This is a fantastic mom and pop with great food and service. My only gripe is that I can ask for food as hot as they can serve, and they always still give me the same amount of heat as I would've received had I not made the request at all. But it's not a big gripe because the food is always well seasoned even if it isn't peppery. This is the only restaurant I can think of where I've taken many guests and every one of them said it was one of their favorites. I love this spot. They accept cards but appreciate cash. read more

Prices are ala carte Makes for a pricey meal Seemed very crowded Parking is very tight in the parking lot read more

Great service and friendly staff at this Sri Lankan restaurant. The manager/owner used to be a chef at the UN after traveling the world for various stints after leaving Sri Lanka at age 25. He will fill you with his wealth of knowledge of Sri Lankan food as well as how his food is pure and wholesome. Food was very good. I had Sri Lankan rice entree specialty dish. Except for the the shrimp tasting like dried shrimp - which I hate with a passion the rest of the dish was pretty good. No complaints from my other guests who enjoyed their meals. The dessert was great. They have both vegetarian (including goat, beef, pork, shrimp, squid, and chicken) and non-vegetarian options. It fell short of five stars for two reasons: 1. the dried shrimp or dried fish taste in the dish (shimp, calamari, and chicken); and 2. the moderately high prices (I can only compare to prices at Indian restaurants in the city, and what people are typically paying for the same portion size at casual sit down restaurants) Since we don't frequent this location often it is a treat to stop by every once in awhile and introduce my friends to it. If you are on a budget and consume large volumes of food to be full, this is most likely a one off or a place you may want to skip. Otherwise, enjoy it. On premise parking lot and seems ADA compliant. It looks like it is in a house, but inside it is comfortable and casual. It appears there is allot more local customers than visitors from out of town. The interior plays tourist information on Sri Lanka while the interior is also decorated in culturally appropriate ascents. We were there on a Saturday for dinner and the space was fairly empty - perhaps two other tables occupied. It is in sort of a remote area outside the main drag of Beacon most are familiar with (not within reasonable walking distance). It's worth a try, especially if you are interested in healthier forms of food (ingredients). read more

Beacon, NY - I can't believe I've let years pass between visits to Red Pepper Dinner, and still remember how my taste buds were blown away the first time. You won't find many Sri Lankan restaurants in the area, but you'll fall in love with this authentic family eatery with delicious, flavorful dishes such as nasi goreng, rice & curry, biryani, and kottu roti. Sri Lankan food shares familiarity with its Southeast Asian neighbors, and has notes of Indian, Malay, Indonesian, as well as a mélange of colonial influences, while maintaining its own cultural distinction and spice profiles. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. Last time we came, they even made a hopper on the house for my child to try, who also loved the buttery and flaky paratha. One of the most memorable restaurants for me in this area and I highly recommend it, especially if you're seeking something a bit less common! read more

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I loved this place, and this was my first time visiting a Sri Lankan restaurant. I got the hopper dish with chicken curry and the curry was light and herby which I loved - with a generous portion of chicken. Also the hopper was a new experience for me. These bowls made with rice flour are slightly sweet and not fermented ( like the dosa or injera batters). When we asked for a chili sauce, we got the sambal which was habanero based - that one's got a kick but yummy. The other dishes on the table were also well loved. This is a small establishment and we were served with such care and attention. The decor is as if you are in a living room from the 90s but well thought of. I also love that the tables are well spaced and not crammed. I am definitely trying other Sri Lankan places and next time I visit Beacon, this place will be on my list to try again. read more

