Dutch Burgher Union
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/srilanka, r/Colombo10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend the lamprais at the Dutch Burgher Union, and one recommends it for Burgher cooking found nowhere else. One calls its lamprais the most authentic, and another advises checking availability. One commenter finds the portions small and feels other places do better.
Address
Thunmulla, VVW5+WH2 The Dutch Burgher Union of Ceylon, 114 Reid Ave, Colombo 00500, Sri Lanka
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lamprais
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Other places on this map closest to Dutch Burgher Union, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/DevMahasen in r/srilanka · Jan 2026
Their pick for Burgher aunty cooking.
- Recommendsu/Hawkerswil in r/srilanka · Jan 2026taste
Says they have very good lamprais, advising to check availability.
- Recommendsu/LagoonCrab in r/srilanka · Apr 2025taste
Includes the lamprais at Dutch Burgher Union in Colombo in a list of Sri Lankan foods to try.
- Recommendsu/samknowsbest8 in r/srilanka · Apr 2024taste
Says the lamprais here is very high on their list to try.
- Recommendsu/ShitsHappen in r/srilanka · Jun 2026variety
Recommends it for unique Burgher minority cuisine.
- Recommendsu/Puckumisss in r/srilanka · Dec 2024taste
Recommends the lamprais from DBU.
- Recommendsu/Ceylonese_04 in r/Colombo · Feb 2026
Names DBU on Reid Avenue as a top lamprais spot.
- Recommendsu/ExaltedLegend101 in r/srilanka · Jan 2026taste
Lists it as an original place for lamprais.
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- Recommendsu/angelwildheart in r/Colombo · Oct 2026taste
Says DBU has the most authentic lamprais.
- Caveatu/wonky-pigeon in r/srilanka · Apr 2025value
Thinks other spots do better than Dutch Burgher Union.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.