Amazing food and atmosphere with the manager Bob. He is so dedicated to make you feel at home. If you love reggae and rice curry, go ahead ! That’s the best of the region. Bob is such a kind person, you will feel the warmth of this place located beside the road !
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This was our first lunch on a 2-week trip and I think this was the best. We took chicken rice and curry. It was full of taste, not too spicy and was served together with very nice pineapple salad. Big portion. Highly recommend.
The reggae atmosphare was very chill.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
Rs 2,000–2,500
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Curry Chicken
During my trip to Sri Lanka, I found the Dambulla Uprising Restaurant, and it was amazing. This cozy place is surrounded by trees and has calming reggae music. The best part was the delicious food made by the owner using fresh vegetables. They have tasty dishes like rice and curry, fried rice, and fried noodles. What's great is that their prices are reasonable compared to other places in Dambulla. Whether you're a vegetarian or a meat lover, you'll find something tasty. Thanks to Lucky Bob for a fun tuk-tuk ride. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, yummy food, and it's budget-friendly. If you're in Dambulla, don't miss it! It's a fantastic experience with warm Sri Lankan hospitality. Thank you, Lucky Bob, and the owner Lady for your excellent service!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
Rs 1,500–2,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This was one of the best restaurants we’ve been to in Sri Lanka. The vibe is lovely, lots of reggae & the food was plentiful & delicious. The owners are animals lovers & it’s a family run business. They sell beer & got arrack for me as I can’t drink beer! We got the vegetarian curry for 4 & it was amazing. It’s a new business so definitely check it out! Thank you to Laki Bob & his two sisters! Highly recommend this place - we looked at other restaurants around & they were not great, this is defo the best around as there aren’t many places in Dambulla that are separate from hotels!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
Rs 2,000–2,500
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Great place for some authentic Sri Lankan food. The service was slow as our food was made for us, but it was excellent. The owner also helped us with the Bus route back to Colombo. We ordered the rice & curry with chicken and veg mix.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
Rs 1,000–1,500
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Enjoyed a lovely vegetable curry at this family run restaurant. Quick and friendly service. Highly recommend. Only a 5 minute walk from the Golden Buddha statue and temple.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
Rs 1,500–2,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Absolutely wonderful local food in crazy amounts! Don't be afraid of the look or vibe of this place - it's definitely the best place to eat after Dambulla sightseeing. The owners are very kind and wholesome people who are cooking in their house, so you will have to wait for your food a bit more than usual, but trust me - it's worth it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
Rs 1,000–1,500
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Super great place with the best rice and curry spread we’ve had in Sri Lanka!
We actually finished almost all the food we were given. Everything served was seasoned just right and they are familiar with tourists to not make anything spicy on request 😅🥹✊
They make everything fresh for you.
We had the vegetable curry and rice. Everything was great, all the curries and the slaw thing was so delicious. They were super friendly and our 2 year old enjoyed her meal (making a mess — sorry! But they didn’t mind) and then danced to Rasta music. Great for kids and such delicious food!! Definitely go here if you’re in the area!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
Rs 1,500–2,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This place is a MUST when in Dambulla!!!
Probably the best authentic Sinhala food we have eaten in two weeks here in Sri Lanka. The food is fresh and prepared with love and kindness. We had vegetables curries in take away form and were blown away!
Thank you to the Auto 🛺 driver (Anura) for recommending this awesome place 👍🏼🙏🏽
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
Rs 2,000–2,500
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Fate led us to a hidden gem of a restaurant 🍲, owned by the spirited family of our Rastafari tuk-tuk 🇨🇬🛺 driver. Enchanted by soulful reggae melodies 🎶🌴 and fresh, flavorful dishes, we knew this lunchtime escapade was unlike any other.
As the only customers, we reveled in a personalized experience while eagerly awaiting our meals, prepared with care and taking around 30 minutes. Our gracious host shared inspiring life tales and treated us to local beer 🍺, adding a delightful touch to our culinary journey.
The curry, both vegetarian and chicken, left us enchanted with their rich aromas and tantalizing spices, exuding the warmth of a home-cooked delicacy. An unexpected treasure of jackfruit in the vegetarian curry surprised and delighted our taste buds.
Leaving with hearts full, we promised to return to this captivating Sri Lankan haven 🙏. An unforgettable dining adventure that beckons all curious souls seeking an enlightening gastronomic experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
Rs 1,500–2,000
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
