Jolee propose une exploration authentique des traditions culinaires sri-lankaises et indiennes à travers un menu diversifié axé sur des profils aromatiques intenses et des techniques de préparation traditionnelles. La cuisine met en avant des incontournables tels que des currys de légumes savoureux, des préparations tandoori juteuses et des amuse-bouches croustillants à base de lentilles qui caractérisent les saveurs régionales de l'Asie du Sud. Les clients découvrent un cadre défini par une présentation directe et une concentration sur des plats épicés accessibles, élaborés à partir d'ingrédients de base essentiels. La composition de chaque assiette reflète une adhésion aux pratiques d'assaisonnement classiques, utilisant des mélanges complexes de cumin, de coriandre et de piments frais pour définir le goût. En privilégiant le développement des saveurs sur l'ornementation, l'établissement maintient une approche fidèle à son identité régionale pour assurer une expérience culinaire constante.
Les avis forment une image globale mitigée mais chaleureuse de Jolee, louant les saveurs authentiques sri lankaises, les portions généreuses, les prix raisonnables et un service amical et adaptable, avec plusieurs commentaires favorables sur les plats à emporter et les prestations traiteur, ainsi que sur l'ambiance accueillante et la variété des plats allant des options végétariennes aux plats de viande. Certains clients de longue date expriment toutefois leur inquiétude face à une impression de dégradation de la qualité, citant des accompagnements souvent froids à l'arrivée, des notes brûlées sur certains kottu de poulet et de mouton, et des plats indiens décevants comme le butter chicken ou le biryani, tandis que d'autres assurent que l'établissement offre encore du goût et du confort et demeure un choix fiable pour les bases sri lankaises comme les mutton rolls et le thali. Les mentions positives incluent des plats frais, un espace propre, la personnalisation des plats et de forts liens avec la communauté via des dons et des événements, certains commentaires parlant aussi d'une attente parfois longue mais d'un bon rapport qualité prix et de portions suffisantes. Dans l'ensemble, Jolee apparaît comme une option appréciée et abordable pour la cuisine sri lankaise à Montreal, valorisée pour la saveur et l'hospitalité même si les avis diffèrent sur la constance et le rythme du service.
very tasty, & not too salty, we were served fast, good quantity, happy with the meal. I'm 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 . We are usually served by owner himself, who is a kind person. Only thing they should put some music for better atmosphere. Thank you : )
My family & I have been coming here for years. We recently ordered kozhukattais for an event, & they exceeded our expectations. They were neatly made, delicious, & clearly prepared with care. Definitely worth it & highly recommend.
When reviewing places, my intention is never to hurt a business's feelings. But when a person comes to a restaurant in hunger, don't do it for the money. Give quality food with reasonable price. My family of 6 came to this restaurant yesterday in hunger from a drive from Toronto. We had high expectations after seeing some of the reviews & have came here many times before. Food was on point back then. But now, the food tastes like something that had no seasoning yet left a weird aftertaste. We were very disappointed after that meal especially after reading the receipt. In the future, I will make sure that we do not come here. Don't play with the hungry for money. If anyone is looking for good, hot, fresh meals, please consider twice before coming here.
Absolutely ridiculous & disappointing. My family & I came all the way from Toronto & decided to come to this restaurant. All of us were hungry to have dinner that we mistakenly ordered 2 kotthu rotis, 2 appitizers (chilli chicken & chicken 65), & chicken noodles along with chicken puttu. As soon as we all had one bite from the appetizers, we knew we made a huge mistake. Right then & there we lost our appetite. For the chilli chicken, all the did was put hot sauce all over, & the chicken 65 was entirely bone. The kothu rotis, noddles, & puttu did not have any taste whatsoever. I do NOT recommend this place to anyone.
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
The very generous owners & chefs at Jolee donated a huge platter of samosas to our school teacher appreciation day. The samosas smelled so good & all the teachers raved about how delicious they were. Thank you so much for being such a great community business & for your kindness.
6 mai 2026
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If you like flavor, spice, & good portion sizes for the price, this is the place for you!
Came here with my family of 5 near closing, & still got the most hospitable, personalized service. Food was fresh, warm, & so tasty. They took their time with our orders, snd the girl at the front was also super friendly. Food was a 10/10 from all of us. Establishment was very clean.
Plus, their entrees, mains, desserts, & the mango lassis are all delicious. We had mutton rolls, vegetarian thali, shrimp curry, beef kothu, a few lassis, & even ordered seconds of our mains for takeouts.
Our total bill was much lower than we expected, so I'd 100% recommend coming here if you are on a budget or want some leftovers.
Restaurant Jolee catered my union's organizer training & everyone was so pleased. The food was packed with flavour, & everyone left extremely full & happy. Everything was very reasonably priced as well. They were very communicative, accommodating, & flexible. I would highly recommend Jolee for any catering & I hope to eat in the restaurant soon!
