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Lion Bake House & Food

14 Princes Hwy, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

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14 Princes Hwy, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lion Bake House & Food

Grab Sri Lankan bakery staples, hot curries, and freshly flipped egg roti on Princes Highway. Pastry cases brim with short eats—peppery fish buns and seeni sambal pastries. Along the counter, steaming bain-maries hold fragrant rice and vegetable curries for a quick lunch. Regulars order the egg roti made fresh on the flat-top, drowning it in rich gravy.

  • Fresh egg roti: Folded and cooked directly on the griddle to order, served soaked in savoury curry gravy.
  • Bakery short eats: Counter cases stay stocked with savory fish buns, egg pastries, and loaves of roast bread.
  • Hot bain-marie curries: Fast takeaway plates loaded with daily curries like creamy yam and spiced capsicum.

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Why Choose Lion Bake House & Food

Why locals choose Lion Bake House & Food for daily bakery staples, swift lunches, and authentic Sri Lankan fare.

  • Fresh Egg Roti Made to Order

    Lion Bake House prepares egg roti directly on the flat-top to order rather than holding pre-cooked flatbreads in warmers.

    I always come to get a fresh egg roti that is made right in front of you to order.

    Sarani Don
  • Fresh Daily Short Eats and Breads

    Traditional short eats like fish buns, roasted bread, and sambal pastries are freshly baked daily for quick takeaway.

    The fish buns and other short eats are tasty and worth trying.

    SN J
  • Instant Counter Bain-Marie Service

    Hot-counter steam tables allow patrons to immediately assemble mixed rice plates from an ever-changing variety of curries.

    Bain-maries of instantly-ready food. Of The Gods.

    Tobias Horrocks
  • Fast and Reliable Lunch Option

    Dine-in and takeaway patrons can grab a swift, generous meal of curries, short eats, or fried rice during short midday windows.

    Very fresh and tasty food, friendly service and a great place for a quick lunch.

    Muthumal Perera
  • Traditional Banana Leaf Rice Packs

    Specialty rice packets wrapped and steamed in banana leaves replicate traditional village rice preparation.

    Have the banana leaf wrapped rice packs that are perfect!

    Hansaniee Kora
  • Nostalgic Hometown Atmosphere

    An unpretentious neighborhood bakery and street food atmosphere brings back the comfort of classic home-style Sri Lankan kitchens.

    Nostalgic atmosphere when you walk in. Love it!

    Guy Rat

Other favorites

Traditional pastries, bakery sweets, and breakfast specialties

  • Chocolate Cake

    I tried a chocolate cake at Lion Bake House & Food and it was absolutely delicious.

    sheroon fernando
  • Cream Bun

    I tried the cream bun at lion bakery and it was absolutely perfect!

    Gayuli Fernando
  • Egg and Seeni Sambal Pastry

    The egg and seeni sambal pastry at Lion Bakery Dandenong is so tasty!

    Shehan Shakila
  • Kiribath

    Had kiribath, tuna curry, and coconut sambol today, absolutely delicious and authentic!

    Suraj Deemantha

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering hot food work at the counter?

Curries and hot dishes are served directly from bain-marie warmers at the counter, allowing you to choose multiple options for a quick takeaway or dine-in plate. Fresh egg roti is made right in front of you to order.

Are special dishes like the village rice packet available every day?

The popular Saturday village rice (Gamae Bath / plantain leaf rice) is only available on Saturdays and often requires ordering in advance by phone on the day.

Can you dine in or is it takeaway only?

Yes, Lion Bake House offers both dine-in seating and takeout, with casual seating available inside for meals like kottu or egg roti.

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