Jaffna
With an open kitchen, lots of space and outdoor seating, Mangos is an atmospheric place to dine and is wildly popular with extended Tamil families and…
Must-see restaurants in Jaffna & the North
Jaffna
For a typical Jaffna treat, head to this popular ice-cream parlour near the landmark Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. Rio is a local favourite; join the crowds…
Jaffna
For a refined ambience, the small open-air restaurant at the Jaffna Heritage Hotel is perfect. It offers excellent vegetarian Indian and Sri Lankan food,…
Jaffna
The restaurant at this hotel, with tables under a mango tree and around the pool, is a good spot for a meal, and also for an evening beer. Try the Tamil,…
Jaffna
No you won't hear some knucklehead here bragging about his new US$4200 watch; rather, you can set your time to the excellent sweet and savoury treats that…
Jaffna
In the heart of the bustling centre, this local eatery is always busy and has friendly management, a good range of food options and ‘nuts ice cream’.
Jaffna
Modern supermarket for international and local foods. The best choice for stocking up in the region.
Jaffna & the North
The historic fort is part of a navy-run resort. There's a restaurant right on the waterfront with great views of the fort. It's a big place with a big…
Jaffna
Highly authentic and atmospheric old-school eatery in the market district with marble-topped tables, wooden cabinets, swirling fans and photos of holy men…
Jaffna & the North
This large restaurant looks impersonal from the street (thanks to its huge wedding hall), but enter and you'll find a rear dining area that's unexpectedly…
Jaffna & the North
The tasty old-fashioned Sri Murugan Café is 3km west of Puttur in a rural location. It serves rice and curry. There's not much English spoken here, but…
Jaffna & the North
The cook is making kotthu (rotti chopped up and mixed with veggies etc) right in the front window at this clean and spiffy snack spot by the bus terminal…
Jaffna & the North
This little cafe could not be cleaner. There's no printed menu, but you can choose between string hoppers and curries to enjoy in the large, covered open…
Jaffna
The lovely open courtyard seating is popular here as is the Jaffna-style crab curry. The big attraction is the tandoori oven, which fires up at 6pm daily…
Jaffna & the North
This roadside bakery 1km south of the centre is small, but it has a big selection that is fresh all day. Choose from savoury items such as rolls filled…
Jaffna
Smell the popcorn at this kid-friendly park cafe where you can get fresh juices, snacks and light meals.
Jaffna & the North
A bare bones restaurant on the main roundabout at the bus station with a range of curry dishes, grilled fish and spicy chicken. There are even simpler…
