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PDA Spice Island

Unit 3/16A Herbert Ave, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

Recommended by 44 people

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Unit 3/16A Herbert Ave, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

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+61 3 8742 2004
HoursMonday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About PDA Spice Island

Stock up on authentic Sri Lankan pantry staples and head in on weekends for ready-to-eat spiced short eats. Customers drop by this family-run shop for niche ingredients like pumpkin preserve and specialty rices, but Saturdays and Sundays bring hot takeaway trays. Expect flaky chicken and fish pan rolls, vegetable roti, string hoppers, and Gami Rasa rice and curry packs stacked near the counter.

  • Weekend short eats: Hot takeaway drops arrive exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring fish rolls, vegetable roti, string hoppers, and Gami Rasa rice packs.
  • Hard-to-find pantry staples: Shelves are stocked with specialty regional rices, frozen essentials, and hard-to-find baking staples like pumpkin preserve.
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Why Choose PDA Spice Island

Why locals rely on PDA Spice Island for authentic groceries, community support, and weekend takeaway

  • Comprehensive Sri Lankan Grocery Selection

    Customers can source full pantries of authentic spices, specialty rices, frozen essentials, and produce in one trip.

    it’s the one stop for all Sri Lankan food items.

    Ravindu Gamage

  • Specialized Pantry and Baking Staples

    Hard-to-find ingredients and baking supplies like pumpkin preserve provide reliable access to traditional cooking components.

    The only shop who stocked it in my area. Brilliant!

    Jacqueline Snowball

  • Weekend-Only Fresh Prepared Takeaway

    Shoppers look forward to weekend drops of freshly prepared Gami Rasa rice packs, fish buns, and rolls that often sell out fast.

    Prepared food is available only on weekends, and sometimes sells out in a couple of hours!

    dham fern

  • Authentic Short Eats and Hot Specialties

    Freshly made traditional savories like string hoppers, pan rolls, and patties bring authentic island flavors to local weekend meals.

    weekends roll around and you can purchase the tasty short eats , rice and curry packs and string hoppers etc .

    Shfani Jabeer

  • Friendly and Attentive Family Service

    Shoppers consistently experience warm, personalized attention from the dedicated couple who run the store.

    One of the main reasons visit there is the friendly and personalised service they offer upon entering.

    Dylan Liyanage

  • Helpful Community and Cultural Guidance

    The owners assist patrons with practical needs, from reading Sinhalese cooking instructions to managing overseas cargo shipments.

    owners have always helped him out with reading Sinhalese instructions when needed.

    Asanka Ariyapperuma

Authentic Sri Lankan ready-to-eat favorites and traditional weekend short eats

  • Gami Rasa lunch pack

    Try their Gami Rasa lunch pack , it's the best!!!

    Rukshala De Alwis Kulasekera

  • String hoppers

    weekends roll around and you can purchase the tasty short eats , rice and curry packs and string hoppers etc .

    Shfani Jabeer

  • Pan rolls

    Loved the sri lankan flavour in their pan rolls and patties.

    Chamila Kohona

  • Fish buns

    You must visit the shop one weekends and you will find string hoppers, fish buns rolls, alawalu rotii and many more Sri Lankan foods.

    Gayashan Madhuwantha

Before you head over

Timing and planning tips for Sri Lankan takeaway and grocery runs

  • Arrive Early for Weekend Hot Food

    Prepared hot foods, rice and curry packs, and short eats are offered specifically on weekends and can sell out within a couple of hours, so arrive early.

  • Time Vegetable Shopping for Thursdays

    Fresh produce arrives weekly on Thursdays, making it the best day to shop if you are looking for fresh vegetables alongside your pantry goods.

  • Pre-Order Weekend Specials in Advance

    For specialty weekend items like string hoppers, rolls, and curries, pre-ordering is available to guarantee you do not miss out on popular dishes.

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