Three Elephants & Co.

Forget the overly sweet, heavily spiced curries crowding Melbourne’s dining scene—Three Elephants & Co. delivers the real deal. St Kilda’s undisputed champion for proper Sri Lankan comfort food. The vibe? Utterly cozy. The flavors? Unapologetically authentic. Melbourne’s spice purists are quietly booking out Wednesday nights for the legendary garlic chilli mud crab—a messy, glorious, intensely savory masterpiece. Expect perfectly balanced, home-style plates. Think crispy, bowl-shaped appam (hoppers) ready to tear and dip, fiery Negombo fish curry, and earthy black pepper pork. Sure, you’re paying a slight premium for that Fitzroy Street postcode, but when the spices hit this perfectly, nobody minds. Grab a lamb egg roti, settle in, and taste what actual home-cooked Sri Lankan fare is supposed to be.