Mirisata

"Vegan, worker-owned Sri Lankan restaurant Mirisata serves colorful dishes of aromatic, herb-laden dhal, curry, fried rice, and sambal alongside roti and fritters. All of it is transportive to warmer climates, especially under the covered, heated wooden patio out front on Belmont." - Thom Hilton

"A restaurant offering egg-free breakfast options with tips for using Just Egg in scrambles." - Anastasia Sloan

"When stopping by this worker-owned, vegan Sri Lankan restaurant, start with a Short Eats Sampler, a snack-y tray of rolls stuffed with Impossible beef and potato curry, split pigeon pea fritters, and jackfruit curry croquettes, among others. From there, options are endless, depending on the vibe. For a quick lunch break meal, the restaurant’s rotating selection of stuffed roti — filled with everything from cashew cheese to spiced vegetables — is smart and easy to eat while walking down Belmont; for those sticking around, the rotating rice and curry plate is the move, a colorful array of sambals, curries, and “deviled” (read: spicy) vegetables and proteins. Keep an eye out for specials on Instagram." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Mirisata is one of the few options for Sri Lankan fare in Portland, and almost certainly the only vegan one at that. Upon entering the homey, expansive patio, visitors will find various selections of aromatic stewed curries, coconut roti, and street food-style fried snacks — but with the restaurant’s own heavily seasoned additions of jackfruit, “chick’n,” and soy curls. The worker-owned restaurant also specializes in bright sambals that lend acidity and balance, along with a daily rotating menu intended for family-style consumption." - Katrina Yentch

"Mirisata, the vegan Sri Lankan restaurant, with a large, accessible outdoor patio, a ramp that helps her access the spot to order, and plenty of space in the dining room for indoor seating." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden