We’re sad to report that Jaffna House at 90 Tooting High Street has permanently closed after trading for 35 years in Tooting. The restaurant, which opened in 1991, was the oldest Sri Lankan restaurant in London, and will be much missed.
The owners tell us, “There was no one reason for the closure, but rather it was just time for everyone to move on. We would like to thank the community who have kept this little shop alive for 35 years. Sri Lankan cuisine has become so much more mainstream over the decades, and Jaffna House has had an incredible run. But all good things must come to an end.”
Tharshini’s, who serve Sri Lankan, Tamil and South Indian food, will be taking over the premises and plan to open in the next couple of months. Tharshini’s already have a takeaway site at 307 Mitcham Road, which will remain open.
Watch this space for more details...