Karuna Cafe

8.5

820 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R5, Canada

Opens at 4:00 PM

This restaurant manages its own delivery.

Place Settings

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Canadian Breakfast

All items are served with toast, home fries, and coffee or tea.

  • Two Eggs, Sausage, or Bacon

    All served with toast, coffee or tea and home fries

    $8.95

  • Three Eggs, sausage and bacon

    All served with toast, coffee or tea and home fries

    $11.95

  • Three Pancakes or Waffles

    All served with toast, coffee or tea and home fries

    $8.95

  • Breakfast Sandwich

    $5.95

  • Four Pancake or Waffles with sausage or bacon

    $11.95

Appetizers

Stimulate your appetite with some of these small dishes to start your meal.

  • Curry Roti

    One piece.

    $5.95

  • Ulundhu Vadai (2 pcs)

    Two pieces. Savoury Sri Lankan doughnuts made with urad dal (white lentils) and spices. Comes with two pieces and a side of coconut chutney.

    $6.00

  • Parippu Vadai (2 pcs)

    Two pieces. Fried dough made with chana dhal (chickpea flour) and spices. Comes with a side of coconut chutney.

    $6.00

  • Thayir Vadai (3 pcs)

    Three pieces. Ulundhu vadai is soaked in yogurt and garnished with Indian spices.

    $13.95

  • Patties (2 pcs)

    Two pieces. A Sri Lankan snack that features fried dough, stuffed with spiced potatoes, and your choice of vegetables or fish

    $6.00

  • Cutlets (2 pcs)

    Two pieces. A fish or vegetable filling, surrounded by a ball of dough and fried until perfectly golden brown state.

    $6.00

  • Pakora (2 pcs)

    Two pieces. Deep fried fritters made with onions and spinach.

    $6.00

  • Samosas (2 pcs)

    Two pieces. Indian pastry stuffed with potatoes and meat or vegetables.

    $6.00

  • Rolls (2 pcs)

    Two pieces. Meat or vegetables combined with mashed potatoes and spices and wrapped in pancake batter.

    $6.00

  • Bonda (2 pcs)

    Two piece. A fish or vegetable filling with potatoes in a ball of dough and made from chickpea flour.

    $6.00

  • Sambar Vadai (3 pcs)

    Three pieces. Ulundhu vadai soaked in mildly flavored sambar, mixed with Indian spices, and garnished with onions.

    $13.95

  • Chicken Pakora

    $8.95

  • Fish Pakora

    $8.95

Fried Rice

Stir-fried basmati rice with vegetables and egg.

  • Beef Fried Rice

    Pieces of tender beef, wok fried with basmati rice, egg, and vegetables. Stir fried basmati rice with vegetables and egg.

    $16.95

  • Chicken Fried Rice

    Tender chicken bites, fast fried in a wok with egg, vegetables, and rice. Stir fried basmati rice with vegetables and egg.

    $16.95

  • Shrimp Fried Rice

    Juicy shrimp, stirred with rice, vegetables, and eggs in a hot wok. Stir fried basmati rice with vegetables and egg.

    $15.95

  • Vegetable Fried Rice

    A vegetarian fried rice dish featuring a mix of vegetables. Stir fried basmati rice with vegetables and egg.

    $13.95

  • Egg Fried Rice

    This simple fried rice dish features white rice and eggs. Stir fried basmati rice with vegetables and egg.

    $14.95

Noodles

Stir-fried noodles make a delicious meal or side.

  • Beef Noodles

    Delicious pieces of seasoned beef, mixed together with stir fried noodles, and vegetables.

    $16.95

  • Chicken Noodles

    Pieces of tender chicken, fast fried with noodles, and a special blend of spices.

    $16.95

  • Shrimp Noodles

    Juicy shrimp, stirred with rice noodles and Sri Lankan seasoning.

    $15.95

  • Vegetable Noodles

    A mix of fresh vegetables, stir-fried with rice noodles and a special blend of seasoning.

