The short answer
The True Food Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Go if you want Indian-style curries and a calm setting. It is not vegetarian or vegan, and vegan options are rated poor by one directory. Say clearly what you eat.
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
The True Food Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- 98 Wallawaya Road, Ella
- Dining style
- Small restaurant, Indian and Sri Lankan
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: vegetable or mushroom curry
- Good for
- Indian-style curries
Why it matters
Why The True Food Restaurant is worth your time
The True Food is useful to Indian travellers who want curry that tastes familiar. It is a mixed menu, though, and fish and chicken are listed too.
The Indian tag means an Indian restaurant outside India. It does not mean vegetarian, so keep that in mind. Vegetarians and vegans should say so clearly when ordering, ask about stock, cream and yogurt in the sauces, and confirm that vegetable dishes are not cooked on the same surface as meat, because small kitchens often share equipment.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Indian curries
Vegetable and mushroom curries are listed.
- 02
Kottu
Offered as a vegetarian option.
- 03
Cosy room
A small, calm seating area.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Wanderlog lists the restaurant as Indian, with Sri Lankan specialities and international dishes such as pizza and pasta. Items mentioned include mushroom curry, masala chai and kottu as a vegetarian option, as well as fish and chicken dishes.
If you eat vegetarian, ask for the vegetable curries and confirm that stock and sauces are meat-free. Spinach Guide rates the vegan options poor, warning that some may contain cream or yogurt, so vegans should be specific.
Reviewers praise the vegetable curry and friendly service. Order a curry with rice or bread and share dishes if you are in a group.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Say you eat vegetarian
- Ask about stock and sauces
- Vegans should be specific
- Check hours
- Expect a short wait at peak times
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 98 Wallawaya Road, Ella
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Small, cosy seating area. Check the entrance and plan for a short wait at peak times.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are usual. Wanderlog lists daily hours of 10 am to 11 pm; confirm.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near The True Food Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Small, cosy seating area. Check the entrance and plan for a short wait at peak times.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is The True Food vegetarian?
No. It serves meat and fish as well as vegetarian dishes.
Is it Indian food?
It is listed as an Indian restaurant with Sri Lankan and international dishes.
Is it good for vegans?
One directory rates vegan options poor.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
