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Lankan Filling Station, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

Lankan Filling Station

4.8
4.8
87 Reviews
$40 and under
Sri Lankan

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
## Lankan Filling Station: A Taste of Sri Lanka in the Heart of Sydney Lankan Filling Station is a vibrant and bustling restaurant in Darlinghurst, offering a taste of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The menu features a variety of traditional dishes, from spicy curries and fragrant rice to flaky roti and sweet love cake. The restaurant's atmosphere is warm and inviting, with cool neon lighting and a spice-fragrant scent. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they're happy to help you choose the perfect dish. Whether you're a seasoned Sri Lankan food lover or a curious newcomer, Lankan Filling Station is the perfect place to experience the rich flavors of this unique cuisine. Come and share a meal with friends and family, and let the vibrant atmosphere and delicious food transport you to the heart of Sri Lanka.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Southeast Asian, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (02) 8542 9936
  • Website
    http://www.lankanfillingstation.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    58 Riley St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
  • Area
    Darlinghurst
  • Cross Street
    William Street and Stanley Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Town Hall / Kings Cross / Museum Stations
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

  • Buryani Set

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    PLEASE NOTE - price is per set not per person Buryani is a dish to be celebrated and shared and we encourage you to do just that. Each week is a new version, but the menu always includes a chatty pot of buryani, baked in the oven, made with saffron scented rice layered with some sort of curry affair, topped with a cashew temper. With this comes a sambol and a raita, or something similar, and papadums. Always papadums. Watch out for our guest chef series where the set structure remains yet the flavours go wild. The set is good to share between two to three people however you will need to add to extras from the normal menu to complete your meal.
    Buryani Set photo

  • Buryani Banquet

    $90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    This banquet gives you the best of everything. Short eats to start, an egg hopper and sambol interlude, with the buryani served with an array of accoutrements as your main. Followed by a little dessert. Watch out for our guest chef series where the set structure remains yet the flavours go wild and we match dishes from our menu with our visitors tasty delights. We will take credit card details to secure your booking, but no money will be taken at the time. A cancellation fee of $60 per head will be charged for no-shows or bookings cancelled with less than 12 hours notice.
    Buryani Banquet photo

  • Banquet

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Leave the decisions to us as we take you on a Lankan food adventure and feed you a selection of the best we have to offer. Banquets can be added to or modified to suit most dietaries. We will take credit card details to secure your booking, but no money will be taken at the time. A cancellation fee of $60 per head will be charged for no-shows or bookings cancelled with less than 12 hours notice.
    Banquet photo

Menu

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What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lankan Filling Station offers "amazing food" with "different exciting flavours" that transport diners to Sri Lanka. Patrons rave about the "exceptional service" and "friendly staff," and the crab menu and egg hoppers are particularly beloved. The restaurant provides a vibrant ambiance, making it a "great dining experience" in Sydney.

87 Reviews

  1. Neal

    VIP

    New York City

    164 reviews

    5.0

    164 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the feast - great. It has changed from our last visit a year ago - feast is not hopper based now. But still great. The fish main was wonderful

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  2. Gabriela

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and really friendly team. Excellent experience, highly recommend 😃

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  3. Peita

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another wonderful experience at Lankan Filling Station! The food was absolutely delicious, as always, but what truly stood out was our waiter who was an absolute gem. I asked lots of questions about the dishes, and he was genuinely interested in sharing information about the cuisine and ingredients. You could tell he was passionate and cared about making our night special. Exceptional service like his is rare, and it made a big difference to our evening. We’ll definitely be back!

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  4. Fiona

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic night out for my birthday. We pre-ordered the crab menu. Messy but divine! Drinks and food exceptional. Friendly staff. Slightly squished seating and a bit noisy but that's picking at nits. Recommend.

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  5. Lucy

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!!! Great value as well thank you guys

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  6. Michael

    Adelaide

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent ambiance, personable service. All let down by rather scant portion sizes.

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  7. Ron

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and Service - The Crab Sunday lunch is not to be missed!

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  8. Paul

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Every bite was a flavor bomb. An unforgettable meal.

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  9. Rowena

    Brisbane

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects. Such a wonderful place to visit when in Sydney!

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  10. Linzi

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the crab banquet—it was absolutely delicious! The only challenge was fitting all the food and drinks on the small table without knocking anything over. The service, however, was excellent—relaxed, friendly, and attentive. Overall, a great dining experience

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FAQs

Lankan Filling Station is rated 4.8 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lankan Filling Station

58 Riley St, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    William Street and Stanley Street
  • Area
    Darlinghurst
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sri Lankan, Southeast Asian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Town Hall / Kings Cross / Museum Stations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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