    $15.95

Steamed Entrees

These dishes are cooked with steam, giving them a distinctive texture.

  • Pittu Entree

    A cylinder of rice flour and steamed with fresh coconut. Served with coconut sambal, lentils, and your choice of meat. Dish is cooked with steam and...

    $15.95

  • Hoppers Entree (6 pcs)

    Six pieces. Steamed dough made with rice flour and coconut milk. These go well with any type of curry. Comes with six pieces. Dish is cooked with...

    $11.95

  • Milk Coconut Hoppers Entree (6 pcs)

    Six pieces. Steamed rice flour pancakes with an extra spoon of coconut milk, center to make them soft on the inside. Dish is cooked with steam and...

    $11.95

  • Egg Hoppers Entree (6 pcs)

    Six pieces. Made from rice flour and coconut milk, the crisp hoppers form edible bowls for the cooked eggs. Comes with six pieces. Dish is cooked...

    $15.95

Chicken Dishes

These dishes feature chicken, prepared in a number of traditional Sri Lankan styles.

  • Deviled Chicken

    A chicken stir fry with tomato sauce, vegetables, and spice Sri Lankan seasoning. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional Sri...

    $18.95

  • Curried Chicken

    Tender chicken, cooked in a blend of curry spices for a spice, and delicious dish. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional Sri...

    $18.95

  • Karuna's Fried Crispy Chicken

    Tender chicken, coated in a blend of spices, and South Asian grains then fried to a crispy perfection. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number...

    $17.95

  • Chicken Pepper Fry

    Tender chicken marinated in spices and pepper with a touch of lemon blended with aromatic Indian spices. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a...

    $17.95

  • Chicken 65

    Marinated fried chicken, tossed in yogurt, and flavorful spices. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional Sri Lankan styles.

    $18.95

  • Tandoori Chicken

    A chicken dish prepared with yogurt and Indian spices cooked in a tandoor (clay oven). Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional...

    $17.95

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  • Chili Chicken

    Battered chicken, seasoned with chili, garlic, and ginger. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional Sri Lankan styles.

    $18.95

  • Chicken and Assorted Vegetables

    A chicken stir fry with an assortment of vegetables and a special blend of seasoning. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional...

    $18.95

  • Chicken and Cashew Curry

    Chicken and cashew nuts and cooked together in a blend of curry spices. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional Sri Lankan...

    $18.95

  • Chicken and Spinach Curry

    Fresh spinach and added to a chicken curry for a distinctive taste. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional Sri Lankan styles.

    $18.95

  • Chettinad Chicken

    Delicious chicken bites, cooked in yogurt with a special blend of Chettinad spices, including poppy, cumin, and fennel seeds. Dish feature chicken...

    $20.95

  • Chicken in Coconut Milk

    Flavorful chicken curry made with delicious and healthy coconut milk. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a number of traditional Sri Lankan styles.

    $17.95

  • Curry Roti

    Curry roti with potatoes and spices wrapped in the roti with your choice of chicken, beef or vegetables. Dish feature chicken and prepared in a...

    $15.95

Beef Dishes

These dishes feature tender pieces of beef.

  • Curried Beef

    Pieces of tender beef and cooked in a special blend of curry spices. Dishes feature tender pieces of beef.

    $15.95

  • Deviled Beef

    Fresh and tender beef, stirred together with tomato sauce, vegetables, and spice Sri Lankan seasoning. Dishes feature tender pieces of beef.

    $18.95

  • Beef Fry

    Delicious beef bites, coated in spices and Indian grains and then fried until a crispy deliciousness. Dishes feature tender pieces of beef.

    $18.95

  • Beef and Assorted Vegetable Curry

    A flavorful beef curry and prepared with a delicious assortment of vegetables. Dishes feature tender pieces of beef.

