I recently dined at Apey Kade restaurant, and the experience was nothing short of delightful. From the warm ambiance to the rich aromas, every aspect captivated my senses. The menu offered a diverse array of authentic Sri Lankan dishes, each bursting with bold flavors and expertly prepared. The staff's hospitality added an extra layer of warmth to the overall experience. A hidden gem worth savoring!

Friendly family run restaurant. Excellent, authentic flavor. My mother had the string hoppers with fish curry and I had the beef kuthu. Personally I would adjust the amount of salt however I can say the perfect amount for the sri lankan pallet. Michlin star grade watalapam without any exaggeration. The flavor was perfectly balanced.

Best Sri Lankan restaurant in the valley. Worth the drive for their food. Love the fish curry, rice, string hoppers, eggplant, lentils and all the good things that fill the plate. Egg hoppers are my favorite side.

What an amazing place to try authentic Sri Lankan cuisine! Food was simply amazing, and the ambience and hospitality made me feel at home. Will return here with my family! If you can’t handle spicy food, ask for it to be less spicy!!

Amazing authentic Sri Lankan food! I absolutely recommend stopping by this gem. Awesome food from awesome people. I will absolutely be stopping by every time I am in the area. P.S. I see some negative reviews here complaining about the food being “too spicy”. It’s Sri Lankan food. You don’t go to a pizza place and complain that it’s “too cheesy”. If you don’t like spice or flavor go to McDonald’s or something :)

I had been wanting to try this place for a long time, and I'm so happy I finally got to. I'd never had Sri Lankan food, and it was different from anything I've ever had before. The flavors are indescribable, and incredible. Everything tasted fresh. My expectations were high, and they were still exceeded by a marathon. I don't have the words to describe how stunning the food was. I had the vegetable hopper. It was a plate of noodles and a spicy vegetable salad (? I'm not sure what it would be called but it was good), with three side dishes to put on the noodles- a coconut soup, a green-bean vegetable dish, and a squash curry. I went with my dad, and he ordered the same as I did, but his came with a dahl- like food instead of squash. I think it's really cool how you can order the same thing and still get some variation, while also being able to have confidence that everything is delicious- my dad and I shared our side dishes, so I can confirm that the dahl was amazing. The people running the restaurant were helpful and kind, and the inside of the restaurant while small was impeccably clean. The food was quite spicy, which I loved, but if you don't like spicy food you might not like it as much. The spice is different from other spicy foods that I've had, though, so if there's just a particular brand of spice that you dislike, you should still give this a try. Also, it's a vegetarian-friendly place, which is always lovely to find.

Amazing attention and details had going into our food order. Every dish was well prepared, warm and reminded of home meal.

if you want REAL sri lankan food! with a great service and awesome food THIS IS THE PLACE!! we searched and ate at many sri lankans restaurants around america this is by far ONE OF THE BEST!!!!! THE FOOD IS 5/5!!!! THE OWNERS ARE 5/5 i felt like i was in sri lankan eating the hospitality is UNMATCHED!! i will fly back to cali just for this restaurant.

Came all the way from Chicago to LA on a road trip. .Hands down the best restaurant I had in LA. It’s authentic in every bit. Spices and the quality was top notch. If you are looking for some good food try here.

Ordered take out for my wife and I there and must say the food is amazing!! Reminds me of all the good street food gems in Sri Lanka !! We ordered mutton Kottu (might’ve been the best kottu I’ve had in my whole life ) and two orders of lumprais! It definitely hit the spot! Absolutely love this place and would definitely recommend checking this gem out in Tarzana ! The atmosphere and the service was beyond amazing!! - Virginia Nangi ❤️

The best Sri Lankan style food in LA... i just loved the kothu.. Thanks to Lailth Uncle for the spicy kothu...

