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 $10, diners can taste all sorts of unfamiliar concoctions, for an exciting and healthy eating experience. Restaurant Jolee does also serve recognizable dishes such as tikkas, thalis and samosas but it is best to be adventurous.
Reviews describe Jolee as serving authentic Sri Lankan and South Indian fare with flavorful curries, generous portions and friendly service at reasonable prices. Many diners praise dishes such as the vegetarian thali and the curries, though spice levels can be intense and there can be long waits during peak times. Takeout and catering experiences are commonly rated highly for freshness, value and reliability, with staff noted as helpful and accommodating. Some comments mention inconsistency in quality depending on the chef, a busy buffet layout and the impression that certain items are pre made or overpriced, but overall Jolee is seen as a strong go to for authentic flavors and a range of items like beef roll, mutton curry, dals, egg hopper and dosas. Regulars report returning often and recommending calling ahead to secure a ready order or to dine in.
I've been buying food from Jolee for many years & it's always delicious. My go-to is the vegetarian Thali, the curries are spicy & flavourful. So far, I've only done pickup but I hope to try dining in one day.
I have ordered vegetarian thali & onion masala dosa. Both items were perfectly delicious. No extra doing on any food item. Taste was authentic & feels like homely food. Their quantity is also more than any other place.
Aug 24, 2025
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Nous avons pris 2 thalis (1 de chèvre, 1 végé) & des oignons bhaji. Les portions étaient généreuse, nous n'avons pas réussi à tout terminer. Environ 35-40$ avec taxe + tip.
very tasty, & not toosalty, we were served fast, good quantity, happy with the meal. Im used to punjabi cuisine so I did not know what to expect, & i loved the Masala dosa, my husband liked very much his thali. We will definetely come back. Thank you
Very authentic srilankan cuisine. Good for dine in & take out, but take out is preferable. I have tried their thali options, nice. Always prefer to grab their vadai, samosas, pananga paniyaram & parottas for very affordable prices.
Jolee is a lovely place with wonderful staff & smiling faces. I have been a customer since many years now & had a favourable experience. The place always reminds me of my roots back in India. I would recommend their dosa, thalis & sweets. Good luck to the management.
Fantastic service & food! Frequently order food from here. Dine in also. Must try once. They have the best samosa! All over love their food! Today we have veggie & mutton thali , mango Lassi without sugar. Yummy!
Foods are well made & reasonably priced. Fantastic chicken biryani, thalis, mango lassi without sugar & veggie soup. Don't forget the delicious samosas.
Oct 9, 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!
Excellente nourriture. Bon rapport qualité-prix. Les thali sont délicieux & généreux. Le propriétaire est très gentil. Le seul hic est que personne ne peut nous servir en français. Sinon, tous sont très courtois. Autre avantage : on peut apportez notre bière.
