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Cinnamon Leaf

125 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill NSW 2145, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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125 Pendle Way, Pendle Hill NSW 2145, Australia

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+61 2 9636 1613
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cinnamon Leaf

Pendle Hill locals know Cinnamon Leaf as the no-nonsense hub for real-deal Sri Lankan home cooking. The strip-mall shopfront skips fancy decor in favor of what matters—crisp-edged egg hoppers, fragrant coconut sambols, and clay-pot depth. Grab a seat or pack out a banana-leaf lamprais loaded with curried meat and sambol. Counter staff happily steer families through mild egg fried rice and roti options, while an in-dining wash basin caters to anyone tackling their rice and curry by hand. It all rounds out with a counter full of spiced bakery short eats like crumbed mutton rolls and malu paan.

  • Freshly Made Hoppers: Freshly bowled egg, milk, and plain hoppers served crisp with katta and seeni sambol, available as quick combo packs or Friday buffet specials.
  • Banana-Leaf Lamprais: Authentic Dutch Burgher-style rice packages layered with meats and sambol wrapped tight in banana leaf for easy takeaway.
  • Traditional Hand-Dining Setup: An in-dining wash sink lets diners follow traditional Sri Lankan table custom without relying on utensils.
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Why Diners Choose Cinnamon Leaf

Discover why Sydney diners seek out Cinnamon Leaf for authentic hoppers, comforting lamprais, and genuine Sri Lankan hospitality.

  • Fresh, Crispy Hoppers Cooked to Order

    Freshly made egg, plain, milk, and string hoppers paired with curries, available individually, in combo packs, or as an all-you-can-eat feast.

    The hoppers were very light and crispy the way we asked them to be cooked as we don't like a thick middle.

    Karen Van Gramberg

  • Authentic Short Eats and Sri Lankan Bakery Specialties

    Full bakery counters stocked daily with traditional Sri Lankan snacks including malu paan, cream buns, kimbula banis, and seeni sambol buns.

    Short eats like the fish bun, seeni sambol bun and the sugar bun tasted authentic and amazing and were very fresh too.

    Pramudh Fernando

  • Handcrafted Lamprais for Easy Takeaway and Catering

    Wrapped parcels of traditional lump rice prepared with rich curries, ideal for quick takeaway lunches or catered family gatherings.

    Recently we ordered some Lump Rice packets for an event. They were fabulous in taste, less oily and felt more like authentic home-cooked food.

    Sobashini Hasthanayake

  • High-Value Hopper Packs and Generous Portions

    Generous meal portions and bundled hopper packs that provide full traditional Sri Lankan spreads at fair, family-friendly prices.

    They have a hopper pack, you get 1 egg hoppers, 3 plain hoppers and a curry of choice …for $15 which is a real good deal.

    rosemary illangakoon

  • Dedicated In-Room Basin for Eating by Hand

    Thoughtful dining room setup featuring an in-dining washing sink so guests can comfortably eat rice and curry in the traditional manner.

    With everything you need on your table, plus a hand basin for those that want to be traditional and eat with your hands!

    ActorAdamHughes

  • Attentive, Warm Guidance for First-Timers and Families

    Welcoming hospitality where staff personally guide newcomers and families toward approachable spice levels and dishes children love.

    Seeing we had children with us, the young lady behind the counter thoughtfully suggested the egg fried rice, roti, and hoppers as kid-friendly, non-spicy options.

    Therese Jayawardene

Most loved Sri Lankan dishes and combinations

  • Lamprais (Lump Rice)

    They were fabulous in taste, less oily and felt more like authentic home-cooked food.

    Sobashini Hasthanayake

  • Hopper Pack

    They have a hopper pack, you get 1 egg hoppers, 3 plain hoppers and a curry of choice …for $15 which is a real good deal.

    rosemary illangakoon

  • Chicken Kottu

    Personal favourite is the chicken kottu or maybe the crab curry in a close second.

    Nicky Derwin

  • Mango Curry

    I chose the mango curry. It was spicy and delicious 😋

    Nichole Carlson

Other favorites

Traditional bakery snacks, sides, and beverages

  • Fish Bun (Malu Paan)

    They have a massive srilankan snacks range… from the fish bun to chicken roti.. super tasty.

    rosemary illangakoon

  • Coconut Roti

    I really liked (and first ever trying it anywhere) the Mango Curry and the Coconut Roti!

    ActorAdamHughes

  • Seeni Sambol Bun

    Short eats like the fish bun, seeni sambol bun and the sugar bun tasted authentic and amazing and were very fresh too.

    Pramudh Fernando

  • Ginger Tea

    I tried the string hoppers with gosh curry, the hopper pack, parotta, and ginger tea — everything was absolutely heavenly!

    Ni Sha

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and cultural details that make your dining experience memorable

  • Dedicated Dining Room Hand Basin

    The dining room features a dedicated hand-washing basin set up specifically so guests can comfortably partake in the cultural custom of eating rice and curry by hand.

  • Thoughtful Family and Spice Guidance

    When welcoming families with young children or first-time diners, staff step out to suggest non-spicy, kid-friendly dishes like egg fried rice, roti, and hoppers.

  • Custom-Cooked Hopper Service & Buffets

    Hosts an all-you-can-eat hopper buffet and customized hopper packs where egg hoppers can be prepared cooked-to-order sunny-side up with runny yolks.

  • Authentic Short Eats and Bakery Counter

    In addition to hot mains, the counter offers traditional Sri Lankan bakery items and tea-time short eats like fish buns (malu paan), seeni sambol buns, and kimbula banis.

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering formats, spice choices, and dining rituals at Cinnamon Leaf.

  • Ask staff for kid-friendly and mild options

    If you are visiting with children or are sensitive to heat, ask the counter team for guidance—they can recommend non-spicy options like egg fried rice, roti, and hoppers.

  • Order hopper packs or visit for the buffet

    For great value, look out for the Friday hopper buffet or opt for bundled hopper packs that combine plain and egg hoppers with curry and sambols.

  • Use the dining-room basin to eat by hand

    Take advantage of the dining room's dedicated hand basin to wash up easily before and after enjoying your rice and curry in the traditional Sri Lankan way.

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