Thaarakai
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Once the promenade around the Glockenspiel am Deiterhaus is over, visit Thaarakai. Clients highlight that they like the menu of Sri Lankan cuisine here. This restaurant has received Google 5 according to the visitors' opinions.
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Jan Felix Dräger
8 months ago on Google
Leckerer Dosa! Sehr freundliches Team. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Price per person: €10–20 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend
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Dion
9 months ago on Google
Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Price per person: €10–20
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Asanga Perera
9 months ago on Google
A friend told me about Thaarakai, and since we were already in Essen for some shopping, we decided to drop by for lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant is located inside the newly opened Markthalle food court near Essen HBF, and I have to say, the place has a warm, calm atmosphere and feels very pleasant to sit in. The menu is still small, but thoughtfully chosen - focusing on the classic Northern Sri Lankan dishes many of us grew up with and miss abroad. We ordered the rice and chicken dish, and it was incredibly delicious. The portion was generous and very filling, exactly what you hope for when you crave proper Sri Lankan food. Even though rice was almost sold out when we arrived, they prepared a fresh portion for us, tailored to our preferred high spice level. They take spice seriously and adjust it to what you request, which is a big plus for those who enjoy real heat like we do. The food tasted genuinely home-cooked, full of flavor and authenticity. The staff were friendly, supportive, and genuinely welcoming - something we appreciated a lot. It’s not easy to find true Sri Lankan flavors around Essen, so we were really happy to discover this place. If you love authentic Sri Lankan cuisine or enjoy exploring Asian food, Thaarakai is definitely worth a visit. A memorable spot with real taste, hearty servings, and warm hospitality. Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Sri Lankan
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Price range per person
€10 - €20
Address
Markthalle, Willy-Brandt-Platz 5-7, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Features
Takeaway
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 12PM-8PM |
| MondayMon | 12PM-10PM |
| TuesdayTue | 12PM-10PM |
| WednesdayWed | 12PM-10PM |
| ThursdayThu | 12PM-10PM |
| FridayFri | 12PM-10PM |
| SaturdaySat | 12PM-10PM |
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