Nevedya

Nevedya Masala Spice Kitchen & Tapas. Sustainable and organic dining in the magical Dandenong Ranges.
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Come and relax in the magical atmosphere of Nevedya and enjoy some delicious and inspirational organic vegetarian tapas!...
05/09/2026

Come and relax in the magical atmosphere of Nevedya and enjoy some delicious and inspirational organic vegetarian tapas! Book yourself a table at our website nevedya.com.au

Haven’t booked for Father’s Day? We still have space!
05/09/2026

Haven’t booked for Father’s Day? We still have space!

Journey into another dimension with the Rosemary Sour cocktail at Nevedya in Upwey!
04/09/2026

Journey into another dimension with the Rosemary Sour cocktail at Nevedya in Upwey!

Daily specials at Nevedya—flavour you love, prices you’ll love even more!
02/09/2026

Daily specials at Nevedya—flavour you love, prices you’ll love even more!

Experience the magic of sacred organic cooking at Nevedya... food cooked with love to nurture and heal!
02/09/2026

Experience the magic of sacred organic cooking at Nevedya... food cooked with love to nurture and heal!

Come and experience Nevedya at night... we serve dinner every Thursday and Friday night! Book yourself a table at our we...
01/09/2026

Come and experience Nevedya at night... we serve dinner every Thursday and Friday night! Book yourself a table at our website nevedya.com.au

At Nevedya we use organic ingredients in all our food. Good for you and great for the planet! ...
31/08/2026

At Nevedya we use organic ingredients in all our food. Good for you and great for the planet!

WHY DO RESTAURANTS CHARGE FOR THAT?Weekend surcharges. Sparkling water. Cakeage. Credit cards to secure bookings.We get ...
30/08/2026

WHY DO RESTAURANTS CHARGE FOR THAT?

Weekend surcharges. Sparkling water. Cakeage. Credit cards to secure bookings.

We get it. Things are expensive.

They’re expensive for all of us — businesses, renters, homeowners, families… everyone.

But hospitality is a low-profit industry, even in the best of times. And the restaurants that are surviving generally aren’t raking it in.

When you see a restaurant packed at 1pm on a Sunday, remember: that’s not the whole week.

So here’s a little explanation of some of those hospitality charges people love to hate…

Are you craving a bowl of our famous Ayurvedic Khichadi? Traditional Indian healing food that is cleansing for the diges...
29/08/2026

Are you craving a bowl of our famous Ayurvedic Khichadi? Traditional Indian healing food that is cleansing for the digestion. Slow-cooked rice and
dal with fresh turmeric, ginger, masala ghee and spiced vegetables

We serve a fantastic selection of organic wines at Nevedya!
28/08/2026

We serve a fantastic selection of organic wines at Nevedya!

Book now for Father’s Day at Nevedya… limited space!
27/08/2026

Book now for Father’s Day at Nevedya… limited space!

Nourish yourself with a cleansing bowl of our famous Khichadi every Thursday lunch... 10% off all khichadi!
26/08/2026

Nourish yourself with a cleansing bowl of our famous Khichadi every Thursday lunch... 10% off all khichadi!

Small, soulful, and sustainable — that’s how we choose to run Nevedya. 🌿We’re Daniel and Shakti — the owners of Nevedya....
26/08/2026

Small, soulful, and sustainable — that’s how we choose to run Nevedya. 🌿

We’re Daniel and Shakti — the owners of Nevedya.

Daniel runs the floor, and Shakti leads the kitchen. Together, we pour our hearts into every part of this space.

We often get asked:
“Why not open more days?”
“Why not open Saturday or Sunday night?”
“Why not open early for coffee?”
“Why not stay open later?”
“Why not open another venue?”

The truth is — we already work full-time hours within the 4 days we’re open: Thursday to Sunday (including Thursday & Friday dinners).
That rhythm is what keeps Nevedya what it is.

Hospitality burnout is real. The endless hours, the pressure to scale, the push for “more” — it’s exhausted so many beautiful people and venues. We’ve seen it. We’ve felt it.

So we’ve chosen another way.

Nevedya is intentionally small.

It’s not built to grow — it’s built to nourish: our guests, our team, and ourselves.

Every dish plated, every smile shared, every moment of calm you feel here comes directly from us — Daniel on the floor, Shakti in the kitchen — and our small, beautiful team beside us.

Business coaches always say: expand, get a manager, work off-site.

But that’s not who we are.

Daniel used to work from home as a graphic designer, sitting at a computer all day — and as someone with autism and ADHD, that kind of remote, admin-heavy work was living hell.

Being on the floor, moving, talking, connecting — that’s what keeps him sane, grounded, and alive.

We didn’t build Nevedya to step away from it — we built it to be in it.

This is sustainable hospitality.

It’s slower, smaller, and deeply intentional — and it’s what keeps Nevedya real.

💛 Thank you for choosing heart over hurry, and presence over expansion.

The perfect spot for a date... the floor seating booths at Nevedya in the Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne! ...
25/08/2026

The perfect spot for a date... the floor seating booths at Nevedya in the Dandenong Ranges outside Melbourne!

Do you remember this dish from one of our older tapas tasting menus? Grilled artisan haloumi with seared pear and a saff...
24/08/2026

Do you remember this dish from one of our older tapas tasting menus? Grilled artisan haloumi with seared pear and a saffron creme. Yum!!

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52 Main Street
Upwey, VIC
3158

Telephone

+61 479 108 129

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