"So Long To" Tastelessness

In contrast to the previous post, a dinner at Ceylonta in Ottawa was quite a treat. This restaurant specializes in Sri Lankan cuisine, which is similar to Indian dishes. However, there is a lighter touch on the spices and curry, which is much appreciated by my friends who are ambivalent about Indian food.

Delicious dishes include Chicken Byriani which comes with a spiced chicken leg and an egg buried inside the rice, the Vegetable or Meat Thali whose components are quite different from what one thinks of a typical thali (combination platter), Kothu Rotti is chopped up flat bread mixed with vegetables and meat, and various curry dishes. Masala dosas are also quite tasty. I like my naan fluffier whereas those at Ceylonta's are more flat paratha style, but that's just a personal preference.

There are 2 locations in Ottawa: one near Somerset and Bank, and one near Bayshore and Carling. Both are excellent choices. So check them out when you are in Ottawa.

On a final note, apologies to any diners at the Carling location on Friday August 14th. Our party comprised of 9 adults and 5 children 3 years and younger. Some of the women have never believed in the "inside voice", add a rambunctious 3 year old, an extremely finicky 3 month old, and the general din of such a large group and I can only imagine what it must have been liked for everyone else there. I think we left a good tip though.