Sri Lanka’s cuisine is as diverse as its culture, blending bold spices, fresh seafood, and tropical fruits. If you’re a food lover, here are the must-try dishes on your Sri Lankan holiday.
1. Rice and Curry
The national staple—served with vegetables, fish, or chicken, and accompanied by dhal, sambols, and pickles.
2. Hoppers (Appa)
A crispy, bowl-shaped pancake made from rice flour and coconut milk. Try the egg hopper for breakfast or dinner.
3. Kottu Roti
A street food favorite made of chopped flatbread stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and spices. The sound of it being prepared is part of the experience!
4. String Hoppers
Steamed rice noodle nests served with curry or coconut sambol. Perfect for a hearty breakfast.
5. Seafood Dishes
Fresh crab, prawns, and fish are abundant. Don’t miss Jaffna crab curry or Negombo lagoon prawns.
6. Tropical Fruits
Mangoes, pineapples, papayas, and the famous king coconut for refreshing drinks.
Final Travel Tip
Food is at the heart of Sri Lankan culture. A culinary tour with Ceylon Vista Tours will let you taste authentic flavors and discover hidden food spots across the island.