Sri Lankan cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brunswick

"So I have been going to Lankan Tucker since it opened, I pop in once or twice a week. Sometimes I wake up on a Saturday morning going what do I want..."

Buzz Buzz

"Absolutely awesome meal, best Sri Lankan food👍🏻👍🏻 Highly highly..."

Wesley Rickard

"Where to start? The food was amazing, though there was a bit of a wait between ordering and it arriving at the table, the wait was worth it. The..."

Karen Ashford

"Food is so delicious. Great choices and the excellent coffee. Love this place and the staff are also Melbourne's..."

Ursula Woulds

"Loved our dinner at Lankan Tucker will be back very soon highly recommend the secret chicken, chicken ribs, ribs, sliders everything was..."

Madeleine Pule

"Popped in on my way home the best coffee i have had in a long time and the staff are super friendly i would recommend you stop on it you won't regret..."

Belinda A Holman

"My husband and I were taken to Lankan Tucker by our Sri Lankan friends. The food was delightful, fresh, authentic and served with smiles. Very..."

Fi Collett

"One word sums it up.... Awesome! The food is always on point! Service is outstanding and staff are super friendly! I can see myself spending most..."

Dush

"The food is so TASTY... My Mum was a top cook, this is on par with her! Each dish compliments the other! No overpowering spices, just beautifully..."

Natalie Corteling

"Always amazing, consistent food and service-a favourite brunch spot with a perfect mix of Sri Lankan..."

Ania Mant

"First meal after moving into a new place down the road, and was blown away by how good it was. Expect to be going there at least once a week from now..."

Jason D'Souza

"Awesome staff, great food and some of the best coffee in Brunswick � yet to be..."

Shelb Williams

"Fabulous food, great service, love their mission and story! Highly recommend! I'll be..."

Heather Joy Bassett

"There is such a friendly, family feel about this place and the food is always..."

Rick Ascenzo

"Got takeaway from here and it is amazing. Everything we got was great but the potato curry and eggplant relish were my favourites. Spicy and..."

Ellis IK

"A very busy Sri Lankan cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Tables are aligned side by side. Portions were decent.Kotthu roti - A..."

Cookielessvee

"Lankan Tucker is a great alternative to you everyday brunch. Menu is great filled with Sri Lankan favourites in a cafe environment. I recommend the..."

Goodfoodpapi

"From the Sri Lankan place we have been to, this place is very good. Nice decor, cutlery and service. Freshly cooked food, authentic taste and good..."

SohzFoodTrail

"Been to this outlet a few times and have been super impressed both times with the service and food. The team is relaxed and friendly and the food is..."

Yashodhi Wickrama

"Attentive and friendly staff. Super clean bathroom with change table and environmental friendly toilet paper. Great menu with vegetarian options...."

TigerTreeEats

"Love a modern take on sri lankan brunch! We ordered the Lankan staple and hip hopper. If you're new to Sri lankan food then we highly recommend the..."

Whatdoyafeellike

"Wow the Hopper tastes even better than it looks. So did the bryani, roti chips and Kohthu roti. Oat latte was also on point. I will definitely be..."

Matt Kam

"This place is amazing. Highly recommend! We came here for brunch on Mother’s Day and it had such a welcoming vibe from the moment we stepped in...."

Allison Bulner

"My partner and I often stop in for a take away coffee or when we have the time we stay for a meal. Hands down the best food and customer service. The..."

Charlie Jade Harris

"We travelled 45 minutes to Brunswick to try this place! Lankan Tucker had a nice casual atmosphere with a modern cafe interior and we were lucky to..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Very modern take on sri Lankan food, from the Melbourne style decor to the food, it was great! Hip hopper breakfast dish is light, spicy and just..."

Joe Close

"So many good things about this place. Modern take on all the authentic Sri Lankan flavours beautifully presented. The chicken buriyani is delicious..."

Abey

"All round good experience. Staff were lovely and friendly. I got the sri lankan staple and my partner the smashed roti. Rich and varied flavours on..."

Frack

"Our first time eating at a Sri Lankan inspired cafe was such a treat! The owners are young, bubbly and super friendly. Lankan Tucker is tucked away..."

Eat X Wander

"Went here for my birthday brunch on Friday, and had a great experience. Menu is really interesting, approachable for people not familiar with Sri..."

Mic.tom

"It’s listed as one of the brunch spots leading the way for Lankan cuisine, loved their twist to the egg hopper and the roti riser, will definitely..."

Sumaiya Rizvi

"Fancy having rice and roti's for brunch? Lankan Tucker will be your go to for brunch. Co-owners Herin and Nerissa, both of whom love to showcase..."

M3lissa____

"Super tasty! While I’m not a Sri Lankan expert by any stretch of the imagination, this was delicious! Good coffee (by St Ali, so doing well) very..."

Clare

"This place is amazing. The service is friendly and the food is tasty AF.We got the Lankan staple and chicken biriyani. The Lankan staple..."

