Roger F.
Loyal Customer — Winnipeg, MB (TripAdvisor)
"I have been coming here for over 20+ years and it is always, consistently EXCELLENT. Vegetarian / vegan South Asian food, served with a smile and not expensive."
Taste of Sri Lanka was founded in the early 1990s by Chef Peter Bastians, a Red Seal–trained chef born and raised in Sri Lanka. After 19 years in Saudi Arabian kitchens — including managing food services for U.N. Coalition Forces during the first Gulf War — Chef Peter brought his family's authentic Sri Lankan recipes to Winnipeg, opening our first restaurant on Ellice Avenue.
Today, Taste of Sri Lanka serves Winnipeg from multiple locations — The Forks Market, Winnipeg Square, and our newest restaurant at the Seasons Outlet Collection on Sterling Lyon Parkway, directly across from IKEA. Convenient for guests in Tuxedo, Linden Woods, Linden Ridge, Whyte Ridge, Bridgwater, and Charleswood, the Sterling Lyon location offers dine-in, takeout, online ordering, and catering.
For over 31 years, the Bastians family — Chef Peter, his wife, sons James and Dilshan, and daughter Melani — has welcomed more than 300,000 guests every year. Every kothu roti, devilled chicken, and eggplant curry is made fresh daily from authentic Sri Lankan recipes, with vegan and vegetarian options on every menu. Family-owned, family-run, and proudly Winnipeg's home for Sri Lankan food.
From signature kothu roti to devilled chicken and slow-cooked eggplant curry, every dish is built on traditional Sri Lankan recipes passed down through Chef Peter's family.
Every curry, sambol, and roti is prepared fresh daily using authentic spices and quality ingredients — with bold and mild options, plus vegan and vegetarian dishes for every guest.
Family-owned and operated since the early 1990s, the Bastians family welcomes every guest with the warmth and hospitality that has earned over 300,000 returning customers each year.
Loyal Customer — Winnipeg, MB (TripAdvisor)
"I have been coming here for over 20+ years and it is always, consistently EXCELLENT. Vegetarian / vegan South Asian food, served with a smile and not expensive."
Local Reviewer — Winnipeg, MB (TripAdvisor)
"Reasonably mild on spices — they know well how to strike that perfect balance. Not too pricey. They have a variety of snacks and the food was light on the belly."
Visiting Guest — Montreal, QC (TripAdvisor)
"The curry chicken is spicy and the taste is wonderful. The eggplant curry — oh wow! I asked for half rice and half noodles: no problem. I asked for sauce on my noodles: no problem. Service with a smile. I would definitely eat here again!"
Visiting Guest — Calgary, AB (TripAdvisor)
"We walked to the Forks and wanted some food to keep us going. The food looked fresh and interesting. It was truly excellent — it was the best eggplant dish we've ever had, the spicy chicken dish was also exceptional. The server gave me a mix of rice and noodles and was very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend — very reasonable prices too."
Visiting Guest — Saskatoon, SK (TripAdvisor)
"We'd been looking for Sri Lankan food ever since spending three weeks in Sri Lanka. We found it at Taste of Sri Lanka in The Forks Market. Try the kothu roti. The service is friendly, efficient, and helpful. If you like South Asian food, you're going to love this."