Melbourne's Hidden Gem: All-You-Can-Eat Sri Lankan Buffet ($15us) Australia's Best Sri Lankan Feast

[@carolmorris2705]

Thanks for taking us to a Sri Lankan buffet. I enjoy learning about different foods from different countries. Melbourne looks amazing. 👍🏻🌹👍🏻

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It is quite fun to explore different cuisines… Those hoppers were amazing

[@Lisabeefree-h7d]

I am thankful for all Tim has to offer . For I am grateful for the opportunity to be his audience !😊❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment. Really grateful to get to visit and share these places.😃

[@oscarman42]

This was certainly new and different! Never experienced a Sri Lankan buffet...thanks for another wonderful food tour, Tim!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks, Michael! Really glad to get to visit and share these neighbourhood places

[@sandya1160]

If you try one day definitely you need it every day. Amazing Sri Lankan foods.

[@lost_girl1999]

Sri lankan cuisine is one of the most underrated cuisines out there . Just seriously .... They have lot more to offer .

[@niggblehlm5818]

If you're a Sri Lankan your point is automatically invalid.

[@LawnMowings]

Mate you’re a amazing person so calm and so detailed on the food I never enjoyed video so far like this one

[@TheSpritz0]

TIM- EVERY one of your videos is SPECTACULAR, like a dream trip through a culinary wonderland!!!💯👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and was recently in Washington. Was really hoping that the casino buffets are open, but hopefully they will be open soon.

[@bonniefaynelson3893]

Thank you for all your shows I love them all be safe and travel well

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and just grateful to get to experience and share these places

[@kaykay.wanders]

always a good day when Tim uploads : ) looking forward to more of your content from Vancouver too!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you again 🙏. A happy weekend to you 🙂

[@ikiddyounot]

I recall the video of the NY Sri Lankan buffet! How time flies. This looked incredible too!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Yeah, I was looking back at the video and it was quite some time ago!

[@itsmeanne]

Mmmmm that looks SOOOOOOO delicious!!!!!! Will have to pop in one day. A little hidden gem in Melbourne. Thank you for showing us. You are a joy to watch and listen to!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really fortunate to get to try all the great cuisines offered in Melbourne. Love exploring the amazing city.

[@urs-]

Love that you always learn the names of the staff that assist you. Sri Lankan food looks delicious.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Lots of great food and great flavours and great people there too

[@jamesdove8021]

I can't believe that buffet is only $15. The curry looks so good.

[@SandraNelson063]

They probably do a booming business. Offer people good food at a decent price, and the crowds will beat down your door.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Fantastic values with all the wonderful curry and the made to order hoppers. Would highly recommend it.

[@benbunyip]

Actually, $25 AU$, but that’s cheap for Melbourne. I’ve been there. 76 High street, Northcote. 86 Tram from Bourke Street in the city. There’s a good cinema across the road from the restaurant (Valhalla Cinema) There’s another 25$ Sri Lankan all you can eat place at 252 St. George’s Road North Fitzroy. It’s called Citrus. (96 Tram, also from Bourke street in the city. )

[@xraydonnie1]

Tim loved your statement “potatoes seems to be my weakness”! No potatoe salad but we have potatoes! Excellent vid Tks for your time and efforts. Much appreciated.

[@becmoran9119]

Another great video from you Tim, thanks for another Melbourne experience

[@q0rpz368]

I just have to compliment your willingness to mix dishes to make the tastiest bite to your preference! I always dip and mix my foods and try different combos, many other reviewers refuse to try stuff any other way than as is or how is intended. It's way more pleasant to see you enjoy everything however you like without being blocked by that snobbish ideal of only as is. That's why you're my favourite reviewer, seriously! 💕🙏

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! Always fun to explore and try new dishes… Really makes eating out exciting

[@KryCaNe]

Appreciating you taking time to set up different shots and framing of the food.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much… When filming, it makes eating out much more more fun and dynamic

[@michaelpirker787]

Your videos are a part of a daily routine! Nothing bad to say here!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@visariosorino8034]

To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏🙌😊❤️👋

[@gloriawinbush1590]

I, wish the same for you 🌞.

