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The True Food Restaurant Ella

Indian Curries, Vegan Salads

Worth ordering: Currynamed in 6 reviews

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the Kottu with vegetables for a flavorful vegan option.
  • Good to know: Specify vegan when ordering to avoid dairy like cream or yogurt in your dish.
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  • Ask staff about vegan modifications as some dishes have dairy by default.
  • Enjoy affordable, authentic Indian and Sri Lankan meals here.
  • Outdoor seating is available and the place is wheelchair accessible.

People mention

Chana masala, kottu and kottu roti.

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Also biryani, dal, korma and mushroom kadai.

Good for

Praised for affordable and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

The True Food serves Indian and Sri Lankan dishes with several vegan curries like dahl, korma, and chana masala that require specifying vegan to avoid dairy. This small, cash-only eatery offers affordable meals with authentic flavors including kottu and biryani, creating a casual setting noted for both dine-in and takeout. Outdoor seating is available, and the venue is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for various diners looking for local cuisine beyond typical tourist fare.

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98 Wallawaya Road, Ella, Sri Lanka

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–23:00
Tuesday
10:00–23:00
Wednesday
10:00–23:00
Thursday
10:00–23:00
Friday
10:00–23:00
Saturday
10:00–23:00
Sunday
10:00–23:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
lentils, chickpeas, mushrooms + 1 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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