We went to Apey Kade on Feb 3rd, 2021. Lalith and Neetha are very friendly, caring and efficient, and it's always a great pleasure to see and chat with them. We have placed a large order just on the previous day and everything was ready by this afternoon with no mistakes whatsoever. All the Sri Lankan dishes here are very authentic and delicious. We love string hoppers, roti, pittu and the matching curries like polos, mutton, kiri hodi, fish and many more. Then there are snacks like cutlets, patties, rolls, etc. which are great appetizers to the palate. We recommend their excellent food services for anyone who likes South Asian, particularly Sri Lankan, authentic food. We wish them all the very best and good luck.

Its like the only sri lankan place I know of. I love it.

Authentic Sri Lankan food. Fish curry is really good. We tried rice and curry, chicken lampraise and hoppers. Everything had the authentic Sri Lankan taste and rich flavor. Welcoming staff and service. We will definitely come back.

Amazing authentic Sri Lankan food!! such a wide selection of items on the menu and everything is so delicious. I highly recommend the mango lassi with any meal :) I went for the first time last night and already came back for lunch today! Everything tastes just like it did growing up eating these meals at Sri Lankan family parties as a kid. Feels great supporting a family-owned business as well. Can't wait to come back!

Having tried most of SL restaurants in America, I can confirm this is the closest thing to Sri Lankan food and the taste is phenomenal. Owners are super nice and friendly.

Best srilankan food I've had . The taste of food reminded me of home . Tried their kottu rotti and rice Curry meal , 1 plate is enough to feed two people . Generous in terms of quantity and the owner is very friendly .

Amazing authentic Srilankan food! Amazing hosts... Was with the long drive and got to try some classics from Srilankan cuisine, which is also famous dishes in South Indian started off Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The Lamparis is my favorite food here along with the kothu porotta. They have Puttu also here which is a Kerala food. Learned from having food here that there is a deep culinary connection with Kerala food and Sri Lankan food. There are only a few seats inside the restaurant to sit, but togo is their main service mode currently. The owner is the cook and is a very friendly person answering all my curious questions about the food and culture.

Most delicious cuisine, ever. Reasonable prices. Mega portions. Excellent customer Service. Mr. L is the best with a superb sense of humor. Authentic Sri Lankan food...but will adjust "heat" to customer request. Sri Lankan food is best. Apey Kade will expediently ship food across the country. I received my 15lb package (east coast) in two days. Carefully packed...frozen. Banana-leaf wrapped Beef Lampris, Lamb Lampris, rolls, Pattis, pittu, pol roti, beef curry. Just like from Amma's supervised kitchen. Well, we didn't make Lampris at home ..but Apey Kade's Lampris better than Green Cabin, Perera and Sons, The Fab, or the Take out counter Dutch Burgher Union.

Rajeev Menon

If you are looking for authentic home made Sri Lankan food this is the place , it’s a small place so it’s difficult to accommodate large groups ,(most of the tables can only accommodate 2 or maximum 3), it qualifiers for a “ small hole in the wall gem” , also be patient if you are making large orders most of the food made to order and made fresh. While you are waiting it’s highly recommended to try their variety of ‘puffs’ and freshly squeezed lemonade Orange juice. The owners are very friendly polite and patiently explained me about every meal, highly recommended!!

Shawn Sheng

I was recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint. I want to first shoutout the hospitality of the family, I had driven from Pasadena and due to traffic arrived just 10 minutes before closing. Despite this they still welcomed us in and served a wonderful meal. The food is very authentically Sri Lankan and quite spicy but very delicious. It is very comfort food and served in a cozy setting.

Edward Chen

The food was soo good! I would say it has heavy indian influences and some mexican as well (maybe being in SoCal and ingredients available?). This is my first time having Sri Lankan food but I would definitely visit again. Ask for the spicy pastry, it was my favorite. If you're feeling adventurous, I would just tell the owner (I think this is run by the wife and husband) that you want to try everything and they will start bringing you food. It was incredible and my friend and I were stuffed to the brim. Total ended up being around $54 and if we ate like normal people, this could have fed 3 people comfortably for sure. Inside is fairly small, I would say maybe seats 10 but I went on a random weekday afternoon so it was pretty empty. Definitely giving the "hidden gems " vibes, I'm going to visit again next time I'm in the area.