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Ordered: Appetizer Sampler (~$9): 2pc fish cutlet, 2pc vegetable samosa, 2pc vegetable spring roll Deviled Chicken (~$19): sautéed with onions, pepper and traditional Sri Lankan spices; served with rice Sri Lankan Style Paratha with Goat Curry (~$20): with coconut sambol Aya's take: First time trying Sri Lankan cuisine and it just so happened to be during our day trip to Beacon! Red Pepper Diner is nicely decorated paying homage to Sri Lankan heritage. It looks like a home from the outside and feels that way when you step inside. We started with the Appetizer Sampler which was small. Nothing stood out to me or screamed "Sri Lankan" but it was a good way to start the meal. The Deviled Chicken was delicious! It was vibrant, aromatic, and full of spices! The Sri Lankan Style Paratha with Goat Curry was outstanding! The curry was delicious, the goat was tender and not gamey, and the paratha was flaky, buttery, and fresh. Sri Lankan cuisine seems like a mix of Indian and Asian influences, but a lot healthier. Less oils, less fats, and more guilt-free! Great spot to check out if you're in the area. read more

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First time trying Sri Lankan food -- and I did not expect to have this kind of experience in Beacon, NY! From the outside, it feels like you're walking into someone's home, and the inside has that same cozy vibe. We came on a Sunday around 1 p.m. after hiking for some fall foliage and were happy to find seats available. There was just one person taking orders, so it took about 5-6 minutes to place ours, but that gave us time to really look over the menu. Here's what we tried: * Appetizer Sampler - 2 fried fish balls, 2 spring rolls, and 2 small veggie samosas. (7/10) * Deviled Pork - Must try! Perfectly crisp edges with a slightly chewy texture, full of flavor -- sweet, savory, not greasy -- all over fluffy yellow rice. Absolutely delicious and not that spicy. (10/10) * Hopper with Goat - The hopper itself was so interesting! It's a thin, bowl-shaped pancake to pair with the goat. (8/10) * Sri Lankan Tea with Milk - As a milk tea lover, I was so happy. The ginger and spice blend gave it such warmth, and they even serve it with a piece of brown rock sugar if you want it sweeter. (10/10) * Watalappan - A spiced coconut flan with cashews for crunch -- rich, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. (10/10) * Kiri Peni - High-quality yogurt drizzled with a light sweet syrup -- simple but so good. (9/10) The food came out fairly quickly, and we were done by 2 p.m. The portions are on the smaller side, but with an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, we left feeling satisfied and not bloated. This makes sense since they take pride in using just spices to cook without oil. Prices are a bit high for the portion size, but I would still consider it a gem in Beacon. I'd definitely come back to try more entrées in the future and check out a spot in the city! IG: Jubes111 Youtube:JujubiFam read more

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Check it out! This place is great. Nice simply delicious food. Very vegetarian friendly. Some flavors I've never had before. Ignore reviews about the ambiance not being good, they've moved locations to a very nice places. Homey simple vibe. Great service and good, very enjoyable dinner. read more

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The service was slow, ambiance was okay. The food was good. Never had anything like it before, wouldn't say I'd crave it again but enjoyed trying it. Portions were smaller than I'd have liked. read more

