{"id":38211,"date":"2015-02-10T23:01:41","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T04:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=38211"},"modified":"2015-02-10T23:21:54","modified_gmt":"2015-02-11T04:21:54","slug":"food-paradises-of-sri-lanka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=38211","title":{"rendered":"Fifteen Fabulous “Food Paradises” of Sri Lanka in Jaffna, Kandy, Colombo and Galle"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Sonal Sher<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lanka\u2019s cuisine has two influential ingredients, fish and coconuts, because of their abundance in this tropical island. The staple food here is Rice and Curry, and Kottu Roti, all of which is sold by many street vendors across the country. But other than the curry plate, the country has a lot to offer. Immerse yourself into a truly gastronomical experience by eating in these restaurants and get ready to taste some red hot spice.<\/p>\n

1. Load up on traditional Seafood at Seafood Cove<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Traditional Seafood at Seafood Cove, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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\nWhy? – Set right on the beach front, this restaurant serves the daily catch and is a must for seafood lovers.
\nRestaurant – Seafood Cove, Colombo
\nIdeal For: Lunch\/Dinner
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a>
\nFurther Explore: 10 Reasons Why Sri Lanka Should be Your Next Holiday Destination<\/p>\n

2. Indulge in Baked goodies at English Cake Company<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Glassed puddings and baked goodies at English Cake Company<\/p>\n

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What? – This bakery serves up some delicious Blueberry cakes, Sweet passion fruit tarts, Creme brulee, Cheesecakes, Pavlovas, Pies and Quiche.
\nRestaurant – English Cake Company
\nIdeal For: Breakfast, Hi tea<\/p>\n

Ratings \/ Reviews on Zomato<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Feast on the Pepper Crab at Ministry of Crab<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pepper Crab at Ministry of Crab, Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

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What? – It offers multiple variations of the crab, the most recommended being Pepper crab. You can choose any size of crab from 500 grams to 2 kilos.<\/p>\n

Restaurant – Ministry of Crab, Colombo
\nIdeal For: Breakfast\/Lunch
\nRatings \/ Reviews on Zomato<\/a>
\nFurther Explore: Food Paradises of Kerala : Go on a gastronomic joy ride<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Taste the Odiyal Kool at Palmyrah Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Odiyal Kool- A Jaffna dish at Palmyrah Restaurant, Colombo<\/p>\n

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What? – This traditional Jaffna dish is made from the Palmyrah root and includes crab, fish or prawns.
\nRestaurant – Palmyrah Restaurant, Colombo
\nIdeal For: Lunch
\nRatings \/ Reviews on Zomato<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Indulge in some local delicacies at Curry Leaf<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Local delicacies and spicy curries at Curry Leaf, Colombo<\/p>\n

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What? – Go for the buffet at night, which also include seafood, spicy curries, local delicacies and lots of Sri Lankan desserts.
\nRestaurant – Curry Leaf, Colombo
\nIdeal For: Dinner
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Start the day with a South Indian Breakfast at Chutneys<\/strong><\/p>\n

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South Indian dishes including a dosa thali at Chutneys, Colombo<\/p>\n

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Why? – It has a selection of 45 vegetarian and 55 non-vegetarian South Indian dishes including a dosa thali.
\nRestaurant – Chutneys, Colombo
\nIdeal For: Breakfast
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Pick the seafood you want to eat at The Lagoon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dining seafood restaurant and Fish market at The Lagoon, Colombo<\/p>\n

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What? – This fine dining seafood restaurant is styled like an upmarket fish market with mud crab, lagoon crab, mussels, modha, lobsters and prawns. Choose to go Thai, Chinese or Continental once you have decided on your piece of seafood.
\nRestaurant – The Lagoon, The Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo
\nIdeal For: Dinner
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Try out the Chicken Biryani at New Banana Leaf<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chicken Biryani at New Banana Leaf, Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

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What? – Try the signature chicken biriyani served on a banana leaf. The meal includes egg, shoba (gravy), cashew and pea curry, onion baduma and cucumber and pineapple salad.
\nRestaurant – New Banana Leaf, Colombo
\nIdeal For: Lunch
\nRatings \/ Reviews on Zomato<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Eat the Rice box at Devon Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Lankan coconut dish at Devon Restaurant, Kandy <\/p>\n

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What? – The highlight here includes a fried sambol, a traditional Sri Lankan dish made from coconut, chili, lime and Maldive fish chips.
\nRestaurant – Devon Restaurant, Kandy
\nIdeal For: Lunch
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Drink up some traditional Tea at Mlesna Tea Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Traditional Tea at Mlesna Tea Centre, Kandy<\/p>\n

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What? – This is one of the rare places where tea is prepared in the authentic Sri Lankan way. It also offers a small range of cakes, snacks and quick bites.
\nRestaurant – Mlesna Tea Centre, Kandy
\nIdeal For: Breakfast, Hi tea
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Soya ice cream cones dessert at The Soya Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Soy based soft ice cream cones at The Soya Centre, Kandy<\/p>\n

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What? – A strictly vegetarian restaurant it offers a great variety of traditional street food, all made from soya beans. Try out the vegetable buns, roti rolls and particular the soy-based soft ice cream cones.
\nRestaurant – The Soya Centre, Kandy
\nIdeal For: Snacks, Hi tea
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Eat the Devilled chicken curry at Rockview restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Devilled chicken curry at Rockview restaurant, Kandy, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

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What? – With a breath-taking view of the tea plantations, this restaurant offers traditional specialities like raw banana and jackfruit with red rice, Devilled chicken curry with fried rice and string hoppers.
\nRestaurant – Rockview restaurant, Kandy
\nIdeal For: Lunch
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

13. Savour the Sri Lankan curries at Mama\u2019s Galle Fort<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sri Lankan curries at Mama\u2019s Galle Fort, Galle<\/p>\n

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What? – A fabulous roof top cafe, it offers a great view. Order a curry with hoppers (appa) or String Hoppers (idiyapappams) and Sri Lankan style fried rice.
\nRestaurant – Mama\u2019s Galle Fort, Galle
\nIdeal For: Dinner
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

14. Change the pace with some Asian fusion food at Galle Fort Hotel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Asian fusion food at Galle Fort Hotel, Galle<\/p>\n

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What? – Sit on the wide verandah sipping cocktails and dig into some delicious char-grilled prawns served with a spicy red curry sauce.
\nRestaurant – Galle Fort Hotel, Galle
\nIdeal For: Dinner
\nRatings \/ Reviews on TripAdviser<\/a><\/p>\n

15. Dig into the scrumptious North Sri Lankan food at Hotel Rolex<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A full Sri Lankan meal at Hotel Rolex, Jaffna<\/p>\n

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What? – This modest joint is a must visit for a full Sri Lankan meal. Order the brinjal eggplant, squid curry, daal curry and side of paratha.
\nRestaurant – Hotel Rolex, Jaffna
\nIdeal For: Lunch
\nRatings \/ Reviews on CNN<\/a> courtesy: traveltriangle.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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