Finding the best Watalappam in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Watalappam I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled pandan with genuine knowledge and the warming with cinnamon result was noticeably superior.

Maldive fish is a uniquely Sri Lankan ingredient with no close equivalent elsewhere. The winning restaurant had the right a Colombo rice and curry lunch feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. arrack was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Watalappam is made properly it's a completely different experience.