Citrus

Skip the usual Fitzroy North dinner circuit and head straight to Citrus. An absolute masterclass in homestyle Sri Lankan cooking. It’s a bustling, family-run buffet where the matriarch—hailing from Kandy—commands the kitchen. Her recipes are the real deal. Endless spreads of aromatic, spice-laden curries. Hearty trays of authentic *kottu*. Fresh, fiery coconut sambal and sweet pineapple chutney. Melbourne’s heat-seekers pack this vibrant dining room for the sheer, unapologetic flavor—and the ridiculous bang for your buck. For a flat twenty-five dollars, you get a sprawling, all-you-can-eat feast bathed in the cozy glow of table lamps. Massively vegan and gluten-free friendly, too. Just grab a plate, pile it high, and taste that authentic *amma*-style love in every single bite.