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Lankan Filling Station, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

Lankan Filling Station

4.8
4.8
82 Reviews
$40 and under
Sri Lankan

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 11 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

  • Valentine's Banquet

    $100.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for a special Valentine's banquet to celebrate. Leave the decisions to us as we take you on a special lovers menu and feed you a selection of a modern take on Lankan food. Dietaries can be accommodated, please let us know in your booking. 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.
  • Standard Booking

    Multiple dates available
    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.
    Standard Booking photo
  • Crab Banquet

    $95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER ONLY WITH AT LEAST 24 HOURS NOTICED, EMAIL CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED TO SECURE THIS MENU. The menu starts with an array of short eats to whet your appetite. Following is crab curry with vegetable sides, dhal, rice, papadums and sambols. And a little dessert to finish. This menu comes with a blue swimmer crab per person however it can be upgraded to mud crab. For muddies, we allow for half a crab per person, the size is typically 1 kg - 2 kg and will be charged at market price. This brings the banquet cost to $220 - $280 per person. A deposit of $100 per person is required to secure this option, please wait for an email from the restaurant to ensure conformation.
    Crab Banquet photo

What 82 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 captivates with its "outstanding" Sri Lankan cuisine, offering a "fabulous" dining experience. Guests rave about the "sensational" egg hoppers and curries, complemented by "friendly" and "attentive" staff. Its creative banquets and vibrant atmosphere make it a true gem, "highly recommended" for both locals and visitors.

82 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Adelaide

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Rowena

    Brisbane

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 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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  5. 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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  6. Roxanne

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food, different exciting flavours. Come hungry and order lots!

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  7. Mike

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent as always. The best thing is that there’s always something different.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The food is sensational and the staff are amazing.

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  9. Francesca

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit and it didn’t disappoint, our host looked after us made us feel welcomed and assisted with the menu. Highly recommend and I will be back in the nea future

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  10. Beth

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Amazing waiter!! All round great experience

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FAQs

Lankan Filling Station is rated 4.8 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 11 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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