• Dimali Inn

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Entrance is through a shed to the owner's garden where she grows all her own ingredients organically. Plenty of vegan options including vegetable kottu, vegetable rice and curry and string hoppers. Owner understands what vegan means and will happily adapt other things on the menu to make them vegan. Basic decor. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.


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15 Reviews

First Review by ulpu

GabiBlue

Points +721

Vegan
06 Apr 2022

authentic

cute little place which feels just like someone’s garden/garage but the owners are lovely. wasn’t sure it was open at first but walk in and someone should be there if you shout haha. food took a while to come but you know it’s freshly prepared and authentic.

Klangflod

Points +182

Vegan
14 Mar 2020

Authentic

Owner understands what vegan means. The roti was great. Cheap and authentic.

muhchuh

Points +53

Vegetarian
15 Jan 2020

Worst Kottu Rotti ever

So this was the worst food we had in Sri Lanka.
Harem food.
Not fresh, not made with love not tasty.
And organic?
Not at all!!

MayaLondon

Points +20

Vegan
29 Dec 2019

A few vegan options, everything we had was really tasty.

Very nice meal, homey

Pros: Lovely owner

Sarbee13

Points +355

Vegan
13 Mar 2019

Wanted to love it....

After reading many good reviews, I so badly wanted to love this place. However, it was average at best. I had a lime juice and vegetable kotthu for dinner and really didn't think either was fantastic. Yes, the owners were lovely; but the kotthu was bland and heavily oiled. After almost a month in Sri Lanka, there's no way this is "some of the best food in the country".

ahshots

Points +71

Vegetarian
13 Feb 2019

Rice and Curr-aaazy good food

We stumbled in here on our way back from the beach last night and were enthusiastically greeted at the entrance. The menu didn’t have a lot of veg options but right at the top was Vegetable Rice and Curry for 550rp. Within 10 minutes we had a plate of 4 different, fresh curries and rice which were all delicious. When finished we were offered more but the portions were healthy enough.

Pros: Friendly and family run, Great value for money, Great rice and curry

jmitvegan

Points +32

Vegan
05 Feb 2019

Highlight of the trip so far!

Goodness me I feel so wholesome after leaving this place. We first came for dinner and ate rice & curry and kotthu, (both pretty cheap around 300-400 rupees I think) both absolutely incredible tasting. We got talking to the (beautiful and kind) chef & owner who told us she makes all her spices from scratch. This woman puts her heart and soul into her food. We ended up doing a cooking class with her & it has been hands down the best Sri Lankan (and Indian) food We’ve ever eaten. Owner understands what vegan means and was more than happy to accomodate. Our class was private and very authentic, just in her kitchen out the back. We made about 6 vegan dishes that used low amounts of oil and freshly squeezed coconut milk. She teaches you how to use spices and explains how to make them. Cannot recommend enough! So kind😄

Pros: Understands vegan, Lovely owners , Homemade spices

EstelleMae

Points +30

Vegan
20 Jan 2019

EAT THE POTATOES!!!!!!

Not much to look at from the front .. BUT do your tummy and taste buds a favour and get in there . Big meals made with love . Vegan goodness . Traditional fresh yummy Sri Lankan Curries! Seriously grandma pack your bags you are coming back to Australia ❤️

Pros: Rice and Veg platter (amazing) , Fresh lime soda (sweet and salt) , Veg Kottu

Sashion

Points +102

Vegan
07 Jan 2019

The place full of love and good food

Even for vegans, the staff is so lovely and kindly...the women in the open kitchen brings magic on your plate. You will love it, all of it.

shekshaman

Points +345

Vegan
06 Jan 2019

Always a quiet lunch

Delicious and fresh food. If you go here for lunch, prepare to be the only customers and enjoy the silence and meals prepared. The owners respect veganism and will make dishes as you want them. Kutto is 400rupees and vegetable and rice set menu 700 rupees.

Pros: Quiet, Homey

beccy37

Points +160

Vegetarian
23 Sep 2018

Cute family run restaurant

We had a nice dinner here. The vegetable curry is delicious and the portions are generous. The vege kottu was incredible and I had serious food envy. The fruit juices are also nice and fresh and the staff are so so lovely, they really make the place!

luciereeves92

Points +154

Vegan
03 Sep 2018

Incredible incredible

WOW! This was seriously the best Sri Lankan curry I have had so far. Oh wow. Not expensive- I think £9 for a curry, kottu and two juices. The pumpkin curry, oh my goodness. If you are here, you must must go. This is my first review on here, I’m terrible at writing one. But I knew I couldn’t not!

Pros: Vegetable curry is insane, Such lovely people that run it!

Shannybadds

Points +202

Vegan
19 Apr 2018

Great Vegetable Curry!

We ate here 3 nights in a row, always having the rice & vegetable curry as it was so good! The people that work here are super friendly & once you’re finished they ask if you want some more. We definitely took them up on this offer! Simply brilliant Sri Lankan curry.

Pros: Cheap food, Great service

piccikiki

Points +48

Vegan
20 Nov 2017

Five star for this restaurant

The owner is very cute and she can speaks english! She understands what vegan means and she is happy to cook her fresh food for you also with her organic vegetables from the garden!
Easy place, clean and cheap!

Pros: Vegan option

Cons: Cheap

ulpu

Points +181

Vegan
13 Jul 2017

Fresh and great

Home made from scratch using only fresh ingredients and you will have your plate refilled too - can't complain. Owner is very nice and vegetarian herself. She will tell you about her garden, local food etc. Double price to a local eatery, but i strongly recommend paying for the quality.

Updated from previous review on 2017-07-13

Pros: Quality, Quantity, Vegan food

Cons: Serves also meat




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