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“ayubowan!”
(hello!)

 

Kurumba aims to transport guests to a world where they can savour the flavours of Sri Lanka while embracing its rich cultural traditions. We have taken inspiration from Sri Lankan street food that we ate when we were young, as well as family recipes that have been passed down from generation.

 

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Our team

Kurumba is a family-owned business, led by head chef and co-owner of Kurumba Augustus (Augi)- father of Travin and Jason, husband to venue manager Dilki.

Augi has 35+ years of experience as a chef, gaining his culinary experience from Sri Lanka, France, the Netherlands, Asia and the Middle East.

Travin (co-owner) has 12 years of experience as a pastry chef, working at venues such as Bennelong, Bistro Guillaume and most recently as executive pastry chef at The Venew Group (restaurants Franca Brassiere, Parlar and Armorica).

 

 

 

Jason (co owner and head pastry chef) has 6 years experience as a pastry chef. He started his pastry apprenticeship at Crown Perth, completed at The Star in Sydney. Jason has worked alongside Travin at Franca Brasserie and family owned cafe The Fold.

Saaya (Travin’s wife and pastry chef), has 5 years of experience as a pastry chef, working at venues such as Sokyo, Quay and Sixpenny and is currently in charge of the pastry section at Franca Brasserie.

Dilki (Augi’s wife, Travin and Jason’s mum, co-owner and venue manager) is the ex-manager at the family's previous restaurant, The Fold.

 

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