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

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4 күн бұрын

The diversity and quality of food in Australia is superb! So many diverse flavours and cultures at one’s fingertips. And no place in Australia has such abundance of cuisine than in Melbourne. On this day of exploring, I thought I’d visit some of the local family owned eateries that make up the vibrant authentic food scene here.
I’m happy to have found a restaurant focusing on traditional authentic Sri Lankan cuisine! …and it gets better because we can sample and try a variety of dishes because this is a buffet! It is a little away from Melbourne Central so first, we’ll make a stop for just a light snack, and I have the perfect place for it. A while ago I passed by a Wang’s Crispy Pancake where they offer thin pancakes stuffed with meats and other fillings cooked in a tandoor style oven made to order. I just couldn’t resist a thin and crispy meaty snack.
Next on the stop is Serendib, a small neighbourhood restaurant hoping to bring Sri Lankan cuisine to Australia hoping to showcase this cuisine and for all to experience the unique flavors of the beautiful island and country of Sri Lanka. And their pride and detail to the Sri Lankan cuisine shows. Traditional foods of meats and gravies and curries are found throughout the restaurant along with live stations making fresh hoppers! Plain hoppers and egg hoppers with crispy thin edges and light spongy centers used to soak up the wonderful flavours and sauces from the buffet offerings. From hearty family style meals to the kuttu street food you’d find in Columbo, it’s a great way to explore and taste the diversity and variety of the Sri Lankan cuisine. Just a few tips, make sure to stop at the condiment station where you’ll find the best caramelize onions and chutneys to go on your plate, be kind to LSD (the cook making the hoppers) as he’ll keep you plate stocked, and don’t be afraid to eat with your hands.
Here are some useful links:
• Wang’s Crispy Pancake
• Crispy Meat Filled Pancakes
• Melbourne Central 1/339 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
• SERENDIB RESTAURANT -
• Best Sri Lankan Buffet in Melbourne
• serendibnorthcote.com.au/
• Dinner Buffet $25 aud/ $15 usd
• 76 high street northcote 3070, Australia
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@user-ph2ck7cw2j 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@carolmorris2705 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@oscarman42 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@jamesdove8021 2 күн бұрын

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

@SandraNelson063 Күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@ikiddyounot 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@xraydonnie1 3 минут бұрын

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.

@kayflip2233 2 күн бұрын

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 Күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

What accent??!??😉

@bonniefaynelson3893 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@q0rpz368 2 күн бұрын

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 16 сағат бұрын

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

@michaelpirker787 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

@TheSpritz0 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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.

@kaykay.wanders 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

Thank you again 🙏. A happy weekend to you 🙂

@KryCaNe 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@urs- 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@TikiRainbows 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lankan buffet! That bread looks exquisite

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@tuktuujaartuq 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@robb682 2 күн бұрын

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 Күн бұрын

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

@soxrox2574 2 күн бұрын

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 16 сағат бұрын

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

@AussieAngeS 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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.

@q0rpz368 2 күн бұрын

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 16 сағат бұрын

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.

@Pzlovewin88 18 сағат бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 17 сағат бұрын

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

@pmorales3523 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Thank you so much and wishing you a happy weekend

@visariosorino8034 2 күн бұрын

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

@gloriawinbush1590 Күн бұрын

I, wish the same for you 🌞.

@visariosorino8034 Күн бұрын

@@gloriawinbush1590 😊👋

@sasho888prm 11 сағат бұрын

I needed that, thank you

@visariosorino8034 11 сағат бұрын

@@sasho888prm 😊👋

@PatriciaBaillie-nd4vv 2 күн бұрын

Another great video. Thank you Tim.

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

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

@angelameredith4132 Күн бұрын

Ohhhh the food looks incredible! Thank you for sharing 😊

@TimLeeLetsGo 23 сағат бұрын

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

@anniealexander9616 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

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

@anniealexander9616 2 күн бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo Happy weekend to you too. ♥️

@FullSystemError 10 сағат бұрын

Great review...Thanks Tim!

@ExploreVegas Күн бұрын

Great video as always. Some delicious eats!

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@aia1229 2 күн бұрын

This was very interesting, Tim. Thank you!

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@PamJones-ce5ky 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@oneloverisa 2 күн бұрын

Thanks again for a great video

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@melissalambert7615 2 күн бұрын

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 16 сағат бұрын

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.😉

@gloriawinbush1590 Күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@michelleholt7249 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@sweetliz 2 күн бұрын

I always look forward for ya videos 😊❤

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Thank you so much🙏

@jc0730 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@Duchess_of_Cadishead Күн бұрын

This looks great. I will have to try it.

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

It’s a very nice experience and great flavors!

@gloriawinbush1590 Күн бұрын

Everything, looks delicious 🤤🥰🥹.

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

Very good flavours and great people

@jadehom8067 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@jackiehall2935 2 күн бұрын

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 2 күн бұрын

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.😉

@conniesmith3922 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@frankcavanaugh8679 2 күн бұрын

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 16 сағат бұрын

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.

@kadegoodgirl5498 Күн бұрын

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 Күн бұрын

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

@alanbgtan 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@lahiru873 Сағат бұрын

Sri Lankan food amazing 😊.

@jacintavaetoe6566 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

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

@scottscaneh 2 күн бұрын

The hopper guy LSD was trippy

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

😂

@alphadog3384 Сағат бұрын

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.

