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Jolee
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for Jolee
4 reviews in English
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Review from Arvind G.
Montréal, QC
11/27/2011
Amazing south Indian/Sri Lankan food. I've been going here for 10+ years, and quality has been consistently good. Ambience is not much, but much more relaxed and spaced out than a typical hole in the wall. Place is equally busy with take-out and dine-in crowd, take out crowd is primarily local Sri Lankan, which speaks to the authenticity of the place.
Food is super cheap, and volume is so much that no one leaves hungry. For less than 10$ one could have a 3 course meal (app, main and tea). All the typical curries are on the menu, but go for Dosas( various kinds), ildli, kuttu roti( beware the heat factor, not for ones with fragile stomachs), string hoppers( crushed rice noodle lumps), poori masala( ask for substituting masala with Chana) and Medu wadas are to die for.
If you crave for heat in blistery Montreal winter, Jolee definitely makes the cut. -
Review from Farin I.
3/13/2012
I have been to Jolee on a few occasions and left satisfied each time. I am not that big into Sri Lankan cuisine so will not have any ideas on the authenticity of this place, but the food tastes great and leaves your apetite happy. I always order the regular lamb biryani from here. Its a bit spicy for my taste but the staff is more than happy to add extra sugar in my mango lassi which comes sweet and yummy anyway :) Theres not much to comment on the ambiance as the area was nice and clean with tvs on both ends of the hall providing great tamil entertainment dances. Staff was courteous and knowledgebale if youre uncertain about a certain dish or need more info. Definitely recommended!!!
Listed in: Desi Bites!
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Review from David W.
Montréal, QC
2/15/2012
This place is an amazing bang for your buck. Tasty Sri Lankan food, $2 and under for many appetizers, most entrees (traditional, authentic Sri Lankan and south Indian fare) are under $7. It's not going to win any awards for decor or ambiance, but for quality on a budget, it cannot be beat.
We once catered a work party from this place; we were expecting about 40-50 people and we had a $300 budget. The fellow behind the counter took it as a challenge and gave us all a meal to remember, and even with everyone well-fed, we were taking home leftovers literally by the bucket load. -
Review from Richard L.
6/21/2010
Ambiance: As basic as it gets. Two flat screens play Sri Lankan music videos.
Service: Attentive, friendly.
Price: $6 and up
Food: Best assortment of authentic Sri Lankan food in Montreal, including idlis, vadaas, string hoppers, pittu, and Indian standards such as thalis and curries. The dosas are to be highly recommended. The onion bhaji is fantastic. The portions are tremendous.
Summary: The food is as home cooked as it gets. It is not restaurant fare prepared for a western palate, but rather hearty food for the ex-pat Sri Lankan community. One of Montreal's hidden treasures.