Rose Morse

If you've never had sri lanken food, you probably won't recognize anything on the menu. Don't let that deter you. Eat here anyway. I don't remember what I ordered, except the mango side, which blew my mind. All the food we got was excellent and I'll be back for sure, but that mango side was spicy and savory and sweet and indescribable. I want more

Oceanie De Silva

June 2024 Summer We’ve traveled from DC to find a good Sri Lankan Restaurant and we found that in LA! We went there twice in two days and ordered food to take back to DC!! I was so overwhelmed that I wanted to eat everything in the menu! Lamprais / Stirnghoppers / Sri Lankan Shorteats / Faluda/ Kottu The taste is very authentic and the service was excellent and very friendly and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Chathula Magage

🇱🇰 Discover Apey Kade: Tarzana’s Hidden Sri Lankan Gem! 🍛 Craving authentic Sri Lankan flavors? Apey Kade in Tarzana is a must-visit! This cozy, family-run restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey through Sri Lanka’s rich traditions. From crispy hoppers to aromatic curries, Chef Lalith Rodrigo and his wife craft dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to the island. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore vibrant Sri Lankan cuisine right in the heart of Tarzana!

Michael

First time trying Sri Lankan cuisine and we were very impressed! We love Indian and Nepali food so we wanted to try something else from South Asia - Apey Kade is the perfect place to introduce you to Sri Lankan food. Do not hesitate to do what we did when visiting: we told the man behind the counter (I assume he was the owner) that we’d never had Sri Lankan food before, and for him to give us his suggestions. He took care of us and gave us his picks for best items on the menu: chicken lamprais, beef string hoppers, hot tea and falooda! He was very kind and made our experience that much more enjoyable! All I can say is he knew what he was talking about…the food was awesome! So unique and different from other cuisines we’ve tried - I would highly recommend the lamprais or string hopper dishes! We would get them again!! And the rose falooda was excellent as well as the tea. Everything was a success. Give this wonderful local restaurant your business and prepare for a culinary experience you won’t soon forget!

Arun V K

Apey Kade means "My Shop" in Sri Lankan dialect. Although the place was small, the food was excellent, fresh and fulfilling to the hearts content. The coffee itself is a must try and so are the snacks and the main course. The rice pack wrapped in banana leaf is a must try. The owner was very patient and took time to explain to us the various menu items and how the items got their name. If you plan to visit, please keep in mind that the food is spicy and if your palette is not used to it, then you should ask the owner for alternatives. I for sure will definitely be going back to try the other items in their menu.

Wint

This restaurant is a gem. Travelled from far to eat hoppers. We ordered hopper meals with chicken, kottu roti with chicken, milk tea, faluda. All of the dishes were so tasty and delicious. I had more hoppers for takeout too, can’t get enough eating them. Family business with dad, mom and daughter. Highly recommended.

Iniyazh

The place was small but the food was excellent 👌. We traveled far just to have sri Lankan food and were not disappointed. The customer service was nice and welcoming, too

Jack Moran

I saw some raving reviews about Apey Kade in multiple articles ranking Valley restaurants so I had to give it a try. It was also my first time trying Sri Lankan cuisine. Let me tell you, this place is a hidden gem. You may be put off by it’s appearance at first. It looks like a hole in the wall with dim lighting. I wouldn’t recommend eating in the restaurant itself. Take it to go if you don’t live far. That said though, the food is outrageously tasty. The hooper, which resembled the flavor of a crape and shape of a bowl, paired perfectly with the broth of the stewed chicken. I could eat three bowls of that chicken and spiced broth it was that good! I also ordered some pastries that had a spicy onion flavor, a great addition to your meal. I promise you this place is worth a try. If you are unsure what to order, ask the nice couple behind the counter and they will help you. I can’t wait to try more things here in the future!

