Sri Lankan cuisine is a blend of flavors, spices, and textures that reflect its multicultural heritage.
- Rice and Curry: A staple that comes with a variety of vegetable and meat curries.
- Kottu Roti: A street food favorite made with chopped roti, vegetables, eggs, and meat.
- Hoppers (Appa): Bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk. Enjoy plain or with egg.
- String Hoppers: Steamed rice noodle cakes typically served with curry and sambol.
- Seafood Dishes: Fresh catches like crab curry, ambul thiyal (sour fish curry), and grilled prawns.
- Local Sweets: Try kavum, kokis, and aluwa during Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
- Ceylon Tea: Don’t miss a cup of world-renowned tea from the central highlands.
Food in Sri Lanka is more than nourishment – it’s an experience steeped in tradition.

