Joanna James
Kandy is the capital of Sri Lanka's central hills. The last kingdom and place of traditional splendor. Kandy is the best place to savour local cuisine in all its flavours. Through this article, you will learn about the best restaurants to explore in Kandy.
Enjoy delicious home cooked meals and local charms at this family owned restaurant sitting across the Mahaweli River. The menu is varied with Sri Lankan and Asia dishes listed together with halal meals. They do serve a selection of western dishes too for times you crave something closer to home. Highly recommended is the chicken biriyani which comes with its side servings of onion salsa called raita, crispy papadam, mint and boiled eggs. Ask for a balcony seat to enjoy your meals to expansive views of the river while the brick façade and muted lighting creates a charming interior.
Head over to the Kings Pavilion and visit the restaurant there for a taste of its unique menu. If you are a guest so much the better, as you get to sample the varied cuisine and enjoy the pretty garden settings. Tipped to be a popular restaurant in Kandy this eatery has delights such as cheese and apple salad, kings pavilion mix grill special and seafood kingdom listed on its extensive menu. Here's a tip; all you romantics out there visit this restaurant for a lovely dinner in hushed enchanting surroundings.
For affordable food, pay this restaurant a visit. Located across from the temple of the Tooth Relic this eatery is adorned with vintage trimmings and boasts a lovely Sri Lankan style menu of rice and curries in addition to fresh salads and a variety of pastas. A favourite choice for dessert is the rich chocolate cake covered in a thick chocolate sauce.
Kandy which is not popular for a rocking night life well deserves the allures of Slightly Chilled Lounge. The place is well known amongst the expats of Kandy and promotes a happy hour daily, which is made better with the addition of live music and some much talked about beers and chilled cocktails. The menu boasts Chinese and western dishes together with a selection of sandwiches, salads and pasta.
Chill at the café sipping your favourite coffee and eating snacks. But if it's a hearty lunch or dinner you crave head on up to the first floor where the ambience is very classy enhanced with wooden floors and glimmering chandeliers. The menu is very extensive with a fine selection of Chinese, Sri Lanka, Indian and western dishes on offer. You can also try the very delicious traditional dishes like lampraise, a Dutch specialty in Sri Lanka, as well as the prime steak a very popular favourite.
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