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Curry Pot

Restaurant Sri lankan restaurant

👍 A simple place with some hearty Sri Lankan meals. Since, I was in search of some authentic Sri Lankan food, my tuk tuk driver suggested this place. I tried their rice - curry platter and watalappan. Truly delicious and fulfilling. ❤️ People often mention rice, curries, Lankan, curry, fried, lunch, recommend, fish, taste, options,


Address

314/1/A, Kollupitiya Road, 03 Marine Drive, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 112 370 119

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (912 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: (Eid al-Fitr), 9 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rice (22) curries (13) Lankan (12) curry (10) fried (8) lunch (8) recommend (7) fish (7) taste (7) options (7)
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  • 4/5 Vishrutha L. 10 months ago on Google
    A simple place with some hearty Sri Lankan meals. Since, I was in search of some authentic Sri Lankan food, my tuk tuk driver suggested this place. I tried their rice - curry platter and watalappan. Truly delicious and fulfilling. ❤️
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ram P. 1 year ago on Google
    On 27th Jan 2023, I visited this place for breakfast, I ordered Vegetable Rice & Curry and it's priced at Rs.300/- only with 3 curries and less rice portion. This is the only restaurant in the entire city of Colombo where a Vegetable Rice & Curry meal costs this much. I don't understand how they can do this to people. It's okay to pay Rs. 300/-, they at least provide 4 or 5 curries with rice. They are doing the worst job in the city for the people in this food and economic crisis situation in Sri Lanka. I am totally disappointed.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Billy S. 1 year ago on Google
    I recommend SL food, i tried Biriyani but it was hopless. But the SL food was the best. The fries fish was yummy. To dine inn i was not that comfortable how ever over all everything is ok.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chalana B. 7 months ago on Google
    We have ordered sea food fried rice through Uber eats which we really disappointed. We paid Rs. 1000 per one portion which is not even worth for Rs. 500. We will never order again and not even recommend for anybody.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sebastian f. 3 months ago on Google • 659 reviews New
    Amazing and authentic food I can highly recommend. The staff is super friendly and is welcoming you with the biggest smiles ever.

  • 2/5 Rehaza D. 1 year ago on Google
    I usually buy my lunch here during weekends. Back then, the taste & quality of the food was spot on. But, the quality, taste and the quantity of their food is getting worse now. They charge rs:600 per yellow rice pack, but the food is not worth for that price. The food served today was so spicy and not tasty. I think you should focus more on food quality & the standard than of cost-cutting.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sajana Gallage (. 1 year ago on Google
    I have ordered a Chicken cheese kottu for Rs.1200/- from uber on 29/11/2022. Potion was only a half of the box. Totally disappointed on food potion.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Migara P. 11 months ago on Google
    Very dissapointing experience. Ordered chicken fried rice. It's was just plain rice. The portion was just half of the box. You can literally count the number of carrot and leek pieces. For the reference, a killo of carrot was around 180 Rupees at the time. Attached photo will give you a better idea. Not recommend at all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Malintha L. 2 months ago on Google • 269 reviews New
    Ordered Chicken Biriyani via Pickme. For the price it's pretty ok I d say. Generous portion size with above average taste. You get a fried chicken piece (which is not a quarter) and a fried egg with fried brinjal. There was no chutney as in a standard Biriyani which is a negative point. You can't expect standard Biriyani taste but for the price its ok. It's for you to decide to order.

  • 5/5 Alex M. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    A tuktuk driver recommended this place and it did not disappoint! The food is flavourful, hygienic and the portions are big! I have the fried chicken that comes with 4 curries and rice and drinks for 1000 SLR! Absolutely recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thilina D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great place to having your lunch and dinner. Lunch they have various items like curries. Dinner they have fried rice noodles soups and etc. prices are reasonable. Clean nice calm place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 viv c. 2 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately our food was extremely salty. Prices are cheap and the staff are really nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bijan K. 4 years ago on Google
    Really amazing plant based food. Crafted with love and amazing spices. Healthiest and best food in Mirissa. I especially loved the variety of different curries and salads.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaveen E. 2 years ago on Google
    Wide range of food options. Very tasty Sri Lankan Menus are available. Meat options are limited to 3 or 4. But ideal to taste authentic varities.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SHIMADA SHIGERU (. 11 months ago on Google
    Good hospitality, reasonable prices, fit to taste of a client, and delicious. I like this restaurant. I definitely come to eat here when I visit Sri Lanka next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vaishnavi R. 2 years ago on Google
    A must eat place when you are in Colombo. Local Sri Lankan cuisine, prepared fresh with fresh veggies and ingredients. Appears more like a spot for the Lankans to eat, their daily meals. Try them and you will never regret ♥️ Fell in love with Sri Lankan cuisine just because of Curry Pot. Price: 500 LKR ( Lankan Rupees ) per serving/plate. Includes: 2 rice options ( plain rice or yellow rice[kaha bath] ) + 5 veggies or sea food per serving ( multiple options to choose from )
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Isham 2 months ago on Google • 115 reviews New
    The selection on the menu did little to redeem the dining experience. Limited options, coupled with uninspiring choices, left much to be desired. The absence of some classic dishes that are typically found in reputable Indian restaurants was a notable drawback.

