Thisha Curry House

MOST of us will be familiar with our local high street Indian, Chinese, Turkish, Italian or perhaps other exotic culinary choices such as Mexican or Jamaican. However, I don’t think I have ever eaten food from Sri Lanka before?

- MARK WILLIAMS

We were surprised but delighted to see that directly opposite the town hall in Wellington Road is the first Sri Lankan and South Indian establishment in Rhyl. The ‘Thisha Curry House’ offers the unusual style of authentic Indo-Lanka cuisine rather than the usual Bangladeshi or Indian food.

Looking at the menu, the central feature of Sri Lankan cuisine appears to be boiled or steamed rice, served with a curry of fish or meat, along with other curries made with vegetables, lentils, or fruits. Dishes are accompanied by pickled fruits or vegetables, chutneys, and sambols.

Sri Lankan food is a bit different to Indian food as it has its own mix of distinct dishes and flavours. They use a lot of coconut in many foods and use ten to fifteen spices from Ceylon cinnamon to turmeric.

There are a lot of vegetarian choices on the menu to go with your Dosa or rice meal. The ‘Thisha Curry House’ offers both takeaway or dine in options.

The dining area is directly in front of the counter and consists of neat blue table clothed tables in a row. The restaurant looked spotlessly clean and had a five-star hygiene rating on the door.

It seemed that takeaways were the most popular option here as several delivery drivers popped in and out to pick up orders. You can order online via Just Eat which offers collection and delivery options with the added bonus of various promotions or discounts.