Taste Of Eelam

Kottu Roti

Chopped flatbread stir-fried on a flat iron with egg, vegetables, and your choice of meat — the rhythmic clanging of the blades is the soundtrack, and the result is a smoky, satisfying mess of textures

String Hoppers

Delicate steamed rice-flour noodle discs served with dhal curry and coconut sambol — a Tamil breakfast staple that anchors any proper spread

Deviled Chicken

Wok-tossed chicken with dried chillies, onion, and capsicum in a glossy, lip-tingling sauce — the Sri Lankan take on a stir-fry, and usually the right call for those who want heat with control

Mutton Curry

Long-braised mutton in a dark, roasted-spice gravy with curry leaf and whole spices — the Jaffna version is drier and more intensely spiced than the southern Sri Lankan style

Vadai

Crisp fried lentil fritters with a dense, savoury interior — a common short-eat starter that pairs well with coconut chutney

Dhal Curry

Slow-cooked red lentils tempered with mustard seed, curry leaf, and dried chilli — deceptively simple and deeply comforting as a side