Ceylonka Seafood Restaurant

Name: Ceylonka Seafood Restaurant
Address: Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina - Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971588990082

Dubai Marina

Seafood restaurant Open now 0 588 990 082

Ceylonka Seafood Restaurant brings authentic Sri Lankan cooking to Dubai Marina, with a menu that leans into fresh seafood, bold curry sauces and generous sharing dishes. Reviewers repeatedly point to the Seafood on Banana Leaves and Mirissa platter as especially worthwhile orders.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

1,398 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Sri Lankan Flavour

Reviews describe the curries, rice dishes and seafood as authentically Sri Lankan, with roasted spices, curry leaves and rich coconut flavours.

Fresh Seafood

Seafood is repeatedly described as fresh, well-seasoned and carefully cooked, from crab and prawns to whole grilled fish.

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What to Eat at Ceylonka Seafood Restaurant

These items at Ceylonka Seafood Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 5

Ceylon jaffna crab curry Net +2

“The Ceylon Jaffna Crab Curry was incredibly delicious.”
Crab curry Net +2

“Delicious food and excellent service! We ate at the restaurant and also took home some crab curry, it was amazing.”
Mirissa Net +2

“We had the mirissa seafood mix which is for 2-4 people and definitely the food took us back to Sri Lanka.”
Seafood on banana leaves Net +2

“We had a wonderful dinner at Ceylonka Restaurant and truly enjoyed the “Seafood on Banana Leaves” dish. It was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared.”
Seafood tom yum soup Net +2

“The seafood Tom Yum was the best I’ve ever had, absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”

Honorable mentions (25)

Batter-fried calamari Net +1

“I still can’t stop thinking about the batter-fried calamari crispy, flavorful, and addictive.”
Chicken curry Net +1

“A standout dish was the chicken curry served in a king coconut, such a unique and fancy touch!”
Chicken lamprais Net +1

“The prawn curry and chicken lamprais were also so good, flavorful and authentic taste.”
Coco chicken curry Net +1

“Food was yummi and freshly prepared! Loved the pumpkin curry and the coco chicken curry was also very delicious!”
Eid biryani sawan Net +1

“The food is so authentic so I ordered their eid biryani sawan...it was incredible.”
Fresh coconut Net +1

“Candle and tasty fresh coconut 🥥 thank you guys! Very delicious!”
Grilled whole fish Net +1

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Incredibly delectable food with a beautiful view of the marina. Highly recommend the crab curry & the grilled whole fish (we had the hamour fish since that is a local fish we had never tried before.) The crab was so meaty & dense and the fish has a light dusting of a seasoning on top that was mild & subtle yet delicious & perfectly flavored the fish!”
Hamour fish Net +1

“HIGHLY RECOMMEND - Incredibly delectable food with a beautiful view of the marina. Highly recommend the crab curry & the grilled whole fish (we had the hamour fish since that is a local fish we had never tried before.) The crab was so meaty & dense and the fish has a light dusting of a seasoning on top that was mild & subtle yet delicious & perfectly flavored the fish!”
Hot butter shrimps Net +1

“The hot butter shrimps and the fresh seafood bucket was a great experience.”
Jaffna mutton curry Net +1

“If you’re trying this place, the Jaffna mutton curry is a must-have 🤤absolutely delicious.”
Jaffna style sauce seafood meal Net +1

“Tried their Jaffna style sauce seafood meal and honestly, it was such a standout 🔥 The flavors were rich, spicy, and packed with that authentic Jaffna touch you can really taste the blend of roasted spices and curry leaves in every bite. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly, soaking up all that bold, flavorful sauce.”
Kottu Net +1

“Cylonka is one of the best places in town for seafood buckets, served with their signature Cylonka special sauce that delivers an authentic Sri Lankan taste and experience. Highly recommended to try their signature Kottu, a traditional Sri Lankan dish that’s full of flavor”
Lamp rice Net +1

