The Hot & Crusty — Restaurant in Melbourne

Tasty curry food. Bit light on the meat but it is extremely tasty and fresh. Note, I had a groupon deal so perhaps this is why the meat quantity of 4 small pieces was less than a possible standard portion. The curry sauce was adequate and extremely tasty. I had the Nasi lemak. There was not due attention to the presentation of my take away as the anchovies and peanuts were placed at the bottom of the foam container, thus under the curry. Note, anchovies for a Malaysian nasi lemak are usually crisp and should be placed on the top or the side of the dish. Please note, this is my first time to try a Sri Lankan Nasi Lemak so perhaps things are done differently and the anchovies are placed underneath all the curry sauce. Due credit should be made as the gentleman allowed me lamb curry when usually a chicken curry is permitted as part of the Groupon deal, though this was not specified on the Groupon deal when I purchased it. It just said 'curry' so I thought I could choose the meat type and that it was not a default chicken curry. Perhaps for future Groupon deals this should be specified to avoid confusion. The gentleman was nonetheless very polite and accommodating. Do be prepared to wait about 8-10 minutes for your order. Adequate angle parking available out the front. Very basic take away setting and dine in, with a clear focus on the food more so than the decor. Free can of soft drink comes with this very well priced deal. Thankful for a delicious and tasty meal!

Saturday 02/03/19 Had the 'rice pack'. Choose 2 veggies, one meat curry and rice for $9.50. This is a great way to try the food. Today the lamb curry was not as spicy as the last time i tried it. Today it was a manageable tasty heat. The cauliflower sweet n sour was interesting and tasty. The beans were coconut flavored and nice to remove some of the spicy heat. The naan bread was not good though made on the...

There are a few choices along this little strip of shops and restaurants, but as we haven’t been here before we thought we’d give it a try. Really glad we did! The smell as soon as you walk in is Devine. And the place is spotlessly clean. It seems to be more aimed more towards takeaway or a quick bite, so don’t expect an actual restaurant (pretty much the same as most on this strip). Saying that, if you couldn’t tell from the outside that was the case, you’re not really paying attention. The service was good, very polite, friendly, and fast. The food is so good! I can’t list what we had because we ordered with our eyes, not a menu. But everything was delicious. I have to mention again just how clean the place is. Even the glass in the Bain-Marie was spotless. I always enjoy my food more knowing it was made in a clean environment. Oh, I should also mention that the food is competitively priced. Everything pictured was around $50. To feed three people with generous servings, for that price, is something...

If you're craving some comforting Sri Lankan food, Hot & Crusty is the perfect spot! From the moment you walk in, the cozy atmosphere makes you feel right at home.

The menu is full of delicious options, and everything is surprisingly affordable. But let’s be honest—the roti is the star of the show! It’s warm, flaky, and pairs perfectly with their rich curries 🤤. You can taste the love in every bite.

What really makes this place special is the staff. They’re super friendly and always willing to help you choose something tasty. You can tell they care about making your experience a good one.

Overall, Hot & Crusty is a fantastic find for anyone who loves Sri Lankan cuisine. With its mouthwatering dishes and welcoming vibe, it’s a place we come again...