    $18.95

  • Beef in Coconut Milk

    Aromatic beef curry and made with delicious coconut milk. Dishes feature tender pieces of beef.

    $18.95

  • Beef Curry

    $18.95

Mutton Dishes

Try a curry made from goat mutton for a fresh, exotic experience.

  • Curried Mutton

    Tender pieces of mutton and cooked in a special blend of curry spices. Curry made from goat mutton for a fresh and exotic experience.

    $19.95

  • Mutton Pepper Fry

    Tender pieces of mutton pan fried in a special blend of peppers and spices. Curry made from goat mutton for a fresh and exotic experience.

    $18.95

Egg Dishes

  • Fried Egg in Curry

    Perfectly fried egg cooked in a creamy spiced curry sauce.

    $9.95

  • Boiled Egg Curry

    Perfectly boiled egg cooked in a creamy spiced curry.

    $16.95

Vegetable Curries

South Asia is renowned for its vegetarian cuisine. Try some of these delicious, vegetable-based curries.

  • Eggplant Curry

    Pieces of eggplant and cooked in a blend of curry spices until perfectly tender texture.

    $18.95

  • Mixed Vegetable Curry

    A mix of vegetables, prepared in curry spices.

    $14.95

  • Curried Lentils

    Lentils provide both protein and flavour in this delicious curry.

    $16.95

  • Curried Chickpeas

    Curried chickpeas contain many essential amino acids.

    $16.95

  • Cashew Curry

    This curry features cashew nuts and vegetables in an authentic mix of spices.

    $20.95

  • Curried Squash

    Pieces of delicious, tender squash, and prepared as a spiced curry.

    $17.95

  • Cabbage with Coconut

    Cabbage, sauteed with coconut, coconut milk, and curry spices.

    $17.95

  • Curried Potato

    A twist on a potato curry with flavors from the South of India.

    $17.95

  • Eggplant Cooked in Coconut Milk

    Pieces of tender eggplant and cooked in coconut milk with curry spices.

    $18.95

  • Curried Yucca

    Pieces of yuca (cassava root) and cooked slowly in a special blend of spices.

    $18.95

  • Okra Curry

    Pieces of nutritious okra (ladies fingers) and cooked in authentic Sri Lankan curry spices.

    $13.95

Seafood Dishes

In Sri Lanka, fish and seafood are the most popular proteins. Try one of these authentic delicacies.

  • Curried Shrimp

    Juicy shrimp and cooked in an authentic blend of curry spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular proteins.

    $19.95

  • Deviled Shrimp

    Delicious shrimp, rapidly sauteed with vegetables in tomato sauce, and flavored with Spice seasoning. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most...

    $19.95

  • Shrimp with Vegetable Curry

    Succulent shrimp, mixed with vegetables, and cooked slowly in a blend of curry spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular proteins.

    $15.95

  • Shrimp Cooked with Coconut

    Fresh shrimp and cooked in coconut milk with a special blend of South Asian spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular proteins.

    $16.95

  • Curried Squid

    Delicious squid rings and cooked in an authentic blend of curry spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular proteins.

    $20.95

  • Deviled Squid

    Delicious squid, stir fried in tomato sauce with vegetables, and Spice Sri Lankan seasoning. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular...

    $20.95

  • Squid with Vegetable Curry

    Succulent squid rings and cooked in a mixture of curry spices with vegetables. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular proteins.

    $15.95

  • Squid with Eggplant Curry

    Tender squid rings and sauteed with eggplant in a special mixture of South Asian spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular...

    $15.95

  • Curried Fish

    Pieces of tender fish and cooked in a delicious blend of curry spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular proteins.

    $14.95

  • Deviled Fish

    Fast fried fish with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers, seasoned with Sri Lankan spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular...

    $16.95

  • Curried Crab

    Pieces of succulent crab and cooked in an authentic blend of Sri Lankan spices. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the most popular proteins.

