Spicy Zest - Farmers Branch

My first time trying Sri Lankan food, but it will definitely not be the last! I visited Spicy Zest in Farmers Branch and every single item was absolutely delicious! It is most similar to Indian food – which is not a surprise given the proximity of Sri Lanka to India – with a bit of a twist.

I had the Lumprais, which is Fried Rice with Cashews, Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves, Cinnamon, Cloves and Garlic wrapped in a Banana Leaf with Eggplant, Fried Egg, Plantain Curry and a protein of choice. A very unique dish with many unique flavors throughout. I also tried the Kottu and the Yellow Rice, both equally tasty.

The restaurant was clean, the service friendly and they also have a store in the back with Sri Lankan items for sale. There is also a bar, and they do offer a buffet during the weekends. If I have any criticism, it’s that I would prefer a little more spice. That said, I wanted to experience the food in it’s traditional way for my first visit, and they also brought me some chili sauce at my request.

There is another location in North Richland Hills, but I understand that the menu is somewhat different.

If you like to try new cuisines, or have never tried Sri Lankan food, you owe it to yourself to try Spicy Zest. If you do, leave a note in the comments to let me know what you thought of it.

Yellow Rice

Lumprais (as it appears when brought to the table)

Kottu