Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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Indian
International
Beer/Wine
Restaurant is located near south Ceylon. Menu includes brown bread, organic coffee, cakes, vegan milkshakes, vegan and vegetarian food. Large garden setting. Meditation classes offered. May have limited dishes during off season. Advanced bookings recommended. Reported closed, March '22.
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Last update on 30 Mar 2022 by MishyCow
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31 Reviews
First Review by cariad2
Marc1987
Points +405
Unfortunately, doesn't exist - Edit
I can't find it and asking around town, unfortunately been told the business no longer exists.
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Veganforthewin
Points +3217
Patient - Edit
The owner is very patient with his rude Indian customers and says its a cultured thing.
Read moreWe did the cooking class and he provided a great selection and let you take the recipes home. Well done Jina
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MonkeySeignoret
Points +31
Great food!!! - Edit
Wonderful food prepared with care. Don’t hesitate to come here if you’re in Unawatuna. Some dairy on the menu so tell the staff if you are vegan.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Flavourful food , Friendly staff
Cons: None
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JadeBrice
Points +714
Lovely people - Edit
I’ve been here twice. The thali curry was ok, not the best curry I’ve had in Sri Lanka but average, Also not the cheapest. The owner is very friendly and has great English with a great attitude to life. The vegan chocolate cake was more of a sponge, needs icing. The carrot cake also the same issue. Cheap sandwiches for 376 LKR. A lot of vegan options, big menu.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice people , Good location
Cons: Slow service , Bit bland
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ChrisBlythe
Points +64
We went for dessert and had the Vegan Carrot Cake- delicious- moist and perfect! - Edit
We also had the Vegan Chocolate Cake which was moist and perfectly cooked. Both were delicious!
Read moreWill definitely go back!
Pros: Good amount of Vegan options. , Chef is excellent and has incredible values , Fair prices
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jc_silver
Points +245
Real Buddhist Food - Edit
Jina is a wonderful man, highly educated and aware and a dedicated cook. As a true and practising Buddhist he'll always prepare your delicious vegetarian food in a positive mindset. Dishes are influenced from all around the world but you can also get good rice & curry. He also has fresh and tasty smoothies as well as yummie cakes. This is a great energetic please which is worth to support.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, mostly organic, Local and international food, Real Buddhist ZenMaster Chef
Cons: Not the super cheapest
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JBveg
Points +256
Alright - Edit
Food was alright (we tried a few salads, hummus, soup, veggie patty). Next table over ordered the thali and it looked good, and they said it was good. So maybe try that if you go. Staff were nice.
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shekshaman
Points +345
Just alright. - Edit
Lunch food is quite cheap, but not great portions or taste. Dinner food is better, stick to Sri Lankan or Indian dishes if you want better quality food. Heaps of variety though.
Read morePros: Variety
Cons: Value
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EmilyWebster
Points +46
Great veg options - Edit
Went to Jina’s for dinner - the staff were all reasonably knowledgeable about which options could be made vegan. We had good curry and veggie burgers which I would definitely recommend! Slightly long wait times due to the food all being prepared fresh to order.
Read moreOptions include things like Indian curries, pakora, burgers, dips, sandwiches
Pros: Good vegan options
Cons: Vegan options not labelled
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jacklorusso
Points +208
Not sure how anyone complains about this place - Edit
There’s pretty much no where else in Sri Lanka where you can order vegan milkshakes, a variety of cakes, vegan pizza, vegan Mexican, falafels and a bunch more all at the same place. People working there are nice and the food is wholesome and good value
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MaorAlbeck
Points +24
Great local food - Edit
We had pizza, falafel and thali. The thali was great. The rest not...
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-09-03
Pros: Veriaty, Local food
Cons: Not local food
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asensation
Points +364
Nice idea, poor execution - Edit
The food is mediocre. Even though vegan is in the name, it is not clearly marked on the menu if something is vegan or not. You need to ask the staff, who don't really speak English who and receive a nod with their head regardless what you ask.
Read morePrices are more expensive than the local curry places.
If the owner reads reviews, mark on the menu if things are vegan. Saves some confusion and potential issues.
Pros: Vegan clke and some vegan items
Cons: Not the cheapest place in town, painfully slow ser
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GeorgieSolomon
Points +168
Good - Edit
Nice to have vegan options of cakes and things but the portions are tiny for the price. Peanut butter sandwich had next to no peanut butter which was very disappointing and not much fruit in the fruit plate
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Small portions
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ALR14
Points +433
Great veg spot - Edit
I came in low season so the hours and menu were adjusted (e.g. closed for dinner one night, limited options on what was served), but it was delicious with very friendly people, a nice atmosphere, and even vegan chocolate cake. I wish I was staying longer in Unawatuna so I could go back.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Nice staff, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Expensive when compared to other restaurants, Limited menu during off season , Slow-ish -it’s homemade so it’s okay but be aware
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tantantan
Points +1109
Go for the chocolate cake - Edit
Charming place, funny character. Seriously one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever had. Not too sure about the other food, we tried some dips but they were definitely not worth it. But do go for dessert! So good!
