Sri Lankan food is an explosion of tropical spices, fresh coconut milk, and unique cooking traditions. Here are the top dishes you must taste on your vacation.

1. Sizzling Street Food Kottu Roti

Made by chopping flatbread on a heated metal griddle with vegetables, eggs, spices, and chicken or beef. You will hear the rhythmic clatter of metal blades echoing down evening street markets!

2. Egg Hoppers (Appa)

Bowl-shaped crispy rice flour pancakes cooked in small wok pans, topped with a soft-poached egg in the center and served with spicy Lunu Miris (chili onion paste).

3. Pol Sambol & Dhal Curry

Freshly scraped coconut pounded with red chili flakes, lime juice, and red onions. Paired with creamy coconut milk lentils, it is the heart of every Sri Lankan meal.