Authentic Ceylon Restaurant

Name: Authentic Ceylon Restaurant
Address: 26RM+CW, Motor City, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971527358822

Motor City

Sri Lankan restaurant 0 527 358 822

Authentic Ceylon is a Sri Lankan restaurant in Motor City, known in reviews for richly spiced dishes and a choice of traditional and fusion plates. Lamprais and mud crab are two of the clearest reasons diners consider ordering here.

Reputation Score

4.0

★★★★☆

133 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Lamprais

Lamprais is repeatedly praised, with one diner calling it one of the best they had outside Sri Lanka.

Authentic Flavours

Several Sri Lankan diners describe the food as faithful to the cuisine, with balanced spice and strong traditional flavours.

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What to Eat at Authentic Ceylon Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Authentic Ceylon Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Lamprais Net +4

“I got the Lamprais and it exceeded all expectations! I've had Lamprais before in Sri Lanka and this one was one of the best! I highly recommend and can't wait to go back to try their other food!”
Devilled prawns Net +2

“So we ordered the signature kothu which was not to our expectation as the beef was hard and chewy, but other dishes signature chicken noodles, devilled prawns, wood apple juice and king coconut passion fruit were excellent.”
Fish curry Net +2

“Tried lamprice,crab,fish curry n kuttu simply superb 👌”
King coconut passion fruit Net +2

“As for the King Passion Fruit Coconut Juice, it delighted our palates with its tantalizing combination of flavorful sweetness and sourness.”
Lump rice Net +2

“We tried their lump rice and it’s unmatched to any where in the world !! Must try item !!”
Papadums Net +2

“Also can you please make Sri-Lankan papadums. These ones are lovely but I guess it's difficult to come by the real ones here.”

Honorable mentions (27)

Batu_moju Net +1

“All the Curry's are so good. Especially #Batu_Moju I felt My Home Country taste.”
Bibikkan cake Net +1

“Yummy food. We will definitely be back - we had the mixed devilled dish today and the bibikkan cake for desert which was delicious.”
Burger Net +1

“my daughter ordered burger and fries from another outlet and finished it before my order ever came.”
Butter rice Net +1

“Calamari fritters was the highlight, tossed in an unique batter accompanied with butter rice was ultimate.”
Calamari fritters Net +1

“Calamari fritters was the highlight, tossed in an unique batter accompanied with butter rice was ultimate.”
Chicken kothu Net +1

“Prawn Kothu had a generous number of big size juicy prawns and was very tasty. Chicken kothu had a slice of breast on top, Kothu was the same.”
Cocunut with passion fruit breezer Net +1

“Was good and liked the deviled prawns lot, the marinade was special and also we ordered lamprais which was great, the fish cutlets and rice with chicken was good, the drinks we ordered was cocunut with passion fruit breezer was also nice, staffs are friendly. Overall 4/5”
Crab dish Net +1

“I recommend the crab dish, its the best you can have and its super big for 2 to share.”
Dilmah bopf Net +1

“Great ambience and proud to see this pearl in middle of all the other glowing stalls, tea taste is amazing which is Dilmah BOPF at its best.”
Egg hoppers Net +1

“We tried the chicken kottu, pol roti and egg hoppers. All the dishes were delicious.”
Fish cutlets Net +1

“Was good and liked the deviled prawns lot, the marinade was special and also we ordered lamprais which was great, the fish cutlets and rice with chicken was good, the drinks we ordered was cocunut with passion fruit breezer was also nice, staffs are friendly. Overall 4/5”
Fries Net +1

“my daughter ordered burger and fries from another outlet and finished it before my order ever came.”
Kothu poratta Net +1

“I had kothu poratta and mixed fried rice..that was awesome 👌”
Mixed devilled dish Net +1

“Yummy food. We will definitely be back - we had the mixed devilled dish today and the bibikkan cake for desert which was delicious.”
Mixed fried rice Net +1

“I had kothu poratta and mixed fried rice..that was awesome 👌”
Mud crab Net +1

“Mud crab and cuttlefish dishes are must try.”
Pol roti Net +1

“We tried the chicken kottu, pol roti and egg hoppers. All the dishes were delicious.”
Polos cutlet Net +1

“Tried the Polos cutlet, Veg rice & curry and my friend had the lamprais. It was the best I've had outside of Sr Lanka. The flavors, level of spice, portion sizes are well balanced.”
Prawn curry Net +1

“Simple, spicy and delectable Sri Lankan food prepared by kind staff in a clean environment. Loved their recommendation of Prawn Curry!”
Prawn kothu Net +1

