10/10, great atmosphere, great service, and the food is amazing❤️first time trying Sri Lankan food. I will be back ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Devil Specialties Rice and Curry
Miguel Luis Flores
Ordered the “deviled calamari” spicy and it was great. The owner was kind and welcoming, and service was quick. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Connor Anastasio
I think the photos say it all, to be honest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kothu Roti, Devil Specialties Rice and Curry, Pol Roti Vegan Appetizer
Malachy Cleary
Our new favorite place in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellie Stover
Truly unreal for someone with or without a limited diet. When every restaurant location is packed two minutes down the road, this is where everybody should bd. Great for gluten or dairy intolerant/allergy folks, or anyone who just loves food. One of the best meals of my life.
Place is great. Sri Lankan food which I've never had before but it was very flavorful and light, not oily.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rowena Ruan
Really wonderful food featuring flavors I haven’t tasted before (and I grew up in the area). You can tell the owner and chef really knows what he’s doing, everything is unique and delicious, and the pictures don’t do it justice - check it out for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Sauer
I picked up takeout from my favorite restaurant this afternoon. My go-to dish is the deviled chicken! It was fantastic as always! Chef Saman has managed to maintain excellent quality and consistency for years now. Do yourself a favor and check out the Red Pepper Diner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Limb Hacks
For anyone who likes spice and something different in a cute
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnny Novo
After passing car dealerships, a Mavis Discount Tire, a laundromat, a Family Dollar, and a Car Wash, I arrived at the Sri Lankan promised land.Red Pepper Diner is a small brick building that looks more like a house or apartment building than a restaurant, but I find these types of restaurants generally have the most character.I walked in at 5:35pm to avoid a dinner rush, but when I opened the brown door, the place was dead. It was only 2 other patrons and I.I stood there awkwardly for a bit as there was no host stand or anything, and just took in the ambiance: Colored tablecloths, the walls littered with paintings and newspaper clippings with glowing reviews of the place, and a TV playing Sri Lankan ASMR sounds and cooking visuals. It felt more like a spiritual center or a spa than a restaurant.After about 30 seconds, the owner came out and met me with a big smile and a “Just for 1?”He welcomed me to sit anywhere, and I opted on taking a 4 top in the corner as it had the least amount of seating.He was doubling as my waiter, and I asked him what the move was. He kind of recommended everything ahahaha so I just went with one of the House Specialties (Deviled Pork), as I wanted something Sri Lankan authentic, and the Sri Lankan Special Fried Rice because who doesn’t like fried rice…I also got an appetizer sampler because I’m a beast. I know what you're thinking, yeah fine, I was a little chunksterWhen I asked the owner if this was too much food, he furrowed his brow and said “No! Just take whatever you don’t eat to go…” This was the exact answer I wanted as we both know this was way too much food for one person ahaha. Sometimes I just want someone to tell me what I want to hear. Respect.After ordering and sipping on an Authentic Sri Lankan beer, the food began to roll in. The appetizer sampler was my first victim, with the Vegetable Spring Roll being the standout.Next was the Sri Lankan fried rice with an egg on top, and the presentation was beautiful. It was an amalgamation of fried rice with shrimp, calamari, and chicken garnished with spring onions, fried onions, and fresh coriander sprigs. It was DELICIOUS.After I demolished fried rice, the owner came over and picked up the clean plate and said, “Look, no oil. Our ingredients the best!” in his heavy accent. He wasn’t lyin though!The deviled pork came last, and it was essentially just pork with sauteed onions, peppers, and Traditional Sri Lankan spices. I love how simple, yet flavorful these dishes were. It was filled with flavors my tastebuds have seldom come across, but was fantastic.It was at this point I think the owner saw me taking pictures of the food with my Canon G7X camera, and really turned the hospitality up to 11 ahahahaha.I was pretty full at this point as I had just MOGGED two entrees and an appetizer sampler, but he brought out an authentic Sri Lankan dessert called Kiri Pani for me to try.Kiri Pani is a buffalo curd with a palm sugar syrup. It wasn’t for me to be honest ahahaha. My tastebuds felt violated. I did the thing where I kind of mash it around to make it look like I ate more than I did.The food was really starting to settle, so I was FULL at this point. And after that Kiri Pani I just wanted the check, but he brought out another Sri Lankan dessert.I felt like the grinch judging the Who Pudding competition where they are just stuffing desserts in his face as he is just trying to survive ahahaha.But actually, it was super nice and thoughtful. He came over and explained to me what it was but I was so focused on locking in to eat this next dessert that I didn’t really hear him.It was something light wrapped in a green little tortilla that tasted coconut flavored. I finished all of it because I’m a warrior, and because it was pretty tasty.I got the check and the owner came up and gave me his business card, and asked me to write reviews on Yelp and google ahahahaha like bro that’s literally why I’m here. I got a quota to hit.IG @jnov_Tiktok @jnov__reviews
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Devil Specialties Rice and Curry, Appetizers
Excellent food, good seasoning...but, although service was fast... the person who served us was not at all friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Adam Harvey
Seriously fantastic meal. The flavors, the atmosphere, the people. A delicious family-run restaurant with no sports on the TV, just a voiceless woodsy Sri Lankan cooking video playing as we sat under lovely faux-incadecent lighting. Delightful & delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Foundas
One of my favorite places to eat. The food is always amazing, and the family that runs the place are incredibly friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deviled Pork, Devil Specialties Rice and Curry
