Taste of Sri Lanka

A Culinary Journey Through Flavors.

Ceylon is a land of flavors—every meal, a celebration of its rich, varied culinary heritage. Hobby n Tours takes you on a gourmet journey: a symphony of taste introducing you to the diverse and delicious world of Ceylon cuisine. From bustling street food markets to refined dining experiences, discover the real taste of Ceylon with us.

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Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine

Sri Lankan cuisine involves the amalgamation of spices into fresh ingredients using cooking methods passed down through generations.

Rice and Curry

It is the essence of every meal one can have in Ceylon. Rice and curry exposes one to a varied flavor, starting from fiery fish curries to mild coconut-infused vegetables.

Hoppers and String Hoppers

These are the loved ones, served with spicy sambols and curries that give one a taste of authentic Ceylon flavors.

Kottu Roti

It’s another popular street food—a stir-fry prepared with chopped roti, vegetables, and your choice of meat cooked with aromatic spices on a hot griddle.

Street Food Adventures

For those who enjoy eating on the run, Sri Lanka’s street food scene is a veritable treasure trove of flavors.

Taste the Streets

Take long walks through local markets and food stalls where you can taste isso wade—prawn fritters—and other snacks such as samosas and parippu vada, or lentil fritters.

Fresh Fruits

Refresh yourself with a cooling king coconut or indulge in the array of tropical fruits grown on the island, including mangoes, papayas, and the fabled Ceylon pineapples.

Sweet Treats

Get ready for some sweet indulgence with watalappam—a spiced coconut custard.

kokis

kokis: crispy, deep-fried treats.

Culinary Experiences and Cooking Classes

Take your love for Ceylon food to the next level by learning how to cook it.

Hands-on Cooking Class

Join local chefs in a hands-on cooking experience through which you learn to prepare these classic Ceylon dishes—from grinding spices to tempering curries.

Market Tours

Start this gastronomic journey with a market tour through one of the busy markets, where you pick out fresh ingredients and learn about spices and produce defining Ceylon cooking.

Dining with the Locals

Experience dinner at a local family’s home with delectable homemade food, along with some great insights into the dish’s cultural significance.

Fine Dining and Fusion Cuisine

A culinary evolution in Sri Lanka takes place through its blend of age-old tastes and a modern take.

Fine Dining

Enjoy lunch at some of the finer restaurants in Sri Lanka. Talented chefs offer their gourmet renderings of local dishes using fresh ingredients and innovative techniques.

Fusion Flavours

Taste seafood delicacies along the coast and modern concoctions in the trendy cafes of Colombo as you experience the blending of Sri Lankan flavours with world cuisine.

Tea and Beverage-related Experiences

A culinary journey in Sri Lanka would not be complete without trying these internationally famous beverages from the island, which include the following.

Ceylon Tea

All one needs to do is have a look around a tea plantation and then enjoy a cup of the finest Ceylon brew, brewed to perfection amidst the beautiful backdrop of Sri Lanka’s hill country.

Local Toddy and Arrack

Those who have a taste for adventure may also try some traditional local drinks like toddy, a fermented palm wine, or arrack, a spirit from coconut sap.

Relish the Flavor of Sri Lanka

Whether you are a foodie waiting to explore new tastes or just looking forward to savor the culinary delights the island has to offer, Hobby’n Tours has a diversity of dining experiences for you to crave more and more. Allow us to serve you with the flavors of Sri Lanka, where every meal tells a story and every bite serves as a new discovery.

Call us today to set off on your culinary adventure, where you finally get to experience the true taste of Sri Lanka.

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