Sriyani
A pure vegetarian South Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant.
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A pure vegetarian South Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant. The kitchen operates in a lacto-vegetarian style and serves eggless bakery items. Many dishes are naturally plant-based, though ghee and curd appear in some items. Staff can accommodate requests to skip dairy-based ingredients. Vegans should confirm each dish individually, as the menu is not labelled.
[1] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow venue page: categorised as Vegetarian, Vegan-friendly, with eggless bakery. 20 reviews; multiple reviewers describe vegan and dairy-free ordering experiences. Cash only. Open Mon-Sat.fetched May 26, 2026[2] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo | Review "Not sure if vegan " by MiriWallich - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow review by MiriWallich flags uncertainty about the ghee and buttercream. The hours pane shows Monday 8 to 5 and Tuesday through Saturday 8 to 7.fetched May 26, 2026[3] Aggregator 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Colombo, Sri Lanka - 2026 - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow lists Sriyani as the number 2 top-10 vegan-friendly option in Colombo, giving it a 4.5-star rating in the vegetarian category. That same listing confirms the restaurant offers a South Indian and Sri Lankan menu.fetched May 26, 2026The HappyCow listing explicitly describes the venue as serving 'eggless bakery items'. Multiple reviews mention eggless buns and baked goods. This is a structural property of the kitchen rather than a custom request. No egg on the premises in the bakery context, though the kitchen is not 100% dedicated egg-free for all items (eg no specific mention of egg-free status for curries or savoury dishes). As a South Indian vegetarian restaurant, eggs are not a standard ingredient.
[1] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow venue page: categorised as Vegetarian, Vegan-friendly, with eggless bakery. 20 reviews; multiple reviewers describe vegan and dairy-free ordering experiences. Cash only. Open Mon-Sat.fetched May 26, 2026[2] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo | Review "Not sure if vegan " by MiriWallich - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow review by MiriWallich flags uncertainty about the ghee and buttercream. The hours pane shows Monday 8 to 5 and Tuesday through Saturday 8 to 7.fetched May 26, 2026Sriyani is vegetarian, not fully vegan. A number of dishes, including plain dosas, vadai, bonda, and rice curries, can be made vegan on request by omitting ghee or yoghurt. Multiple reviews note that staff will serve dishes without dairy when asked, though communication can be inconsistent and the menu is not labelled. Items such as buns and buttercream have been flagged as possibly containing dairy and should be double-checked.
[1] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow venue page: categorised as Vegetarian, Vegan-friendly, with eggless bakery. 20 reviews; multiple reviewers describe vegan and dairy-free ordering experiences. Cash only. Open Mon-Sat.fetched May 26, 2026[2] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo | Review "Not sure if vegan " by MiriWallich - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow review by MiriWallich flags uncertainty about the ghee and buttercream. The hours pane shows Monday 8 to 5 and Tuesday through Saturday 8 to 7.fetched May 26, 2026The kitchen uses ghee, curd (yoghurt), and buttermilk in some dishes. Staff can prepare orders without these when requested, but several reviewers note that language barriers sometimes make it unclear whether the request is fully understood. Buttercream buns and raita are examples of dairy-containing items commonly encountered. No dedicated dairy-free equipment or marked menu; cross-contamination is possible in a shared vegetarian kitchen.
[1] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo Restaurant - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow venue page: categorised as Vegetarian, Vegan-friendly, with eggless bakery. 20 reviews; multiple reviewers describe vegan and dairy-free ordering experiences. Cash only. Open Mon-Sat.fetched May 26, 2026[2] Aggregator Sriyani - Colombo | Review "Not sure if vegan " by MiriWallich - HappyCow, HappyCow
A HappyCow review by MiriWallich flags uncertainty about the ghee and buttercream. The hours pane shows Monday 8 to 5 and Tuesday through Saturday 8 to 7.fetched May 26, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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