Ganesh Takeout

food is good and spicy I like mom and pop joints because feels like your getting real Sri-​lanka food so give them a chance food is good, the lady is very nice she tries to explain everything so I think there good.

I have always past by this place everyday. Yet, for some reason, I was never tempted to give it a try. With Jennifer’s review, I felt that Babu’s up the road was certainly more worth my time.
On this particular day, however, I felt the urge to try something new. This place has been open for so long, despite Babu being up the road. They must be doing something right. Arriving around 7, their chef was hard at work, refilling the tray and fulfilling take-​out orders. The smell emanating was simply delicious.
It was not the most organized setup. One hot table, two display cases and the cashier counter. Various curries, roti, idly, puttu, dal filled buns, samosa, pattices, and other snacks filled the shelves. Prices for items were listed on the board above. At a glance, prices seemed comparable, and some lower, than Babu.
The lady behind the counter was very nice and inviting. She answered all my questions with patience and a kind tone, even when other guests seemed to be piling in behind me. Certainly a change from the curt responses I get at other places. She even offered a couple of free samples of short eats that she could not describe fully; a welcome act.
All was tempting, but seeing as I still had dinner to attend, I got a few samosas, and a fried modakam. The modakam was delicious. The other crust was still crispy, but the dough was soft and tender, with a slight chew. The filling was of coconut and dal, mildy sweetened and very aromatic. I haven’t had one this good in a long time.
The samosa were similarly good. While not big, the crust was crisp and flaky, and the filling well seasoned and spiced. The crust was not as thick as Samosa King’s and not as thin as Babu’s, but I like it better than either. There was a good amount of spice in the filling, enough heat, and the potatoes were still distinct. Very good.
I will definitely be back. I am eyeing their rice thali, which is cheaper than Babu’s. And if their samosas are any indication, I am sure the curries will be excellent as well. Can’t wait. For now, based on the samosas and modokam, and the kind attentive service, four stars.

Ganesh Takeout & Catering is facing really tough competition since it is just located less than 5 minute from Babu.
Just like other Indian/​Sri Lankan takeout, there is no line. But I have no problem getting services because I stood out like a sore thumb… the only one that didn’t speak the language.
Curry Mutton, fried squid, eggplant, Curry mock vegetables and Sevai (thin rice noodle) was A-​OK. Spicy and hot… my stomach felt burning warm the whole night.
The set up here is not as organized, the food selection is not as good as Babu… so if I have the urge for more Indian food, I would have just drive North to get my fix instead of here…
Sorry, Ganesh!