About Our Food

“Bringing Eelam Flavours to the World Since 1990”

Our story began with a longing for home. Inspired by the flavours of Jaffna, our founder turned family recipes into something special. What began as a home kitchen has now grown into a thriving space for Sri Lankan Tamils and food lovers alike. Every dish at Eelathu Suvai celebrates our roots, spices, and soul.

From bold mutton kothu to slow-cooked biryanis and seasonal dishes like Lumprais and Odiyal Kool, we serve tradition with every bite.

Our History

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1990

Humble Beginnings

It all began in a small kitchen where our founder recreated family recipes from Northern Sri Lanka to feed the local Tamil community in the UK.

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1995

First Catering Orders

Word spread. Soon, Eelathu Suvai was catering weddings, religious events, and temple festivals – serving authentic Jaffna-style dishes to the growing diaspora.

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2005

First Shopfront in London

We opened our first physical outlet in Hayes. A small but warm space where flavours of home met new customers from every walk of life.

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2015

“Beyond Kothu and Curry.”

We introduced Lumprais, Odiyal Kool, Rasavalli Kali and a range of short eats – reconnecting younger generations to lost flavours.

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2023

“Website Launch & Wider Reach.”

Now, we bring Eelathu Suvai to your screen. From takeaway to online catering orders, we're proud to share our food with more homes than ever before.