A Guide to Sri Lankan Food
Sri Lankan cooking brings together curries, coconut, sambols, spices, rice, roti and distinctive dishes shaped by the island's food traditions. If you're trying Sri Lankan food for the first time in Hobart, here are some favourites to know.
Rice & Curry
A classic Sri Lankan meal combines rice with several curries, vegetables and accompaniments. The combination can change from day to day.
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Hoppers
Hoppers are bowl-shaped pancakes with crisp edges and a softer centre. Egg hoppers are made with an egg cooked inside the hopper.
Hoppers at 52 South →Kottu
Kottu is a popular Sri Lankan dish built around chopped roti mixed on a hot cooking surface with vegetables, seasoning and other ingredients.
Explore Kottu in Hobart →Sambols & short eats
Sri Lankan meals often include sambols such as coconut-based pol sambol for freshness and heat. Short eats are savoury snacks and bakery-style favourites that can include rolls, cutlets and filled buns.
Where can I try Sri Lankan food in Hobart?
Visit 52 South Cafe & Restaurant at 52 Marys Hope Road, Rosetta. Explore the current menu or book a table before your visit.
Questions about Sri Lankan food
Rice and curry is a helpful introduction to several flavours and accompaniments.
Visit 52 South at 52 Marys Hope Road, Rosetta, and check the current menu.
Continue with rice and curry, hoppers, kottu, takeaway and catering, or book a table.