The short answer
Arunthathee Vihaar: what visitors should know first
A cheap vegetarian Indian option on Main Street. Wikivoyage says vegetarian only, but that does not prove egg is excluded, and we found no menu, so confirm what is served and check hours.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Arunthathee Vihaar facts at a glance
- Location
- 341 Main Street, Colombo
- Dining style
- Vegetarian family restaurant
- Price signal
- Low, per Wikivoyage
- Cuisine
- Indian vegetarian
- Good for
- Budget vegetarian meals
Why it matters
Why Arunthathee Vihaar is worth your time
Vegetarian restaurants are scarce in a city where rice and curry usually includes fish or meat. A place that describes itself as vegetarian-only is a small relief for families who cannot eat in ordinary eating houses.
The evidence is a single travel-guide entry, so the recommendation is cautious. It is worth adding to a shortlist, not worth building a day around without a call. Ask your driver or hotel to confirm that it is open before you travel. Hours and menus change, so confirm on the day.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetarian only
Wikivoyage describes the menu as vegetarian only.
- 02
Long hours
Listed as open from morning to late evening.
- 03
Modest prices
Described as good value.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
There is little published detail on the menu, so approach it as a vegetarian Indian restaurant and ask what is cooked that day. Wikivoyage lists it as a vegetarian-only family restaurant with Indian food at good prices, open from morning to late evening.
Because hours are long, you can use it for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. Ask staff what is freshly made, and whether dishes contain egg, onion or garlic. A restaurant called vegetarian is not necessarily free of those.
Take your own judgement on cleanliness and comfort, and keep expectations modest. We found no recent reviews to confirm the quality of the food, so check opening and the street number before you travel.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm it is open before going
- Ask about egg, onion and garlic
- Check the street number
- Go off-peak
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 341 Main Street, Colombo
- Time needed
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch or early evening
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- We could not verify steps, seating or toilets. Main Street is crowded, so choose off-peak hours and keep the walk to the door short for older relatives.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is mentioned. Wikivoyage lists daily hours of about 7am to 10pm; confirm them. Ask about egg, onion and garlic if your diet requires it.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Arunthathee Vihaar
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
We could not verify steps, seating or toilets. Main Street is crowded, so choose off-peak hours and keep the walk to the door short for older relatives.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Arunthathee Vihaar pure vegetarian?
Wikivoyage says vegetarian only. It does not say egg is excluded, so we have not tagged it Pure Veg.
Does it serve Jain food?
Not confirmed; ask.
Where is it?
At 341 Main Street, Colombo.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