10/10, great atmosphere, great service, and the food is amazing❤️first time trying Sri Lankan food. I will be back ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Devil Specialties Rice and Curry
Ordered the “deviled calamari” spicy and it was great. The owner was kind and welcoming, and service was quick. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think the photos say it all, to be honest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kothu Roti, Devil Specialties Rice and Curry, Pol Roti Vegan Appetizer
Our new favorite place in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly unreal for someone with or without a limited diet. When every restaurant location is packed two minutes down the road, this is where everybody should bd. Great for gluten or dairy intolerant/allergy folks, or anyone who just loves food. One of the best meals of my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kothu Roti, Coconut Sambol
Place is great. Sri Lankan food which I've never had before but it was very flavorful and light, not oily.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really wonderful food featuring flavors I haven’t tasted before (and I grew up in the area). You can tell the owner and chef really knows what he’s doing, everything is unique and delicious, and the pictures don’t do it justice - check it out for yourself.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I picked up takeout from my favorite restaurant this afternoon. My go-to dish is the deviled chicken! It was fantastic as always! Chef Saman has managed to maintain excellent quality and consistency for years now. Do yourself a favor and check out the Red Pepper Diner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For anyone who likes spice and something different in a cute
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After passing car dealerships, a Mavis Discount Tire, a laundromat, a Family Dollar, and a Car Wash, I arrived at the Sri Lankan promised land.Red Pepper Diner is a small brick building that looks more like a house or apartment building than a restaurant, but I find these types of restaurants generally have the most character.I walked in at 5:35pm to avoid a dinner rush, but when I opened the brown door, the place was dead. It was only 2 other patrons and I.I stood there awkwardly for a bit as there was no host stand or anything, and just took in the ambiance: Colored tablecloths, the walls littered with paintings and newspaper clippings with glowing reviews of the place, and a TV playing Sri Lankan ASMR sounds and cooking visuals. It felt more like a spiritual center or a spa than a restaurant.After about 30 seconds, the owner came out and met me with a big smile and a “Just for 1?”He welcomed me to sit anywhere, and I opted on taking a 4 top in the corner as it had the least amount of seating.He was doubling as my waiter, and I asked him what the move was. He kind of recommended everything ahahaha so I just went with one of the House Specialties (Deviled Pork), as I wanted something Sri Lankan authentic, and the Sri Lankan Special Fried Rice because who doesn’t like fried rice…I also got an appetizer sampler because I’m a beast. I know what you're thinking, yeah fine, I was a little chunksterWhen I asked the owner if this was too much food, he furrowed his brow and said “No! Just take whatever you don’t eat to go…” This was the exact answer I wanted as we both know this was way too much food for one person ahaha. Sometimes I just want someone to tell me what I want to hear. Respect.After ordering and sipping on an Authentic Sri Lankan beer, the food began to roll in. The appetizer sampler was my first victim, with the Vegetable Spring Roll being the standout.Next was the Sri Lankan fried rice with an egg on top, and the presentation was beautiful. It was an amalgamation of fried rice with shrimp, calamari, and chicken garnished with spring onions, fried onions, and fresh coriander sprigs. It was DELICIOUS.After I demolished fried rice, the owner came over and picked up the clean plate and said, “Look, no oil. Our ingredients the best!” in his heavy accent. He wasn’t lyin though!The deviled pork came last, and it was essentially just pork with sauteed onions, peppers, and Traditional Sri Lankan spices. I love how simple, yet flavorful these dishes were. It was filled with flavors my tastebuds have seldom come across, but was fantastic.It was at this point I think the owner saw me taking pictures of the food with my Canon G7X camera, and really turned the hospitality up to 11 ahahahaha.I was pretty full at this point as I had just MOGGED two entrees and an appetizer sampler, but he brought out an authentic Sri Lankan dessert called Kiri Pani for me to try.Kiri Pani is a buffalo curd with a palm sugar syrup. It wasn’t for me to be honest ahahaha. My tastebuds felt violated. I did the thing where I kind of mash it around to make it look like I ate more than I did.The food was really starting to settle, so I was FULL at this point. And after that Kiri Pani I just wanted the check, but he brought out another Sri Lankan dessert.I felt like the grinch judging the Who Pudding competition where they are just stuffing desserts in his face as he is just trying to survive ahahaha.But actually, it was super nice and thoughtful. He came over and explained to me what it was but I was so focused on locking in to eat this next dessert that I didn’t really hear him.It was something light wrapped in a green little tortilla that tasted coconut flavored. I finished all of it because I’m a warrior, and because it was pretty tasty.I got the check and the owner came up and gave me his business card, and asked me to write reviews on Yelp and google ahahahaha like bro that’s literally why I’m here. I got a quota to hit.IG @jnov_Tiktok @jnov__reviews
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Devil Specialties Rice and Curry, Appetizers
Restaurantji Recommends
The best food i ever ate ??
Excellent food, good seasoning...but, although service was fast... the person who served us was not at all friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Seriously fantastic meal. The flavors, the atmosphere, the people. A delicious family-run restaurant with no sports on the TV, just a voiceless woodsy Sri Lankan cooking video playing as we sat under lovely faux-incadecent lighting. Delightful & delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite places to eat. The food is always amazing, and the family that runs the place are incredibly friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deviled Pork, Devil Specialties Rice and Curry
Legit Sri Lankan food. Lovely
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kothu Roti, Coconut Sambol, Dhal