  • 5/5 Mark A. 3 months ago on Google • 103 reviews New
    this place was a great find. The food is delicious and super authentic. It’s full of Sri Lankans and very affordable. We went twice. Staff lovely and so happy to see you enjoying the food.

  • 4/5 Neil P. 2 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    This is an excellent spot to grab a Sri Lankan curry and rice meal. You can pick from a wide assortment of curries, buffet style. Prices are inexpensive and the food is quite flavorful.

  • 1/5 Chris G. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    The food was alright, nothing special we had better food elsewhere. The rip off was the beer, charged us 500 per CAN to open it!! The food was affordable, but therefor we paid 1500 per CAN of beer!! Beer is not on the drink menu, probably for a reason. We certainly won’t go back.

  • 2/5 Mona A. 1 year ago on Google
    We paid 5000 Sri Lankan rupees for 2 portions of rice and curry, which I'm sure the other people didn't have to pay. 2 stars for the excellent food, -3 stars for ripping us off. This is a nogo! 😡

  • 5/5 Mohamed A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice staff 👍, very good taste but bit expensive for a example normal fish rice and curry 400 rupees

  • 5/5 Guillermo De la M. 2 years ago on Google
    Homemade mixed curries in a buffet fashion. Yummy, clean and friendly service with plenty of tables to sit down. Also take away. Will be back!

  • 1/5 Premil S. 2 years ago on Google
    Restaurant need more workers since they cant handle the on peak lunch time. saw few clients angry about it and manager asked him to leave rudely. food is not best and charges more than other restaurants. not the best if you compare with restaurants.

  • 2/5 siyami t. 2 years ago on Google
    Two types of potato dishes and no vegetables for lunch. One small fish piece

  • 5/5 jagadeesh s. 4 months ago on Google
    beautiful little place with like 16 choices of sides with rice. would come here again for sure

  • 5/5 Sarah R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Lovely curry buffet with affordable prices and warm service. They had some delicious curries like mango-tamarind that we haven’t come across much in other places during our trip. :)

  • 4/5 Gemma C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great spot for lunch out of the busy centre. Views wer of the cost, however, not really visible as sat inside with bars on the windows, but don't let this put you off. The food was all behind the serving counter ready for you to chose what you wanted or you could order other meals Coles to order. Had two delicious vegetarian curries with about 6 different foods on each of them and 2 drinks and it came to less than £3!!!!! Great first meal in Sri Lanka and got us in the mood for many more curries to come

  • 5/5 Sanusha G. 4 months ago on Google
    One of the best place to eat authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry in the city area of colombo. Lots of meats and vegetables varieties available specially in the lunch time.

  • 5/5 Matthias H. 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    We had a great and delicious meal with lots of traditional Sri Lankan food. Everything was freshly prepared when we arrived at lunchtime, the service was excellent and it was very cheap too. We ordered enough food for three people and only payed 2200 LKR in the end, which is less then 7€. I can highly recommend this place when visiting Colombo!

  • 5/5 Natalia D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice Sri Lankan dishes. There's a big variety of dishes to choose from. There's a menu in English with clear prices. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

  • 4/5 Firoze M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a decent place for office goers who want a quick and hardy meal. They have a lot of curries spread out that you can select from.. They have options for mutton, fish, squid, chicken (curried and fried) eggs etc. The options are all rice based with the option of white or yellow rice. They have several salads and vegetables. Overall a good place to eat if you have a spicier pallet. Overall, a great place for Sri Lankan cuisine.

  • 1/5 Sivarajah L. 1 year ago on Google
    Bought a Vegetarian Lunch charged 380/= was very much disappointed with the quantity of the curry’s served , Further the person who packed the lunch didn’t follow the instruction and packed different curries than what was requested. Hope authorities bring in a standard for lunch packets which are charged at the market rate but upto the standard. Will be avoiding this place in the future.

  • 5/5 lucas k. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food and helpful staff, one thing I would say as a Brit is that choosing your curry ingredients a tad more carefully would be advised as there are one or two things on offer with a serious tang.

  • 2/5 Mohamed Ihsan I. 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered fish yellow rice from here. They put a fish peice so big that it can be seen from outer space. (it was tiny). I'd recommend getting veg rice and curry from here. Cause you can pick the Veggies and it's pretty good. Chicken/fish curry get it from elsewhere

  • 5/5 mucha p. 1 year ago on Google
    Homemade mixed curries in a buffet fashion. Yummy, clean and friendly service

  • 5/5 Andrei K. 11 months ago on Google
    super budget option to eat local cuisine, 2 servings with shrimp came out 1400 rupees, in some cafes only smoothies cost so much.

  • 4/5 Ha L. 11 months ago on Google
    3.5 stars — The food was good value for money at only 580 rupee for rice, chicken and 4 side dishes. The only drawback was it was still too spicy for me although i’d asked the restaurant for something non spicy (guess it cannot be helped because the spiciness tolerance of locals is very high 😅) I personally won’t come back for this reason although I want to but if you can handle it then it’ll be great for you.

  • 5/5 Olympia A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing yummy food. So happy to stop by here. What beautiful people and such a lovely vibe. Delicious and fresh!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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