4.5ish really. The place is cute and decorated as one would expect a sri Lankan restaurant in the middle of suburbia. Outside there is a mural of sigiria, a world heritage site in Sri Lanka. Inside there's the tiki painting of an elephant procession, and q large tb set to a sri Lankan cooking channel. On a Sunday at 6:30pm, the place was empty. The owner/ chef/ waiter greeted our group and gave us time to figure out what we wanted. His son helped a bit with the drinks while the chef was cooking. I applaud his efforts! Okay, onto the food. The chick pea appetizer was very mildly flavored, and for me, someone who appreciates the punch of flavor from sri Lankan food, I was disappointed. My friends who don't know sri Lankan food, loved it. So, I guess the chef was catering to the more common palate of the area. The fish cutlets were absolutely delicious! Perfectly spiced and fried tuna balls... one of my friends found them too spicy... The veggie spring roll was like any you'd buy at Costco.. the veggie samosas had a nice thin shell, and the filling basic. The stars: they had hoppers!!! For this reason alone come here. Sri Lankan restaurants are rare here, and serving hoppers whenever you want is even rarer! Hoppers, for those that don't know, are somewhere between a pancake and a dosa.. each one is individually made, therefore very time consuming.. the order came with 3 regular hoppers and an egg hopper. This egg hope was different in that the egg was scrambled, I've usually had then sunny side up.. it wasn't bad though, just different. It also came with a curry of your choice and a bit of pol sambal. I asked for a sri Lankan spiced level fish curry. It was delicious, but not sri Lankan spiced level, it was very mild by sri Lankan standards... and I get it, he's catering to the majority, but when someone asks for sri Lankan levels, they should be sri Lankan levels. He said that recently someone had severe heart burn from the spice. So, I suggest he just confirm with customers...I was looking for the heat... The shrimp curry, was more of a broth.. an extremely delicious broth that was literally drank after the shrimp was eaten. The string hoppers where made with white rice flour. The pol samba was warm and, again not spicy. The eggplant was fantastic! The kutto roti was mushy and very mildly flavored..I was disappointed with it. The pol roti was very firm and had an almost nutty flavor. It was good. The black tea hit the spot, especially with the molasses brown sugar cubes to suck on. If definitely come back of in in the area. read more

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I love going to this place. It feels like going to someone's home for Sri Lankan food. The ambiance is very homely vibe. The service is great. Everything is super fresh. Owners greet you with a big smile and walk you through the menu if you have any questions. Pol roti - delicious. String hopper - great Veg meal -- delicious. I can eat it every day. So comforting. read more

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Went here based on all the great reviews, and agree on the good food and service. Think Indian food with less use of dairy, and more emphasis on spices and herbs. Highlights included paratha which was very tasty and buttery. Spice levels can be accommodated as well for their many dishes. Portions sizes were very small for what you are paying for, and there is an additional surcharge for using credit cards. We went on a cold (20 degree) Saturday evening, and in dining experience was unacceptable as the place had no heat other than one ductless unit and a small plug in.. It was probably between 55 and 60 degrees indoors and very drafty. Bathrooms were like an icebox. We had to dine with our coats on- so plan accordingly or order take out if it's extremely cold outside. 3 stars due to the heating and portion sizes. read more

I've been anxious to try this place since it was at its original location on Route 9, and I really wanted to like it. Unfortunately overall the food was disappointing. We ordered takeout with biryani, kottu roti, and nasi goreng rice, and it all seemed like the variations on biryani. We all found the dishes bland, and while the hot sauce provided some heat it didn't provide much flavor. I don't think we'll be back. read more

Do not expect it to be fancy, but the service and food are some of the best I've ever had! They use fresh ingredients and mostly spices (rather than sugar and dairy products). Don't concur spiced with spicy!! They can meet your goals for spiciness. Worth a stop If you are near the Newburgh/Beacon Bridge on I-84. I suspect we'll drive here (an hour) again to celebrate my wife's birthday next month! It was that good!!! read more

