Budget meals · From Rs 450
Budget meals & rice and curry
The Octa's budget menu serves filling plates from Rs 600, including chicken mix rice, chicken fried rice, chicken kottu at Rs 850 and biryani at Rs 900. Home-made Sri Lankan rice and curry starts at Rs 450. Dine in, take away or order ahead at 08 Pietersz Pl, Nugegoda.
In short
Budget meals at The Octa
Good food should not need a special occasion. Our budget plates are made in the same kitchen, with the same care, as the rest of the menu, just in a size and price that works for a weekday lunch.
Google reviewers regularly call The Octa great value for money and mention the generous portions on the budget plates.
Why guests choose it
From Rs 450
Veggie rice and curry with the daily special vegetable.
Filling portions
Budget plates are made to keep you going all afternoon.
Takeaway ready
Perfect for office lunches and students on the move.
Lamprais too
Our chicken lamprais with authentic curries is Rs 1,650.
How it works
Budget meals in four steps
Pick a plate
Choose from the budget menu or rice and curry.
Dine in or take away
Eat in the dining room or have it packed.
Add a drink
Fresh juices start at Rs 300 and tea at Rs 280.
Pay and go
Cards accepted.
Questions
Budget meals: your questions answered
What is the cheapest meal at The Octa?
Our veggie rice and curry is Rs 450 and comes with home-made Sri Lankan curries and the daily special vegetable. Egg rice and curry and dry fish rice and curry are Rs 500, and fish or chicken rice and curry is Rs 700. On the budget menu, plates start at Rs 600.
What is on The Octa's budget menu?
The budget menu includes vegetable fried rice and chicken mix rice at Rs 600, egg fried rice at Rs 650, chicken fried rice at Rs 750, garlic sausage fried rice at Rs 800, chicken kottu at Rs 850, biryani at Rs 900, and kochchi chicken Thai rice and chilli prawn fried rice at Rs 950.
Are budget meals available for takeaway?
Yes. All budget plates and rice and curry can be packed to take away. Add them on our Order page and send the order to us on WhatsApp, or call 076 622 4545, then collect from 08 Pietersz Pl, Nugegoda at the time you choose.
More answers on our FAQ page.
“I was immediately drawn to the cosy atmosphere and upbeat music… The “Budget Chicken Mix Fried Rice” was packed with flavor and generous portions… If you're looking for a cozy and charming restaurant with delicious and affordable food, I highly recommend checking it out!”
Other ways to eat
Ready when you are
Open every day, 10 am – 9 pm at 08 Pietersz Pl, Nugegoda.