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  • Hands holding a takeaway plate of Sri Lankan food.
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Drums Cafe

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  • Takeaway

Located at the Queen Victoria Market, Drums Café has been serving authentic Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine for more than two decades.

Try a traditional Sri Lankan kottu roti served with devilled chicken, or a great value Indian combination meal of rice, chicken tikka, lamb vindaloo, vegetable curry, salad, pappadum and mango lassi.

The casual eatery is known for its fresh and flavoursome meals, taking advantage of the premium produce available from nearby market vendors.

If you’re on the go, you can also pick up a takeaway meal or grab a chai tea.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm
Wednesday
  • Closed
Thursday
  • 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm
Friday
  • 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm
Saturday
  • 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm
Sunday
  • 9.30am - 3.30pm 9.30am - 3.30pm

Location

Drums - Sri Lankan Streetfood
71 Victoria St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9329 7588
  • email address: vijay@drumscafe.com.au
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