“A hidden gem with amazing flavor..Lamp Rice is full of flavor….Authentic Sri Lankan style.”
Madhbi with charcoal chicken Net +1

“We ordered the Madhbi with charcoal chicken, and the food was amazing. The taste and quality were excellent.”
Mirissa seafood bucket Net +1

“The Mirissa seafood bucket was filling and totally worth the price.”
Mixed kottu Net +1

“We had mixed kottu and seafood tom yum soup . both were absolutely delicious! 😋”
Pol sambol Net +1

“The rich coconut flavor stood out, and the pol sambol was incredibly flavorful.”
Prawn curry Net +1

“The prawn curry and chicken lamprais were also so good, flavorful and authentic taste.”
Pumpkin curry Net +1

“Food was yummi and freshly prepared! Loved the pumpkin curry and the coco chicken curry was also very delicious!”
Rice and curry Net +1

“i had rice and curry and it tasted so good and authentic. their service is above and beyond and will make sure your expectations are met. will definitely visit to try their food.”
Seafood boil Net +1

“They serve Lamprais on Sundays and my favourite is the seafood boil that is served with the Jaffna curry.”
Seafood with coconut cream sauce Net +1

“Perfect place! I fall in love with 🦞 seafood 🍤 with coconut cream sauce! AMAZING! And service also - very friendly shiny.”
Sri lankan lamprais Net +1

“Tried their Sri Lankan lamprais and it was absolutely delicious! 🍛 The flavors were rich, authentic, and perfectly balanced — you can really tell it’s made with care.”
String hoppers Net +1

“Overall I thought it was decent. (I've had Sri Lankan food many times before and I miss my string hoppers!) One of my Indian friends loved the flavours.”
Watappan Net +1

“I felt like it was a home cooked meal back home, the watappan was impressive, absolutely loved it.”

Drinks 2

Iced tea Net +2

“And let’s talk about the iced tea 🫶🏻easily one of the best I’ve had in my life.”
Peach ice tea Net +1

“The food was extremely flavorful ! Authentic Sri Lankan food. Peach ice tea is homemade and tastes fresh. Madhu was very friendly and the service is great !”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Calamari Net −1

“The calamari could have been crispier, but the main meal, was just perfect.”
Mandi rice Net −1

“The mandi rice was extremely sticky and poorly prepared, and the soup served with it was not mandi soup at all—it appeared to be a cream lentil soup instead.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Discuss Spice. Tell the team your spice tolerance before ordering; one reviewer says the restaurant brings legitimate spices to the plate.

Sunday Lamprais. If you want Lamprais, plan for a Sunday, when a reviewer says it is served.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina - Dubai

Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai

0 588 990 082

Mon	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	11:30 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Closing Pressure

One diner was asked to “make it fast” while still eating because the restaurant was closing, which left them feeling unwelcome.

Slow Service

A reviewer found the service a bit slow, despite describing the food and owner positively.

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The Bottom Line

Ceylonka is a Sri Lankan seafood restaurant in Dubai Marina where the strongest reason to visit is the combination of fresh seafood and assertive curry-based flavour. Reviewers highlight the Seafood on Banana Leaves, Mirissa sharing platter, Ceylon Jaffna Crab Curry and seafood Tom Yum. The cooking is often described as homestyle and authentic, with coconut, roasted spices and curry leaves doing much of the work.

The Mirissa is a useful choice for sharing: one review describes it as serving two to four people, while another calls the portions generous. The Seafood on Banana Leaves comes with rich gravy, and the crab curry is praised for its meaty crab. Lamprais is a Sunday option, and the homemade iced tea and coconut-based drinks also receive mentions.

Expect a warm, clean and relaxed setting, with outdoor seating looking towards the water. Reviews also mention free parking and pet-friendly dining. Service is usually described as friendly, attentive and quick, although one customer found it slow and another was asked to hurry while eating near closing time.

The food is described as reasonably priced, but no customer review gives a specific amount. Tell the team how much heat you enjoy before ordering; the Jaffna-style dishes can bring serious spice.