[@visariosorino8034]

@@gloriawinbush1590 😊👋

[@sasho888prm]

I needed that, thank you

[@visariosorino8034]

@@sasho888prm 😊👋

[@ehawolczecki8759]

Thanks and to you.

[@pushpnaidu2530]

Thanks Tim for posting this. Definitely going there on my next Melbourne trip. Cheers

[@kingofzanzibar9980]

Srilankan food is so much underrated 😊

[@odiljanandith3817]

I really felt it when you mixed those greens with Kottu🥴

[@tuktuujaartuq]

Thank you, Tim. I didn't even know about Serendib before today. Such friendly staff too! :)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Very great value and a very wonderful experience. I hope you get a chance to visit.

[@SoxRoxBoston]

All the food looks delicious 😋 So many items to try. Plus the freshly made Hoppers a very nice touch. Thanks for bringing us along Tim.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The hoppers were extra special as they were made by LSD😉

[@misty0708]

Hello ! I am a new subscriber from France and I really enjoy the way you describe the food you're eating with a very soothing voice. I can't believe you can eat such delicious food for only 15 dollars. That's amazing. Thank you for sharing these places.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for your support! Speaking of France, I recall the best buffet I’ve ever been to (and in fact probably the best buffet in the world) was in France… In Narbonne in particular. Thank you again for your kind comment

[@misty0708]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Thank you for your kind answer. I live at Montpellier, 90 kms away from Narbonne, I think I will go to this buffet one day :) Have a nice day.

[@pmorales3523]

Well heck, it's a Tim Friday ❤ Thank you for making my day brighter.😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and wishing you a happy weekend

[@TikiRainbows]

Sri Lankan buffet! That bread looks exquisite

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really love the flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine. I could certainly use another piece of that crispy bread.

[@marionkilian7188]

Such grace as always Tim, you find the best and the chicken curry and onion sambal look so delicious, thank you.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and I didn’t realize it was called onion sambal. I could’ve had a bowl of that all to myself.😋

[@sandya1160]

Sri Lankan foods. Exactly very delicious 😋 and not any foods to beat it. My mouth watering when watching this video.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The flavours are deliciously intense. Very enjoyable.

[@GODLIMIT]

I love Sri Lankan curry hoppers! I can snack on them anytime of the day.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It’s fast becoming my favourite as well… I think at a buffet, we can snack on these all day😁

[@devin277]

Its mouth watering whenever reminds Sri Lankan food 🫡❤️😋

[@robb682]

Im a new follower to you Tim, i only watched like 6 clip of you and love it, i also like the way you speak and explain your taste, chers from Sweden! 😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Warmest greetings to you from Vancouver! Thank you so much for reaching out and really hoping to get to visit Sweden. I managed to experience a Yule board experience but it was from IKEA so I suspected maybe somewhat different

[@thebrucewayne.]

I'm thinking if I could give you the right combinations of these Sri Lankan foods with right curries. You will be soo happy with the tastes.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you and that would be wonderful to have a culinary cultural guide!

[@kayflip2233]

I always love hearing Tim's heavy Canadian accent. If I close my eyes, he literally sounds like a 75 year old Canadian Grandma from Sarnia, Ontario. 😂

[@SandraNelson063]

I'm 61. I haven't lived in Nova Scotia since I was 11. But my speech has the occasional Atlantic salty tang.😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

What accent??!??😉

[@q0rpz368]

No clue what foods Australia is known for, but learning only from Tim; they seem to do everything wonderfully! (or maybe Tim is only hitting the best looking spots! 😂🙌 )

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

In general, I found that the authenticity and the quality of the food in Melbourne to be very good. A highly recommend place to visit.

[@isuriaravinda8211]

My mouth is watering. Thats a good buffet spread.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really enjoyable and was fun to watch the hoppers being made😋

[@ismailvloger9315]

Good food love from srilanka ❤

[@anniealexander9616]

Wonderful way to start the weekend! ❤ Egg bowls are cute!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

A very happy weekend to you! Those egg hoppers are delicious 😋

[@anniealexander9616]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Happy weekend to you too. ♥️

[@sherryo360]

The economy is surely changing! I LOVE IT! We are cooking smarter and more economically… and now hopefully organically❤️❤️❤️

[@AussieAngeS]

Hey Tim I have never been to that Sri Lanken Buffet, wow I need to try that one out the food looks wonderful.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really enjoyed exploring and visiting all the different neighbourhood restaurants in the Preston area and in high Street. That bone marrow pizza I had was to none.

