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    Tabelog 2024

    Little Lanka

    Yamaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya

    Restaurant in Nishinomiya, Japan

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    Price

    JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    <p>Three-time Tabelog 100 Sri Lankan kitchen in Nishinomiya's Yamaguchicho hills, serving fish-forward curries and seasonal vegetable plates at JPY 2,000–3,999. The log-house setting and 15-car lot trade urban convenience for space and mountain views — book by phone and plan around the 5 PM last bus, or drive.</p>

    About Little Lanka

    Little Lanka is a casual venue in Nishinomiya with price guidance of JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. Its weekly schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM; it is closed Thursday and Friday. Little Lanka is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic West selection for 2024. Details on specific dishes, seating, reservations, payment methods, transit access, or takeout are not available, so plan with the venue directly before making a special trip. If you are comparing options by name, Ramen Rocket Kaihatsu and Honkaku Teuchi Iwashiya Nishinomiya ten are other allowed Nishinomiya references.

    Hours and Price Guidance

    Specific menu format, ingredients, dish rotation, spice levels, drinks, takeaway service, children’s offerings, pet policy, or private-booking details for Little Lanka are not available. Little Lanka operates midday and evening hours on its open days, with listed price guidance of JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. As dish details are not available, check any specific menu expectations directly with the restaurant.

    The most useful planning point is the schedule. Little Lanka is open from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed Thursday and Friday. Dress code is casual, so formal attire is not required.

    Logistics and Booking: Plan Around Hours

    For logistics, Little Lanka is in Nishinomiya, open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM, and closed Thursday and Friday. Street-address, phone, parking, public-transit, reservation, payment, or last-order details are not available, so confirm those directly before visiting.

    Compared with nearby dining choices, Little Lanka’s profile is simple: casual dress, Nishinomiya location, midday and evening operating windows on open days, and the listed JPY 2,000–2,999 / JPY 3,000–3,999 price guidance. For broader Nishinomiya dining, you can also compare it with references such as Chiisana Ryori Ten Morino Kujira So, Komago, Ramen Rocket Kaihatsu, and Honkaku Teuchi Iwashiya Nishinomiya ten, while arima gelateria Stagione may be considered separately without considering it a Nishinomiya venue for comparison in this guide.

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    Restaurant contextNishinomiya, Japan

    Planning details

    Location
    Funasaka-1380-1 Yamaguchicho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 651-1423, Japan
    Website
    littlelanka.jp
    Phone
    +81 78-595-8727
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A relaxed, cozy mountain retreat surrounded by greenery, with a warm wood cabin feel and terrace seats that overlook a nearby river, creating a scenic, unhurried atmosphere for enjoying Sri Lankan cuisine.

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    Vibe

    ScenicCozyRustic

    Best For

    FamilyCasual HangoutDate Night

    Experience

    TerraceGardenStandalone

    View

    GardenMountain

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Sri Lankan curry lunch plate
    • Full Sri Lankan dinner course with mixed curries
    • Roti snacks and sweets
    • Shrimp curry parfait (kitchen car only)
    • Orange house-made dressing
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Funasaka-1380-1 Yamaguchicho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 651-1423, Japan
    Planning details

    Location

    Funasaka-1380-1 Yamaguchicho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 651-1423, Japan · Directions

    +81 78-595-8727

    littlelanka.jp

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • arima gelateria Stagione, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
    • Honkaku Teuchi Iwashiya Nishinomiya ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
    • Chiisana Ryori Ten Morino Kujira So, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
    • Ramen Rocket Kaihatsu, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Komago, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    Little Lanka anchors the casual end of Nishinomiya's dining spectrum, running JPY 2,000–3,999 for lunch and dinner, lower than Chiisana Ryori Ten Morino Kujira So (JPY 4,000–4,999) and far more award-credentialed than Honkaku Teuchi Iwashiya Nishinomiya ten or Ramen Rocket Kaihatsu, both under JPY 2,000. The Tabelog 100 nod (2022–2024) gives Little Lanka technical credibility that quick-service spots lack, and the fish-and-vegetable rotation justifies the higher bill relative to ramen or udon. For travelers weighing value against effort, Little Lanka requires a bus-and-walk or taxi commitment, if you're already driving to Arima Onsen, it's the natural lunch stop; if you're relying on public transit, Honkaku Teuchi Iwashiya Nishinomiya ten or Komago sit closer to JR stations and skip the 5 PM last-bus constraint.

    arima gelateria Stagione (under JPY 999) handles dessert only, making it a post-meal add-on rather than a meal substitute. For booking ease, Little Lanka accepts phone reservations (+81-78-595-8727) but doesn't yet offer online tables, whereas chain spots and central Nishinomiya izakaya often run instant-confirmation systems. If you prioritize award recognition and seasonal menus over walk-in convenience, Little Lanka wins; if you need last-minute seating or fast turnover, the ramen and noodle alternatives closer to Nishinomiya Station fit better. Group diners (20–50 people) should call ahead for private use; solo eaters and couples can usually claim counter or terrace seats at lunch without advance booking.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Little Lanka?

    Casual attire is the dress code for Little Lanka.

    Is midday or evening better at Little Lanka?

    Both midday and evening hours are available. Little Lanka is open 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and it is closed Thursday and Friday. Choose based on the time that fits your schedule.

    Is Little Lanka worth the price?

    The price guidance is JPY 2,000–2,999 and JPY 3,000–3,999. Little Lanka is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Asian/Ethnic West selection for 2024, but specific menu details are not available.

    Can I eat at the bar at Little Lanka?

    Seating-layout details for Little Lanka are not available, including whether bar or counter seating is an option.

    What should a first-timer know about Little Lanka?

    Little Lanka is in Nishinomiya, has a casual dress code, and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM. It is closed Thursday and Friday.

    Is Little Lanka good for solo dining?

    Information about the seating layout or solo-dining setup is not available. Key details include its Nishinomiya location, casual dress code, listed price ranges, and midday and evening hours on open days.