Spiced rice and griddled flatbreads anchor Asian food at Spicy Zest - Restaurant & Bar in Farmers Branch, with pickup available.
Order onlineLumprais
$18.00+
Banana-leaf-wrapped rice with curry sides, fried egg, and cutlet.
“It's a hidden gem in Dallas. If you like coconut and fresh spices then this is the place. You should try Lumpraise. It is rice and couple of curries with choice of protein, steamed in banana leaf.”
Rice & Curry
$15.00+
Steamed basmati rice, three vegetables, a chosen protein and papadam.
“I've been a regular to this place for the last 3 years. Almost once in 2 months. Love the rice and curry”
Deviled
$15.00+
Fried, seasoned protein and vegetables in sauce, served with basmati rice.
“First time having Sri Lankan food and I wasn’t disappointed! Got the mango lassi and boneless chicken deviled, both were incredible. Very tasty and very filling. My wife had the lamb lamprais which was also very good. Highly recommend this spot”
Yellow Rice
$15.00+
Pan-fried spiced rice with cashews, fried egg, sambol and dhal curry.
“I've ordered multiple items from Spicy Zest's menu over a few years and all the dishes have been excellent. My favorites are the yellow rice and lamprais.”
Sweet Chili Curry
$14.00+
Thai-style red curry with seasonal vegetables and a protein choice.
“My wife and I love this Sri Lankan restaurant. The lumprice, dhal, kottu, milk tea, and sweet chili curry are all in our rotation list. The owners are great and Mohan the head server is amazing. 10/10 will continue coming back!”
Curry Burrito
$13.00+
Meat, rice, chickpeas, vegetables, and cheese wrapped with raita.
“I have come here multiple times. Every time the owner was very hospitable. I have tried the kottu (chicken) and curry burrito (chicken) and both were ridiculously good. I will continue to bring new friends to this restaurant.”
Sri Lankan Special Crab Curry
$60.00
Snow crab curry with Sri Lankan spices, breads, rice and coconut sambol.
“Was craving some authentic Lankan food and my mind was blown! I had the crab curry, which was excellent! Finally also a place that serves egg hoppers and all the other good Lankan food items. They also have a little grocery store in the back with spices and other things, such as Siddhaleppa. I still have to try their brunch buffet on the weekend, but Im sure it's going to be amazing (I mean, it's literally like at a 4+ star hotel in Sri Lanka, because they prepare the hoppers and eggs fresh in front of your eyes!!!).”
Dhal
$10.00
Lentils cooked with spices and coconut milk form this curry.
“I love Indian Food, and this was even better. The dahl is a must. The biryani had a great taste, and the fried chicken with it was the best I ever had. We went here Sunday, January 11, at 12:30 p.m., and ordered a la carte instead of the buffet. The server was super friendly. You will love this place.”
Spiced pan-toasted rice with your chosen protein, vegetables, and sides.
“We have had chicken Biryani cooked by chef Gayan here, It was soo delicious and it is a must try.”
“Whether you've had Sri Lankan cuisine many times, or this is your first time, this is the restaurant that is a MUST visit! The food is fantastic, however where this restaurant truly shines is the service -- they deserve 6+ stars!! Everyone is friendly and goes out of their way to make the experience extraordinarily comfortable and carefree. I attended a "Friday family buffet night" ($21 for one including a margarita, tea, coffee, juice/soda) -- so many amazing dishes -- lamb biryani, fresh Kottu prepared in front of you, several curries, and delicious rices. Enjoy!”
Pan-toasted wheat noodles with vegetables, egg, and your protein choice.
“We were in Dallas for business and stumbled upon this place. If you like authentic south Asian food, this is the place. Specialized in Sri Lanka cuisine and delicious as well as spicy”
Hopper
$3.00+
Crisp rice crepe served with crushed onion-and-chili lunumiris.
“This is one of the only Sri Lankan restaurants that I know of in the DFW area. The food is spectacular and every time I go to the resataurant the service is top notch. The staff actually cares about your restaurant experience and make suggestions on what food we might like based on our preferences. The food is always excellent. I loved the hoppers and the sauces that come with it.”
Hopper Combo
$20.00
Three bowl-shaped Sri Lankan rice pancakes with sambol and curry.
“One of the best Sri Lankan restaurants in the United States and had an amazing experience. We ordered the string hopper koththu, hoppers combo and godamba roti, and everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were authentic, fresh, and perfectly prepared. The service was impressive,friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. Overall, we truly enjoyed both the food and the experience, and we would definitely love to go back again.”
String Combo
$20.00
Ten red or white string hoppers served with a sambol and curry.
“Great traditional Sri Lankan food. Great flavor, you can get your choice of spice level, and they have everything from vegetarian, fish, beef, chicken, shrimp or lamb.”
String Hopper (5) with Coconut Sambol
$6.00
Five steamed rice-flour noodle nests with coconut, red or white.
“THE place for Sri Lankan cusine! Wholesome home made Sri Lankan food at an affordable price. They have a buffet for dinner on Friday where you can try an array of yummy Sri Lankan food, including hoppers,string hoppers, kottu all made fresh at the restaurant. They also offer buffet on Saturdays for lunch. Lovely staff and owners who really put their heart into the food they make. Highly recommend this place if you are adventurous and looking for something new!”