Simon JC

Amazing authentic Srilankan food! Amazing hosts... Was with the long drive and got to try some classics from Srilankan cuisine, which is also famous dishes in South Indian started off Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Arun Adiyeri Chirukandoth

The Lamparis is my favorite food here along with the kothu porotta. They have Puttu also here which is a Kerala food. Learned from having food here that there is a deep culinary connection with Kerala food and Sri Lankan food. There are only a few seats inside the restaurant to sit, but togo is their main service mode currently. The owner is the cook and is a very friendly person answering all my curious questions about the food and culture.

Dr George Willis

Most delicious cuisine, ever. Reasonable prices. Mega portions. Excellent customer Service. Mr. L is the best with a superb sense of humor. Authentic Sri Lankan food...but will adjust "heat" to customer request. Sri Lankan food is best. Apey Kade will expediently ship food across the country. I received my 15lb package (east coast) in two days. Carefully packed...frozen. Banana-leaf wrapped Beef Lampris, Lamb Lampris, rolls, Pattis, pittu, pol roti, beef curry. Just like from Amma's supervised kitchen. Well, we didn't make Lampris at home ..but Apey Kade's Lampris better than Green Cabin, Perera and Sons, The Fab, or the Take out counter Dutch Burgher Union.

I saw some raving reviews about Apey Kade in multiple articles ranking Valley restaurants so I had to give it a try. It was also my first time trying Sri Lankan cuisine. Let me tell you, this place is a hidden gem. You may be put off by it’s appearance at first. It looks like a hole in the wall with dim lighting. I wouldn’t recommend eating in the restaurant itself. Take it to go if you don’t live far. That said though, the food is outrageously tasty. The hooper, which resembled the flavor of a crape and shape of a bowl, paired perfectly with the broth of the stewed chicken. I could eat three bowls of that chicken and spiced broth it was that good! I also ordered some pastries that had a spicy onion flavor, a great addition to your meal. I promise you this place is worth a try. If you are unsure what to order, ask the nice couple behind the counter and they will help you. I can’t wait to try more things here in the future!

The place was small but the food was excellent 👌. We traveled far just to have sri Lankan food and were not disappointed. The customer service was nice and welcoming, too

+6

🇱🇰 Discover Apey Kade: Tarzana’s Hidden Sri Lankan Gem! 🍛 Craving authentic Sri Lankan flavors? Apey Kade in Tarzana is a must-visit! This cozy, family-run restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey through Sri Lanka’s rich traditions. From crispy hoppers to aromatic curries, Chef Lalith Rodrigo and his wife craft dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to the island. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore vibrant Sri Lankan cuisine right in the heart of Tarzana!

+1

This restaurant is a gem. Travelled from far to eat hoppers. We ordered hopper meals with chicken, kottu roti with chicken, milk tea, faluda. All of the dishes were so tasty and delicious. I had more hoppers for takeout too, can’t get enough eating them. Family business with dad, mom and daughter. Highly recommended.

+1

Apey Kade means "My Shop" in Sri Lankan dialect. Although the place was small, the food was excellent, fresh and fulfilling to the hearts content. The coffee itself is a must try and so are the snacks and the main course. The rice pack wrapped in banana leaf is a must try. The owner was very patient and took time to explain to us the various menu items and how the items got their name. If you plan to visit, please keep in mind that the food is spicy and if your palette is not used to it, then you should ask the owner for alternatives. I for sure will definitely be going back to try the other items in their menu.

