Sri Lankan Food Tour: A Taste of Island Flavors

Sri Lankan Food Tour: A Taste of Island Flavors

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.