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Three Elephants & Co.
97 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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97 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
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Three Elephants & Co. serves unapologetic Sri Lankan comfort food in St Kilda without the cloying sweetness common elsewhere. Regulars know Wednesday nights belong to whole mud crab—cracked tableside in rich garlic chilli, chilli butter, or earthy black pepper sauces. Come the weekend, the kitchen turns out freshly swirled appam with lace-thin edges and soft centres, paired alongside punchy coconut sambol and rich black pork curry. Settle into the cosy dining room with a cold Lion beer and tear into warm roti.
- Wednesday Mud Crab Night: A weekly ritual featuring whole mud crabs cooked in garlic chilli, chilli butter, or black pepper sauce.
- Weekend Hoppers: Served Friday through Sunday, pairing bowl-shaped pancakes with rich curries and fresh coconut sambol.
- Homestyle Sri Lankan Staples: Homestyle curries, chicken kothu, and roti prepared with balanced spice blends rather than heavy sweetness.
What's On at Three Elephants & Co.
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Six Reasons to Dine at Three Elephants & Co.
Why diners choose Three Elephants & Co. for authentic Sri Lankan dining and signature feast nights in St Kilda.
Authentically Balanced Sri Lankan Curries
Curries and traditional staples are crafted to capture home-style flavors with balanced spicing rather than excess sweetness or overwhelming heat.
The flavours were well balanced and authentic.
HisCar HisPetrol Crisp Weekend Bowl Pancakes and Hoppers
Crisp plain and egg hoppers are freshly prepared for weekend dinner services, accompanied by rich curries and fresh coconut sambal.
The hoppers were beautifully made with crispy edges.
Minoli Melder Midweek Mud Crab Feasts
Every Wednesday, guests gather for whole mud crabs served fresh in choices like chilli butter, garlic chilli, or traditional curry.
We went on their Mud Crab Night (every Wednesday) and the crab was cooked to perfection
Ranil Perera Festive Seafood Dining Experiences
The specialized crustacean dinner provides an interactive, hands-on centerpiece ideal for group gatherings and celebratory dinners.
It was messy but it was so finger-licking good.
Berenice Ethel Chua Transportive Home-Style Flavours
Dishes evoke genuine memories of home cooking and travels through Sri Lanka with carefully preserved traditional recipes.
Brought us right back to our 2 weeks trip in Sri Lanka.
Ainz (ainz_gourmet) Thoughtful and Inclusive Care
Guests with coeliac requirements, allergies, and specific physical access needs receive attentive, thoughtful hospitality.
Their mindfulness and kindness made a big difference.
Vasu Somasundaram
Most popular items
Authentic Sri Lankan specialties and weekly signature feasts
Mud Crab
We went on their Mud Crab Night (every Wednesday) and the crab was cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and full of flavour.
Ranil Perera Hoppers
Hoppers on a Friday or Saturday are my favourite!
Jade Smith Kothu
We started with the Koththu, and wow! what a revelation! The flavors were superb , and the combination of spices was just perfect.
Minoli Melder Black Pork Curry
And the black pork curry is the win 😉
Ainz (ainz_gourmet)
Other favorites
Appetizers, sides, and traditional Sri Lankan drinks to round out your dinner
Potato Lamb Tacos
Potato Lamb Tacos: light, fresh, small but great appetizer
Cynthia Raici Classic Sri Lankan Croquettes
Classic Sri Lankan Croquettes $14
2 Good Forks Bush Calamari
Bush calamari was also super yummers.
Berenice Ethel Chua Lion Lager
washed down with a refreshing Lion Larger.
Michael Reardon
Before you head over
Practical planning tips for mud crab specials, hopper nights, and ordering at Three Elephants & Co.
Pre-book Wednesday Mud Crab Night
Whole mud crabs are featured on Wednesday nights and supply can sell out fast, so reserve your table and crab in advance.
Schedule visits for weekend hopper service
Fresh plain and egg hoppers are scheduled specifically for weekend service across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday rather than all week.
Specify your preferred spice level
If you prefer traditional Sri Lankan heat, ask staff to make your dishes spicy rather than the milder default preparation.
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