This family-owned Sri Lankan spot is the real deal. We stopped by while we were visiting LA. The Beef Kottu was incredible -- perfectly spiced and packed with flavor. The Hoppers were crispy, soft, and absolutely delicious. My favorites were the Fish Rolls, a small snack that just satisfies your craving. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. They made you feel right at home. If you haven't tried Sri Lankan food yet, this is a good place to start. Highly recommend! read more

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Kandy Kaffe, stands as a bold testament, to a unique cuisine that hails from the stunning tropical island of Sri Lanka. Think about it. A population of only around 22 million. Yet, a food and culture that is centuries old, so unique, different, yet tasty, spicy and unforgettable. It is immersed in the history and culture of its people. LA and NY are the only cities with several Sri Lankan restaurants. It is still not enough, because our city food writers, in the major publications totally ignore to highlight or even praise Sri Lankan food. Why is this cuisine not on the top 101 LA Restaurants list? When I come to Kandy Kaffe, I try to set up my schedule to be at their Saturday Buffet. I am not a big eater. But I like buffets for one reason. For me, they are like self serving tasting menus. That is the crux. This restaurant has a large selection of Sri Lankan favorites and staples. Freshly prepared to order Egg hoppers are dynamite. String Hoppers and curries take you to another place. Numerous meat and vegetable selections. Service here, as always, is caring, friendly and nothing short of excellent. read more

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Delicious food paired with outstanding customer service--highly recommend! They always deliver orders on time." read more

OMG, this restaurant has the best Sri Lankan food- Kottu Roti is a national dish. They make it here with chicken, beef or shrimp. I am halfway through the most delicious chicken kottu I have had outside of Sri Lanka! Because I am an American and said easy on the spicy stuff, the lovely proprietor put a lot of the hot stuff on the side- so sweet of her! It is difficult to find Sri Lankan food here and I am so happy! I work nearby so can come all the time! They also serve Italian food, including pizzas. read more

Kandy Kaffe - Chicken Kottu- such a generous portion! And delicious- I highly recommend! - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was amazing. Food was excellent. Service was stellar! I would go back! The waiter was so helpful and recommended the kottu roti which I absolutely adored. It was my first time having that. read more

Kandy Kaffe - Kottu Roti - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Kandy Kaffe is totally worth the drive from Santa Barbara! I've tried a bunch of Sri Lankan restaurants--some are good, but a lot of them end up serving Indian dishes like butter chicken and mango lassi, probably just to draw in more customers who are already familiar with Indian food. I get why they do it, but it makes it tough to find places that really stick to those classic Sri Lankan flavors. Just so you know, I actually cook Sri Lankan food myself and know exactly what it's supposed to taste like--so trust me when I say Kandy Kaffe gets it right. We grabbed their Rolls, Cutlets, and Patties for the road (such a great idea, they're perfect for snacking later), and while we were there, we dug into the chicken Kottu and beef Kottu. Kottu Roti is truly unique to Sri Lanka--it's a street food where they chop up flatbread on a hot griddle and toss it together with veggies, eggs, your choice of meat, and Sri Lankan spices. The sound of it being chopped up is honestly part of the Sri Lankan experience, and you just can't get that flavor anywhere else. One cool thing is they can make it as spicy or as mild as you like--my wife can't handle too much spice, but even the mild version was super tasty and full of flavor. On top of all that, the people running the place are really friendly and deserve way more recognition. Don't forget to finish your meal with their wattalappam (a coconut flan-like dessert made with jaggery)--it's the perfect sweet ending. If you're looking for real Sri Lankan food, you've got to check this spot out! read more

Curry chicken with dhaal and some other chicken dish was amazing will be back. Owner/ cook was very accommodating read more

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I came here for lunch, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place looks clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and they have pizza, burgers and other American food but they also have other Sri Lancan dishes. I order the Beef kottu roti and falooda. The service was great and very nice service. They have small plate/snacks like empanadas but they are Sri Lancan snacks/small plates. They also sale Watalappam, it's like a dessert it's sooo good. Kind of like flan taste but different texture. read more

