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Best Kept Secret of Galle, Dinner with a Local Family

Lovely!!

The absolute highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka! Our tour in Galle with Prabhath was unforgettable. The food cooked by his wife was the best we’ve ever had—she is super talented! ​Prabhath didn’t just show us around Galle; he went above and beyond to help us book other activities and transport throughout our trip. Thank you, Prabhath, for an amazing time!

Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking & Cultural Experience

Wonderful home-made Sri Lankan cuisine served with warmth and hospitality

It was a fantastic experience for my whole family. Introduced by Lanka Excursions Holidays, we visited Nirosha's lovely home. She cooked a delicious home-made Sri Lankan meal, followed by an exploration of her lovely herb and spice garden and a "lesson" in the outdoor classroom to learn how to write our names in Sinhalese script. Her entire family was warm and welcoming. We truly experienced a genuine Sri Lankan home visit.

Galle Fort Street Food Walk

Discovering Galle One Bite at a Time

I had an absolutely amazing food tour experience in Galle with Chirath, and I can highly recommend it to anyone visiting Sri Lanka. We started at a local canteen where I tried traditional hoppers (appa) and what I believe were oil cakes (kavum) for the first time, paired with a beautiful cup of Sri Lankan tea. A perfect introduction to local flavours. After that, we explored more street food spots inside the fort. I got to try a variety of local bites, including spicy sambols, fried snacks, and chilli-based dishes with fresh greens, all full of flavour and completely different from anything I’ve had before. One of my favourite moments was stopping for fresh mango with chilli powder, which was such a simple but incredible combination. Sweet, spicy, and refreshing. We also watched the sunset together while Chirath shared insights about the history of Galle and Sri Lanka, which made the experience feel much more personal and meaningful. To finish the food part, we had what he called one of the best kottu roti in town, along with an egg-based dish by that point I was already so full, but everything was delicious. Any leftovers were even shared with local stray animals, which says a lot about the kindness and atmosphere here. We ended the evening at a members-only tennis club, enjoying a glass of arrack with roasted cashews and garlic, a perfect way to round off such a unique experience. Chirath is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also very warm and genuine. He also owns a local hair salon, which is worth checking out if you’re around. Thank you as well to the team who organised this via Booking.com, this was truly worth it and one of the highlights of my trip. A very special experience. Highly recommended.