Joanna James
Heading to the hill country of Sri Lanka, the charming nature of Kandy isn’t the only thing that awaits you in the delightful city, but also an assortment of mouth-watering treats sure to unleash the foodie in you. Come, let yourself indulge in all the delectable foods the idyllic city has to offer.
No matter where you go in the Indian Ocean island nation, you are sure to come across heaps of white rice and flavourful curries, and Kandy in the central highlands is no exception. It is bound to be your least surprising Sri Lankan experience as rice and curry is the national dish of the country and an indispensable everyday traditional staple. In fact, most Sri Lankans cannot go a day without getting some rice and curry in their bellies. Sri Lankans and their relationship with rice is one that is undoubtedly ineffable.
Sri Lanka, and its association with tea, hardly needs an introduction. Sri Lanka has long been famous for producing exquisite tea that takes one's breath away, and its superior quality has made it a highly sought-after beverage around the world. No trip to Sri Lanka would be complete without savoring at least one cup of Ceylon black tea. While you can enjoy a cup of tea almost anywhere on the island, visiting Kandy offers the opportunity to witness and explore numerous verdant tea plantations.
In Sri Lanka, one of the most intriguing and satisfying sights is the huge, orange-tinted king coconut. It is not just a food or drink item, but a fascinating aspect of the country's culture. Although it appears similar to the regular coconut, it is much larger in size, hence its regal name, and grows on trees that closely resemble coconut trees but are somewhat shorter. While the coastal regions of Sri Lanka, which epitomise the true tropical experience, are renowned for their king coconuts, it is still a delightful treat to indulge in this refreshing beverage even in the pleasant climate of Kandy.
If you were to treat yourself to a dish found only in the island nation of Sri Lanka, kottu is what you are looking for. Kottu, a popular Sri Lankan delicacy, is made by combining chopped roti with a meat curry of your choice, scrambled eggs, onions, and chillies. The flavourful dish is a favourite of tourists and locals alike and could be found at any of the best restaurants in Kandy offered by properties such as Hunas Falls Hotel Kandy.
Crispy, yellow in colour and taking the shape of a star, Kokis is one of the many delectable sweets that come to life during the festive season of Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Roaming the streets of the Kandy city, you are sure to find enough kokis at cafes and coffee shops at any time of the year, no matter the sweet’s relevance to the local festival.
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