Bavu Villas

I’ve been to Shizuku several times before, but I’ve never checked out the store next to it, Bavu Villas. Bavu Villas is a takeout restaurant that specializes Sri Lankan and South Indian street food cuisine (rolls, kothu roti, noodles, etc.). It must be popular; I see customers constantly coming in and out, even customers from New York!

I came here for the kothu roti. It’s a popular Sri Lankan street food made from chopped roti, vegetables, egg, sauces and a choice of protein. It’s known for the rhythmic chopping sound made by chefs as they prepare the meal; the best chefs create their own music rhythm.

This place offers mutton kothu and various chicken ones. I believe the standard one is mutton, but the person working there suggested I get the chilli chicken for $12.99. The chilli chicken flavour adds a Chinese fusion twist to it which many people like. I think this is also safer for me, as I’m more comfortable with these flavours.

The workers here are quite nice (general consensus by people on Google reviews too), and they gave me a mutton roll on the house because they felt bad for making me wait for my order.

The kothu roti came out piping hot and fragrant. I have nothing to compare this to, but the flavours were great. I wish it was a bit more spicy, but I’m sure this can be communicated with them beforehand. The portion is huge and I took 3-4 sessions to finish it all. My only complaint is that there wasn’t enough chicken compared to the amount of roti that was included, so the ratio was a bit off for me.

Anyways, I highly suggest this place for some good kothu roti.

Best biryani and kothu roti in the city
Prices are very reasonable
Owner is super nice

New to the area. Tried this place and their kothu was really good. Customer service was thru the roof!

I really wanted to like this place. Noodles were ok, could have had more meat. But $5.50 for a single mutton roll on ubereats is straight robbery.

Sometimes you need to take a shot at new things, cause you never know it might turn out to be a hidden gem like this place.

The food, the flavour, the portions, the price, and the service was all spot on. Tried their Chili Chicken Kothu Roti, and Cholo Chicken Biryani and both were 10/10. Went back the next day to get it again, and tried their mutton rolls while we were at it. Highly recommended all the items mentioned. It is a takeout place, so keep that in mind when going in.

The owners are very nice people and will talk with you while the food gets ready. Was a great experience and will go back 100%.

Amazing food. Recommend the chili chicken Kothu

Absolutely amazing Sri Lankan food, owner absolutely gem of a guy and his recommendations of chili chicken biriyani was fire!

The best kothu spot I ever been too. Chili chicken kothu was absolutely amazing, when I took the first bite all the spices and flavour just blended in my mouth. Absolutely incredible. I 100% recommend the chili chicken Kothu and Chili chicken Briyani. Will 100% be back again. And lastly the customer service was absolutely incredible… JUST AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing food and service. Very flavourful!!

Best Sri Lankan cuisine in the gta, and great customer service. 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mutton Biryani, Mutton Kothu Roti, Mutton Rolls

i got the chili chicken briyani, and the chilli chicken kothu and it tasted amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mutton Kothu Roti, Chili Chicken Kothu Roti, Mutton Rolls, Mutton Roti

My go to spot for kothu roti and fried rice for many years. And still are.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mutton Kothu Roti, Chili Chicken Kothu Roti, Seafood Kothu Roti, Rice Mix with Meat, Chili Chicken Biryani

Great mutton rolls, $1.50 each

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Time waiting (not because of busy): toooo long.
Mutton
Mutton

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Mutton Biryani

I bought three chicken Briyanis at 1 P.m. My family came home to eat them at 7-8 p.m., and they said they went bad. When we called them to complain, they asked if our AC was on the house, and they said it was made fresh, which is not true.
When we cook food at home it’s left on the pot for hours before it’s put in the fridge. Now, I know this is a fast food spot, but I’ve bought food from other Tamil cuisines, and it does not go old in a couple of hours.
I’ve bought Briyani here before, and it was never like this. It was, in fact, one of my favourite spots. I will not be returning.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1