As a Sri Lankan, I arrived at Hopper Hut not merely hungry, but expectant -- the kind of quiet,…read morepersonal longing that only a diaspora craving can produce. Social media had done its work, flooding my feed with the golden bowls of appa from Colombo street stalls and rooftop eateries across the island. The question was whether this unassuming Scarborough plaza outpost could answer that call. It could, and it did. Hopper Hut occupies a modest space tucked into a nondescript strip mall on Ellesmere Road -- a setting that makes no architectural promises and need not. The dining room at the back is functional and warmly utilitarian, evoking the no-frills confidence of a kitchen that trusts its food entirely. The atmosphere is decidedly casual, bordering on spartan, yet there is something deeply familiar and unhurried about it -- a kind of timeless, neighbourhood authenticity that more polished establishments spend years trying to manufacture. The hoppers themselves are the undisputed centrepiece, and they deliver with conviction. Fermented rice-flour batter, lacework-crisp at the edges, yielding and softly chewy at the bowl's centre -- the texture is precisely what the form demands. One is advised, however, to receive them with immediacy: like all great bread, the hopper is a creature of the moment. The short journey home diminishes their crispness in a way that no reheating can fully redeem. Plan accordingly.

This place felt like a Time Machine to srilanka in the 90s…read more But tbh. The food was average. Crab curry, crab was clearly not of great quality. But the gravy was tasty. Our server was able to keep our order in mind despite us being a party or 10. That was impressive. As for ambience. Honestly was kinda outdated but felt like a piece of home.

We came here from friends recommendation. Not knowing this is a small shop really designed for…read moretake out, and thought there are seating. Their bar seats are just enough to fit the 4 of us. The staffs must have found us weird... LoL. 3.5 star for ambiance... Shop is kept pretty clean. We ordered kothu roti with lamb and one with chicken, butter chicken, and a Somoza. Ok I'm no expert in Sri Lankan food, but it tastes authentic as in similar to my friends home cook meals. But maybe I'm not used to it, I find it a bit saltier than my liking. Based on my limited experience with Sri Lankan food, I'll give it a 4 Star for food. Value is 4.5 star. The food is not inexpensive, nothing downtown is cheap anymore, but they offsets the price with big portions. We had enough left over for a filling lunch the next morning!

Did you know that January is Tamil Heritage month? Toronto has one of the biggest populations of…read moreTamil Sri Lankans outside of Sri Lanka. One of the most popular foods from this culture is Kothu Roti (chopped roti that is stir fried with spices, onions, scrambled egg along with meat/ vegetable curry). It often is quite spicy and there aren't many options for it in the downtown core but one place I go to get my fix is Saffron Spice Kitchen. They are a Sri Lankan vendor that offers this speciality dish along with other signature dishes, many of which are vegetarian. What I like about the Kothu Roti from here is the focus is more on the flavour than on spice level. It also has a very good Spice, curry and roti ratio compared to other vendors. There is also an authentic taste remaining at the same time despite the moderate level of spice. I got to try the butter chicken Kothu Roti which was nice and mild. It is priced at $11.95 which is pretty standard and the portion size is generous. I love the rise in fusion food trends lately and this fusion with Butter Chicken definitely works with the Kothu Roti. They offer takeout mainly with minimal seating available. It remains important to continue to support take out vendors just as it is to support those with dine in and patio options. Being one of the few Sri Lankan restaurants in the area, make sure to check it out if you are ever on Queen Street or you can also visit them in Mississauga at their newly opened second location.

This place offers quick take-out as the foods are already ready on display as soon as you walk in -…read moreor you can order ahead of time for large catering / take-out orders. Very spicy.

Really very good and tasty foods Much quantity I like it…read moreSeefood Kotttu very good better than Babu

I bought mutton meals big box today. Garbage food. The guy gave me less quantity rice and curry…read more Mutton curry is old one .they make yesterday or day before yesterday. Veg curry he gave me less quantity. Don't do it for other customers. Make a fresh one and give to customers. Becas I spent money for food . Iam nt buy for free.