@keithss67 2 күн бұрын

Great clip ✅

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

🙏

@ImsunaSong-gw2gs 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Such wonderful and intense flavors!

@TheMoonKingdom 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@noeldenney7782 Күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@hunghunglin5122 2 күн бұрын

very enjoy

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

🙏

@TobyTheTank 2 күн бұрын

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

@gloriawinbush1590 Күн бұрын

Yummy 🥹🥰🤤.

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Thank you so much! How is citrus?

@TobyTheTank 10 сағат бұрын

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

@Bens_Tunes 2 күн бұрын

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

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

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

@jadehom8067 15 сағат бұрын

Tyvm and yqw, Tim ❤😊🤗

@popeyesailorman911 2 күн бұрын

Decent Variety of Selections for $15 ✌✌

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

It was a fantastic deal

@vickieboyd3507 Күн бұрын

Very nice 🤠

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

They did a fantastic job with the buffet… Especially LSD and the hoppers😋

@tonyyarbray 2 күн бұрын

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 16 сағат бұрын

Jaggary… that was it! Thank you so much

@shuggaD 2 күн бұрын

❤❤❤your videos ,I think l’m hook😂

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

They do such a good job with their buffets and especially LSD with the hoppers😋

@GsCConcrete123 2 күн бұрын

Sri Lankan food 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

Love it😋

@telephono007 2 күн бұрын

Jaggery pudding. Jaggery is a type of cane sugar. I Googled Sri Lankan pudding.

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! It was very delicious

@SusithDharmawardhana 2 күн бұрын

Pudding is Watalappan

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

Thank you so much! Very tasty!

@skatebug6115 2 күн бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍😊

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

😋

@mendose 2 күн бұрын

What does take it back mean?

@Proteuscrow 2 күн бұрын

I think what you're trying to say is "CLOCHE", long "O", but those aren't even cloches - they're chafing dishes.

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Oh, yes! I’m not really sure what to call those things, but I ended up calling anything with a lid on a buffet station, a cloche

@cicchiamichael Күн бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🙂💥💥💥💥💥

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@philiprachtman1217 2 күн бұрын

As a person who likes very mild spiceiness would this place be too spicy for me ?

@alanbgtan 2 күн бұрын

I would think it’s bit too spicy for you

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

I think they held back their spice levels for the general customers… I remember eating at some of my friends homes who are Sri Lankan and their spice level is very high! Plus, no utensils it’s all eaten by hand

@processserver8470 2 күн бұрын

Ciao Tim 👋✅ Greetings from Greenwich London ⚓️⛵️ Cheers 🥙 🍛🥘☕️🫖😋👍

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

Greetings 👋 🙂

@Joyce-bg1jh 2 күн бұрын

It looks so good but I would have to pass because my stomach can't take spicy food.I have GERD.

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

It might be OK for you because the only thing not authentic there was the spice level. I think they toned it down for the general customers.

@FreddyJong-co6cb 19 сағат бұрын

Bonza living the dream 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤😂😂😂😂😂❤❤😂😂

@TimLeeLetsGo 18 сағат бұрын

🙏

@RichardPeterShon 2 күн бұрын

Woah fifteen bucks?!?

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Very good value for everything that you get!

@Hypedgaming 10 сағат бұрын

Do shri lankan eat beef ?

@deesmith1612 2 күн бұрын

Lsd?

@TimLeeLetsGo 2 күн бұрын

Yes, I actually had to go back to confirm. That is his name.😁

@genepires9394 2 күн бұрын

Have you ever mentioned why you wear Coca Cola shirts?

@birgittawade3198 2 күн бұрын

I also wondered!

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Oh, it’s not a very exciting answer… There was a sale at the Coca-Cola store😃

@birgittawade3198 16 сағат бұрын

@@TimLeeLetsGo LOL! Musta been a good one.....

@dakshinikarunanayake5702 Күн бұрын

Please give us the address,so we can visit

@rickigloo1561 Күн бұрын

I Googled the name, and i got 76 High St, Northcote VIC 3070.

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

I put the restaurant details in the video description. If you get a chance to visit, I would highly recommend.

@Dolsey1 2 күн бұрын

that ice cream is literally just basic buffet ice cream

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Yeah, but that hit the spot!

@FreddyJong-co6cb 19 сағат бұрын

Melbourne the greatest city in the world sydney no good😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@TimLeeLetsGo 18 сағат бұрын

I do enjoy all the food in Melbourne!

@mitchomik5773 Күн бұрын

This is very biased, it's not really a buffet. You get about 4 curries to choose from with rice and chips. Also, you only get one plate, and you have to keep reusing the same plate. The food is ok but not great.

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

The hoppers and the dishes were quite good and yeah, I was a little surprised that the plates are reused. Still very good value for the price.

@sarahnagi2001 8 сағат бұрын

Is it halal

@KP-xi4bj 2 күн бұрын

A lot of curry ... in a hurry. Hope you didn't get the runs afterwards.

@TimLeeLetsGo Күн бұрын

Ha, there is a place named “curry in a hurry” where I live

@teresarose731 2 күн бұрын

Love you and the video but the food didn’t look appealing and the areas around the food looked unkempt.

@Kaile1789 2 күн бұрын

Really ?

@TimLeeLetsGo 16 сағат бұрын

Yeah, they kept restocking the items after I passed by… It’s a small neighbourhood restaurant and they’re working quite hard to keep everything replenished. Really enjoyable though.