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meislnicoline
Points +939
good food but pricey - Edit
We had the first two Indian dishes of the menu which the owner recommended and the cashew and the chocolate cake. The food was good but you definitely pay for the “vegan” label. I found the cakes expensive as they were quite small slices. The service is indeed very slow.
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JonnyLong
Points +23
As good as it gets - Edit
I created this account just so I could write a review about Jinas. The chef/owner of this restaurant really cares about his work and his customers. He puts his heart and soul into each dish he prepares. The vegan dishes are absolutely top-notch. The falafel is the best I have ever had.
Read moreHis cakes are not overly sweet. They are healthy cakes yet still delicious.
Pros: Friendly and passionate chef/owner , Fantastic Vegan cuisine , Tasty yet healthy cakes
Cons: Furniture and atmosphere could be updated
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Naturalia
Points +244
No Sri Lankan food here - Edit
This place has great values, serving healthy food, but no Sri Lankan options when I went! They had pittu on the menu but were out of it that night. I ordered an Indian Thali which was a bit expensive but worth it when you're paying for good quality healthy foods. Many western options, Indian food, falafel, lasagna, burgers.. & vegan desserts!
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MishyCow
Points +190
Not great - Edit
Food a little expensive for what you get. Service is slow, but they do advertise this. We had sandwiches and the home made bread was not great. The vegan chocolate cake was moist but a bit bland. Smoothies were warm.
Read moreCons: Expensive, Bland
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JohannaSnaggletooth
Points +23
coming home for lunch - Edit
Such a cute small restaurant wich serves nice, fresh and very tasty food. The owner and his wife were totally friendly and everything you can order here is homemade. You should try the vegan chocolate cake wich was one of the best I have ever tasted
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CatDouglas
Points +488
Pretty bad food :( - Edit
My bf and me made the trip here specially as we had heard such good things, unfortunately the food was pretty bad. My bf also ordered a "chocolate milkshake" which i think was cocoa powder mixed with watery coconut milk, Apparently because it was out of season when we went there wasn't much to chose from. I had a toasted sandwhich and my bf had the falafel. Both dry and tasteless. The guy who runs it though is lovely so I would try again when they have more choices. I've posted the menu and what we had in the pictures
Read morePros: The guy running it is lovely, Its got outdoor seating?
Cons: Bland food, bad servce by waitress, limited choices of food available when we went
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LilacHippy
Points +12749
Very Good Food - Edit
This restaurant has very good food although it isn't quite as authentic as some of the restaurants that can be found in Colombo. Unawantuna is a tourist area and they cater for such custom. Since there are not many veggie restaurants in this area though it's definitely one to visit. They have vegan options including vegan cake!
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Annast
Points +28
Go there! - Edit
The carot cake was so delicious ! I really can recommend it ! Was the only vegan cake we could find in sri lanka! And we have been there for nearly 2 months!
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Lalaleilani
Points +57
nothing too special - Edit
I was really looking forward to eating here after looking it up, but it wasn't anything special. I had two meals here, a lunch and dinner. several of the menu items weren't available (guacamole, lasagna) a little expensive for what you get.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-02-05
Pros: it has a nice peaceful atmosphere, not kottu, if you need a change
Cons: a bit overpriced, long wait, several items not available
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RasithaWijesekera
Points +30
Pretty good - Edit
They have a fair selection of Vegan and Vegetarian options. The owners know difference between vegan and vegetarian which is rare for srilankan restaurants.
Read moreWe ate like 4 meals from there the two days we stayed. The service is also pretty good.
Pros: Good selection of vegan food, Tasty
Cons: Pricey but worth it(every food is pricey in unawat
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Caradi
Points +42
Great Service, Great Food - Edit
It was so nice to go to a restaurant and tell the owner/cook/waiter that I'm vegan and have him know exactly what I do and don't eat.
Read moreI had the Nachos (raw vegan style) and avocado salad. Both of which were very tasty.
The gentleman who owns the restaurant is extremely lovely, proud, passionate about food and helpful.
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xeschx
Points +58
Great food, friendly staff - Edit
It was my absolut highlight in Unawatuna to find there this lovely place in the middle of typical loud and crowded tourist places.
Read moreNot all meals from the menu are always available and it might take some time to get your food (because it it freshly made) but it is worth it.
We ate there 3 times and were always very satisfied.
Pros: taste, nice atmosphere
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