Our Story
Food Corner Was Born from a Family Table
In 2010, Priya and Nimal Perera opened the doors of a modest twelve-table eatery on Galle Road with a single conviction: that good food should feel like home. They were not trained chefs. They were home cooks — devoted parents who had spent decades feeding family and friends with food that carried memory and warmth.
That spirit never left the kitchen. Today, Food Corner seats over eighty guests and has welcomed thousands of families through its doors — yet every dish is still prepared with the same unhurried care and fresh ingredients the Pereras insisted on from day one.
We are not chasing trends. We are simply cooking food we believe in, for people who deserve it.
Our Core Values
Farm to Table
Our vegetables arrive from partner farms in Nuwara Eliya each morning. Freshness is not a buzzword — it's our baseline.
Community First
We employ from the neighbourhood, source from local suppliers, and give back through our monthly community meals programme.
Craft Over Speed
Our sauces simmer for hours. Our dough rests overnight. There are no shortcuts in our kitchen — ever.
Honest Flavours
We respect tradition while remaining curious. Sri Lankan warmth meets Mediterranean technique in every dish we serve.
Sustainable Kitchen
Zero-waste cooking practices, compostable packaging, and renewable energy — our responsibility to the island we love.
Warm Hospitality
From the moment you walk in, you're a guest — not a customer. We remember regulars by name and favourite orders.
Fourteen Years of
Growing Together
The First Twelve Tables
Priya and Nimal open Food Corner in a rented space on Galle Road with a hand-written menu and twelve tables borrowed from family.
Our First Chef Partnership
Chef Rohan Mendis joins the team, introducing Mediterranean technique and elevating the menu to its first iteration of what guests love today.
The Big Move
Food Corner relocates to a larger space — still on Galle Road — seating 80 guests across two floors with a new open kitchen design.
The Stone Pizza Oven
We import a hand-built stone oven from Italy. Our pizza menu launches — and instantly becomes the most ordered section on the card.
Community Meals Programme
Monthly free community meals begin for families in the neighbourhood — something the Pereras had dreamed about since day one.
Farm Partnership Expanded
We partner with three additional farms, achieving 90% locally-sourced produce across our full menu. A milestone we're very proud of.
Meet Our Kitchen
Rohan Mendis
Head ChefTrained in Colombo and Florence. Eleven years at Food Corner, specialising in wood-fired and pasta dishes.
Amara Silva
Sous ChefAward-winning pastry background. Responsible for our celebrated dessert menu and all house-made breads.
Kavya Jayasinghe
General ManagerThe heart of front-of-house. Kavya ensures every guest feels like a regular from the very first visit.
Come Experience It Yourself
Words only go so far. We'd love to cook for you. Reserve your table and let the food do the talking.
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