After passing car dealerships, a Mavis Discount Tire, a laundromat, a Family Dollar, and a Car Wash, I arrived at the Sri Lankan promised land. Red Pepper Diner is a small brick building that looks more like a house or apartment building than a restaurant, but I find these types of restaurants generally have the most character. I walked in at 5:35pm to avoid a dinner rush, but when I opened the brown door, the place was dead. It was only 2 other patrons and I. I stood there awkwardly for a bit as there was no host stand or anything, and just took in the ambiance: Colored tablecloths covering the 8 or so tables with big round placemats at every seat, a few Buddha statues on the window sills, the walls littered with colorful paintings and newspaper clippings with glowing reviews of the place, and a TV playing Sri Lankan ASMR sounds and cooking visuals. It felt more like a spiritual center or a spa than a restaurant. After about 30 seconds, the owner came out and met me with a big smile and a "Just for 1?" He welcomed me to sit anywhere, and I opted on taking a 4 top in the corner as it had the least amount of seating. I sat down with a view of the Foam & Wash Car Wash to my left, and was handed a menu. Off rip, I loved the menu as it was filled with pictures of the food items. I'm sure some people find this tacky, but I love to be able to see what I'm about to order...and don't even get me started on QR codes... The owner was doubling as my waiter, and I asked him what the move was. He kind of recommended everything ahahaha so I just went with one of the House Specialties (Deviled Pork), as I wanted something Sri Lankan authentic, and the Sri Lankan Special Fried Rice because who doesn't like fried rice... I also got an appetizer sampler because I'm a beast. I know what you're thinking, yeah fine, I was a little chunkster... But I came all the way out here and had already logged 20,000 steps by this point so whatever. When I asked the owner if this was too much food, he furrowed his brow and said "No! Just take whatever you don't eat to go..." This was the exact answer I wanted as we both know this was way too much food for one person ahaha. Sometimes I just want someone to tell me what I want to hear. Respect. After ordering and sipping on an Authentic Sri Lankan beer, the food began to roll in. The appetizer sampler was my first victim, with the Vegetable Spring Roll being the standout. Next was the Sri Lankan fried rice with an egg on top, and the presentation was beautiful. It was an amalgamation of fried rice with shrimp, calamari, and chicken garnished with spring onions, fried onions, and fresh coriander sprigs. It was DELICIOUS. I tried to do one of those sexy yolk videos where the egg pours over the rice, but it FLOPPED as I didn't commit hard enough to the slice ahahaha. After I demolished the meal, the owner came over and picked up the clean plate and said, "Look, no oil. Our ingredients the best!" in his heavy accent. He wasn't lyin though! The deviled pork came last, and it was essentially just pork with sauteed onions, peppers, and Traditional Sri Lankan spices. I love how simple, yet flavorful these dishes were. It was filled with flavors my tastebuds have seldom come across, but was fantastic. It was at this point I think the owner saw me taking pictures of the food with my Canon G7X camera, and really turned the hospitality up to 11 ahahahaha. I was pretty full at this point as I had just MOGGED two entrees and an appetizer sampler, but he brought out an authentic Sri Lankan dessert called Kiri Pani for me to try. Kiri Pani is a buffalo curd with a palm sugar syrup. It wasn't for me to be honest ahahaha. My tastebuds felt violated. I did the thing where I kind of mash it around to make it look like I ate more than I did. The food was really starting to settle, so I was FULL at this point. And after that Kiri Pani I just wanted the check, but he brought out another Sri Lankan dessert. I felt like the grinch judging the Who Pudding competition where they are just stuffing desserts in his face as he is just trying to survive ahahaha. But actually, it was super nice and thoughtful. He came over and explained to me what it was but I was so focused on locking in to eat this next dessert that I didn't really hear him. It was something light wrapped in a green little tortilla that tasted coconut flavored. I finished all of it because I'm a warrior, and because it was pretty tasty. I got the check and the owner came up and gave me his business card, and asked me to write reviews on Yelp and google ahahahaha like bro that's literally why I'm here. I got a quota to hit. I paid the $59 tab and walked out. I almost went in the Family Dollar just for shits, but a wise man once told me to stay out of Dollar Stores after the sun goes down. Vet move IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__reviews read more

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First time trying Sri Lanken food. This place was SOOO tasty and healthy. I had the fried rice house special and they gave me a lot of meat that was packed with flavor. The service was so friendly and let us know what was popular. The ambience was calm and reminded me of home. read more

Red Pepper Diner - Seating and a few paintings - Sri Lankan Near Me - Beacon, New York

My only regret is this restaurant isn't closer! They were playing a relaxing video of the Sri Lankan countryside which set the mood. The server was a bit brusque but he seemed knowledgeable. More importantly everything was delicious -- dhal vade (crunchy!!!), Sri Lankan tea (with milk and a bit of fresh ginger!), watalappan (like a spiced version of flan!!!), deviled pork (super tasty), and OMG the rice and curry goat was outstanding! This is well worth a trip to Beacon! read more

