Restaurant Jolee, in Côte-des-Neiges, specializes in South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine, cuisine that is less popular than the northern Indian cuisine. For less than $10, diners can taste all sorts of unfamiliar concoctions, for an exciting and healthy eating experience. Restaurant Jolee does also serve recognizable dishes such as tikkas, thalis and samosas but it is best to be adventurous.
Across the reviews, Jolee is described as a place with flavorful Sri Lankan and South Indian dishes, generous portions, and good value, with friendly, accommodating service that makes takeout, catering, and dine-in feel reliable; the menus feature favorites like vegetarian thali, curries, beef roll, mutton curry, dals, and biriyani, and many notices praise the authenticity and depth of flavor while some highlight spicy heat as a defining element; catering experiences are repeatedly noted for on-time delivery and helpful staff, with organizers appreciating customization and budget awareness; a few comments mention longer waits or a busy layout and suggest more staff or bilingual service, but overall the restaurant earns strong recommendations and loyalty from regulars who plan to return.
I am Sri Lankan, so I know the true cuisine & authenticity of Sri Lankan food. This restaurant started off pretty good,I used to be a regular here. However, over time, the quality has gone downhill. The side dishes at the entrance are often cold & lacking flavor. Dining in was an alright experience overall, but not what it used to be.
If you come here, I would recommend sticking to the vegetarian options. The famous chicken & mutton kottu often have a burnt taste, almost as if they are constantly reheated on the grill, & they lack the rich flavor you would expect. I would also suggest avoiding the Indian dishes like butter chicken, biryani, or similar items, as they are disappointing as well.
Sri Lankan food is known for its unique spices & the authenticity in every bite, which is why this experience was quite disappointing for me
We've ordered food for a few years from him & it has always been great.
Yogi is very helpful with placing orders & helping to select different options for our faculty & staff.
We strongly recommend this restaurant if you are an Indian food lover.
Nov 7, 2025
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Yoga & Jolee have surpassed themselves again. The new handcrafted salads are truly delicious! The potato salad had a pleasant crunch of fresh peppers in addition to the classic comfort food taste. All very fresh & nutritious. I love the Waldorf Salad & Tabbouleh too. Best to call first because they go fast!
The South Indian/Sri Lankan dishes are still mouthwatering, exciting, authentic & very affordably priced. Service is excellent. Feel free to customize a dish to suit your tastes.
Broad variety of very affordable & flavourful Sri lankan & Indian dishes in an unpretentious & casual setting with friendly service. You can request that the dishes be served spicy or mild. Beware that the spicy version is very hot so order at your own risk :) Personally, I love it. They also have various south-asian sweets & drinks such as Gulab jamun, Laddu & Lassi.
Visited Jolee after a long time. They serve Vegetarian South Indian meal on Friday afternoon. The meal was delicious & big enough for a person. The brinjal (egg plant) curry was awesome. The service gentle man was so nice.
Nov 24, 2024
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This is best restaurant for specially Indians you guys have to try their authentic jalebi its so good it's so delicious after so long I get the best sweets & their food too is to yummy
Always had good service. They really kind & the food is really good for the quality . A must place for Sri Lanka food. Not even need to go to Jean talon for my Indian type of food. You'll love the prices there & be surprised ! A must go :)
Oct 6, 2023
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This place is my go-to for South Indian cuisine! The Madras parotha is my absolute favorite. What's even more impressive is that the food here is incredibly affordable compared to other places in Montreal. It's truly a hidden gem, offering delicious options from appetizers to thalis. I must add that the lady behind the counter is exceptionally kind. It's not just the food that keeps me coming back, but also the warm & friendly service. Highly recommended for a great deal on fantastic food!
