Food & Dining in Nilaveli

Local dishes to try

Rice and Curry

~$4Vegetarian option

Sri Lankan rice served with vegetable, dhal, fish or meat curries.

Kottu Roti

~$4Vegetarian option

Chopped flatbread stir-fried with vegetables, egg or meat.

Hoppers

~$3Vegetarian option

Fermented rice-flour pancakes served with sambol or curry.

String Hoppers

~$3Vegetarian option

Steamed rice-noodle nests served with curry and coconut sambol.

Regional Fresh Produce

~$5Vegetarian option

Seasonal fruit, vegetables or seafood associated with the region.

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