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Went here for a quiet birthday dinner, not knowing what to expect. Had a great experience, staff were very friendly, nice family owned restaurant, and the food was fantastic. read more

Not just good - GREAT. Fresh, the most authentic flavors, family run, the warmest mom coming by to say hello, fresh flowers decorating the space - I need you to open a spot in NYC PLEASE! We had the fish cutlet, the dhal vade, the beef curry with string hoppers, and the chicken biriani. All 10 outta 10. I'll be back in Wappinger Falls just for this. read more

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The food, the service is just amazing. This restaurant has been on my favorite list and I finally made it today. The owner explained the menu to us and to tell you that our dishes were just perfect is an understatement. Will be back here again. read more

Great Sri Lankan food! The hoppers dish, kothu Roti dish and rice and curry dish were enjoyed by my party. We also had mini samosas and dal vadas for appetizers and watalappan for desert! This is a family owned restaurant and everyone was great! Saman explained the dishes for us and was very informative of Sri Lanka. This is the nearest Sri Lankan restaurant for us in Danbury. I will be bringing more friends to this place. read more

Food was very good and very tasty. A lot of appetizing items on the menu! The service was great and the host made the atmosphere! Ebullient, knowledgeable and we enjoyed learning about Sri Lanka - from the owner and via video. The ambiance is inviting and very comfortable as it can be at home! read more

We gave it a go and love exotic foods. I'm not sure why this place is so popular because the food is just barely, Ok? We tried the Rice & Curry Specialty dish, the Pol Roti with chicken curry, mango lassi and Watalappan for desert. The specialty plate was descent but nothing delicious, just fair. It just wasn't the delicious blend of spices, just ok. Edible but not, oooh, I want more. The vegetable sides were the same, not anything outstanding or good, just fair. We love all types of curry from around the world so we are open to different foods at all times. I just couldn't recommend this as good. The Pol Roti was hard thick circles of hard bread, similar to thick cardboard. The curry was a tiny cup of watery salty curry (pretty bad) Just not appetizing at all. Nothing to brag about with this combo. The sambal was not rich and spicy as a sambal should be. So disappointing since we love sambal because of the rich blend of slices. It was pretty bland. For $15.99, it was sooo not worth half that price. More like a small appetizer that we would never order again. The desert and mango lassi were the only two things that were good. We left starving and pretty shocked since we expected great food from the reviews. Wish we could praise this place since I know they work hard but it just didn't pass the test. Sorry, but honesty is the best policy. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at this establishment. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The food was delicious. The service was impeccable; we were made to feel as if we were invited to dinner at a friend's home. In addition to the aromas and flavors presented in the meal, there was a television playing videos of food being prepared in Sri Lanka which served to transport us, albeit virtually, to that distant location. There was an extremely heavy downpour when we were leaving, and one of the staff offered to loan us an umbrella. read more

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Service and ambiance were great. I loved the Deviled special with chicken and my wife enjoyed the Nasi Goreng

Interesting. The business supposedly reviewed the video and heard the conversation? Must have some very sensitive cameras to pick up dialog in the midst of the music and tv playing in the background. Unfortunate response from the business further demonstrating the poor behavior. Needless to say, we will not be supporting this business going forward. read more

Red Pepper Diner - Initial dining area. - Sri Lankan Near Me - Beacon, New York

New location! Well selected! Brick bldg. w/ mural of Sigiriya on the side entrance. Creates a level of nostalgia for this who have visited Sri Lanka's Sigiriya. This family owned business demonstrates a cultural pride and investment in its patrons. Once, you enter this establishment, you feel the warmth and kindness that exudes from the inner structure. The devilish pork if requested spicy, packs a powerful, but, pleasant hot flavor! The fried rice with an egg sunny side up is quite picturesque! The sample appetizer is a door that leaves you eager to explore what's next. I highly recommend RPD to those who are eager to venture to South Asian gastronomy! read more

