Our Story
Enter Via Laundry, led by Chef Helly Raichura, is an Indian restaurant in Carlton North offering a rotating regional Indian menu that changes every few months. Moving beyond stereotypes, EVL explores the diverse culinary traditions of India, blending ancient regional dishes with native Australian ingredients. Past menus have been inspired by Helly’s extensive travel and exploration of various regions of India and has featured cuisine from Goa, Kerala, Kashmir, Bengal, Gujarat, Parsi and Mughlai . Our new inspired from Helly’s travels to Rajasthan goes live on 11th February.
Originally Raichura hosted diners from her home where guests entered the dining room through her laundry. The passion project gained much popularity in the 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 (Wed – Sat) and a 10 Course Set Menu (Thurs – Sat) 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
New Menu RAJASTHAN
Rajasthani Menu from 11th Feb. Current Menu – The Food Of Bharat Menu
This season, we’re thrilled to present a menu inspired by the book “The Food Of Bharat” by Helly Raichura. To promote the book and its recipes, this special menu will take you on a culinary journey through the evolution of Indian cuisine, featuring dishes from each chapter of the book.
At Enter Via Laundry, we’re passionate about exploring the diverse culinary landscape of India. Every few months, our travels and research lead us to a new region, where we discover hyper-regional cuisine to inspire our menu.
This season though it is all about the book The food of Bharat. The restaurant will prepare recipes from the book to celebrate the book The Food of Bharat.
From 11th of February we will be cooking a new menu from Rajasthan!
Join us as we explore this diverse region and specialised dishes from its famous cities. We visit streets of Jodhpur for dishes like Palak Patta Chat, royal kitchens of Jaipur & Udaipur for Safed and Laal Maans to deserts of Jaisalmer for Bati and jungles of Ranthambore for Junglee Maans.
This menu is inspired by Helly Raichura’s extensive travels throughout Rajasthan. Having visited since childhood, Helly has developed a deep appreciation for the local cuisine, which now shines through in her menu. Rajasthan holds a special place in her heart, filled with cherished memories.
Enjoy this delicious new menu here in Melbourne only at Enter Via Laundry! Bookings now Open!
**10 Course menu Price to increase to $217pp and 5 course menu price to increase to $136pp from 11th Feb 2026**
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 cosy 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 Wed-Sat) or 10 Courses (Thur to Sat). Staying true to Indian hospitality our space is designed to feel like a dinner party hosted by team at 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.
**10 Course menu Price to increase to $217pp and 5 course menu price to increase to $136pp from 11th Feb 2026**
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 blend 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.
Chef and Author
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 which is now available to purchase from major retailers and online.
Reservations
**10 Course menu Price to increase to $217pp and 5 course menu price to increase to $136pp from 11th Feb 2026**