[@sandya1160]

Exactly amazing foods

[@alexwilliams4264]

My favorite reason to visit Melbourne from Western Victoria is the food. I haven't found this place but it's definitely on the radar on my next visit. Thanks for showing me this delicious option.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It is quite amazing to find all the great variety of foods in Melbourne. I actually got to try the croissant at Lune and it was amazing too

[@angelameredith4132]

Ohhhh the food looks incredible! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I don’t have Sri Lankan cuisine too much and it was really nice to experience this Buffet

[@dilunitharuka9067]

I'm a sri lankan❤✨ actually our culture has authentic foods /meals and mixed cultural meals ❤enjoy your foods

[@isurinibaravinda4688]

Food looks delicious and Great value for a buffet lunch 😊

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I heard the buffet lunch is even cheaper!

[@Pzlovewin88]

Thank you Tim for another great video. Always delivered! 👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much again and really enjoyed the Sri Lankan cuisine

[@melissalambert7615]

You are in the land of fresh condiments. Such flavors. Nice you show places just a bit out of the center of city. Fun to watch LSD cook - very trippy. LOL! I could eat a stack of those hoppers. Hi from sunny Oregon.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I must say, I did have to check to make sure I had his name correct. And it is LSD. It was hard not to make too many comments.😉

[@amanthimendis4583]

Tim loved the video. You were wondering about the pudding. It looks like wattalappan, made with jaggery/ palm sugar and coconut milk.

[@malisadominguez2744]

Again thank you for sharing your videos tim

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so so much and hope you’re keeping well and healthy. Have you tried Sri Lankan food before?

[@malisadominguez2744]

@@TimLeeLetsGo no but I have to try you make it look so good

[@harinsss]

You really know your Sri Lankan foods Tim...Thanks for the tour!

[@YouUsAndAI]

Sri Lankan buffet? Omg - I would love to try that!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Would highly recommend it… There are a variety of dishes so you can pick and shoes. some you would like some you may not but it’s always fun to try

[@jadehom8067]

Great looking buffet...never seen you do a Sri Lankan buffet before ( I think 🤔 ) 😂...enjoy and have a great weekend 😘🤗❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

A very happy weekend to you as well! And an early happy Independence Day to you and yours

[@aia1229]

This was very interesting, Tim. Thank you!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Very good experience and love seeing a live hopper station… And love the servers name!

[@PatriciaBaillie-nd4vv]

Another great video. Thank you Tim.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and they did a fantastic job with the Buffet

[@jc0730]

A more simple but delicious looking buffet, Tim. For me, put it in curry and I'll love it! Thank you.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really nice to find the neighbourhood restaurants instead of the large commercial chains

[@swallowsflylow]

11:21 a famous sri lankan song is playing in the background💐🇱🇰❤ Our cuisine is rich in flavours that everyone should try once in a life time. 20:51 that green thing is not coconut brother. It's Mallum that is made with some nutritious leaves of a tree. We,sri lankans love to eat them cause mallum is good for your eyes for they have Vitamins.❤

[@michelleholt7249]

yumm spicy beef crepe… new for me. i must try. thanks for sharing. love your videos❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I really enjoyed the crispy crêpe. I wish they had one where I live, but until then I think we’ll have to make a own

[@malkanthividanage5331]

Sri lankan buffet. Wow, great Vedio. Thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Those hoppers from LSD were amazing

[@jackiehall2935]

thanks for the vo Tim the food looked nice.i was wondering is curry a hot dish?. that beef and chicken looked really good.thanks again.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It was a great spread, and I think the only thing that was not authentic was a level of heat. Nothing was overly spicy, which I suspect is not the case in Sri Lanka.😉

[@oneloverisa]

Thanks again for a great video

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you for your kind comment. It’s nice to find a nice nice neighbourhood restaurant.

