The Base Kitchen and Bar

What is The Base Kitchen and Bar? The Base Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary Sri Lankan fusion restaurant and neighborhood lounge located at 3482 Lawrence Avenue East, Building 1, in Scarborough. Operating near Markham Road, it merges the spicy, aromatic complexities of traditional Jaffna and Colombo street food with modern Canadian pub dining, complemented by a full cocktail bar and vibrant community events.

The Base Kitchen and Bar Menu & What to Order The signature attraction is the theatrical Kottu Roti—chopped flatbread flash-griddled with spicy marinated mutton, scrambled eggs, leeks, and fiery curry gravy on a flat-top steel grill. Seafood lovers feast on the Jaffna Crab Curry served with thick slices of Sri Lankan roast paan bread for dipping. Other favorites include Crispy Devil Chicken tossed with onions and chilies in sweet-spicy glaze, aromatic Sri Lankan Chicken Dum Biryani, and rich butter chicken poutine.

Know Before You Go Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to midnight. The venue features a comfortable dining room, large booths, and screens for sporting events, regularly hosting live acoustic music and karaoke nights. Ample free plaza parking is located outside the restaurant. Takeout and delivery can be ordered via Uber Eats.