Top 5 Halal Indian Restaurants in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Kandy is the second largest city in Sri Lanka, as well as the religious and cultural center of the island. Even though it has been a while to catch up with the ever-bustling capital, Colombo, Kandy is slowly but surely getting there. Over the years, it has improved drastically in terms of infrastructure, education, and entertainment.

 

Another thing that's stepped up its game is Kandy's food scene. While enjoying the perfect weather and calming atmosphere, you can also fill your bellies with delicious Halal food in Kandy. One of the more prevalent cuisines you can find here is Indian food; from the posh five-star restaurant to popular Indian family restaurants in Kandy, the city's got it all! So, here are the best Halal and Muslim-friendly restaurants in Kandy for 2017 where you can enjoy awesome Indian food!

 

 

If you're in the mood for some wholesome South Indian Halal food in Kandy, then you cannot go wrong with Balaji Dosia. You should definitely try their crispy dosais, because they named the entire restaurant after it! Or if you're in the mood for something else, try their soft idly, crispy poori, or finish off with delicious Indian sweets. As this is a fully vegetarian restaurant, there are no issues with Halal. It might not be the fanciest of restaurants but its clean, comfortable, and cheap, and they serve food that is fresh, warm, and delicious. This is what makes them one of the most popular Indian family restaurants in Kandy.

 

Address: 9 Senanayake Vidiya, Kandy, Sri Lanka

 

 

Situated in the amazing Earl's Regency Hotel is Royal Spice Indian Restaurant, a classy and elegant Halal food place in Kandy where you can enjoy some amazing fine-dining Indian food. As the name suggests, the food here is authentic, packs a punch, and is fit for royalty! The restaurant specializes in North Indian cuisine and does spicy, rich, curries so well. Some of the dishes to try while here include the Goan fish curry, tandoori paratha, and masala tea.

 

Note: This restaurant is not Halal-certified, and they do serve alcohol on the premises. They assured us the food was Halal, but we you should dine at your own discretion.

 

 

 

 

Dinemore is a popular Halal-certified fast food chain that has restaurants all around the island. You don't have to break a sweat trying to find Indian Halal food near you; because while they are known for their amazing subs, burgers, and sandwiches, a woefully underestimated part of their menu is the Indian section. It comprises of dishes like prawn masala, chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, naan, and more. If you've been craving Indian, but your company wants something else, take them to Dinemore because they've got something for everyone.

 

 

 

 

White House restaurant is a popular Indian family restaurant in Kandy that is a great place to enjoy an authentic meal that won't put a hole in your pocket. The inside of the hotel looks royal and gives off an old-timey feel, which gives you a unique dining experience. The staff are courteous and the food is really good; butter chicken and naan are a crowd favorite for sure! They also serve a mix of Chinese and continental foods and have an in-house bakery.

 

Note: Again, they are not Halal-certified but they assure us they are. Please confirm with the staff before eating here.

 

 

 

 

Of course, we couldn't finish this list of the best places where to eat Indian in Kandy without giving you the option of dessert. India has so many deliciously rich and colorful sweets that you definitely cannot miss out on them, and thanks to Bombay Sweet City, you don't have to! Some of the delicious varieties of Indian sweets you can find here include gulab jamuns, rasmalai, laddoos, fresh fruit juices, and more. But if you have room for just one, you have to try their kaju (cashew) barfis, because that is what they are best known for!