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Southern Province, Sri Lanka Food Guide: 10 Asian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Matara
Reviews on Asian food in Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka including Mahi Mahi, Cosmic Power Woody Cottage, Zephyr Talalla Restaurant & Bar, Dhana's Curry Pot, Big belly Roti Hut, Chef Akila Kitchen, Shirani Home Made Rice & Curry, Dulnetha, Dimali Inn, Roti Shop Mirissa
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10. Roti Shop Mirissa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 338 reviews
Vegetables come fresh everyday from our own organic garden. Seafood arrives early morning daily from Harbour Mirissa. We offer authentic Sri Lankan rice & curry in buffet style, 7 different curries changing daily. We also serve Kottu & Roti prepared accor
Reviewed By mrandmrsbeas
We visited twice during our stay in Mirissa. My family loved the rottis. They were tasty and fresh with great flavour. The curry and fresh fish was also good, The staff were friendly and helpful. On the second night, it was new year in Sri Lanka and many of the staff didnât turn up for work. The food was not up to the same standard but the young waiter and the lady cooking in the kitchen did a great job of trying to feed a full restaurant.
9. Dimali Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By sheenaclo
Ok, so upon first appearances it doesn't seem like this will be the sort of place that'll have mind-blowingly delicious food... but trust me, it actually is.The wait was long but worth it, as Dimali makes everything fresh to order. Wait was so worth it. I got a spicy veg curry and was in food heaven. The service was friendly and prices were great. Definitely go to Dimali Inn when in Mirissa.
8. Dulnetha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 116 reviews
Rice and Curry... Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner... 100% Safe and Fresh foods for cheap price... Cookery Classes are available...
Reviewed By debraonthebeach2015
This is so far my favourite restaurant during my stay in Sr Lanka. Fabulous home cooked meals from this family run business.We have eaten here several times & never had any meal that wasn't delicious.Lots of variety with flavour packed traditional dishes.I leave full every time & this eatery could not be better value for your money Staff extremely friendly with quick service & always with a smile.If you want an amazing taste sensation with traditional fare you can't go wrong here.Yummo!!!!!
7. Shirani Home Made Rice & Curry
Overall Ratings
5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By Mahevish
Visited this place in search of food, Didn't expect it to be amazing. Make reservation for dinner as they prepare food for limited nuber of guests. The host was kind enough to serve us without reservation. The vegetables were just fantastic. The only thing left was licking the plate. Felt hilarious while seeing another guest doing the same.
6. Chef Akila Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 538 reviews
Reviewed By Susanne L
Absolutely yummi meals are served at Chef Akila kitchen. Chef Akila prepares his meals with fresh ingredients only: vegetables, fruit, herbs, fish and chicken etc. If there is i.e. no fresh fish available in town he recommends mouth watering alternatives. Could not find out his secret yet to tickle the many palates of his foreign and local guests: simply fingerlicking good. Best references are his happy guests who keep on coming back to enjoy tasty lunches and dinners inclusive of the breathtaking view overlooking the splendid Weligama Bay. Looking forward to the next flavourful lunch with friends.
5. Big belly Roti Hut
Overall Ratings
4 based on 307 reviews
its a small restaurant you can get new experience of sri Lankan street foods and beverages
Reviewed By Michal_ES82
We had few times dinner in the Big Belly restaurant and it was the most delicious food we ate during the whole trip through Sri Lanka. Weâve tried different dishes every day and it was really good. All the spices they use and the sauces were just outstanding.All the waiters were quick and smiling and very professional.Kavindu is a great waiter but weâll miss you all guys!
4. Dhana's Curry Pot
Overall Ratings
5 based on 151 reviews
Authentic Sri Lankan food under a Eco friendly environment. Notice: we will be shift to a new location to the Beach side Road,Mathara Road, Mirissa.
Reviewed By marianaaspc
We went there for dinner and it was truly disappointing after all the other curries weâve had around Sri Lanka. The food didnât had much flavor. When we arrived there was almost no food left so we had to wait more than 30 min for them to bring more food. No beer is also a down point.
3. Zephyr Talalla Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 110 reviews
Zephyr Talalla is a Villa and Sri Lankan fusion Restaurant & Bar, located right on the beach in Talalla Bay.
Reviewed By LTree
We were blown away on arriving here by the warm welcome from the staff and the impressive setting. It's lovely to be right on the beach and with so few rooms you can really indulge in what it does best here. We found a lovely couple of sunbeds under the trees which felt like a real escape. The place is stunning and feels really special - particularly thanks to all the staff. They also were fantastically accommodating for my mum's gluten intolerance. In fact they were enormously helpful with any ask and arranged a driver to get us to the airport.We made the mistake of eating elsewhere a couple of times - but this is the best food on the beach by a very long way. I'd stick here for the food! The cocktails are equally delicious (try the Mai Tai!). We were very sad to leave and I miss waking up to the sound of the waves breaking. This is a really quiet end of the beach - perfect for watching both sunrise and sunset too! Thank you Zephyr team for sharing your paradise with us :)
Matara Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Matara
2. Cosmic Power Woody Cottage
Overall Ratings
5 based on 193 reviews
Cosmic Power Woody Cottage,Vegan food,True meditation,Yoga,Cooking lass Massage and body cleansing oil treatments, Creative Dreadlocks
Reviewed By Schnorchi83
As we arrived in Mirissa we missed the Sri Lanka kitchen at the Restaurants at the beach and on the roads.We found here the Cosmic Power Woody. The Impression we got through the descriptions and and the pictures shows us that this is what we are searching for.After a nice ride with the bikes on the little road we arrived at this place.It was directly a amazing athmosphere and flair as we arrived. Dasun, a very relaxed guy and his family had a look for everything.Off course it is not a la card. But Dasun asked in advance how we like the incredients and the spicy.It took a little bit time from the arriving until the Curryâs are served, but as we saw the variety, the quantity and the quality of the food it was clear why (we were told before that it will need one hour).During the time Dasun served some appetizers as Rotty, fresh coconuts and had a look that everything is fine with us.In addition we needed this time we spent there to enjoy this place and relax in the tree house.You can also have Haircuts, Massages and other lessons there during the time.So all in all it was a great afternoon at this friendly family and we can really recommend this experience!!Dasun, we will see us definitely again when we come back to Sri Lanka.Thanks for all!(By the way, there is a really nice and clean bathroom)
Most Popular Seafood food in Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka
1. Mahi Mahi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Mahi Mahi is the best seafood restaurant in Dikwella, Sri Lanka. It's the ideal place to experience fresh seafood for an affordable price. The restaurant is situated on a picturesque and clean sandy beach ideal for chilling, sunbathing and a dip in a sea.
Reviewed By SatuJonna
Incredibly bad and slow service! We arrived and were greeted by no one. There was a group of five and us three and it took for ages for us to get the menu. After that it took for nearly an hour for us to get our meals! Waiter didnât seem to understand me who spoke English, so the Sinhalese people in my group had to translate for him. When we asked to order cocktails, the waiter said itâs not possible because he cannot make them - WHAT?! Food was basic and not great in any way. Sweet and sour chicken was just overly fried chicken with tons of pepper - not even any sauce. The location on the beach is wonderful and the restaurant is nice looking and they have great swings on the beach. Wouldnât recommend this place for anyone. Can get better food for the same price (or cheaper) elsewhere.
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