Walkway to Ceylon, a new Sri Lankan restaurant in Stones Corner, has officially opened, offering a menu inspired by the success of the popular food truck, Cafe 299.
With over 160,000 Sri Lankan diaspora in Australia, Sri Lankan cuisine has stayed rather underrepresented in Brisbane’s food scene. Acknowledging this disparity, husband-and-wife team Sam Weerappuli and Nirosha Jayasekara opened Cafe 299 as a food truck in 2020.

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Inspired by the passionate community response and growing demand, they grew their business with a permanent site right in the heart of Stones Corner.
A Culinary Expansion in Stones Corner
Located at 1/417 Logan Road, in the former Yum Yum Duck premises, Walkway to Ceylon offers an extensive menu featuring authentic Sri Lankan street food and seafood specialities. The restaurant’s minimalist fit-out includes concrete floors, yellow and black furniture, and a distinctive timber bar.

Menu Highlights
Walkway to Ceylon’s menu offers a diverse range of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, including:
- Street Food: Fish cutlets, crispy chicken rolls, and spiced vegetarian patties.
- Roti Specialties: Kottu roti (shredded roti with egg and vegetables), egg roti, and coconut roti.
- Signature Dishes: A standout Sri Lankan crab curry, available by pre-order, served with string hoppers, rice, and coconut sambal.
- Drinks Selection: A curated list of cocktails, wines, and Sri Lanka’s popular Lion Lager beer.

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Upcoming Dinner Buffet Event
To celebrate its growing presence in Stones Corner, Walkway to Ceylon is hosting a Sri Lankan dinner buffet on 31 January 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., providing an all-you-can-eat experience for $49 per person.
Buffet highlights include:
- Starters: Chef’s special soup and appetisers.
- Mains: Stringhoppers, rice, crab curry, black pork curry, and more.
- Desserts: Famous Sri Lankan coffee cakes and the chef’s special desserts.
Reservations can be made by calling 0412 008 107.
Community Response to Walkway to Ceylon
Since opening in mid-December, Walkway to Ceylon has been warmly received by Stones Corner residents. The restaurant’s growing popularity has prompted the owners to consider adding a lunch service, pending staffing arrangements.

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For now, Walkway to Ceylon serves dinner from Tuesday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Published 20-Jan-2025
