YAKA in Dunedin

"Fantastic food and such a great vibe! We’ve already been there twice in a week, that says it all. You can really taste the love and attention Nilanka puts into every dish, and she makes sure you feel completely at home. And that chilli paste? Unreal. Just one spoonful is enough to polish off a whole plate of rice!"

"Thanks Dee, loved the freshly made Beef Roti as well as the tasty flavoursome food explosion in the crumbed egg & fish rolls absolutely delicious. Love supporting local businesses and kindhearted owners like Dee and her husband thank you for sharing your delightful cuisine with us. Location is perfect - with a gorgeous view of Knox church just outside their window across the road. Pop in whanau, you won’t be disappointed. See again soon Dee"

"This is the second time I’ve tried There food and I’m really impressed by the price for a portion and deliciousness of the food. Highly recommended Sri Lankan cuisine in Dunedin."

"On my very first day in Dunedin, I tried the chicken fried rice at YAKA Dunedin — it was absolutely delicious! A month later, I had their Chicken Koththu, and I was honestly speechless. The taste was truly authentic Sri Lankan flavour. I never expected to find such genuine Sri Lankan food in Dunedin. Very thankful to the friendly staff for the great service. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

"I had such a great experience at YAKA. It is really nice to finally have authentic Sri Lankan food, and everything I tried was both delicious and affordable. The owners were very friendly and helpful, which made the whole visit even better. I ordered a roti, a paratha roll, and the curry fries. The roti was fresh and flavorful, the paratha roll was filling and tasty, and the curry fries were a standout. They were crispy, comforting, and full of flavor. Everything felt like really good value for the price. Overall, YAKA is a fantastic spot if you are craving Sri Lankan food. The food is scrumptious, the vibe is welcoming, and it is a great deal for the quality you get. I would highly recommend the curry fries and paratha roll."

"We were passing through Dunedin when we decided to stop at Yaka. Lovely vibes and amazing atmosphere, staff were always willing to help and food was amazing! Would highly recommend if you want authentic Sri Lankan cuisine!!"

"We're currently on a summer road trip around South Island and while covering Dunedin, we stopped by this gem. The food portion was really good, lots of varieties, very friendly staff and you can customize anything and they'll make it within minutes and the best part is it actually tastes authentically Sri Lankan, which is rare outside Sri Lanka. Definitely great value for money and highly recommended if you're in Dunedin!!! ⭐"

"We tried Yaka's food on on Diwali Event yesterday at Edgar Center and it was the best Shrilankan cuisine, I had for the very first time! Dehini you are an amazing chef! Highly recommend Yaka's homemade food made with love! :)"