Red Pepper Diner - Sri Lankan Near Me - Beacon, New York

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Beautiful family owned restaurant serving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Service was prompt and attentive. The owners are so kind and friendly and truly take care of each customer. Food and drinks were delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and would recommend to everyone! read more

Red Pepper Diner - Sri Lankan Near Me - Beacon, New York

The best Sri Lankan food I've ever had!! Everything was super flavorful and fresh (would recommend for anyone with a sensitive stomach). The service was fantastic - the owners are super nice and remembered my friend who came a few months ago. Get the shrimp (SO good, a pop of flavor)! read more

Red Pepper Diner - Sri Lankan Near Me - Beacon, New York

As a Sri Lankan , I was craving for hoppers and spicy food after climbing the Beacon trail. Very nice ambiance, excellent authentic Sri Lankan food and a very knowledgeable and friendly host /owner who completely enhances the experience. A "must" if you are in Beacon, NY read more

Congratulations to this beautiful restaurant and its wonderful staff on their new space! It's a beautiful, warm, inviting atmosphere with the great food to match. The genre is somewhat similar to my favorite - Indian food, which is also delicious and more ubiquitous. Go into it with an open mind. The devil dishes can be spicy or not and biyrani, can also be made spicy. I would definitely go back for the warm, wonderful service alone! Buffet on weekends! read more

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Delicious food, gracious hosts, friendly unpretentious atmosphere, reasonable prices.

Absolutely amazing! We found this place on yelp and we are foodies. My partner has a gluten allergy and there were plenty of options for him. We started with a mug of hot tea with milk and along came these delicious sugar type cubes that you take a bite and then a sip. Heaven on earth!! We had the dhal vade as an appetizer, crunchy and delicious. As entrees we had string hoppers with the shrimp Currie OUTSTANDING!!!! We also had the pork deviled specialty, off the hook!! The owner is so kind and we learned a lot about Shri lanka as a country and their thoughts on food. Outstanding experience we will be back!!! read more

We went out for a drive on New Years Day 2026 just enjoying the day driving through the back roads away from the beaten path and did a search for diner. Google maps led us to this spot which on reviewing the menu revealed it was Not a regular diner so was skeptical about the food. We had the Sri Lankan Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng), Deviled Specialties (Pork and Shrimp Combo), started with the Appetizer Sampler, Mango Lassi, Sir Lankan Tea Black with Ginger and Hot Chocolate. Must say we were very pleasantly surprised with he quality, Flavor and excellent use of spices. Very deliciously flavored food. My only regret is that I did not read the menu well enough to try the Friend Bourbon. Most certainly worth the trip and will again stop by when in the area. Truly worth the trip, Saman was to excellent host. May your success continue to Grow Saman and thank you for your suggestions and accommodations with the Carolina's Reaper Pepper mix to go. A very Good Stop. read more

Wow! I'm in love with this spot. The food here was phenomenal. The gentleman serving us explained that Sri Lankan cuisine is like no other--it truly was unique. I got the Deviled Chicken and it was amazing. We also tried the Nasi Goreng, which I also highly recommend. The Kothu Roti and Curry were also great options. I put this all down with some Mango Lassi and it was great. We topped this all off with Kiri Pani and Watalappan both of which were delicious. Will return to this gem! read more

Red Pepper Diner - Deviled Chicken - Sri Lankan Near Me - Beacon, New York

This restaurant... was one of the best places I've ever been to. We went for lunch and the restaurant was completely empty except for our family of 4 because it was a weird time, so it was just us, the owner, and another chef. Because of that, the service was phenomenal. The owner took such good care of us and the food was absolutely scrumptious. We had never eaten Sri Lankan food before and this surpassed all of our standards. The owner overheard us talking about cardamom and even brought out some cardamom pods for us to try! He made small talk and was so friendly and really made us feel at home. The interior was also beautiful! I really felt a home-vibe and I feel like I learned about Sri Lanka just from looking at the map and decorations :) Don't let the outside fool you! Just go in and be absolutely blown away. read more

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Excellent food, friendly host, and speedy service. A hidden gem. Vegetarian versions available of most menu items.

