The East - Sri Lanka - page 561

If you're really watching the rupees, the Y is so cheap, it's worth considering. The location
is central yet quiet and the staff are friendly, but the large impersonal block offers near-
zero ambience; rooms are bare and bathrooms are cold-water only. No food is served, but
drinks are available.
Hotel East Lagoon HOTEL
( GOOGLE MAP ; 222 9222; www.hoteleastlagoon.lk ;Munai Lane, Uppodai Lake Road;r/ste from
Rs 7100/16,800; )
Now top dog in town, this new colonial-style place enjoys a serene lagoonside setting 1km
northeast of the centre with fine views over the water to Kallady from its plush, spacious
rooms. There's a good restaurant with an excellent lunch buffet (Rs 900) for great local
food, including lots of vegetarian choices.
Eating & Drinking
TD Foods & Takeaway SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 15 Covington Rd;meals Rs 180-380)
Tiny TD is strung with coloured lights and Chinese lanterns and is next to a Tamil music
shop - so eating here is a full sensory experience. Serves excellent biryanis, noodles and
kotthu .
Sun Shine Fast SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 315 Trinco Rd;meals Rs 180-400)
Sun Shine has quite a reputation, and it's easy to see why. This modern, clean and welcom-
ing place covers all bases with an amazing display of biriyanis, curries (try the mutton), pi-
lau rice as well as burgers, cakes and snacks (samosas for Rs 25), juices and lassis. There
are two locations across the street from each other.
Seven Star SRI LANKAN
(New Kalmunai Rd, Kallady;rice & curry Rs 150-250)
Scores strongly for genuine rice and curry - as the lunchtime crowds will attest. Seven
Star is just north of the clock tower.