Restaurants in Hambantota
Where to eat in Hambantota, Sri Lanka — 5 places from local rice and curry to street food and sit-down dining. Popular spots include Chandrika Hotel Restaurant, Hambantota Muslim Hotel, Oasis Ayanna Restaurant.
Chandrika Hotel Restaurant
Sri Lankan, Western
The restaurant of a long-running local hotel, serving buffet-style Sri Lankan rice and curry, grilled dishes and Western breakfasts, handy for early-morning safari departures.
Hambantota Muslim Hotel
Sri Lankan Muslim, Halal
A dependable halal eatery in Hambantota town serving biryani, kottu, rice and curry and short eats, popular with the local Muslim community and a reliable halal option for travellers.
Oasis Ayanna Restaurant
Sri Lankan, Chinese
A casual town restaurant offering Sri Lankan rice and curry, fried rice, seafood and Chinese-style dishes, with vegetarian mains and cold drinks in the coastal heat.
Refresh Tissamaharama
Sri Lankan, International
A popular traveller-friendly restaurant near the tank serving Sri Lankan rice and curry, seafood, kottu and Western dishes, with generous vegetarian options and a good spot for a pre-safari meal.
Roots Garden Restaurant
Sri Lankan
A relaxed garden restaurant offering home-style Sri Lankan rice and curry buffets, hoppers and fresh juices, with plentiful plant-based curries for vegetarian travellers.
Frequently asked questions
- Where should I eat in Hambantota?
- Well-reviewed places in Hambantota include Chandrika Hotel Restaurant, Hambantota Muslim Hotel, Oasis Ayanna Restaurant.
- Is there local food in Hambantota?
- Yes — expect Sri Lankan rice and curry, hoppers, kottu and fresh seafood on the coast.