice, and tradition of Indian cuisine in Australia.
As an Author Raichura has written a cook book The Food Of Bharat scheduled to launch on 4th of March 2025. Pre Order Here.
Restaurant
While the guests no longer enter via the laundry there certainly is a secret entrance through the alleyway that maintains the secrecy of the this cozy space. Keeping the charm of the original story alive, our restaurant is designed to create a homely atmosphere. Each table is individually set up (tables are not shared) in a tastefully decorated spaces boasting Indian and Australian Aboriginal art.
A set regional menu is served at the restaurant with an option of 5 Courses (Available only on Wednesdays) or 10 Courses (Thursday to Saturday). Staying true to Indian hospitality our space is designed to feel like a dinner party hosted by team Enter Via Laundry and create an unforgettable intimate experience perfect to celebrate your special occasion, to treat yourself or explore Indian cuisine.
We cater for all dietary requirements. Please let us know in comments if you are celebrating a special occasion.
Bar
The BAR at Enter Via Laundry is open from Wednesday to Saturday from 6:00 pm for walk-ins as well as reservations. The BAR serves wine, cocktails and bar snacks only. Our cocktail list offers classic cocktails as well as a EVL signature cocktails that melds Australian ingredients with traditional Indian tastes, offering a nostalgic experience crafted by Tom McHugh. Bar snacks are designed to enjoy with drinks, you will find some of our top favourite dishes from previous menus and seasonal specials on the menu.
Please note 5 and 10 Course Set Menu is not available at the BAR.
Current Menu - Parsi
Current Menu - Parsi
Backed by travel and research every few months we pick a new region from India to explore and discover new hyper regional cuisine. This season we are cooking Parsi menu, a delightful blend of Persian and Gujarati flavors, reflecting the rich heritage of the Parsi community that migrated to Gujarat hundred’s of years ago to call India their home. Characterised by its use of fragrant spices, dried fruits, and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, Parsi dishes are both unique and comforting. Parsi food often features an interplay of textures and flavors, with influences from their Persian roots and adaptations to local Indian ingredients, creating a culinary experience that’s both diverse and distinctive. We are cooking some traditional celebratory dishes to popular Parsi Cafe dishes on our Parsi Menu.
Please note our next menu change is in March 2025. We cater for all dietary requirements. Please let us know in comments if you are celebrating a special occasion.