SERIOUSLY GOOD FOOD.
ZERO PRETENCE.
At Lankan Tucker, we serve up Sri Lankan inspired eats with a Melbourne twist. With gluten free options and always packed with flavour, you can take us home via our retail pantry or online for home delivery - we're also a neighbourhood food store and a damn fun catering crew!
From corporate catering to big family events, we are a team that believes food tastes better when it comes from the heart and we're here to feed you well.
Team Favourites
Our co-founder, head flavour boss, and all-round legend Hiran knows good food, and these are the dishes he keeps coming back to.
BIRYANI BURRITO
CHICKEN CURRY LASAGNE
COCONUT VEGETABLE CURRY
KOTTHU ROTI
ROTI RISER
BUTTER CHICKEN PIE
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“Hands down the best Sri Lankan food I’ve had in Melbourne. Authentic flavours, but with that modern edge—Lankan Tucker nails it every time.” — Priya R., Brunswick
“Friendly staff, bold flavours, and food that actually tastes homemade. You can tell there’s heart behind everything they serve.” — Janine M., Carlton North
“Tried the pan rolls and now I’m hooked. Crunchy, spicy, perfect. Stocked up on frozen ones for later—don’t sleep on them.” — Marcus L., Preston
“Hands down the best Sri Lankan food I’ve had in Melbourne. Authentic flavours, but with that modern edge—Lankan Tucker nails it every time.” — Priya R., Brunswick “Friendly staff, bold flavours, and food that actually tastes homemade. You can tell there’s heart behind everything they serve.” — Janine M., Carlton North “Tried the pan rolls and now I’m hooked. Crunchy, spicy, perfect. Stocked up on frozen ones for later—don’t sleep on them.” — Marcus L., Preston
“I order the curry pouches every week for meal prep. Clean flavours, generous portions, and always consistent. Worth every dollar.” — Ash R., Online Customer
“Game changer for busy weeknights. I get the lentil + spinach one for my kids and the beef curry for myself. So much flavour, no prep.” — Zoe L., Thornbury
“These take-home packs are my secret weapon. Proper Sri Lankan flavours, no weird additives. It’s comforting, clean food that saves me so much time.” — Ruwan P., Online Customer
“I order the curry pouches every week for meal prep. Clean flavours, generous portions, and always consistent. Worth every dollar.” — Ash R., Online Customer “Game changer for busy weeknights. I get the lentil + spinach one for my kids and the beef curry for myself. So much flavour, no prep.” — Zoe L., Thornbury “These take-home packs are my secret weapon. Proper Sri Lankan flavours, no weird additives. It’s comforting, clean food that saves me so much time.” — Ruwan P., Online Customer
“I grab a few pouches every week from my local grocer. It’s become my go-to dinner. Clean ingredients, real flavour, and no mess.” — Sandra T., Coburg
“Every bite takes me back to my childhood trips to Sri Lanka. But it’s got this cool, Melbourne vibe. Comforting and fresh all at once.” — Dilan K., Glen Waverley
“I grab a few pouches every week from my local grocer. It’s become my go-to dinner. Clean ingredients, real flavour, and no mess.” — Sandra T., Coburg “Every bite takes me back to my childhood trips to Sri Lanka. But it’s got this cool, Melbourne vibe. Comforting and fresh all at once.” — Dilan K., Glen Waverley
Where we’ve been spotted
We’ve been lucky to get a bit of love from foodies, journos, and brunch hunters across the city (and beyond). Here are some of the spots that have featured our flavour-packed little café:
