Curries
Spices are used in abundance for most of the curries prepared by Sri Lankans. Some of the curries such as fish ambul thiyal are prepared using a recipe that has been passed down for generations. Try the chicken curry which has different flavours from the Indian chicken curries.
Dhal curry is loved by all; this is accompanied with rice, bread, string hoppers and much more starchy food. Apart from these the brinjal pickle, green jackfruit curry and coconut sambol are some of the must try dishes.
Dinner specials
Koththu is one of the famous foods among locals and foreigners, watching it being prepared are also a treat. Hoppers have a crispy brim and soft cushion like centre; this comes mostly as plain and with egg and should be tried at least once. If you’re travelling around the country with a tour agent such as Aitken Spence Travels, make sure to find out the best places to get dinner!
International with a Lankan twist
Lampraise, a steamed pack of rice with meat and few curries wrapped in a banana leaf, has come to Sri Lanka from the Dutch Burgher community. Another must try is devilled meat, a Chinese dish with a Sri Lankan twist.
Sweets and others
Woodapples, vegetable triangles, coconut and honey pancakes, curd are some of the other must tries.