“Prawn Kothu had a generous number of big size juicy prawns and was very tasty.”
Prawn wade Net +1

“Prawn Wade was a Masal vada with a prawn on top, was crisp and the prawn added a different texture.”
Signature chicken noodles Net +1

“So we ordered the signature kothu which was not to our expectation as the beef was hard and chewy, but other dishes signature chicken noodles, devilled prawns, wood apple juice and king coconut passion fruit were excellent.”
Sri lankan veg koththu Net +1

“We ordered Sri Lankan veg and chicken Koththu takeaway. Both were excellent and tasty.”
Veechu parrotta Net +1

“The curry / gravy that came with it was mouth watering and with the veechu parrotta was soul filling.”
Veg rice & curry Net +1

“Tried the Polos cutlet, Veg rice & curry and my friend had the lamprais. It was the best I've had outside of Sr Lanka. The flavors, level of spice, portion sizes are well balanced.”
Kottu Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The best Kottu I’ve eaten in UAE with the absolute Sri Lankan taste!”
Mud crab masala Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Their signature dish MUD CRAB masala was a sight to behold in all its glory. The curry / gravy that came with it was mouth watering and with the veechu parrotta was soul filling. The crab itself both the body and huge claws did not have the meat that was expected. still VFM for 100 AED.”

Drinks 3

Wood apple juice Net +3

“Really authentic Sri Lankans food really loved it reminded me of the time I visited Sri Lanka tried the wood apple juice too.”
Soursop drink Net +1

“I really enjoy the soursop drink there. For those who like soursop this is really taste good as it really thick in the right concentration drinking soursop.”
Tea Net +1

“Great ambience and proud to see this pearl in middle of all the other glowing stalls, tea taste is amazing which is Dilmah BOPF at its best.”

What to Avoid (5)

Food 5

Chicken kottu Net −1

“I purchased 2 chicken kottu for takeaway today with high expectations as good google reviews and over price than average(35dhs each). But it entirely ended up in utter disappointment. The food tasted less than average with small portions hardly enough for one person.”
Fried rice Net −1

“The quality of the food did not match the premium prices. The fried rice, in particular, was bland and greasy.”
Nasigoreng Net −1

“The nasigoreng was sticky and sweet like date pudding and the cuttlefish and kottu were so salty, we could barely get through 2 mouthfuls.”
Seafood cutlet Net −1

“Seafood cutlet did not impress - seem the seafood filling with bread cover did not work. mayb needed more seasoning as the bread made it bland.”
Signature kothu Net −1

“So we ordered the signature kothu which was not to our expectation as the beef was hard and chewy, but other dishes signature chicken noodles, devilled prawns, wood apple juice and king coconut passion fruit were excellent.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Go At Lunch. Try lamprais at lunchtime: one reviewer said it had sold out by the evening dinner service.

Choose Spice. Ask about the three spice levels, or request extra spice if you prefer a hotter Sri Lankan profile.

Plan the visit

Practical details

26RM+CW

Motor City - Green Community Motor City, Dubai

0 527 358 822

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Common Concerns

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Freshness Concerns

Some diners reported food tasting stale or ingredients not being fresh, including a complaint about spoiled coconut sambol.

Delivery Delays

Reviews describe orders arriving well after promised times, including a two-hour wait for an order placed through a payment link.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

35dhs each

chicken kottu

“I purchased 2 chicken kottu for takeaway today with high expectations as good google reviews and over price than average(35dhs each)”

Google review · November 2023

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The Bottom Line

Authentic Ceylon is a Sri Lankan restaurant in Motor City where the menu ranges from traditional comfort food to seafood and kottu. Lamprais is the standout recurring recommendation, while mud crab masala, chicken kottu and devilled prawns give first-timers useful starting points. Reviews from Sri Lankan diners describe the flavours as close to home, with three spice levels available.

The food is served in a small, cafeteria-style community food-hall setting rather than a polished standalone dining room. Parking is a practical plus: reviewers mention ample or free parking, though the seating can be busy, noisy and warm in summer. Vegan diners have also reported plenty of choice.

There is a clear split in experiences. Many older reviews praise generous portions, friendly service and fresh food cooked to order, but later reviews mention inconsistent freshness, including a complaint about spoiled coconut sambol, as well as slow dine-in service and delayed deliveries. If you want lamprais, go at lunch because it has reportedly sold out by dinner.

Delivery timing is worth confirming before paying. Price expectations also vary: one customer paid 35 dirhams for each chicken kottu and found the value poor, while another considered a AED 100 crab serving worthwhile. The business says it will be shifting to a new location, so check the current venue before visiting.