Spice level warning — Kottu Roti is not what I expected

I underestimated Kottu Roti. The warming with cinnamon description didn't prepare me for the reality. Maldive fish chips brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

Sri Lankan cuisine differs markedly between Sinhalese, Tamil, and Burgher traditions on the same island. The a Jaffna Tamil restaurant setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. arrack cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.