The customary diet in Sri Lanka is based on rice and curry, as in almost every country in Asia. But influences from the Dutch, the Portuguese and the English as well as Middle Eastern countries have made Sri Lanka’s cuisine into a fascinating hybrid over time.
Today, you can find traditional a Sri Lankan restaurant next to an Arabian restaurant, which in turn is next to a KFC. Globalization has reached Sri Lankan’s kitchens as well.
All kinds of food can be found at Bentota Beach: top-of-the-range seafood, Sri Lankan and international food. There are Read More...
The beachfront has a few cafes which are reasonable enough and provide fresh seafood. Ypsylon is a hotel with a great Read More...
The food in Colombo is a reflection of its rich and varied history. Naturally there is a lot of seafood, but there is Read More...
While a majority of the local population is Sinhalese, there is an interesting minority living in the fort areas. They Read More...
Despite being the second largest city in Sri Lanka after Colombo, Kandy is a relatively quiet and peaceful town. This Read More...
Negombo has passed through the hands of the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British in colonial times and the influences Read More...
The usual bars exist in the top hotels and as for dining, there are a few decent eateries where you can get a good meal. Read More...
Most eateries offer fresh, wholesome and tasty Sri Lankan food. This usually consists of spicy curries eaten with rice. Read More...
Since the island is rich in coconut palms, it is easy to assume that there is a large influence of coconut in the Read More...
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