Apey Kade in Tarzana serves up cozy, authentic Sri Lankan comfort food, from tantalizing curries to traditional string hoppers, all crafted with love by a friendly couple.
"The menu at Apey Kade is broken into several different sections, but whether this is your first time at this Sri Lankan spot in Tarzana or not, head to the string hopper section. Pick a protein, and it will arrive on a giant platter filled with 10 string hoppers, which are thin noodles steamed and pressed into tiny flat discs, sambal, and kiri hodi, a coconut milk gravy that you’ll pour all over the noodles (and probably also your face). It’s savory, sweet, and a great option for an affordable lunch in the neighborhood that doesn’t involve a salmon roll." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"The wide breadth of Sri Lankan food is on full display at Apey Kade in Tarzana. Try the chicken or beef curry, and don’t forget to complete the meal with an order of string hoppers, a Sri Lankan rice noodle." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff
"The wide breadth of Sri Lankan food is on full display at Apey Kade in Tarzana. From raw kale salads to hearty soups and stews, this place can do it all." - Virali_Dave, Jessie Evans
"Located on a strip of Ventura in Tarzana known mostly for its affordable sushi bars, Apey Kade is a family-owned Sri Lankan restaurant and one of the only of its kind in The Valley. The menu is broken into several different sections, but whether this is your first time at Apey Kade or not, head to the String Hopper section. You pick your protein and out comes a giant platter filled with 10 string hoppers (thin noodles steamed and pressed into tiny flat discs), sambal, and a tremendous kiri hodi (coconut milk gravy) that you’ll pour all over the noodles. It’s savory, sweet, and at only $12, a great option for an affordable lunch in the neighborhood that doesn’t involve a salmon roll." - Brant Cox
"Tarzana’s Apey Kade is a Sri Lankan star, the kind of well-reviewed LA restaurant that provides comfort food for those seeking the flavors of home, and offers a burst of new flavors to those trying Sri Lankan food for the very first time. For a particular pop, try the deviled beef laced with both dried and fresh chiles, plus curry leaves and a bracing hit of lime." - Cathy Chaplin, Eater Staff