Melb_Belly

"Love Lankan Tucker! The staff are super friendly and the venue is unpretentious and relaxed. The brunch food is absolutely delicious and although my..."

Jake Unsworth

"They’re such a friendly crew here and really tasty food. Only issue is that the curries can be quite spicy but they’re happy to provide raita to..."

Mgirl80

"Had Chicken Buriyani and Sri Lankan milkshake. Food was great, I quite liked it. Milkshake looked fancy, but didn't become a big fan. I'll get some..."

Taylor

"How good is this? Lankan Tucker really knows how to keep patrons wanting to coming back. A very warm and friendly greeting and seating in..."

Magpie

"Lankan • Tucker Absolutely loves loved loved this place! Sri Lankan for brunch? Umm yasss! Hoppers, string hoppers, curries, chiko rolls,..."

Seline’s Calories

"Could not fault our visit! Upon entry I was greeted by one of the waitstaff who was lovely enough to help me find my friend who I was meeting. The..."

Mehza_B

"Amazing food! Full of flavour and spices. A very unique brunch experience! The coconut panacotta is sensational and the home made roti is some of the..."

Therese Rowan

"After our disastrous Sri Lankan meal in the past we weren't sure of visiting any restaurant that serves Sri Lankan fare until a friend assured us..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We ordered hip hopper and sri lankan staple, it was the best experience ever!Meals were so flavourful but light at the same..."

Eat Like Theres No Tomorrow

"So good, love the hip-hoppers and Sri-Lankan staple. The fusion dishes look great too but love the authentic Sri-Lankan food! Nice decor too and..."

Stephen Matthews

"Been wanting to try this place out for a while and it didn’t disappoint. We had the hip hoppers and chicken buriyani and a pan roll with home made..."

Spice Up Your Life

"Enjoyed the mains here, but absolutely blown away by the aoli sauce here. Oh my god. So good I ordered a whole basket for myself after I pinched some..."

Serene

"Lankan Tucker has been on my list of places to try for aggeesss. I love anything that's a break from the traditional western breakfast menu. At..."

Quince And Cheese

"Staff/ Ambience: Lovely cafe suitable for kids. Staff are friendly and the music is always good. Menu options: Offers a good blend of..."

PC

"This place is great. Friendly atmosphere with great food and coffee! Care is taken in the preparation of everything, and it always looks great...."

The Beard Eats

"First sip of coffee and I've started writing. Coffee is good, more on the bitter side.What has me impressed is the 7 spice chai. The spice..."

CoffeeGoblin

"Went to Lankan Tucker the other day for a quick meal with my friend and we really enjoyed it. The staff is super friendly, the ambience is classy,..."

Sash Liyanage

"Best. Cafe. Ever. Perfect service, yummo coffee. Love the food. My favourite is the roti riser. Have been coming here for a couple of years now...."

Missannagarland

"I have been here a couple of times for brunch. Food is on the pricy side but I do enjoy being able to get Sri Lankan fusion food that taste..."

Jennath Shirana

"Asian fusion breakfast count me inFree street side parking - lots and lots- count me inNext to an iga to do food shopping later - extra..."

Dr S

"What a funky cafe with friendly staff. Walked in and right away was greeted by one of the waitress. I loved how you can look into the kitchen and see..."

Cam Nguyen

"One of the best SriLankan Restaurants I have ever been in Melbourne. I appreciate the creativity and the interesting food presentation of our age ..."

Christina Prakanthan

"Such a delicious feed @lankantucker Here we have the summer favourites - "The Mango Madness Salad," "Get Freekeh" washed down with "The Speciality..."

Healthyfoodfast

"This place is great if you like good long chats over dinner because the music isn't overbearing and the atmosphere is pretty chill. My favourites..."

Fatcat

"I was lucky enough to be invited to LT by way of the Melbourne Foodie Hub and experienced a classic case of food envy. I wanted to order the chicken..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Great little spot, Lankan. As the name suggests, Sri Lankan flavour meets some very modern western food which combines to make some amazing flavours..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Great place! 5 of us shared a range of small & large dishes for dinner: stand outs were the Pan Rolls (handmade, choice of chicken/veg/beef we had..."

Nellie

"It took us a while to get around to trying this place but it was amazing!!! I’m so happy to have a place like this in our neighbourhood. The food..."

Mary

"We absolutely love it when cafes put a cultural spin on the modern day Australian dishes and Lankan Tucker do exactly that. Their menu is a..."

We8melbourne

"Lankan Tucker is a lovely local gem on Albion Street located in the heart of Brunswick West, where the service is outstanding, the coffee hits the..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Had dinner here last night. Everything was spot on. The Pan rolls were so tasty & well filled. The Devilled chicken was hot, just the way it should..."

Odette Lo Castro

"There was so much hype surrounding this place when it first opened I just couldn’t wait to check it out. They have a breakfast/lunch menu as well..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Lankan Tucker is onto something with its Sri Lankan Australian fusion. The menu sounds interesting without being overbearing and there are options..."

