While I was in Osaka, I had a craving for spicy curry. I searched for some great curry places online, but it was already past 4 p.m. and most of the good spots had closed. However, I did find a few options. One of them was Rodda Group (ロッダグループ). This Sri Lankan curry restaurant is run by the Rodda brothers. Yes, the “Group” in “Rodda Group” refers to the Rodda brothers.
Fortunately, it was Saturday. Rodda Group is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and other national holidays.
The closest station is Dome-mae Chiyozaki Station (Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Subway Line).
Kujo Station (Chuo Subway Line, Hanshin Railway) is also within walking distance. Although this station is more convenient, it takes about 20 minutes on foot.
I ordered the Gamirasa set, which is the No.1 dish at Rodda Group. You can choose from various curry options such as pork, chicken, shrimp, fish, and mutton. Mutton and shrimp curries come with an additional 100 yen charge. The set also includes basmati rice, papad, and milk tea. I went with the mutton curry.
The basmati rice is topped with mutton curry, red beet, parippu, pol sambol, and more. It’s a colorful dish.
Initially, I ate the components separately to enjoy each flavor. However, the chef advised me to mix everything together, as it’s the best way to enjoy this curry.
Of course, after tasting each component separately, I mixed everything together and ate it. 🙂 The chef was right—it was amazing! The blend of spices, vegetables, corn, rice, curries, and red beets offered a delightful variety of textures and flavors!
After finishing the curry, I was served milk tea and a banana. The milk tea wasn’t chai; it was just regular milk tea.
Sri Lankan curry is one of my favorite dishes, but there aren’t many Sri Lankan restaurants even in Tokyo. I’ll definitely visit again the next time I’m in Osaka 😉
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Name Rodda Group (ロッダグループ)
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