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Yaal Cafe

Unit 5/2 Sheoak Rd, Maddington WA 6109, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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Unit 5/2 Sheoak Rd, Maddington WA 6109, Australia

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+61 8 6114 3216
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:15 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yaal Cafe

Yaal Cafe delivers uncompromised Sri Lankan heat and hearty South Indian cooking right to Maddington. No watered-down gravies here. Expect bone-in goat curries, crispy mutton rolls, and the percussive clatter of kottu roti being hammered on the hotplate. Regulars crowd the counter during lunch for the bain-marie rice specials—a mound of rice paired with a rich meat curry and two rotating vegetable sides like spiced dhal or bean curry. Come evening, the kitchen switches to a full à la carte menu, rolling out paper-thin dosas and banana-leaf lamprais packed with sambal blachan and brinjal moju.

  • Bain-Marie Lunch Packs: Midday counter service pairs fluffy rice with your choice of meat curry and two daily vegetable sides.
  • Unapologetic Heat: Dishes keep traditional Sri Lankan spice levels, bone-in meats, and bold chili heat intact.
  • Regional Specialties: Evenings feature banana-leaf lamprais, puttu, and kottu roti chopped fresh to order on the griddle.
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Why Choose Yaal Cafe

Discover what makes Yaal Cafe Perth's authentic destination for Sri Lankan cuisine

  • Generous Bain-Marie Rice Combos

    Lunch combos feature counter-selected meats and two rotating vegetable curries served in hearty portions at great value.

    Beyond delicious food at a very reasonable price point - best if you have spice tolerance as there is quite a bit of chilli in most of the dishes so check with staff if you need a milder chilli dish.

    S P

  • Substantial Portions and Value

    Dishes deliver substantial servings suited for sharing or multiple meals without cutting corners on ingredients.

    Portion of food is so generous that is evident from the long que of people.

    Harikrishna Rajendran

  • Uncompromising Heat and Flavor

    Traditional Sri Lankan cooking keeps authentic island heat and bone-in richness rather than blanding curries down.

    It's spicy, not sanitised western versions, when they say it's hot, it's hot, took me 3 days to get through one dish but worth it.

    John Osborn

  • Comforting Taste of Home

    Homestyle Sri Lankan recipes evoke deep emotional ties and authentic memories for community members.

    My husbands usual Sunday spot for authentic SriLankan food.. that reminds him of home.

    Naomi Tia

  • Freshly Clacking Kottu and Lamprais

    Diners experience the signature rhythm of kottu roti being freshly chopped alongside banana-leaf wrapped lamprais.

    Walking in your taste buds are enticed not just by the smell but the clak clak clak sound of the kottu being prepared.

    Juvi A

  • Hard-to-Find Regional Specialties

    Hard-to-find regional staples such as string hoppers, puttu, and stuffed short eats bring rare culinary traditions to Perth.

    they also sell spring hoppers and puttu which are hard to find in Perth

    Jagoo Boy

Beloved Sri Lankan and South Indian specialties cooked with authentic spices and traditional recipes

  • Kottu Roti

    A huge selection on the menu and if you want a recommendation then start with the chicken Kotu Roti, you won't be disappointed!

    Thomas Bird

  • Masala Dosa

    The masala dosa ($10.50) was excellent. Great batter texture. Outstanding chutney and sambar.

    paul harrison

  • String Hoppers

    Idli & string hoppers with goat curry, chicken curry & spinach with lentils was superb!

    paulgamini

  • Sri Lankan Lamprais

    We had the Sri Lankan Lamprais which is an amalgamation of side dishes: Chicken Curry, Caramelised Onions, Brinjal Moju, Beef Cutlet, Boiled Egg, Sambal Blachan with a delightfully flavourful rice packed in a banana leaf and wrapped in aluminium foil.

    paulgamini

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, ordering, and menu setups before you visit

  • Plan Around Menu Transition Times

    Lunchtime rice meal combos run until 4:00 PM from the bain-marie, after which the kitchen reopens at 5:00 PM with the full dinner à la carte menu. Items like dosas are typically evening-only, so plan your arrival around your menu preferences.

  • Gauge Heat Levels and Traditional Bone-In Cuts

    Traditional Sri Lankan dishes here lean intensely fiery and unmoderated. If you are sensitive to heat, ask staff to guide you toward milder curries, and chew bone-in fish or goat curries carefully to filter small bones.

  • Navigate Peak Hours and Takeaway Peaks

    Peak lunch hours and weekend periods draw long queues and packed tables. Arrive early or prepare to order takeaway if seating is tight, and keep in mind that dine-in service closes about 30 minutes before closing time.

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