If you’re craving authentic Jaffna food in Colombo, look nofurther than Northern Virunthu by Fox Resorts. Located at 77Braybrooke Street, Colombo 2, your new takeaway spot right in theheart of Colombo - bringing the bold, vibrant, and truly authentic flavors ofJaffna straight from the kitchen to your home. Operated under the CapitalMaharaja Group, Northern Virunthu is dedicated to preserving traditionwhile making authentic Jaffna cuisine more accessible than ever.
“Virunthu” means “feast” in Tamil, and at Northern Virunthu, every dish is a celebration of tradition. Cooked by chefs from Jaffna using time-honored recipes and spices sourced from the North, the food captures the essence of Sri Lanka’s most iconic regional cuisine.
A True Taste of Jaffna – What’s on the Menu
Traditional Snacks & Evening Bites
Evenings at Northern Virunthu are all about crispy, spicy, and flavorful snacks — perfect to enjoy at home with friends or family. From Ulunthu Vade and Parupu Vade, to the famous Eraal Vade (prawn fritters), every bite is packed with authentic Jaffna spices.
For meat lovers, the mutton samosa and mutton rolls are fiery and filling, while the chicken roll offers a juicy, spice-infused treat. Vegetarian options like karam sundal (tempered chickpeas) and vegetable samosas carry the same depth of flavor, proving Jaffna food is as rich in vegetarian dishes as it is in meat and seafood.
Authentic Jaffna Appetizers
Start your meal with Jaffna-style varuval — a dry-fried specialty where meat or seafood is cooked with traditional spice blends from Jaffna, creating a bold, smoky flavor that lingers on the palate. Options include chicken, fish, prawns, cuttlefish, and mutton.
For something heartier, try Odiyal Kool — a signature seafood stew unique to the North. Made with freshly caught seafood and odiyal(palmyra flour), this dish embodies the deep, rustic flavors of Jaffna cooking.
Soups like Aattukal Rasam and Jaffna Rasamare tangy, peppery broths designed to awaken your appetite — true comfort food,Jaffna-style.
Mains – Jaffna Classics for Lunch & Dinner
At lunchtime, the star is the Jaffna-style rice and curry. Served with red or white rice, four traditional vegetable curries, curd, papadam, and pickle, it’s a complete meal that showcases the balance of textures and spices unique to Jaffna cuisine. Options range from vegetarian to chicken, fish, crab, cuttlefish, and mutton.
Dinner transforms into a traditional Northern Sri Lankan feast:
· Jaffna Pittu – Soft, steamed cylinders of ground rice and coconut, served with dhal curry, venthaya kulambu, coconut sothi, sambal, and brinjal &potato fry. Available in vegetarian, chicken, fish, crab, prawn, and mutton versions.
· String Hoppers – Light, delicate, and served with dhal curry, coconut sothi, sambal, and potato piratal.
· Thosai– Golden and crispy, served with sambar and coconut chutney for a truly authentic touch.
Signature Curries – The Heart of Jaffna Cuisine
No Jaffna menu is complete without its legendary curries. At Northern Virunthu, every curry is prepared with spices and methods true to the North.
· Mutton Curry – Slow-cooked with roasted spices for deep, layered flavor
· Crab Curry – A fiery favorite, rich with the unmistakable taste of fresh crab
· Prawn Curry – Sweet prawns balanced with spice and tang
· Fish Curry & Cuttlefish Curry – Bold, aromatic, and cooked the way it’s done in Jaffna homes
Each curry is authentic, hearty, and unforgettable.
Drinks & Sweet Finishes
Balance the heat of the curries with fresh juices — from papaya and pineapple to passion fruit and lime. For dessert, indulge in Payasam or Rasavalli pudding, both made with traditional recipes passed down through generations.
Takeaway and Delivery Made Easy
Northern Virunthu is exclusively a takeaway spot— pureJaffna food made fresh and ready to go.
· OpeningHours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Lunch & Dinner)
· Pre-OrdersRecommended: Call at least 2 hours in advance to avoiddisspoinment
· DeliveryOptions: Partnered with Uber Eats and PickMeFood
📍 Address: 77 BraybrookeStreet, Colombo 2
📞Call to Order: +94 766 205 205 / +94 766 290 290
Northern Virunthu – Colombo’s Home for Authentic Jaffna Food
From crispy snacks to hearty rice and curryand legendary seafood dishes, Northern Virunthu offers acomplete Jaffna dining experience. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the trueflavors of Northern Sri Lanka in the comfort of your own home.
Order today and bring the spice, tradition, and warmth ofJaffna straight to your table.