+1

First time trying Sri Lankan cuisine and we were very impressed! We love Indian and Nepali food so we wanted to try something else from South Asia - Apey Kade is the perfect place to introduce you to Sri Lankan food. Do not hesitate to do what we did when visiting: we told the man behind the counter (I assume he was the owner) that we’d never had Sri Lankan food before, and for him to give us his suggestions. He took care of us and gave us his picks for best items on the menu: chicken lamprais, beef string hoppers, hot tea and falooda! He was very kind and made our experience that much more enjoyable! All I can say is he knew what he was talking about…the food was awesome! So unique and different from other cuisines we’ve tried - I would highly recommend the lamprais or string hopper dishes! We would get them again!! And the rose falooda was excellent as well as the tea. Everything was a success. Give this wonderful local restaurant your business and prepare for a culinary experience you won’t soon forget!

June 2024 Summer We’ve traveled from DC to find a good Sri Lankan Restaurant and we found that in LA! We went there twice in two days and ordered food to take back to DC!! I was so overwhelmed that I wanted to eat everything in the menu! Lamprais / Stirnghoppers / Sri Lankan Shorteats / Faluda/ Kottu The taste is very authentic and the service was excellent and very friendly and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

+4

If you've never had sri lanken food, you probably won't recognize anything on the menu. Don't let that deter you. Eat here anyway. I don't remember what I ordered, except the mango side, which blew my mind. All the food we got was excellent and I'll be back for sure, but that mango side was spicy and savory and sweet and indescribable. I want more

The food was soo good! I would say it has heavy indian influences and some mexican as well (maybe being in SoCal and ingredients available?). This is my first time having Sri Lankan food but I would definitely visit again. Ask for the spicy pastry, it was my favorite. If you're feeling adventurous, I would just tell the owner (I think this is run by the wife and husband) that you want to try everything and they will start bringing you food. It was incredible and my friend and I were stuffed to the brim. Total ended up being around $54 and if we ate like normal people, this could have fed 3 people comfortably for sure. Inside is fairly small, I would say maybe seats 10 but I went on a random weekday afternoon so it was pretty empty. Definitely giving the "hidden gems " vibes, I'm going to visit again next time I'm in the area.

I was recommended this place by a friend and it did not disappoint. I want to first shoutout the hospitality of the family, I had driven from Pasadena and due to traffic arrived just 10 minutes before closing. Despite this they still welcomed us in and served a wonderful meal. The food is very authentically Sri Lankan and quite spicy but very delicious. It is very comfort food and served in a cozy setting.

+2

If you are looking for authentic home made Sri Lankan food this is the place , it’s a small place so it’s difficult to accommodate large groups ,(most of the tables can only accommodate 2 or maximum 3), it qualifiers for a “ small hole in the wall gem” , also be patient if you are making large orders most of the food made to order and made fresh. While you are waiting it’s highly recommended to try their variety of ‘puffs’ and freshly squeezed lemonade Orange juice. The owners are very friendly polite and patiently explained me about every meal, highly recommended!!

The spicing they use for the food at Apey Kade is amazing... I only wish they still had their buffet, but I still love their menu. They are culinary geniuses! The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food you get - in these days, food is just expensive, there's no way around it. So, you have to pick restaurants that are "less expensive" but won't short you on the portions. I am looking forward to trying some other of their menu items - I wish I could try them all or I'd probably get really fat!

Abe Cardoza

The spicing they use for the food at Apey Kade is amazing... I only wish they still had their buffet, but I still love their menu. They are culinary geniuses! The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food you get - in these days, food is just expensive, there's no way around it. So, you have to pick restaurants that are "less expensive" but won't short you on the portions. I am looking forward to trying some other of their menu items - I wish I could try them all or I'd probably get really fat!

Cora Fujiwara

An amazing place to get Sri Lankan food which is difficult to find in southern California. The owner's are friendly and treat you good. It's a bit of a whole in the wall, but when you're coming for good food, what else matters?

Hole in the wall type place but clean, with seating upstairs. Would give it five stars but their food is super spicy. Also don't have the buffet which was really good pre-Covid. Always some delish pastries. Also take pre-orders - which can be made mild, Mango lassi and lamprais packets are good.

