Mutton Kottu Roti in Scarborough

Kottu roti chopped fresh on the griddle, $13. Ask for mutton when you order, or pair it with our mutton devil or mutton curry.

Kottu roti is the sound of a Sri Lankan street at night: two steel blades hammering on a hot flat-top, chopping godamba roti, egg, leeks, carrot and curry into one loud, glorious pile. Our kottu roti is $13 and comes with an egg omelette. If you want the mutton version, ask for mutton when you order or call ahead, and we will tell you if it is on that weekend.

Why mutton kottu is different

Chicken kottu is the everyday version. Mutton kottu is the one people order when they want something heavier. The mutton is slow-cooked first until it falls apart, then chopped through the roti so the gravy soaks into every strand. It is richer, deeper and holds more spice. Because the meat takes hours, it is not something every kitchen bothers to make.

What goes into our kottu

• Godamba roti, stretched thin and cooked, then shredded on the griddle.
• Egg, scrambled straight into the chop.
• Leeks, carrot, onion and green chilli for crunch and heat.
• Curry gravy, ladled in so the roti stays moist instead of dry.
• Your meat. Chicken is standard. Ask for mutton or beef.

How spicy is it?

Kottu sits in the middle. It has green chilli and a curry gravy, but it is not as hot as our devils. If you want more heat, ask for extra chilli or order a side of mutton devil to mix through.

More mutton from our kitchen

If mutton is your thing, these are on our menu every weekend:

• Boneless Mutton Devil ($14.99). Tender boneless mutton wok-fried in a fiery devil sauce with onion and capsicum. Great next to kottu.
• Mutton Curry (on request). Slow-cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, the way a Sri Lankan home makes it.
• Mutton biryani in our Biriyani ($12), or as the Mutton Biryani Combo ($29 per person, 20 people minimum) with chicken chukka, eggplant moju, maasi sambal, pineapple curry, yogurt sambal, acharu and kithul watalappan.

What to order with it

Kottu is a full meal on its own, but the classic move is to order it with a devil on the side and a cold drink. A Mango Lassi ($6) takes the edge off the heat. If you are ordering for a few people, add a chicken devil ($12.99) and a fried rice so everyone gets a bit of everything.

Kottu for a crowd

Kottu is one of the best party foods there is, because it holds heat well and everyone already knows how to eat it. For birthdays, game nights and office lunches, ask about kottu catering or our halal catering in Scarborough.

How to order

Kottu is chopped to order, so it is best eaten hot. Pickup is fastest. If you want mutton, mention it in your order or call ahead.

• Order direct from our kitchen for pickup or delivery. Ordering direct means no app markup on the menu.
• Call or text (647) 449-2924 to set up pickup or ask what is cooking this weekend.
• Feeding 20 or more? Get a quote for halal catering in Scarborough.

We are at 328 Passmore Avenue, Unit 59, Scarborough. Everything we cook is zabihah halal.