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South Ceylon

1210 Centre Rd, Clarinda VIC 3169, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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1210 Centre Rd, Clarinda VIC 3169, Australia

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+61 436 457 476
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About South Ceylon

Generous, unpretentious Sri Lankan comfort cooking lands hot across the counter at South Ceylon. Regulars drop in for the midday bain-marie combo—a mound of rice paired with a rich meat curry and three vegetable sides like creamy breadfruit or sweet eggplant. The dining room even keeps a dedicated hand-washing station right by the tables, set up for eating the traditional way. Evening brings sizzling egg hoppers with katta sambol alongside plates of chopped southern-style kottu rotti.

  • Rice and Curry Combos: Bain-marie lunch packs load a choice of meat curry alongside three vegetable dishes over rice.
  • Hoppers and Kottu: Crisp-edged egg hoppers come paired with spicy sambol alongside chopped kottu rotti.
  • Dining Room Wash Station: A hand-wash sink stands right in the seating area for diners eating the traditional way.
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What's On at South Ceylon

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Why Diners Choose South Ceylon

From everyday rice and curry combos to authentic hopper feasts, discover why diners choose South Ceylon.

  • Value-Packed Rice and Curry Combinations

    Counter-service combination packs deliver one meat and three vegetable curries with generous portions at an accessible price point.

    For just $14, you get one meat and three vegetable dishes. How good is that!

    Nass Sena

  • Generous Everyday Portions

    Combination rice and curry orders are served in substantial portions that provide reliable lunchtime value.

    Pretty big portions of you get rice and curry. Rice and curry includes 3 vegetable curries and a meat curry.

    Lasal R

  • Home-Style Hospitality and Warmth

    Guests are treated with personal warmth and attentive care that reflects traditional Sri Lankan hospitality.

    What sets it apart is their true Sri Lankan hospitality, making you feel like a guest in someone’s home rather than just a restaurant.

    The Nik Take

  • Authentic Cultural Nostalgia

    Richly spiced dishes and comforting home-style preparations evoke vivid memories of traveling and dining across Sri Lanka.

    the food was amazing . a true taste of shri lanka.. the aromas and flavours reminded me of travelling and eating in sri lanka.

    Chris Richardson

  • Fresh Traditional Hopper Feasts

    Specialty evening menus include family hopper deals pairing freshly made egg and plain hoppers with savoury chicken curry and katta sambol.

    It includes four egg hoppers, ten plain hoppers, one meat curry, and one katta sambol.

    Thilina Gamalath

  • Dining-Room Hand Washing Station

    The dining area features a dedicated central hand washing sink designed specifically for guests enjoying meals by hand.

    A hand washing station in the middle of the seating area for eating with your hands.

    Tobias Horrocks

Signature Sri Lankan classics praised by local diners

  • Rice and Curry

    Rice and curry includes 3 vegetable curries and a meat curry.

    Lasal R

  • Hoppers

    Really great place to dine,especially for hoppers!

    Shan

  • Kottu

    Top 3 dishes to try: Egg hoppers with coconut sambol, Devilled chicken, and Southern-style kottu.

    The Nik Take

  • Lamprais

    I especially loved the Lamprais here.

    Kinkini Gamage

Before you head over

Practical advice on wait times, parking, and traditional dining amenities

  • Allow Extra Preparation Time for Fresh Hoppers

    When ordering freshly prepared items like the family hopper deal, allow roughly 30 minutes for preparation rather than a shorter estimate.

  • Arrive Early for On-Site Parking

    Complimentary parking is located directly outside the shop front, though spaces can be competitive during peak dining hours.

  • Use the Dining Room Hand Washing Basin

    Take advantage of the dedicated wash basin right in the middle of the dining area to eat traditional rice and curries comfortably with your hands.

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