Ceylon Excel Family Restaurant
Ceylon Excel
A family-run eatery steps from Medaketiya Beach, serving rice and curry with an array of side dishes; consistently ranked first in Tangalle on TripAdvisor.
A family-run eatery a short walk from the beach, with more than 1,600 TripAdvisor reviews and a rating of 4.9. Order a fish or prawn curry with rice and you will get about six side dishes: vegetable curry, salad and coconut sambol. The mango curry is made with mangoes grown on the family's own land, and the prawns are said to be caught locally by the owner's father, a fisherman. Portions are generous, spice levels can be mild or very hot, and ice cream is often served after the meal. Prices are low. Opening hours vary between platforms, with some listing Monday closures and a 4 pm opening, so check in advance. Located on Pragnawansa Mawatha and within walking distance of Medaketiya Beach.
Opening hours
Around 12:00/16:00-23:00; some platforms say closed Mondays, so confirm on site
Nearby sights
- Medaketiya Beach
- Tangalle Lagoon
- Tangalle Fishing Harbour
- Marakolliya Beach
- Goyambokka Beach
- Silent Beach (Pallikkudawa)
- Rekawa Turtle Watch
- Hummanaya Blowhole