The food was flavorful and fresh. You can tell this location is family owned. The menu is on the smaller side which I think is good because they can really focus on some good dishes. Service was a little slow but I think that was because of shift changes. The ambiance is decent, nothing it doesn't add or subtract from the review, the food is the star of the show. I will return read more

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My husband surprised me by taking me to Red Pepper Diner for lunch as part of our roadtrip upstate. Discovering this gem of a restaurant was like my birthday and Christmas gifts rolled up into one. I absolutely love Sri Lankan food, but don't consume it as much as I would like. Eating the splendidly delicious food of Red Pepper Diner made me feel elated. It brought me back to my travels in Sri Lanka back in 2015, when the bold spices and rich flavors titillated and further awakened my taste buds. We ordered the devlled specialty with shrimp and calamari, hoppers with chicken, and vegetarian kothu roti. For dessert, we got the Watalappan, a custard with coconut milk, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, and cashews. Everything was simply incredible. This is the kind of place that made me wish I lived across the street so I could just hop over and try the whole Sri Lankan menu nearly any time I wanted. We arrived when the restaurant was empty and saw presumably the owner prepare hoppers on the griddle for his two kids. That and the decor made me feel like we were having home-cooked comfort food. Although out of the way from our usual route upstate, this restaurant is definitely worth the detour. read more

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Having discovered this spot on Yelp last minute, we were kicked about this place based on pictures and Yelp reviews, but I was equally skeptical based on the appearance of the place versus all 5 star reviews! Saman & Tanuja who own this place , welcomed us to a rather empty Diner with just one occupied table. But they were very upbeat from the get go. Quite talkative , sharing insights about SriLankan cuisine , their spices , cooking techniques , how they started this place and of course Cricket ! We were hungry and jumped right into the menu. Ordered couple of mango milk shakes which Tanuja made from scratch. It was special, not too sweet , thick and creamy ! Our meal started off with an order of Dhall Vada - Crispy fried lentil fritters served over a kicked up mayo . Fritters were made with a combination of ground and whole lentils which gave it a lovely texture & bite making it a perfect start to our meal . This was followed by Appam ( Hoppers ) made fresh in front of us . Its a version of a crepe made with rice flour , that has a pillowy center and golden brown edges served with Chicken or Prawn curry . One of the hoppers had a soft cooked egg in the middle . Hoppers are my favorite and everyone at the table enjoyed it with the two curries. The curries were mildly spiced yet bursting with a medley of flavors. Kothu Roti - shredded Indian bread tossed with meat , veggies and spices was good but didn't have the punch! Pol Roti - Rice flour flat bread served with savory curry of choice. This one was a bit hard to chew and the flavors of the chillies and spices didn't come through . Nasi Goreng - spiced fried rice with Shrimp & Calamari. This had an underlying kick but was so delightful that it was hard to stop after few spoonfuls. We ended our meal with a unique Sri Lankan dessert Watalappam - it' was an eggless pudding made with coconut milk , warm spices nuts & jaggery - unique , soft to bite not too sweet with a pronounced coconut flavor. Overall was sumptuous satisfying meal and everyone in our group were delighted with the food and service . We went back few hours later for their Sri Lankan tea . That wasn't something we enjoyed as it had too much milk and ginger pieces floating in it which made it unappetizing. I relished the black jaggery pieces they served on the side. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Beacon NY and would like to try something different . It is a classic example of "Never judge a book by its cover" . read more

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