[@rohanatapattu1408]

Thank you for sharing another great video Tim!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much and really enjoy all the different cuisines Melbourne has to offer

[@SimonBrooker27]

Thanks for showing this. I live 5 minutes up the road and have been past this place. I thought it was vegetarian only. Food looks great!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much and hope you give it a try! Very good value and good food!

[@terryevp4084]

Great video. Many Thanks

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much. They really do a fantastic job with the buffet.

[@frankcavanaugh8679]

Tim, on that plate of goodies you need a spoon to handle everything that is being mixed up. Everything looks really good but I would have to watch out for the spicy food. At my age (84) I love to eat all types of food.That egg Hopper is really unique and can be mixed with everything. A little bit here and a little bit there I think the hopper could be used with everything😋😋😋😁

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for reaching out! I think the only thing that was not authentic was the spice level as they toned it down. Those egg hoppers are quite delicious… And definitely good with a bit of of everything.

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Wow, never knew Australia had such diverse places to dine. Pretty cool 🥰🥹🤤!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really impressed with the diversity of the cuisines in Australia and also their food quality.

[@debbieanne7962]

I live in Melbourne and love Sri Lankan food it’s amazing 🎉

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Incredible value there! Great food and great people!

[@SukryRonde]

Look delisous food. I eger to try.

[@alanbgtan]

If you go to KL Malaysia, there are 3 variations of so called hopper too. I love those 3 types

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Is there something called a dessert hopper? Where it’ssweet?

[@ivanpamodgrozny1515]

The pudding you had is called "Watalappam" a sri lankan pudding made with Jaggery and Eggs.

[@kntherappa]

You have to please try “Bula bites” authentic FIJIAN cuisine! The curry lamb, tuna roti parcel, chicken chop suey, cassava chips sooo good!! They are located 614 Ballarat rd, Ardeer. A HIDDEN GEM IN MELBOURNE WESTERN SUBURBS!

[@FullSystemError]

Great review...Thanks Tim!

[@tonyyarbray]

was it egg kottu?? I say it's kind of like sri lankan migas. That place looked great, nice little tasty buffet... jaggary and coconut/coconutmilk? I thought it was watalappan until you said he said it started with a J

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Jaggary… that was it! Thank you so much

[@KrisHithgoda]

thats near my house!!! they are good the one was beetroot curry im from sri lanka :)

[@ShaneGam-kz2kn]

I had Sri Lankan food the other day! They are completely different tastes, different way of using spices when compared with Indian food. Its amazing how tastes can be completely different evem though they are next to each other. I would place Sri Lankan cusine closer to Indonesian or Malaysian or Tahi and not Indian!

[@mohammedsafwan3172]

I wish we have here in Sydney too

[@ExploreVegas]

Great video as always. Some delicious eats!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you, Flynn! Hope you all are staying cool in the summer heat!

[@TheMoonKingdom]

That looks like a tiger skin egg. I make it a home all the time. Very good at absorbing strong flavors:)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

That is quite a good name for the egg! It does resemble tiger skin

[@PamJones-ce5ky]

Hi Tim, never had sri lankin food, but it looks tasty 😋

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I hope you get a chance to try… Lots of aromatic and intense flavours

[@sandya1160]

Very delicious foods ever had. You too try.

[@swallowsflylow]

⭕Guys if you wanna try sri lankan food in USA these are the best places to go... 👉🏽In New york city 1)Lakruwana restaurant(in Wu-Tang clan) 2)Sagara restaurant (victory boulevard in staten island) 3)Bay restaurant 👉🏽In Los Angeles 1)Ape Kade (in Tarzana) 2)kurry pinch (in Van Nuys) 👉🏽In Texas 1)Spicy Zest (in Dallas) most famous one🔥

[@noeldenney7782]

Its mesmerising watching LSD work...very trippy, That's what i said in the 70's ...best quote ever 😆

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

lol… it’s hard to resist the comments😉😁

[@jacintavaetoe6566]

Lee I love yr program take care and stay bless lots of love melb aust

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so so much and all the best to you from Vancouver!

