Cafe One Love is a cool bar, located on Ella high street, at the the train station road junction in Ella, Sri Lanka.
It is a great chilled-out spot in Ella. They serve fresh and delicious drinks 24 hours such as cocktails, coffee, smoothies, juices and other spirits.
www.instagram.com/cafeonelove
Phone: +94 71 146 4422
Sri Lanka offers delicious and diverse foods which are renowned worldwide. The cuisine is a blend of Asian, Chinese, and Dutch influences, with an emphasis on fresh local seafood, spices grown on the island, and coconut milk.
Popular dishes include curries, hoppers (a type of fermented rice and coconut batter pancake), dhal (lentil curry), and coconut sambol (spicy relish condiments).
The food is also known for being healthy and flavorful. Some visitors may find it a little too spicy on the first tasting, however son you will love the vibrant flavours. It is recommended to try street food for local and authentic dishes – choose a vender that is selling hot and freshly cooked foods to locals!
Many people also enjoy traditional Sri Lankan breakfast items such as hoppers (a type of rice and coconut milk-based pancake) and string hoppers (a type of steamed rice noodle).
Most visitors find the food in Sri Lanka to be delicious and diverse. The cuisine is influenced by Indian and South Asian flavors, with a mix of spices and herbs used in traditional dishes such as dhal, curry, and rice.
Seafood is also a popular choice, as Sri Lanka has a long coastline and a rich fishing tradition.
Sri Lankan food is also known for its tropical fruits and vegetables, which add freshness and nutrition to meals.
Overall, the food in Sri Lanka can be considered good and worth trying for those who enjoy spicy and flavorful dishes.
However, opinions on the food may vary from person to person. Some people may find it too spicy or a little oily, while others may enjoy the bold flavors and variety of dishes. It is always recommended to try a variety of dishes and street food to get a better idea of the local cuisine.
You can try your hand at making this traditional “Cashew and Coconut Curry”
Ingredients:
1 cup of cashews
1 cup of coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of ginger, minced
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
1 teaspoon of coriander powder
1 teaspoon of red chili powder
1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking
Instructions:
In a pan, heat some oil and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Cook for a few seconds until they start to crackle.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
Add the turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and red chili powder. Cook for a few minutes until the spices are fragrant.
Add the cashews and mix well.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring the curry to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the cashews are cooked through and the curry is thickened.
Season with salt to taste.
Serve the Sri Lanka Coconut Cashew Curry with steamed rice or roti. Enjoy!
Cafe Chill is the place to be in Ella Sri Lanka.
The Cafe Chill in Ella is a “must visit” establishment, we experienced geta time and wonderful hospitality from the management and staff.
The food was of a high order and prices were reasonable – in fact very reasonable when you consider this is a “top Spot” for tourists in Sri Lanka. When we say “tourists” it should be mentioned that both foreign and local tourists were in abundance – with everyone enjoying the cool vibe and delicious food.
We asked our waiter if we could make a youtube whilst he was explaining the menu items, of course he said yes with a big smile. Ten minutes later we had posted the video and then the chef came out and asked us to tour the kitchen and make a Chill Kitchen youtube ! All in all this is a great venue to eat good food, enjoy a drink and sit on the veranda whilst watching the world go round – awesome times!
At the end of the evening we called our accommodation owner Mr Shan, ten minutes later he arrived in his tuktuk and took us “home” to Lavendra Paradise for a good nights sleep – again awesome!
