Ceylon Pantry — Restaurant in England

I visited this restaurant yesterday with my partner, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. As soon as we entered, there was an unpleasant smell in the air. We noticed the owner’s family, including children, were playing around the restaurant, which made the atmosphere feel unprofessional. The owner's daughter was touching the food items with bare hands, which was concerning.

We ordered chicken kottu, but the chicken had a strong, unpleasant smell that seemed off. When we brought it up to the owner, she explained that the chicken was marinated with vinegar, which was causing the smell. However, it seemed more like the chicken was very old and possibly cooked days before.

What was also odd was that the restaurant was empty the whole time we were there, and we spent nearly an hour with no other customers around. The overall experience was far from ideal, and I would not recommend this place to others based...

After a disappointing experience at Ceylon Pantry - Luton, I wanted to share my feedback. My friends and I, a group of seven, traveled from Peterborough on a Monday evening to dine at the restaurant, trusting the advertised closing time of 11:00 pm. We arrived at 9:00 pm, only to find the place already closed, despite my prior call to confirm halal options. The unexpected closure was both frustrating and inconvenient, especially given the distance we had traveled. I hope they can review this issue to ensure their posted hours are accurate to avoid similar experiences for...

A very sweet family run restaurant. Incredible Sri-Lankan food- home cooked and authentic! I had some specific dietary requirements and the suggestions that were made for me were spot on. You can order via the menu- but please chat with them and they’ll give you really good off menu recommendations! An extra special thank you to the little helper Abigail- the extra sprinkle of charm and wonderful manners for someone so little made our experience all the more lovely! Please note- this is more of a casual dining vibe, and they also do...