Restaurants in Kilinochchi
Where to eat in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka — the district's 5 top-rated restaurants, each rated 4 stars or higher on Google, from local rice and curry to sit-down dining.
ReeCha Mullai Hotel
Sri Lankan, Chinese, Western
Restaurant of the ReeCha Mullai Resort at Iyakachchi near Elephant Pass, attached to Sri Lanka's first organic agricultural theme park. Serves Sri Lankan, Chinese and Western dishes with vegetarian, vegan and halal options, plus a pool and water park for families.
Kottandarkulam, Iyakachchi, Kilinochchi
Ammachchi - Kilinochchi
Northern Tamil, Vegetarian
Famed traditional food court on the A9 run under the provincial agriculture programme, where local women cook Tamil classics at separate counters - hoppers, string hoppers, dosai and rice and curry. Widely considered the essential food stop between Vavuniya and Jaffna.
A9 (Kandy Road), Aananthapuram, Kilinochchi 44000
Iranamadu Welfare Shop Complex
Sri Lankan Rice & Curry
Army-run rest stop and restaurant complex beside the scenic Iranamadu Tank, serving inexpensive Sri Lankan rice and curry, short eats and tea. Popular with day-trippers for its lakeside setting a few kilometres off the A9.
Iranamadu Tank Road, Iranamadu, Kilinochchi
Phoenix Restaurant
Sri Lankan, Biryani, Chinese
One of Kilinochchi town's best sit-down restaurants, with a cool, attractive interior and a menu of biryanis, curries and Chinese-style dishes. Reviewers single out the chicken biryani and friendly service.
Aananthapuram, Kilinochchi
Sakthi Saiva Hotel
Saiva Vegetarian, South Indian
Simple, dependable Saiva (pure vegetarian) eatery in Kilinochchi town dishing out dosai, idli, pittu and vegetarian rice and curry. A solid budget stop for meat-free meals on the A9 run.
Kilinochchi town (A9)
Frequently asked questions
- Where should I eat in Kilinochchi?
- Browse the 5 restaurants listed across Kilinochchi District.
- Is there local food in Kilinochchi?
- Yes — expect Sri Lankan rice and curry, hoppers, kottu and fresh seafood.