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Mango's Nuts Cafe & Restaurant

170 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Ferny Creek VIC 3786, Australia

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Find Mango's Nuts Cafe & Restaurant

170 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Ferny Creek VIC 3786, Australia

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+61 3 9755 3348
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mango's Nuts Cafe & Restaurant

Home-style Sri Lankan curries refuel hikers along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road with generous spices and genuine warmth. Forest walkers drop in off nearby trails for fragrant chicken and vegetable curries flanked by coconut sambal, pineapple curry, and tart eggplant moju. The kitchen steps out to tailor heat levels to individual plates, while groups with mixed tastes can grab steak burgers or pizza. Meals wind down over steaming mugs of spiced ginger tea on the quiet mountain ridge.

  • Customized spice and hospitality: Head chef visits tables to explain curries, tweak spice heat, and offer tastings.
  • Traditional Sri Lankan sides: Hearty plates paired with coconut sambal, eggplant moju, and hot ginger tea.
  • Dog-friendly mountain stop: Large backyard viewpoint welcoming dogs and casual stops along the mountain route.
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Why Dine at Mango's Nuts Cafe & Restaurant

Discover authentic Sri Lankan curries, custom chef hospitality, and scenic comfort dining in the Dandenongs.

  • Satisfying Post-Hike Refueling

    Authentic, made-from-scratch curries served with generous accompaniments deliver comforting nourishment at fair prices after outdoor activities.

    It comes as a mild curry but the headchef added extra spice for me and all of the sides that came with it were so delicious.

    Natalie Barton

  • Multi-Dish Sri Lankan Spreads & Tea

    Generous spreads of curries, diverse sambals, and complimentary soothing ginger tea provide incredible dining value.

    They even threw in ginger tea for us to try which was delicious and very soothing. Really reasonably priced too.

    Dawn Ho

  • Personalized Guidance from the Chef

    The head chef personally visits tables to explain regional recipes, offer custom spice levels, and tailor dishes to guest preferences.

    What made the experience even more special was the chef personally coming over to discuss our options and helping us customise a perfect meal for lunch.

    Abhay gopi

  • Guided Sri Lankan Flavour Discovery

    Guests can discover traditional Sri Lankan elements through thoughtful dish recommendations and curated tasting sides.

    They took the time to explain each component of the dishes and even asked for feedback.

    Lolo Lo

  • Dog-Friendly Scenic Mountain Stop

    A welcoming venue along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road featuring open outdoor views where family pets are warmly embraced.

    They’ve got an amazing viewpoint in their large backyard!! To top it all that, they’re dog friendly!!

    Bheemsain J

  • Flexible Comfort Dining for Groups

    A diverse menu featuring steak burgers, chips, and classic options alongside Sri Lankan specialties accommodates varied family preferences.

    So far we have had the beef burger (kids said 9/10), steak and chips (kids loved it), the Sri Lankan curry is a plate full of little dishes with a beef or chicken curry and other vegetable curries.

    HH

Signature Sri Lankan curries and house favorites crafted with care

  • Beef burger

    And their beef burger was absolutely perfect! Honestly, it was one of the most delicious burgers I’ve ever had.

    Marmar Shakiba

  • Sri Lankan chicken curry

    Ordered the Sri Lankan chicken curry with rice and a ginger tea, and it was honestly so good!

    Inuri Kulatunge

  • Butter chicken

    The butter chicken curry was very tasty, and the fruit bowl was well presented and packed with fruit and fresh yogurt.

    Tia Perry

  • Vegetable curry

    We order the vegetable curry, avo toast with eggs, orange cake and home made ice cream.

    Manuella Ribeiro

Other favorites

Soothing traditional teas, specialty sides, and house-made desserts

  • Ginger tea

    They even threw in ginger tea for us to try which was delicious and very soothing.

    Dawn Ho

  • Chocolate mousse

    The chocolate mousse looked fancy and was tasted amazing!

    HH

  • Home made ice cream

    We order the vegetable curry, avo toast with eggs, orange cake and home made ice cream.

    Manuella Ribeiro

  • Eggplant moju

    Their Sri Lankan rice and curries were outstanding — especially the flavorful eggplant moju, which was a real highlight

    Abhay gopi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate authentic Sri Lankan dining in the Dandenongs.

  • Personalized Culinary Guidance & Spice Customization

    Head chef Chanaka visits tables personally to walk diners through dish components, provide custom recommendations, and adjust spice levels to individual taste.

  • Complimentary Spiced Ginger Tea

    Diners are frequently greeted with soothing Sri Lankan black ginger tea served on the house or as a warm welcome touch.

  • Multi-Dish Sambals and Curated Sides

    Curry orders arrive paired with a generous spread of traditional sides, including eggplant moju, coconut sambal, and seasonal pineapple curry.

  • Dog-Friendly Grounds with Mountain Views

    Four-legged hiking companions are welcomed into the venue and spacious backyard viewpoint setting alongside the dining tables.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for your visit along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road

  • Ask the chef to tailor your spice and dish choices

    Curries are prepared mild by default, but the head chef regularly visits tables to tailor spice levels, introduce traditional dishes like eggplant moju, or provide sample tastes.

  • Pair your curry spread with soothing ginger tea

    Order the traditional Sri Lankan rice and curry spreads, which come served with diverse side dishes, sambals, and complimentary warm ginger tea.

  • Head to the backyard if dining with dogs

    If traveling with pets or stopping after visiting nearby trails and gardens, head out back to the large rear yard for pet-friendly seating and mountain views.

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