Small take out restaurant in a strip mall near the corner of St. Clair and Victoria park. No menu…read moreor prices posted, j ust have to point and ask. Their meals are super cheap $5 meals that come with a ton of rice and a veggie side. Tried their roti (75 cents a piece). It was thick and chewy and the taste reminded me of a pancake. Ordered their chicken wings. Generous portion, crispy and tasty. For those who remember Pioneer Fried Chicken the wings tasted like they came from there. Then ordered the shrimp curry and the mutton, tasty and surprisingly mildly spiced for a Sri Lankan dish. I would have given it a higher rating but the food wasn't even warm. Better to come when it first opens up so the food will be hot.

I usually go to Chris Bread Bakery and I always see many people going Abbirami Catering. Then, I…read morewas curious of how good foods are. I have tried Banana Leaf Special $9.50 and probably it is for 3-4 adult. It is a good price. It is tasty if you like spicy foods and you don't mind high carbohydrates. I think they sell breads from Chris bread bakery. If Chris Bread bakery does not have breads enough, you can get it there. The young lady works there is nice. I am not from South Asia, but she is friendly and explains about their foods. I have had good experience even though there are many different opinion about this place.

Decided to try again as I was in the area. Short line, wanted lamprais (banana leaf lump rice) but…read morethey sold out by 2:00pm. If you get the young lady to serve you, she is very nice. Fish, chicken, mutton and veggie patties are 3 for $1.00. Mutton rolls are $1.00 each. Their food is very spicy. Better price than their neighbours (5 patties for $2.00 and mutton rolls $1.25 each next door).

Canbe Foods in Scarborough is a premier destination for authentic Sri Lankan and South Indian…read morecomfort food. Renowned for serving some of Toronto's best and most affordable samosas, this bustling takeout staple excels in handcrafted finger foods and rich, traditional flavors. From crispy mutton rolls and savory cutlets to aromatic, spiced kothu roti, the menu offers an irresistible taste of heritage. Whether you are grabbing a quick, steaming-hot bite or organizing large-scale event catering, Canbe Foods delivers unmatched value and consistency, making it a beloved community fixture for flavor-packed South Asian cuisine

I went here because my coworkers told me it has great snacks. I was very disappointed. The samosas…read morewere horrible and the roti took 20 min and I'm about to barf. Disgusting food. I will never go there again!!

This place is amazing, specially when you visiting Canada and craving for Sri Lankan food items! I…read moregot their veech roti and goat varuval. It was delicious. I got some pastry items for my son and he loved it too. Service was quick even tho there was a line and I have this location saved for future visits.

A great option when it's too hot to cook! Good old Babu's. My husband devoured 1/4 of his mutton…read morekothu, the chicken roti was delicious and the chicken tandoori outstanding as always. BUT: we paid for and they omitted to pack our 5 samosas and 2 mutton rolls. We called and they'll make it right next weekend. I have loved Babu's forever but they dropped a star today for this carelessness.

I was told about this place by a friend while I was in search for breaded mutton rolls…read more I can't rave enough about this place-it has limited menu, lots of snacks hot and packaged. It is located in a fairly busy plaza not in terms of traffic but it has many good eateries. I got some mutton rolls, they were fresh and delicious not overly spicy. The roll was full of flavor. Priced just right. I also tried their dried fish in masala now sure what it is called but it was absolutely divine. These are these tiny dried fishes made with their local spices and peanuts my god. I took it home and devoured it will daal/lentil and rice. I was traveling soon so didn't get other stuff but next time I'm there I'm definitely trying a bit of everything. Fabulous customer service, the lady and the gentleman behind the counter were so friendly and helpful. If they are the owners you guys are running a fab show I'm sure you know it. I love supporting small businesses and this one is definitely a 5 star. Super clean too. Lots of parking outsides. If you are wondering the location it is by Armeens and Masraways kitchen.

Got the mutton briyani & eggplant curry. The briyani was a big portion for $11 & was moist &…read moreflavourful. The mutton was quite meaty but slightly tough. The eggplant ($5 for a small bowl) was good. They also sell a lot of Sri Lankan snacks.