    $22.95

  • Crab Fry

    Fresh pieces of crab, rubbed with spices, and South Asian grains then fried until deliciously crispy texture. In Sri Lanka, fish, and seafood are the...

    $22.95

Kothu Roti

A famous dish in Sri Lanka, made with chopped roti and combined with onion, chili, egg, and your choice of curried dish.

  • Chicken Kothu

    Curried chicken, stir fried with vegetables, egg, and shredded rotti bread. Dish in Sri Lanka, made with chopped roti and combined with onion, chili,

    $17.00

  • Beef Kothu

    Spice, tender curried beef, fast fried in a wok with vegetables, egg, and shredded roti bread. Dish in Sri Lanka, made with chopped roti and combined...

    $17.00

  • Mutton Kothu

    Generous pieces of curried mutton, stir-fried with egg, vegetables, and shredded roti bread. Dish in Sri Lanka, made with chopped roti and combined...

    $14.95

  • Vegetable Kothu

    Curry spices and vegetables and stir fried with small pieces of roti bread. Dish in Sri Lanka, made with chopped roti and combined with onion, chili,

    $14.95

  • Egg Kothu

    Simple kothu with eggs and chopped roti bread. Dish in Sri Lanka, made with chopped roti and combined with onion, chili, egg, and your choice of...

    $17.00

  • Puttu Kothu

    $14.95

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String Hoppers Kothu

  • Chicken String Hoppers Kothu

    A generous portion of chicken curry, stir-fried with onions, chili, eggs, and rice noodles. A bed of rice noodles with chopped onion, chili, egg, and...

    $17.00

  • Beef String Hoppers Kothu

    Tender beef, stir-fried with rice noodles, egg, and Sri Lankan seasoning. A bed of rice noodles with chopped onion, chili, egg, and your choice of...

    $17.00

Dosa

Try these fermented crepe dishes with your choice of filling.

  • Chicken Masala Dosa

    A fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and lentils with a chicken filling. The dish is served with a coconut chutney.

    $18.00

  • Beef Masala Dosa

    A fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and lentils with a beef filling. The dish is served with a coconut chutney.

    $18.00

  • Plain Dosa

    Fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and lentils. Served with coconut chutney and coconut sambar.

    $15.95

  • Ghee Dosa

    Fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and black lentils roasted in ghee. Served with coconut chutney and coconut sambar.

    $15.95

  • Egg Dosa

    Fried egg, added to a fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and lentils. Served with coconut chutney and coconut sambar.

    $15.95

  • Masala Dosa

    A fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and lentils with a curried potato filling. Served with coconut chutney and coconut sambar.

    $15.95

  • Onion Dosa

    A fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and lentils. Topped with fried onion. Served with sambar and coconut chutney.

    $15.95

  • Mutton Masala Dosa

    A fermented crepe, made from rice batter, and lentils with a mutton filling. The dish is served with a coconut chutney.

    $18.95

  • Cheese Dosa

    $14.95

  • Shrimp Masala Dosa

    $16.95

  • Fish Masala Dosa

    Tuna

    $15.95

Rice Dishes

These delicious curries are served over rice.

  • Butter Chicken with Rice

    Chicken is prepared in a mild and creamy sauce and served over rice.

    $14.95

  • Rice with Meat Curry

    Your choice of beef, chicken, or fish is simmered slowly in curry spices, and served over rice.

    $13.95

  • Rice with Dhal Curry

    Your choice of legume, slowly simmered in South Asian spices, and served over rice.

    $14.95

  • Rice with Chickpea Curry

    Your choice of legume, slowly simmered in South Asian spices, and served over rice.

    $12.95

  • Rice with Vegetable Curry

    A special mix of vegetables are cooked in special curry spices and served over rice.

    $12.95

  • Rice with Egg Curry

    Boiled eggs served in a delicious curry over rice.