This is a small restaurant with limited seatings. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We visited this place pre Covid and food was great that time. But the experience was not same this time. Food was average and spicy. We tried Kori roti, string hoppers and puffs.

Nayana kumari

Small place mostly for take away, but the owners are very friendly. We are not from Srilanka so they took the effort to explain us the cuisine. Food was hot and freshly prepared. Enjoyed our lunch. And took some sweet dish made with jaggery and rice powder togo. That was delicious. We went to Malibu beach after lunch for a wonderful sunset!

Small place mostly for take away, but the owners are very friendly. We are not from Srilanka so they took the effort to explain us the cuisine. Food was hot and freshly prepared. Enjoyed our lunch. And took some sweet dish made with jaggery and rice powder togo. That was delicious. We went to Malibu beach after lunch for a wonderful sunset!

The food is definitely an authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. We tried rice and curry and watalapan. The cook was friendly and accommodating.

Melanie Castro

The food is definitely an authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. We tried rice and curry and watalapan. The cook was friendly and accommodating.

Update: Dec 2024 I stopped here on Christmas Day and it was too busy. My order was slightly messed up. Instead of dine in, they changed to carry out and we ended up without water and utensils. Since, we were traveling by car, we were carrying some extra plastic utensils and water that came in handy. Wow.. I have been trying to find a Sri Lankan restaurant for a while, so I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to check out this restaurant when I was passing by this area. I am glad that I did. Not only the food was delicious, the owners were super friendly. I tried vegetarian lamprias, kothumba roti and many other items..

Ubaya Medawela

Our order was quite a variety, mutton and chicken string hopper kottu, beef lamprais, beef godhamba roti, chicken kottu roti, battered chili stuffing, country chicken pastry, and chicken Chinese rolls. Unfortunately, the taste was somewhat bland and lacked the authentic Sri Lankan flavor we expected, especially the depth and aroma of traditional spices. This isn’t about spiciness or chili heat, but rather the rich, aromatic spice blend that defines true Sri Lankan cuisine. The pastry was the only item that stood out in terms of taste flavourful and enjoyable compared to the rest of the dishes. Both the pricing and flavor need definite improvement to appeal to discerning customers. The setting and cleanliness were not up to desirable standards. The dining area would benefit from an interior upgrade to better align with expectations and standards typically seen in the USA.

Los Angeles

Not enough seats downstairs. Expensive. Served from Tupperware. Very limited menu. The best tasting item was the water, all you can drink. Should try to get better plates and condiments. The food was very spicy, but they lacked depth. The hopper freshly made by the owner lady was interesting because I never had them before.

Not enough seats downstairs. Expensive. Served from Tupperware. Very limited menu. The best tasting item was the water, all you can drink. Should try to get better plates and condiments. The food was very spicy, but they lacked depth. The hopper freshly made by the owner lady was interesting because I never had them before.

+6

Our order was quite a variety, mutton and chicken string hopper kottu, beef lamprais, beef godhamba roti, chicken kottu roti, battered chili stuffing, country chicken pastry, and chicken Chinese rolls. Unfortunately, the taste was somewhat bland and lacked the authentic Sri Lankan flavor we expected, especially the depth and aroma of traditional spices. This isn’t about spiciness or chili heat, but rather the rich, aromatic spice blend that defines true Sri Lankan cuisine. The pastry was the only item that stood out in terms of taste flavourful and enjoyable compared to the rest of the dishes. Both the pricing and flavor need definite improvement to appeal to discerning customers. The setting and cleanliness were not up to desirable standards. The dining area would benefit from an interior upgrade to better align with expectations and standards typically seen in the USA.

Food is very very spicy. Food is made for Sri Lankans who can tolerate Spicy food. If they can cook the food without the spicy, there will be lot of other nationalities will want to buy. More business for the owner and all nationalities get to eat Sri Lankan food. It is a win, win situation for everyone. I hope the owner will consider.