Elle

"It’s as if my mom was cooking in the back kitchen listening to beats by biggie and MJ. Only I don’t think she knows what people mean when they..."

Chubbylover86

"Well worth a visit hidden away in Brunswick , Amazing blend of traditional and western . Quality and Quantity spot on . Only negative point would be..."

Krisdeep

"Decided to to take Mrs S to Lankan Tucker to show her my immortal love.... for food. My verdict? I LOVE IT. Cute cafe/restaurant,..."

Mr And Mrs S

"Hidden gem in Brunswick west. I would never have known about this place if they hadn't popped up on my social media feed. The flavours in the food..."

Nicole Wamba

"Burger Rating: 8.9/10In the shopping strip on Albion street, this is definitely one quality fried chicken burger that was..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Ribs and LT secret chicken, so yum. Great service ❤️💜 going there again 9/10 so far, hello the rest of the menu. Yummm, quirky, reasonable..."

Maddy Hadz

"Well this is surely hidden away in the hip and upcoming northern suburbs of Brunswick.Offering genuine Sri Lankan fusion owners0 Hiran and..."

Split The Bill

"Fo0die dined as a guest of Lankan Tucker and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.Located in a..."

The Fo0die

"Exceptional service, beautiful stylish ambience , unique dishes and very affordable. Highly recommend the sticky baby back pork ribs and cauliflower..."

Donna

"Lankan Tucker is a modern eatery located under an apartment complex at the bottom of the Albion street Hill, in Brunswick. The cafe serves all day..."

Brew Hunter

"Great friendly service upon walking in. The coffee was really nice. The fusion of the dishes are great. Something really different from your usual..."

DamoForce Food

"Visited here through my Instagram account. Didn't know it existed, but now I definitely do! Great food, great cocktails! I highly recommend the verge..."

David Mitchell

"I was really excited to try this cafe and it did not disappoint. The Sri Lankan inspired menu had me really intrigued as I have never had Sri Lankan..."

Snowflakes, Palm Trees & Pretzels

"This weekend we had the privilege of trying Lankan Tucker. A humble cafe tucked away in the quiet streets of West Brunswick. It's a perfect brekkie,..."

John L

"Menu, food, vibe and service was absolutely excellent. A very authentic Sri Lankan menu with a modern contemporary twist. Definitely recommend the..."

Manoj

"When a friend suggested we visit Lankan Tucker, I assumed we’d be getting a traditional Sri Lankan feed (not that I’ve even had that before, I..."

MelbourneVita

"On top of serving delicious food, great coffee and along with great customer service - this place is super kid friendly. They have a toy box and..."

LisaKJ

"Finally found a place that is local and does amazing brunch and lunch. More importantly the coffee is great. Glad to have something so close!..."

Mark Tutundjian

"Had a quick lunch here today and really enjoyed the experience. Tasty food, quick and nicely presented and very filling. Great service as well. The..."

LJB

"The food is fantastic and the service is outstanding. I'd highly recommend the roast chicken and cheese kotthu. A lovely venue to boot. Will..."

Udana Divisekera

"Checked out this cafe purely by accident. And was pleasantly surprised with their food! We had the Kotthu and the burger, and both dishes were..."

Raymond L

"Decided to try Lankan Tucker after a friend's recommendation. The breakfast was great, and their coffees are amazing. Have been a regular, and has..."

CJ

"Amazing cafe! We live in the south east and travel up just for the awesome food 🤗 Friendly service and great atmosphere too 😁 If you visit, do..."

7om8o87

"Great food, must try everything on the menu, love the ice milo (personal fav!), worth the travel to this place, music is fantastic + staff..."

Kaye Ras Tilley

"This place always puts me over my coffee quota for the day, the coffee is sooooo good! I've enjoyed brekky and lunch a few times here now. The..."

Cinzia Egodagamage

"Amazing food, amazing service. The eggs Benedict is one of the best I've ever had and they do great coffee. Will definitely be heading back..."

Andrew Tuna Wallis

"Went for breakfast as close to home and ordered the holandaze breeky and was fantastic. Beautiful presentation and proportions just right. Friendly..."

Shane Slade

"So glad to have this establishment in our neighbourhood. Considered and friendly staff serve outstanding coffee and delicious meals. The breakfasts..."

Luke Markof

"I love this place. Most of the menu is pretty good but let me save you some time and just order the chicken burger. That and the breakfast roll are..."

Claudia L

"Great little local gem. Been there 3 times now and everything is always very yummy. Service is quick and staff are very friendly. Nice twist on your..."

Abb

"Lankan tucker has become our go-to for coffee, yummy food (try the breaky wraps!!) and a relaxing atmosphere. The staff make you feel as a part of..."

Emma Kiernan

"Rapidly becoming a regular here for the amazing vegetarian breakfasts and the chai lattes 😍 the servings are huge and the homemade beans, potato..."