THE HIDDEN GEM

You wouldn’t expect the best Sri Lankan food in Texas to be hiding inside a gas station deli.

Inside the gas station deli — the Ceylon Kitchen counter

Ceylon Kitchen dining area inside the gas station — neon sign and booths

But that’s exactly where it is.

Find the pumps, come inside, and follow the spice — a family-run kitchen serving homestyle Sri Lankan cooking, made from scratch every day.

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AUTHENTIC ISLAND FLAVOR

Where Sri Lankan heat meets Texas heart.

Welcome to Ceylon Kitchen, a warm, family-owned Sri Lankan restaurant bringing the bold, comforting flavors of Sri Lanka to Magnolia, TX. Authentic recipes, homemade cooking, and heartfelt hospitality — our dad, Chef Sarath, brings years of hands-on kitchen experience, while our mom adds the heart of traditional Sri Lankan home cooking to every dish.

HOURS

Wed–Sun · 11AM–8PM · Closed Mon & Tue

Hours: Wed–Sun 11 AM–8 PM · Closed Mon & Tue

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A Sri Lankan table — rice and curry, daal, sambols, clay pots and banana leaf

Family-owned · Made from scratch daily

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Signature dishes

Heat customizable on every dish. Halal chicken and vegetarian options available — just ask.

Ceylon Wrap

$7.99

Handmade godamba roti, grilled halal chicken, spicy-salty coconut sambol, cheddar & mozzarella melt.

VEGGIE OPTION

Rice & Curry

$15.99

The authentic way, on a banana leaf — basmati, lentil daal, coconut-kissed kale, beet or mango curry, papadam.

VEGGIE OPTION

Kottu

$15.99

Handmade roti chopped and stir-fried with egg and vegetables, coated in coconut milk curry.

VEGGIE OPTION

Chicken Fried Rice

$14.99

Basmati fried rice with vegetables and crispy chicken, tossed in sweet chili, red chili, ketchup and oyster sauce.

SWEET-SPICY

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NEW TO SRI LANKAN FOOD?

Three things to know.

Sri Lankan cuisine — often discovered by fans of Indian and South Indian food — with its own bold island flavors.

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It starts with roti.

Godamba roti is a hand-stretched flatbread, griddled fresh. We wrap it burrito-style, chop it into kottu, and serve it alongside slow-simmered curries.

Rice & curry is a spread.

One plate, many little things: basmati rice, lentil daal, coconut-kissed greens, and your choice of curry — served the authentic way, on a banana leaf.

You pick the heat.

Every dish is made to order, from Texas-mild to island-hot. Halal chicken and vegetarian options are always on hand — just ask.

CATERING

We cater.

From office lunches to family celebrations — one kitchen in Magnolia, serving all the way to north Houston.

CALL (936) 500-3942

MAGNOLIA✦THE WOODLANDS✦CONROE✦TOMBALL✦NORTH HOUSTON

One location — wide delivery & catering reach.

REAL GOOGLE REVIEWS

Loved by locals.

★★★★★

“Looking for South Indian or Sri Lankan food? This place definitely hits the spot! … Don’t let the fact that this gem lies in a otherwise non-descript gas station… deceive quality and quantity of food. Phenomenal, highly recommend!”

— VIVEK K.

★★★★★

“Authentic Sri Lankan food….taste so amazing! As a person from a Sri Lankan ethnicity… we are so happy that there’s a Sri Lankan restaurant close to home (The Woodland/Spring). Chef and Owner Mr. Sarath is such a warm, friendly, welcoming person. His food is just too good.”

— PADMINI J.

★★★★★

“A hidden gem. The food was absolutely delicious with authentic Sri Lankan flavors. Every dish was packed with flavor, the portions were generous, and the staff were incredibly friendly.”

— THUSITHA W.

RECOGNITION

2026

Ceylon Kitchen

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