Ceylon Girl’s Café owner Angela Lord learnt the craft of preparing authentic Burgher-style Ceylonese cuisine from her grandmother and mother.
Angela refers to herself as a “Ceylon girl” – hence the café’s name – as she was born in Ceylon in 1972, the year the country changed its name to Sri Lanka. Angela is a Burgher. Burgher people are a small Eurasian ethnic group in Sri Lanka descended from Portuguese, Dutch, British and other Europeans who settled in Ceylon. The influences of the settlers are found in the country’s cuisine and in Angela’s appealing menu.
Angela began her business in a food truck called La Foodies with her husband Craig Evans but quickly outgrew that space after being named in the Herald Sun’s top 10 food truck list in 2020. La Foodies ranked No.5.
Ceylon Girl’s Café opened in December 2021 and has a loyal following who come for memorable curries but also house specialties including pan rolls. “We’re known for our pan rolls,” says Angela. Pan rolls are filled crepes – chicken, beef or vegetables – rolled, crumbed, deep-fried and served with a dipping sauce. Go and experience the delights of Ceylon cuisine for yourself. All curries are gluten and lactose-free.
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