Sri Lankan
Lahore Tikka House
Location:1365 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1
Phone: +1 (416) 406-8686
Timings:
Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Signature Dishes:
– Lamprais (Dutch-influenced rice bundle with curry, seeni sambol, and frikkadels)
– Jaffna Crab Curry (spicy, coconut-based with mud crab)
– Egg Hopper (fermented rice crepe with crispy edges)
🔥 Why Special: Live grill station for fresh kebabs alongside Sri Lankan classics.
Ceylon Express
Location:1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON M1V 1V2
Phone: +1 (416) 293-8888
Timings:
Tue-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
(Closed Mon)
Must-Try:
– Kottu Roti (chopped flatbread with veggies, egg, and your choice of meat)
– Deviled Beef (crispy, sweet-spicy stir-fry)
– Wambatu Moju (caramelized eggplant pickle)
🚗 Takeout Tip: Their “Family Pack” (feeds 4 for $35) is a local favorite.
Taste of Sri Lanka
Location:2452 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6E 3T9
Phone: +1 (416) 658-8888
Timings:
Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Highlights:
– String Hopper Biryani (steamed rice noodles with spiced meat)
– Pol Sambol (coconut relish with chili and lime)
– Fish Ambul Thiyal (sour tamarind fish curry)
🌶 Spice Note: Specify “Jaffna-style” for extra heat.
Colombo Kitchen
Location:3700 Midland Ave #15, Scarborough, ON M1V 0B4
Phone: +1 (416) 335-1111
Timings:
Daily 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Unique Offerings:
– Jackfruit Curry (vegan “meat” alternative)
– Chicken Liver Varai (dry roasted with spices)
– Wood Apple Juice (rare tropical fruit drink)
💰 Budget Meal: $8.99 **Kothu Roti Lunch Special* (weekdays only).
