What is Sri Lankan food like and are vegetarian and halal options easy to find?

Sri Lankan food is rice-and-curry based, coconut-rich and often spicier than Indian food. Signature dishes include hoppers (bowl-shaped pancakes), kottu roti and fish ambul thiyal. Vegetarian and vegan options are everywhere - traditional meals are largely plant-based. Halal restaurants are common in Colombo, Kandy, Galle and Nuwara Eliya; ask your driver for recommendations. Water: drink bottled or filtered.