    $12.95

Biryani

Tender chicken, cooked with special spices, layered with basmati rice, saffron, and cardamom. It is served with yogurt salad with cucumber, onions, coriander, and a boiled egg.

  • Chicken Biryani

    South Asian rice dish and featuring deliciously seasoned chicken. Served with yogurt salad, cucumber, onions, coriander, and a boiled egg. Tender...

    $18.95

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  • Beef Biryani

    Pieces of beefand layered onto specially seasoned rice. Served with a refreshing yogurt salad, cucumber, onions, coriander, and a boiled egg. Tender...

    $18.95

  • Mutton Biryani

    Spice curried mutton and layered onto specially seasoned basmati rice. Served with a delicious yogurt salad, cucumber, onions, coriander, and boiled...

    $18.95

  • Vegetable Biryani

    Curried vegetables, layered onto seasoned basmati rice with saffron, and cardamom. This comes with a yogurt salad, cucumber, onions, coriander, and...

    $15.95

  • Shrimp Biryani

    Juicy curried shrimp and layered onto specially seasoned basmati rice. Served with a boiled egg, a yogurt salad, cucumber, onions, coriander, and a...

    $16.95

  • Karuna's Special Biryani

    Special masala and spices finely ground, fried with ginger, garlic, and layered into rice. Served with eggplant curry, boiled egg, cucumber,

    $20.95

Thalis

Combo meals designed to showcase numerous dishes.

  • Beef Tali

    Delicious beef curry. Served with rice and the chef's choice of three vegetable dishes.

    $20.00

Side Dishes

Add one of these delicious salads to complete your order.

  • Seeni Sambol

    A side of shredded onion confit.

    $5.95

  • Coconut Sambol

    Finely grated coconut with red chili and other authentic South Asian spices.

    $4.95

  • Papadum (4 pcs)

    Four pieces. Fried, crispy, and thin lentil wafer. Comes with four pieces.

    $2.95

  • Plain Basmati Rice

    Side of white basmati rice to make your meal more filling.

    $3.50

  • Plain Parotta

    A soft and layered flatbread that goes well with any type of curry

    $2.50

  • Egg Parotta

    A soft, layered bread, thickened with an egg.

    $3.50

  • Rassam

    Try a bowl of this tamarind and tomato soup.

    $4.95

Desserts

Add some of these delicious desserts to your order to satisfy your sweet tooth.

  • Payasam

    A delicious South Asian rice pudding

    $4.15

  • Waddalappam

    A popular Sri Lankan coconut custard pudding.

    $5.95

  • Sri Lankan Fruit Salad

    A delicious fruit salad made with popular Sri Lankan fruits and sweetened with honey.

    $5.95

  • Gulab Jamun

    A popular dessert made with milk solids and glazed with honey.

    $4.95

Beverages

Add a refreshing beverage to your order.

  • Lassi (591 ml)

    Your choice of salty or sweet yogurt drink

    $3.75

  • Mango Lassi

    A popular mango smoothie, made with yogurt.

    $7.00

  • Sarbath (591 ml)

    A drink made with syrup, condensed milk, and pineapple.

    $4.95

  • Soft Drinks (355 ml)

    Add a refreshing soft drink to your order.

    $1.75

  • Bottled Drinks (473 ml)

    Add one of these refreshing bottled drinks to your order.

    $2.50

  • Juice

    One of these delicious juices to go with your Spice food.

    $1.69

  • Amira Nectar (1 L)

    Thicker fruit nectar is one of the best ways to beat the heat from your spicy food.

    $4.99

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  • Perrier Water (1 L)

    $3.99

  • San Pellegrino Mineral Water

    $3.99

  • Turmeric Ginger Refresher

    Refresher made with turmeric ginger and lemon syrup along with chia seeds.

    $4.95

  • Faluda

    $7.95

Curry Roti

  • Curry Roti

    Meat cooked with potatoes and spices neatly wrapped in roti and cooked to perfection

    $11.95