The Curry Diva

I cannot get enough of this place! Heather is a food magician, I swear! You won't regret eating the food and you never leave hungry. The food is so healthy and clean, my mouth is watering just talking about it! Photo is of the pork roti and is absolutely one of the most delicious meals I've ever had (but I think I say that about all of Heather's dishes)

First time at Curry Diva and it was awesome. We ordered the beef and chicken for our main dishes. Both dishes had a lot of flavor. Loved the spread of side dishes that came with the main entrées. Enjoyed the service; staff was very attentive and Heather came over to explain the dishes and how to eat everything. If you never had Sri Lankan food, this is a place to try.

The Curry Diva provides you with a truly unique dining experience with amazing and flavorful food. I have always left her dinners with a full belly and leftovers for the next day! If you are looking to do something extra special, I would highly recommend going to one of her Valentine’s Day events.

You must go here!!! The food is astounding, plenty of leftovers- one of the best meals I’ve had in the Twin Cities. All so fresh and vibrant flavors!

I loved loved loved the food. My family is from south India and I am quite picky when it comes to Indian/Sri Lankan food. Heather is an amazing chef and an amazing person. Food is served family style. Just looking at the pictures my mouth waters. There's a set menu, but if heathers cooking, it'll be amazing. She's open on weds and Saturday nights! Check out the website and shoot her an email!

What a find! This food was so delicious I almost want to keep the Curry Diva a secret so that there’s always enough food for me 😄 we will start ordering take out weekly and we LOVED the dine in experience. So cool to see the chefs from Curry Diva and Cafe Wyrd supporting each other 😍

Excellent cruising and very good value. $25 prix fixe pp: veggie or carne options. Opportunity: improve ambiance and heat of interior. We loved attentive service of The Diva and her team. CASH ONLY….

A Magical Evening at Curry Diva I had the absolute pleasure of dining at the Curry Diva pop-up, and it was nothing short of incredible. The Sri Lankan food was bursting with flavor—every dish was aromatic, perfectly spiced, and beautifully presented. From the first bite to the last, it was a true feast for the senses. What made the experience even more special was the chef herself. She visited each table, sharing stories and insights with such warmth and energy—it felt like we were dining in her own home. Her passion for food and culture was infectious, adding a personal touch to an already fantastic meal. On top of that, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. We had the chance to meet some wonderful people at the next table, which made the evening even more memorable. The Curry Diva pop-up isn’t just about great food; it’s about community, connection, and a shared love for bold, delicious flavors. If you have the chance to attend, don’t hesitate—this is a dining experience you won’t forget!

I have always had great food from the Curry Diva! She is so talented and I'm so glad she does these pop-up restaurant experiences. She will say that her food will "activate your senses", I say that it provides a party in my mouth! And the leftovers are just as delicious the next day. I encourage you to give her a try!

I only give this place one star because I can't go any lower than this. It deserves no stars. If you aren't familiar with good authentic Sri Lankan food then you should go here (but I still Recommend save your money) the food here is terrible, bland and disgusting. I'm Sri Lankan and I know Sri Lankan food I actually cook better than her. We were visiting the area and thought would go check it out, my what a shame and disaster. The food was way over priced total rip off the waiter had no idea what good he was serving totally dissatisfied and disappointed!!!! Please avoids this place save your money!

When I heard Heather had moved the pop up to Gigi's I had to get over there. What really did it for me was a beef curry. I just don't see them around. So delicious and super tender. I really only eat it with the rice. Everything else is too spicy for my blood. On the 1-10 heat scale I am a 1. I follow her and her menu around when I can. Once I had her special cranberry sauce for the holidays. Everyone loved it and it froze well. She's a diva indeed.

It takes a little extra planning to arrange a Curry Diva date, but entirely worth it. You need to make reservations and bring cash or a checkbook. Bring an empty stomach too. You get a lot of food, and a lot of flavor. I love the papadums appetizer served with chutney. They are light, crispy, and addictive without being heavy. They will make you think about flash-fried appetizers in a whole new way. The other dishes revealed an ever-brightening array of flavors. Our vegetarian dishes featured spiced eggplant, cabbage, and lentils. My husband liked the pickled radish and cabbage. We also got chicken and pork dishes. The rice popped with saffron color and black seeds. Just in case there was not enough spice there was a pepper coconut sambal and a date lime leaf chutney. The popup was in a tiny diner, which provided both intimacy and a little chaos behind the counter. It was fun talking to the chef and hearing her chatter with other customers. It seems the other patrons were regulars, making the meal feel like a warm gathering of friends. This meal inspired me to learn more about Sri Lankan food. It's a batch of flavors you won't find in many other places in the Twin Cities. We'll be back for another celebration!

Heather is the cook for this Sri Lankan pop - up diner. She cares about quality ingredients. When you eat with her you are getting a fresh organic home cooked meal. My hubby is from Sri Lankan and thoroughly enjoyed the food. The food was authentic, flavorful and of course delicious. Traditionally SL food is more spicy than this, but we are in Minnesota where black pepper is spicy SO there wasn't anything too overwhelming with the heat. Sri Lankan Food takes a LONG time to prepare, so I was wondering how that would work when we arrived BUT essentially everything is made ahead of time and kept warm until ready to be served. It is about $25 per person for the main meal, which includes a ton of side dishes along with rice and two different curries. The appetizer, drinks (get the house made chai) and roti are additional costs. It is a cash only place, but there is an ATM across the street. You pretty much show up to be surprised by whatever the set menu is for the evening! We went with some friends and really enjoyed our time. It is a more expensive dinner but, you are getting a unique intimate experience (only 18 people eat at a time) and it's quality organic ingredients. And we brought sooooo much food home with us!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Curry Diva. It was a great time being able to connect with a few friends at a place where you felt at home. Definitely a must try if you are a fan of Southeast Asian Food! Every dish we had was delicious. We will come again for sure.

Ok this is how I would describe the vibe here: Imagine you are 10 years old, coming home after school, and for some reason your parents couldn't come to pick you up. Instead, they tell you to go to your quirky neighbor aunty's house and wait for them. She let's you in, pulls up a chair for you in the kitchen, and fixes you a plate with a smile. If you have never had Sri Lankan food before, this place will offer a good introduction. This is a pop up shop with a set menu, so you will get to try rice and a few vegetarian and meat curries, along with a chutney and sambol. It is a small intimate setting. Reservations required. However, if you are accustomed to Sri Lankan or other South Asian food, you will likely be disappointed. The food tasted very bland and one-note. The seasoning seemed a bit off. All food is made ahead and kept warm so it didn't have the fresh-off-the-stove taste. The recipes were not authentic (for example, the "black pork" was just a regular red pork curry). The dishes were simple (rice, lentils, chicken etc.) so the high price ($25 per person) did not seem justified, especially because you had to pay extra for drinks, appetizers, and even the flat bread (so expect to spend closer to $40 per person). Unfortunately, they were also out of the beverages we wanted to try. Overall, we walked away disappointed. This seems like a business with potential and character, and hope it can improve in the future.

While we were excited to try this after all the great reviews, we were quite underwhelmed. Neither the chicken nor the beef seemed to have been cooked with any spices and were quite bland. The kale, surprisingly (since we are not a fan of kale), was really the best part of the vegetable sides being rather hot and nice spiced. The coconut sambal was a small container of dried coconut and chilis, a nice addition of flavor. I wasn't getting any coconut flavor from the parathas at all. But the whole thing just was not as interesting as Sri Lankan food we've had other places (Ellsworth, Maine, for example). It was nice to try someone else's version of this cuisine, but for us, it missed the mark.