Food
Good vegetarian food options around the island?
My partner is vegetarian and we're a little nervous about variety. How easy is it to eat well as a vegetarian in Sri Lanka outside the big hotels?
Liam BrooksJune 15, 2026
My partner is vegetarian and we're a little nervous about variety. How easy is it to eat well as a vegetarian in Sri Lanka outside the big hotels?
1 answer
You'll eat incredibly well. Traditional rice and curry is mostly vegetarian by default — dhal, jackfruit, beetroot, gotukola, brinjal moju, all sorts. Just say "no fish, no meat" and you'll still get five or six dishes. Look for a "lunch packet" at a local spot midday; it's the best value vegetarian meal you'll find anywhere.