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Spicy Swan

273 Huntingdale Rd, Huntingdale VIC 3166, Australia

Recommended by 33 people

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273 Huntingdale Rd, Huntingdale VIC 3166, Australia

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+61 3 9543 8596
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Spicy Swan

Huntingdale locals head to Spicy Swan for homestyle Sri Lankan rice and curry with honest village spices and none of the heavy oil. You will not find them on delivery apps—this kitchen deals strictly in counter pickup and casual dining. regulars drop in for midday lunch packs layered with four vegetable curries over rice, or grab crispy pan rolls from the hot bar. Come Saturday, the big prize is banana-leaf lamprais packed tight with spiced meat and sambols.

  • Weekend Lamprais: Packed in banana leaves with generous portions of spiced meats and traditional sides, available on weekends.
  • Budget Lunch Specials: Features four daily vegetarian curries over rice, built for a quick, filling counter takeout.
  • Direct Pickup Only: Operates strictly off third-party delivery platforms to focus on direct in-person dining and counter takeaway.
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Why Choose Spicy Swan

Authentic Sri Lankan curries, weekend lamprais, and comforting home-style cooking in Huntingdale

  • Village-Style Home Cooked Curries

    Curries and rice dishes are prepared with authentic village recipes, balancing rich traditional spices without feeling greasy or heavy.

    the food was not extra oily or unhealthy

    Geenath Mendis

  • Affordable Filling Lunch Specials

    A hearty weekday lunch special offers four distinct vegan curries alongside rice for a budget-friendly midday meal.

    They do lunch special for $10 for 4 vegetarian curries and rice. Very filling and those soy meat curries is delicious!

    Wandy Adventures

  • Nostalgic Taste of Home

    Customers feel a strong nostalgic connection to home, evoking fond memories of family meals cooked back in Sri Lanka.

    These foods remind my mom's foods back in Srilanka.

    Sanka G

  • Family Recipe Comfort

    Diners find comforting flavours that closely rival the traditional home-cooked curries of their mothers and grandmothers.

    this is the best thing short of your mum’s or grandmother’s curry!!

    Kleo Cruse

  • Dedicated Weekend Lamprais

    Authentic lamprais and specialty items are prepared specifically for weekend pickup, delivering generous portions wrapped with care.

    Lamprais on Saturdays is a must try!!

    Sush Kuruwita

  • Weekend Kottu and Short Eats

    Specialty kottu and traditional short eats provide ideal family takeaway options for weekend gatherings and cravings.

    On a Friday or Saturday night you can get other options such as Kottu or Lumprice.

    Sandy F

Beloved authentic Sri Lankan specialties and daily rice and curry staples

  • Lamprais

    this is hands down the best lamprais i have ever had so far in this area of melbourne.

    Sahmura

  • Beef rice & curry

    I had a beef rice & curry!! It was good. Service was good too!!

    Anoma R

  • Vegetarian lunch special

    They do lunch special for $10 for 4 vegetarian curries and rice. Very filling and those soy meat curries is delicious!

    Wandy Adventures

  • Kothu roti Chicken

    I ordered the Kothu roti Chicken( pic from a week ago) absolutely amazing perfectly cooked chicken with a soft fluffy texture of the deconstructed roti and those curry spice flavors complimented the dish beautifully.

    abishek dodla

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful culinary preparations and generous hospitality touches that make dining feel like home.

  • Complimentary Welcome Papadums

    Guests stepping into the shop are welcomed right away with complimentary papadums on arrival.

  • Accommodating Custom Protein Swaps

    The kitchen accommodates walk-in protein substitutions, easily swapping combo chicken for generous portions of beef.

  • Health-Conscious, Low-Oil Preparation

    Curries are deliberately crafted to capture village flavours without excessive oiliness or feeling heavy.

  • Dedicated Weekend Specialty Batching

    Labor-intensive heritage dishes such as banana-leaf-wrapped lamprais and kottu roti are reserved specifically for weekend service to preserve freshness and craft.

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering, timing, and specialty availability for your visit.

  • Pickup or Dine-In Only

    You will not find Spicy Swan on third-party food delivery apps, so plan to pick up your order directly or dine in.

  • Check Specialty Schedules

    Specialty items like lamprais, kottu roti, and hoppers are only made on specific days or times, including Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Arrive Early for Dinner

    If you are after evening items like kottu roti, be aware the shop closes early at 7:00 PM and specialty portions can run out.

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