Little Lion Kitchen is a cozy, family-run Sri Lankan and Canadian fusion restaurant on Dundas Street in East London, Ontario. From slow-simmered curries to fresh roti and rice plates, every dish is homemade with bold Sri Lankan spice and the kind of care that tastes like home.
Little Lion Kitchen began as a tiny, family-run kitchen in East London with one goal: share the Sri Lankan and Canadian fusion recipes our family grew up cooking at home. Long-simmered curries, stewed meats and roti made the way our parents and grandparents taught us — that’s where our story starts.
Word of mouth around Dundas Street grew into a loyal following of Devil on the Mountain, Chicken Kottu, Pork Poutine and Cheese Chicken Kottu cravers. Rather than expand into a large, generic menu, we’ve kept our offering compact — a handful of signature Sri Lankan and Canadian fusion dishes made consistently well, batch after batch.
The name Little Lion reflects who we are: a small, compact kitchen with a big, fearless flavour and a proud personality. We’re not about fine dining or elaborate décor — we’re about warmth, personal service, and food that tastes like home for the Sri Lankan and Canadian fusion community, and every curious diner from across London who walks through our door.
From bold Devil on the Mountain fried rice to hand-chopped Chicken Kottu and goat, every dish is made from scratch with traditional Sri Lankan spice blends and recipes passed down through the family.
A small, welcoming kitchen with the relaxed feel of a home table — the kind of spot where regulars come back week after week for their favourite curry and rice plate.
Our family-run team is dedicated to genuine hospitality and generous portions for every guest, whether you’re here for dine-in, takeout, delivery or catering.
Hands down the best Sri Lankan fusion food I’ve had in London. The curry is rich and flavourful, portions are generous, and you can tell everything is cooked with care. This place instantly reminded me of home.
Incredibly understated and a total hidden gem. The service was superb, attentive but not intrusive, Staff are friendly and the takeout packaging is solid — food is still hot when I get home.
We ordered online and picked up — super easy process. service was superb, attentive but not intrusive, and the staff were impeccable. Great value for the amount of food you get.
This is my go-to spot for comfort food. You can taste the homemade quality in every dish. The Vegetable Cheese Kottu is my favourite, and they’re always consistent with taste and portion sizes.
Tried Little Lion Kitchen for the first time and was blown away with their “Devil on the Mountain” fried rice. Delicious — thank you for this tasty food and the rice and peas were so good. Friendly service, fast turnaround, and delicious Sri Lankan fusion food.