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Cuvai Bella Vista

Building C, Unit 50/24-32 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

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Building C, Unit 50/24-32 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia

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+61 435 094 256
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cuvai Bella Vista

Cuvai brings unvarnished Sri Lankan and Tamil heat to Bella Vista, turning out peppery curries and street-style classics. A standout kothu roti hits the table packed with fresh curry leaves, alongside fiery devilled seafood cooked with real crab. When the table brings varied heat tolerances, the kitchen dials individual curries between mild, medium, and extra hot without muting the aromatics. Tender pieces of lamb simmer in rich gravy, perfectly scooped with flaky paratha before a finishing dish of spiced watalappan.

  • Adjustable Heat Levels: Guests can customize the heat profile of each curry from mild to extra hot across the table.
  • Tailored Event Catering: Attentive coordination and custom menus for milestones, from shaped cutlets to private banquets.
  • Sri Lankan Staples: Generous spreads feature street-style kothu roti, devilled seafood with real crab, and slow-cooked lamb curry.
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Why Diners Choose Cuvai Bella Vista

Discover why diners and event hosts trust Cuvai for authentic Sri Lankan flavours, custom heat levels, and memorable private gatherings.

  • Authentic Island Flavours and Specialities

    Signature street food dishes and devilled seafood deliver rich, authentic Sri Lankan depth right in the Hills district.

    The kottu is possibly the best in Sydney, lots of curry leaves. The devilled seafood hotplate uses real crab.

    Wilson T

  • Customisable Spice Levels for Every Guest

    Curry recipes offer flexible heat settings from mild to extra hot so groups with diverse preferences dine comfortably.

    The waitstaff will ask you how spicy you want your curries from Mild, Medium or Extra Hot.

    Joy Fernando

  • Seamless Private Milestones and Celebrations

    Milestone family celebrations benefit from dedicated coordination, bespoke table arrangements, and accommodating hosting.

    Thuva and his team were absolutely fantastic—so professional, organised, and genuinely committed to making the event special.

    Shakti Chetty

  • Tailored Event Catering and Themed Menus

    Event hosts can request customised culinary presentations aligned precisely to their unique party themes and guest needs.

    I love that they were so open to our ideas especially making the fish cutlets in the shape of fish and even making prawn tarts to our expectations.

    Krisha Kularajendran

  • Deep Cultural Warmth and Comfort

    Soulful recipes and fragrant curries bring the warm, nostalgic feeling of traditional home cooking directly to the table.

    Every single dish was packed with flavour, cooked to perfection, and felt like a warm hug from a Sri Lankan kitchen.

    Gow Manoharan

  • Passionate Heritage and Heartfelt Hospitality

    The kitchen balances heritage flavours with thoughtful hospitality that treats diners like welcome family guests.

    The staff were attentive and clearly passionate about sharing their heritage through their food.

    Oshan Tudawe

Signature Sri Lankan curries, hotplates, and street-food classics

  • Kottu Roti

    The kottu is possibly the best in Sydney, lots of curry leaves.

    Wilson T

  • Lamb Curry

    the lamb curry is amazing too. Super tender and succulent lamb. Rich and peppery.

    Wilson T

  • Devilled Chicken

    The Galle black pork curry and the devilled chicken were standouts, perfectly spiced and comforting.

    Oshan Tudawe

  • Galle Black Pork Curry

    The black pork curry had a bit of sweetness that I only detected towards the end of our meal that made it very special.

    Joy Fernando

Other favorites

Traditional Sri Lankan sweets, refreshing drinks, and side dishes to complete your feast

  • Watalappan

    If you ever come down make sure you get the watalappan for dessert. Thank me later :))

    haranee logeswaran

  • Bread Pudding

    The Bread Pudding was very special. It was served warm with vanilla ice-cream on top. Just felt like a big warm hug!

    Joy Fernando

  • Elephant Cream Soda

    I also recommend their Elephant Cream Soda, it was different and tasty.

    Avishal Chand

  • Tempered Potatoes

    The tempered potatoes and fried fish were also very more-ish! I can see these items being crowd pleasers even amongst the fussiest eaters!

    Joy Fernando

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitable touches that make every visit and celebration memorable

  • Individual Heat-Level Tailoring

    Waitstaff proactively consult diners on heat preferences for curries, offering options from Mild to Medium or Extra Hot so every guest can enjoy their meal comfortably.

  • Thematic Celebration Catering

    For themed milestones, the kitchen crafts bespoke items such as fish-shaped fish cutlets and custom prawn tarts to match celebration concepts.

  • Bespoke Private Event Coordination

    Owners and staff provide high-touch coordination for private parties, carefully managing music setup, tailored table arrangements, and precise event timing.

  • Comforting House Desserts

    Specialty house desserts like traditional bread pudding are served warm with vanilla ice cream, providing a comforting, soulful finish to the meal.

Before you head over

Essential advice on spice customization, dish selection, and bookings for your visit.

  • Specify Heat Levels per Dish

    Waitstaff let you customize the heat level for each curry from Mild to Extra Hot, making it easy to order mild dishes for kids or low-tolerance diners while still enjoying authentic fiery options at the same table.

  • Dine In for Crispy Devilled Items

    Crispy fried dishes such as devilled chicken are batter-fried and best enjoyed fresh on hotplates in the dining room rather than ordered for takeout where batter can soften during transport.

  • Call Directly to Reserve

    With strong local popularity and function bookings, secure a table ahead of time by calling directly rather than relying on walk-ins or third-party web forms.

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