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CJ Sri Lankan Spices & Lunch Bar

50 O G Rd, Klemzig SA 5087, Australia

Recommended by 67 people

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Find CJ Sri Lankan Spices & Lunch Bar

50 O G Rd, Klemzig SA 5087, Australia

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+61 8 8266 0879
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About CJ Sri Lankan Spices & Lunch Bar

Part dry grocery, part kitchen counter—this Klemzig storefront packs honest Sri Lankan comfort by the boxful. Diaspora regulars treat the counter as Adelaide’s benchmark for hearty curries and hot short eats. Between scooping takeaway orders, Shiroma and Christopher point home cooks toward shelves stocked with roasted curry powder and frozen scraped coconut. Weekend lunch packs clear out fast—arriving before 11 AM is the move before the kitchen sells out.

  • Fresh Takeaway & Lunch Packs: Hot takeaway curries and weekend lunch packs sell out rapidly by midday alongside freshly prepared savory snacks.
  • Sri Lankan Grocery Staples: Pantry shelves stocked with hard-to-find regional spices, specialty dry goods, and frozen scraped coconut at accessible prices.
  • Helpful Local Service: Owners Shiroma and Christopher are widely appreciated for offering hands-on ingredient guidance and welcoming conversation.
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Why Adelaide Chooses CJ Sri Lankan Spices & Lunch Bar

From freshly prepared hot curries and monthly lamprais to hard-to-find pantry goods and genuine warmth, explore what makes this Adelaide fixture essential. Visit our website today to check operating hours and plan your next meal.

  • Flavorful Takeaway Curries & Daily Lunch Packs

    Freshly prepared Sri Lankan curries and takeaway lunch packs provide robust island flavors and great everyday value.

    Great place to get a really flavoursome take away curry. Best value and flavour Sri Lankan in Adelaide.

    Gareth Leggett

  • Monthly Authentic Lamprais Special

    A monthly traditional specialty brings complex, banana-leaf-steamed heritage cooking to pre-ordering patrons.

    The lamprais they make once a month is an absolute must-order — always flavourful and authentic.

    Rivai Uchiha

  • The Comfort of Home Away from Home

    Every freshly prepared meal delivers genuine nostalgic comfort, evoking cherished memories of homemade Sri Lankan cooking.

    I visited the shop for the first time and got a lunch pack and it was so tasty and reminded me so much of home.

    Akhila Karunaratne

  • An Immersive Island Experience

    A welcoming atmosphere and rich culinary aromas instantly transport visitors straight to Sri Lanka.

    I always feel like I'm in Sri Lanka when I'm there.

    Siva K

  • Welcoming Community Guidance for Newcomers

    Attentive owners welcome newcomers and diaspora members alike, creating a warm, supportive neighborhood hub.

    During my first visit, the shop owner was incredibly friendly and engaged in conversation with me.

    Bimsara Jayaweera

  • Trusted Community Recommendations

    Helpful service and authentic recommendations turn quick spice runs into trusted, ongoing relationships.

    Went in for 2-3 items and ended up getting more. Very helpful staff. Will be coming back and recommending to other Lankans!

    Avishka Gooneratne

Explore customer-favorite takeaway curries, freshly prepared short eats, and monthly specials.

  • Short Eats

    The short eats are so good.

    EKANAYAKE

  • Takeaway Lunch Packs

    I highly recommend the takeaway lunch packs, which are a great way to try a variety of different Sri Lankan food.

    Siva K

  • Takeaway Curries

    Great place to get a really flavoursome take away curry.

    Gareth Leggett

  • Lamprais

    The lamprais they make once a month is an absolute must-order — always flavourful and authentic.

    Rivai Uchiha

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit for lunch packs and short eats?

Arrive early, especially on weekends around 11:00 AM for lunch packs. Hot lunch dishes and popular short eats sell out quickly and typically do not last until evening. Pre-orders are also an option.

Are there both vegetarian and non-vegetarian hot food options available?

Yes, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections are prepared, including string hoppers, vegetable curries, and coconut sambal alongside rolls filled with fish, chicken, lamb, or egg.

Can you buy groceries as well as prepared takeaway meals?

Beyond freshly cooked takeaway curries, lunch packs, and short eats, the venue functions as a grocery store stocking Sri Lankan spices, pantry staples, and frozen products like scraped coconut, vegetables, fish, and snacks. Monthly special lamprais can also be pre-ordered.

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