{"id":500,"date":"2015-03-12T18:25:47","date_gmt":"2015-03-12T10:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/?p=500"},"modified":"2025-08-18T23:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:17:10","slug":"sri-lanka-foodie-tips-where-to-eat-in-nuwara-eliya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/sri-lanka-foodie-tips-where-to-eat-in-nuwara-eliya\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka Foodie Tips: Where to Eat in Nuwara Eliya"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-506\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Local-Cuisine.jpg\" alt=\"Local Cuisine\" class=\"wp-image-506\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local Cuisine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pretty and picturesque <strong>Nuwara Eliya<\/strong> presents travellers with a variety of dining options. Holidaymakers may opt for high-end options, such as dining in the restaurants of hotels, or in privacy of their very own villa. Alternatively, they may head out for a casual meal at stand-alone restaurants and eateries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diners in search of local tastes will easily find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/discovering-sri-lankas-staple-dish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sri Lankan staple of rice and curry<\/strong><\/a> in numerous eateries. Others who yearn for less fiery flavours may make a stop by one of the Western or Chinese restaurants dotted within the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in need of ideas for where to enjoy your next meal in Nuwara Eliya, proceed on to read our post below, for we bring you our top five picks on where to eat in the city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/sri-lanka-foodie-tips-where-to-eat-in-nuwara-eliya\/#1_Tea_Factory_Hotel_Restaurant\" >1. Tea Factory Hotel Restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/sri-lanka-foodie-tips-where-to-eat-in-nuwara-eliya\/#2_Grand_Indian\" >2. Grand Indian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/sri-lanka-foodie-tips-where-to-eat-in-nuwara-eliya\/#3_Tea_Bush_Ramboda\" >3. Tea Bush Ramboda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/sri-lanka-foodie-tips-where-to-eat-in-nuwara-eliya\/#4_Grand_Thai\" >4. Grand Thai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.srilanka-villa.com\/guide\/sri-lanka-foodie-tips-where-to-eat-in-nuwara-eliya\/#5_Coffee_Bar\" >5. Coffee Bar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tea_Factory_Hotel_Restaurant\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g608524-d1135038-Reviews-Tea_Factory_Hotel_Restaurant-Nuwara_Eliya_Central_Province.html\">1. Tea Factory Hotel Restaurant<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Set in a historical building, the <strong>Tea Factory Hotel Restaurant<\/strong> welcomes all diners with a lovely ambience, attentive service and delicious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests can order items a la carte, or opt for one of the five-course set meals available. Most dishes here are given a Sri Lankan twist, with the addition of chilli and peppers to provide a spicy kick. Do make a request to have the spice level lowered if you cannot tolerate much heat in your food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Grand_Indian\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g608524-d1135029-Reviews-Grand_Indian-Nuwara_Eliya_Central_Province.html\">2. Grand Indian<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-501\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grand-Indian-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Indian Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-501\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Indian Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Satisfy your craving for Indian food by making at stop by <strong>Grand Indian<\/strong>, and be delighted by the selection of rich and tasty North Indian dishes available. Extremely popular among diners, Grand Indian is filled with bustling crowds of diners daily. Be prepared to wait for a seat, or to order take outs from this well-liked restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tea_Bush_Ramboda\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g608524-d3858911-Reviews-Tea_Bush_Ramboda-Nuwara_Eliya_Central_Province.html\">3. Tea Bush Ramboda<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A meal at<strong> Tea Bush Ramboda<\/strong> promises to be a feast for the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-502\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Tea-Bush-Ramboda-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Tea Bush Ramboda Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-502\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tea Bush Ramboda Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tastefully decorated, the interiors of the restaurant contain contemporary furnishings, as well as floor-to-ceiling window panes that draw the eyes to catch sight of scenic surroundings outdoors. Diners will undoubtedly be charmed by sweeping views of picturesque greenery, lush waterfalls and valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an amazing ambience and setting, it may come as a pity that the restaurant has garnered a series of reviews remarking about the inconsistencies in its food and service. While guests may not expect to savour culinary delights during their visit, it is still worth making a stop by the restaurant for the beautiful views that it offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Grand_Thai\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g608524-d7177158-Reviews-Grand_Thai-Nuwara_Eliya_Central_Province.html\">4. Grand Thai<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-503\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.srilanka-villa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Grand-Thai-Restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Thai Restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-503\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Thai Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Villa travellers in the mood for a taste of tangy flavours should make a stop by <strong>Grand Thai<\/strong>. The restaurant dishes up a selection of popular Thai food items, such as salads, Tom Yum soup, and stir-fried pork and chicken dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from scrumptious fare, Grand Thai also pleases diners with its fine decorations and prompt, friendly service. Try to arrive early, as this well-liked restaurant is usually packed to the brim with hungry customers during meal times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Coffee_Bar\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com.sg\/Restaurant_Review-g608524-d7234546-Reviews-Coffee_Bar-Nuwara_Eliya_Central_Province.html\">5. Coffee Bar<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coffee Bar<\/strong> has received glowing reviews from visitors charmed by its excellent beverages, decadent cakes, delectable pastries and delightful service. The eatery boasts a cosy ambience, and is situated amidst a picturesque and well-manicured garden.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pretty and picturesque Nuwara Eliya presents travellers with a variety of dining options. 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