7 Sri Lankan Dishes to Try on Your First Trip

Sri Lankan cuisine is a highlight for visitors. Start with rice and curry – a spread of curries, dhal, sambol and rice. Kottu roti is a must: chopped roti with vegetables, egg or meat, cooked on a hot griddle.

Egg hoppers (appa) are bowl-shaped coconut crepes with an egg in the centre – perfect for breakfast. Try string hoppers with curry, wattalapan (coconut pudding), and pol sambol (coconut chilli relish). Fresh king coconut water is the ideal refresher.

Vegetarian and vegan options are widely available. Our Sri Lanka tours include authentic meals at local restaurants and family homes. See our Food & Drinks Guide for more.