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6 Dishes You Must Try While You Visit Jaffna

Aside the unique flora and fauna, incredible treks, and stunning landmarks, Sri Lankan food is another experience you don’t want to miss! Sri Lankan food is a cultural blend of spicy concoctions that are distinct and memorable.

This tropical island is home to rich curries, deep fried surprises, & delicious snacks. We’ve picked our favourite dishes that we’re sure you’d absolutely love. So, get ready to go on the tasting tour of a lifetime!

Mutton Curry

Jaffna Kool

Crab Curry

Mutton Curry
Yes, you’ve had plenty of Mutton Curry in your lifetime but we bet you’ve had nothing that tastes like this! Succulent lamb chunks in a rich, delectable curry that’s laced with a potent mix of spices, this dish is absolutely flavourful and impossible to resist.

Jaffna Kool
Made with a mix of the incredible seafood that’s freshly sourced, Jaffna Kool is a dish like no other. This warm bowl of delicious seafood soup is one of the traditional foods of Jaffna, and it offers a unique flavour of the culture. So, make sure you give your taste buds a treat like no other!

Crab Curry
Served with rice, pittu, or bread, Jaffna Crab Curry is a unique, traditional, spicy curry. Made using freshly sourced crabs from the Jaffna Lagoon, and simmered in earthen clay pots, this rich dish is popular around the country, mostly in areas where seafood is the staple food. Make sure you grab some during your stay. You won’t regret it!
Mutton Curry
Yes, you’ve had plenty of Mutton Curry in your lifetime but we bet you’ve had nothing that tastes like this! Succulent lamb chunks in a rich, delectable curry that’s laced with a potent mix of spices, this dish is absolutely flavourful and impossible to resist.

Jaffna Kool
Made with a mix of the incredible seafood that’s freshly sourced, Jaffna Kool is a dish like no other. This warm bowl of delicious seafood soup is one of the traditional foods of Jaffna, and it offers a unique flavour of the culture. So, make sure you give your taste buds a treat like no other!
Brinjal & Drumstick Curry
Prawn Pittu

Rio’s Ice Cream

Brinjal & Drumstick Curry
This signature dish is the perfect combination of drumsticks & brinjals! Often served with rice, this stunning curry is served as a thick curry or as something more flowing. So, prepare to get your hands messy in the best possible way!

Prawn Pittu
This lip-smacking prawn dish is very easy to make and can be adapted to all types of prawns. Made with fresh ingredients, Prawn Pittu is light, warm and flavourful. This dish is a must-try for anyone who’s visiting Jaffna!

Rio’s Ice Cream
Surprised that ice cream made it to the list? Well, this isn’t just any ice cream. With generous ice cream portions at affordable prices, Rio’s is a crowd favourite! So, for many, a trip to Jaffna wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Rio’s. So, make sure you stop & get a taste!

Remember to experience the cuisine when you experience the culture. The best authentic foods of Jaffna are the best way to immerse yourself in the culture. If you need help experiencing Jaffna’s culinary delights, our team would be happy to help! Reach out to our helpdesk & we’ll do our best to meet your needs.
Brinjal & Drumstick Curry
This signature dish is the perfect combination of drumsticks & brinjals! Often served with rice, this stunning curry is served as a thick curry or as something more flowing. So, prepare to get your hands messy in the best possible way!

Prawn Pittu
This lip-smacking prawn dish is very easy to make and can be adapted to all types of prawns. Made with fresh ingredients, Prawn Pittu is light, warm and flavourful. This dish is a must-try for anyone who’s visiting Jaffna!
Crab Curry
Rio’s Ice Cream
Rio’s Ice Cream
Crab Curry
Served with rice, pittu, or bread, Jaffna Crab Curry is a unique, traditional, spicy curry. Made using freshly sourced crabs from the Jaffna Lagoon, and simmered in earthen clay pots, this rich dish is popular around the country, mostly in areas where seafood is the staple food. Make sure you grab some during your stay. You won’t regret it!

Rio’s Ice Cream
Surprised that ice cream made it to the list? Well, this isn’t just any ice cream. With generous ice cream portions at affordable prices, Rio’s is a crowd favourite! So, for many, a trip to Jaffna wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Rio’s. So, make sure you stop & get a taste!

Remember to experience the cuisine when you experience the culture. The best authentic foods of Jaffna are the best way to immerse yourself in the culture. If you need help experiencing Jaffna’s culinary delights, our team would be happy to help! Reach out to our helpdesk & we’ll do our best to meet your needs.
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