Weligama
In Weligama, the culinary scene is dominated by freshly caught seafood. Visitors can enjoy grilled fish, prawns, and crab curries prepared with local spices. Street food like Kottu Roti, a delicious mix of chopped roti, vegetables, eggs, and meat, is a must-try. Another local speciality is Weligama Achcharu, a tangy and spicy pickle made with vegetables.
Kandy
Kandy offers a variety of traditional dishes such as Kandyan Chicken Curry, rich with spices and coconut milk. For dessert, try Sri Lankan sweets like Kalu Dodol, a dark, sweet pudding, and Aluwa, a rice flour and treacle sweet. Don’t miss the unique Jackfruit Curry, known locally as “Polos,” which features young jackfruit cooked in a spicy coconut curry.
Anamaduwa
In Anamaduwa, you can savour Traditional Sri Lankan Rice and Curry, featuring various vegetables, fish, and meat curries served with rice. Hoppers, or “Appa,” are bowl-shaped pancakes often served with egg or sweet coconut milk. Kurakkan Roti, a flatbread made from finger millet, is typically enjoyed with coconut sambal or curry.
Ulagalla
Ulagalla’s dining options include Sri Lankan Buffets that showcase an array of local dishes such as curries, sambols, and rice. Fresh tropical fruits like mangoes, papayas, and pineapples are readily available. Coconut Sambol, a spicy relish made with grated coconut, chili, and lime, is a flavorful accompaniment to many meals.
Gal Oya National Park
At Gal Oya National Park, guests can enjoy a Jungle Barbecue with grilled meats and vegetables. Local freshwater fish, prepared in curries or grilled, is a highlight. Traditional Sinhalese meals, featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, provide a taste of the region’s culinary heritage.
Heritance Kandalama
Heritance Kandalamaoffers Sri Lankan Buffets with a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes. Lamprais, a rice dish cooked with meat, vegetables, and sambal, wrapped in a banana leaf and baked, is a speciality. Fruit platters featuring a variety of fresh, local tropical fruits are also a treat.
Bentota
Bentota is famous for its beachside seafood, including crab curry, grilled fish, and prawns. Coconut Roti with Lunu Miris, a flatbread made with coconut and served with spicy onion and chilli relish, is a local favourite. Don’t forget to enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea, especially in the afternoons.
Negombo
Negombo’s cuisine is centred around its fresh seafood, including prawns, crabs, and lobsters from the Negombo Lagoon. A local speciality is Negombo Lagoon Prawns, often cooked in a spicy curry. Fish Ambul Thiyal, a sour fish curry unique to Sri Lanka, is also a must-try