Kandy Kaffe - Watalappam - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The first time I came in was for their Saturday lunch buffet. There was a variety of curries, rice, and fresh roti. We were also served freshly made egg roti which was delicious. The curries and rice were very tasty. I really enjoyed it. The second time I came for lunch was for the kottu rotti which blew my tastebuds away. It was spicy, flavorful, and freshly prepared. The owners are very kind and welcoming. I'll be definitely coming back for many more future lunches. read more

Was recommended by my daughter so myself and wife decided to go for some lunch today. Found out that every Saturday it has a buffet that starts at 12:30 pm till dinner time. Great Sri Lankan food for a very reasonable price. Spoke with the owner and wife and they are very friendly with a great smile as well. We are recommending this place if you love eating Sri Lankan food. read more

Kandy Kaffe - String hoppers with beef, goat, chicken curry and coconut sambol - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Hospitality was off the charts, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the pizza was fire. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a quant Sri Lankan joint without being overwhelming for someone who's not from there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kandy Kaffe - Small Cheeze Pizza - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A cute new restaurant to try Sri Lanka meals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I recommend the Falooda , it's so good . The people there are so nice so even if you don't know what the food is they are happy to explain it to you. read more

Kandy Kaffe - Fish bun, Vegetable Rotti, Rolls - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My second time to this Sri Lankan gem! I ordered the chicken Kottu Roti. Absolutely delicious! The portion is large enough to share or as I'm planning on, 2 meals. If you've never tried Sri Lankan food and like south Asian cuisine, give this place a try:) read more

Great hospitality, so kind and patient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean space, you can tell they care about this place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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My first time visiting this place. food was delicious. service was great . Will definitely order more delicious meals.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had tea, egg kottu, watalappan, vege roti and tea buns. All were great! The egg kottu was one of the best we had for a long time. Watalapan had authentic Sri Lankan taste and we loved it! We'll visit this place every time we come to LA. read more

Kandy Kaffe - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is small cozy place with great food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Love the string hoppers and the meal. The sambals with the hopper meal is really good. read more

100% worth the drive from Los Angeles. Amazing authentic food and friendly service. We got the chicken kottu roti and egg hoppers! The perfect amount of spice and my kids loved the egg hoppers! The restaurant was very clean and the AC helped us beat theWe will definitely be coming back! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent restaurant come bring the family and friends![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoy watching the game![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And Sri Lanka food is the best on the west side! Customer service from Gunathilika is superb! read more

Good food, especially if you are looking for Sri Lankan food. Clean and not oiley at all!

I went to this small restaurant and it was delicious. The owner was helpful in explaining the menu and ensuring I chose something that i would enjoy. He was also mindful of accommodating the spicy level. Overall I recommend it and will be returning! read more

Kandy Kaffe - Kottu rotti. It was delicious!! - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My girlfriend and I came here for breakfast which was the wrong decision. We ended up waiting for an hour for just 2 sandwiches and some pancakes. We were going to leave but she told us it was only going to be 15 more minutes which turned into about 35. However once we finally did get our food it was really good. Won't be coming back strictly because of the wait time. read more

Had buffet on a Saturday. Great Sri Lankan style noodles. Chicken Curry and egg hoppers. Toped with hot milk tea. read more

Kandy Kaffe - Saturday Buffet. - Sri Lankan Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The chicken kottu was definitely two meals. They've got a lot of food options, but the Sri Lankan is worth a try if you're a foodie.

Pizza and srilankan foods was really really amazing.definitely want to go there for enjoy srilankan authentic taste again read more

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I ordered the chicken bowl rice good enough for a person and half honestly the chicken and rice tasted really good and fresh just like the ingredients the shop owner is super nice definitely recommend read more

This place has the most authentic sri lankan Kottu I have ever tried in the US! No other place comes close!

disappointed with the menu. Didn't had Appa. food was cold too. had too less options on lunch buffet.