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Excellent upload here well done see you soon Happy Weekend 👍👍👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Wishing you a very happy weekend as well!

[@sweetliz]

I always look forward for ya videos 😊❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much🙏

[@alphadog3384]

Tim in your morning walk were you able to read either the Mandarin or Cantonese signs in Melbourne, Australia? Great to see a bagel shop in your walk.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

My reading of Chinese is really limited… Generally limited to menu items😉

[@Ben_1974]

Sorry ! love Melbourne and their foods, this probably go straight through me? no doubt! all the spice.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

There is a lot of spices and flavours but well balanced really impressed with all the food in Australia, especially in Melbourne

[@ehawolczecki8759]

Looks delicious.

[@scottscaneh]

The hopper guy LSD was trippy

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

😂

[@kadegoodgirl5498]

So impressed, I love Indian food and I think SirLankan foods taste the same. I love mango lassi too. Thank you Tim for sharing 👍

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Quite a nice dinner and lots of great flavors! Would highly recommend a Sri Lankan meal 😋😋😋

[@swallowsflylow]

Nah they are different because the spices are different

[@Duchess_of_Cadishead]

This looks great. I will have to try it.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It’s a very nice experience and great flavors!

[@TobyTheTank]

Theres also another sri lankan buffet called Citrus which is in the same area

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Yummy 🥹🥰🤤.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much! How is citrus?

[@TobyTheTank]

@@TimLeeLetsGo great value for money but the quality is also really good

[@benbunyip]

Actually, $25 AU$, but that’s cheap for Melbourne. I’ve been there. 76 High street, Northcote. 86 Tram from Bourke Street in the city. There’s a good cinema across the road from the restaurant (Palace Westgarth Cinema). There’s another 25$ Sri Lankan all you can eat place at 252 St. George’s Road North Fitzroy. It’s called Citrus. (96 Tram, also from Bourke street in the city. )

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for the great information! How do you like citrus?

[@benbunyip]

@@TimLeeLetsGo I haven’t tried Citrus yet, but I’ll try tonight. Thanks for your post! It encouraged me to go there! 👍🏻😂

[@benbunyip]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Delicious!

[@gloriawinbush1590]

Everything, looks delicious 🤤🥰🥹.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Very good flavours and great people

[@keithss67]

Great clip ✅

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

🙏

[@Learnitstepbystep]

Wanna try ...Miss Sri lankan food so much!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I hope you get a chance to try! Either this one or one in your area!!!

[@conniesmith3922]

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

🙏🙏🙏

[@hunghunglin5122]

very enjoy

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

🙏

[@malakagirley]

Sri Lankan food is so yummy 😋 and spicy

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Really enjoy it!

[@therapist7624]

You should try cafe 108 Knox’s srilankan all you can eat as well

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

There’s another Sri Lankan buffet? Unfortunately I’m back in North America, and I am so curious to know how that buffet is

[@josephdlima4011]

V. Kind to share, Kim, does Perth have it too?

[@sajanadasanayake5436]

There are places in Perth as well

[@ImsunaSong-gw2gs]

Sri Lankan food is my favorite! Mmmm❤❤❤❤❤

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Such wonderful and intense flavors!

[@catherineduc]

Thanks Tim, how do I not know about the Crispy Pancake place?! I live here - on the to do list :) Oh Northcote - it has the highest eateries to people ratio.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

What a wonderful ratio to have! Really enjoyed all the small locally owned eateries there!

[@catherineduc]

@@TimLeeLetsGo I went to Wang's Crispy Pancake today - so good! Had the spicy pork & veg and a fresh lemon plum tea. Freezing here so went to Melbourne Central food court. I've got to try the Sri Lankan buffet next - thanks so much for the great recs :)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

@@catherineduc I could sure use one of those crispy pancakes now! I had the spicy beef and it was very good. Great that you got to give it a try.

[@catherineduc]

@@TimLeeLetsGo They now have a new flavour - beef & cheese :) Maybe DHL!

[@pereramano]

Testy Sri Lankan buffet in Melbourne. Do try it!👍

[@lakdiludilmina465]

Beetroot curry and dessert is watalappam✨ 24:44