Cafe, Vegan Menu, Homemade
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Shanmugas
South Indian Dosai, Vegetarian, Buffet
Worth ordering: Dosanamed in 5 reviews
Vegetarian
$$$
Top tips
Ask about: uncertain ingredients
- Try the crispy ulundu vadai with chutney and sambar.
- Good to know: Visit before 10 PM as kitchen closes early (11 PM closing time).
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- Ask staff to make dishes vegan-friendly by avoiding dairy and ghee.
- Request to reheat dishes if served cold or lukewarm, especially thalis.
- Good to know: Expect the restaurant to be busy on weekends with possible wait times.
Must-try
Worth ordering: Vada pav
People also mention idli, chai latte and chilli parotta.
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Also curry, dal, hoppers, rasam and soup mrithaniya.
Good for
The vibe: families
Praised for friendly service, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.
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Also praised for lively atmosphere.
Good to know
About
Shanmugas serves authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine in a spacious setting with banquet halls and a lunch buffet. Signature dishes include crispy ulundu vadai, flavorful masala dosa, and hearty North Indian thalis, with options to customize for vegan diets. The venue features wheelchair-accessible seating and offers delivery and takeout, though food quality and temperature can vary during busy times.
Visit
Open the map53/3 Ramakrishna Rd, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka
Opening hours
- Monday
- 08:00–22:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00–22:00
- Thursday
- 08:00–22:00
- Friday
- 08:00–22:00
- Saturday
- 08:00–22:00
- Sunday
- 08:00–22:00
eating vegan
Very vegan-friendly
- vegan options
- Many · 5–10 dishes
- menu
- Clearly marked
- staff
- Knowledgeable
- protein
- urad dal, lentils, paneer + 1 more
Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.
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