On a nostalgic evening in the old town of Galle, Sri Lanka, we wandered into Elita Restaurant (Galle Fort). The restaurant's bright yellow interior creates a pop atmosphere. We entered just after the restaurant opened and were guided to the back. As the restaurant slowly filled up, the majority of the customers were European, and our seat was the only Japanese seat in a small island. We chose water spinach and chicken steak, but as soon as it arrived, we realized it was American-sized! The extraordinary size of the food we savored in Sri Lanka left both our stomachs and our hearts full.
As you drive through the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Galle and along Matara Road, you'll come across Sahana Beach Restaurant, a renowned restaurant that caters to locals. My friend Sam boasts that this place is the best, and as you pass through the restaurant, the clear blue Indian Ocean unfolds before your eyes! Authentic rice and curry, accompanied by a colorful array of side dishes, is brought to the table. Sam's passionate instructions, "You only need to use the first knuckle of your finger to make this dish," he expertly mixes the curry and papadum, earnestly explaining that it's the Sri Lankan way to enjoy a meal with all five senses. Mixing exactly as Sam instructed, I fully savored the aroma of the spices, and once I'd fully grasped the Sri Lankan spirit with my fingertips, I quickly whipped out my spoon, a tool of modern Japanese culture. 🥄 We enjoyed lunch while watching the bikinis enjoying themselves on the beach in front of us. Such luxurious moments unfold on Sahana's terrace. ☝️ Sam, a Japanese man who teaches us that the spoon is indeed elegant in curry. 🇯🇵 #ライス&カリー #スリランカグルメ #gourmet #スリランカ🇱🇰