Kottu
$15.00+
Chopped roti toasted with vegetables, scrambled egg and chosen protein.
“Food here is very yummy. I have never had Sri Lanka food but I decided that I wanted to try this place since it always smells so good outside every time I pass by. I am not disappointed and the Kottu with shrimp I had was delicious. I would recommend this place to anybody that wants to try something different in the area!”
Stuffed Roti
$5.00
Thin flatbread wrapped around a selected meat, fish or vegetable filling.
“Hands down the best Sri Lankan food I have had till date!!!!!! Super delicious flavors. Authentic spices! The kuthu paratha was oh gosh so damn good. Lumprice was such a unique dish! Stuffed roti was bursting with flavors. Service is outstanding! The lady explained all dishes so well and she catered to all our dietary needs! Will definitely be back!”
Godamba Roti
$6.00
Two thin griddled Sri Lankan rotis with your choice of gravy.
“Super flavorful dishes and delicate texture to the roti, delicious! Generous portions as well.”
Roti Combo
$20.00
Three coconut rotis come with your choice of sambol and curry.
“During my recent trip to Dallas, Texas, I had the pleasure of experiencing the dinner buffet at Spicy Zest. This restaurant offers an exceptional Sri Lankan culinary journey with its flavorful dishes. From aromatic, authentic Sri Lankan spicy curries to unlimited hoppers, the buffet menu presents a diverse array of options, appealing to both adventurous palates and those seeking familiar Sri Lankan favorites. With attentive service and a vibrant ambiance, Spicy Zest is a must-visit destination for spice enthusiasts looking to enhance their dining experience while in Texas.”
Cutlet (2)
$4.00
Two crumb-coated, deep-fried stuffed balls with your choice of filling.
“I had been eating at SpicyZest for quite sometime. I always loved their food and wanted to write review for them. First time, I took my date to the restaurant. I had fresh juice, fish cutlet in appetizer and lumprais as main course. I love spices so requested them get the additional spice on the side. Food was very tasty and our server was very nice. From that day, I always go their time to time to enjoy their delicacies. It is highly recommended.”
Sri Lankan Roll (2)
$7.00
Two pancake rolls are crumbed and deep-fried, with a filling selection.
““I loved srilankan roll, fried rice, dessert, falooda and all other recipes that I tried today. It was awesome” these are words from my 7 year old son.”
Fish Bun
$3.50
A savory filling wrapped in flour dough, glazed with egg, and baked.
“We drove 3 hours from Austin, TX to this restaurant. I heard a lot of hype describing the food served here, and was very skeptical. After eating here, I can only say that this restaurant is sublime in not only food taste but also service. I will not only drive another 3 hours to come back, but will also encourage others to do as well! Their Lamb Kottu was to die for! But I also enjoyed their Sri Lankan rolls, fish buns and even cocktails were excellent choices also. TRY THIS PLACE NOW. Don’t miss out.”
Pattis
$4.00
Buttery flour pastry, egg-washed and baked around your choice of filling.
“I was craving for Sri Lankan food and found this place. Went there with my family.. Oh my… Super yummy and authentic flavors in every dish. It was busy tonight and got to try kotthu and lumprise and Sri Lankan rolls and Pattis. The restaurant is located 20 minutes from Dallas downtown and easy to find. We tried watalappan with a cup of tea at the end and it was very satisfying. My son loved hoppers with lunumiris . Recommend to anyone and I should take my American friends next time .”
Watalappan
$7.00
Coconut milk and egg flan made with jaggery or palm syrup.
“Throughly enjoyed the food as well as the service. Will definitely be back. Do try the Mackerel curry and Watalappan (dessert).”
Sri Lankan Chocolate Roll
$8.00
Sri Lankan Swiss roll topped with chocolate syrup.
“It's a nice place for asian authentic food. Specifically if you like srilankan food recommend to go and try.”
Sri Lankan Coconut Roll Cake
$8.00
Two sweet pancakes filled with caramelized coconut.
“Unbelievable Sri Lankan food, weekend buffet is phenomenal. Service excellent and the food’s authentic Sri Lankan , well done team”
Curd & Treacle
$6.00
Homemade curd topped with treacle and cashews.
“It's authentic Sri Lanka cuisine. Clean restaurant, friendly employee and yummy taste. Its say, they have buffet in Friday,Saturday and Sunday. There are also vodka, wine, etc. I like Hopeer pastry, when still hot its crispy and little bit sweet.”
Asian food at Spicy Zest - Restaurant & Bar spans Thai-style red curry with seasonal vegetables and Sri Lankan herbs, plus spicy Indonesian fried rice with shrimp, chicken, turkey sausage and eggs.
Kottu combines chopped soft roti, vegetables and scrambled egg with curried meat or seafood. Dhal cooks lentils in spices and coconut milk, while Fish Bun wraps its filling in dough, egg-washed and baked.
Visit us in Farmers Branch for dine-in, pickup or delivery. Your Curry Burrito wraps meat in special Sri Lankan gravy with chickpeas, vegetables, rice and cheese, with raita served alongside.
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