The East - Sri Lanka - page 574

The garish banana-yellow and salmon-pink paintwork may be in-your-face loud but Sun-
shine's location on a quiet, suburban street is mellow. Fan rooms are quite spacious, clean
and simple while air-con options come with all the trimmings including flat-screen TV,
minibar (and even an ironing board - perfect for those who like to keep their creases nice
and sharp).
Service is a little spotty but friendly enough.
Welcombe Hotel HOTEL
( GOOGLE MAP ; 222 3885, 222 3886; www.welcombehotel.com ;66 Orr's Hill Lower Rd;s/d from
US$78/88; )
Ageing hilltop hotel with a slightly bizarre, quasi-Japanese design, fading pink paint and a
blue roof. Rooms are generously proportioned, some with bay views from their balconies,
and staff are friendly, but it's only fair value.
Eating & Drinking
Anna Pooram Vegetarian Restaurant SOUTH INDIAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 415 Dockyard Rd;snacks Rs 15-80, rice & curry Rs 120-150)
Bustling vegie eatery excelling in Tamil dishes, it's always packed at lunchtime. Famous
for its sambar (soupy lentil dish with veg) and rice and curry. It has a couple of tables but
is hugely popular for its take-away trade.
Ajmeer Hotel SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 65 Post Office Rd;mains Rs 100-250; 5.30am-10.30pm)
Excellent rice and curry (Rs 120 to 200) - even the veg version rocks. The refills seem to
never end, portions are enormous and the vibe is friendly.
New Parrot Restaurant SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 96 Main St;mains Rs 100-400; closed Sun evening)
Head up the stairs to this simple place that offers reliably good noodles, rice, kotthu, soup
and 'devilled' dishes. Try the special fried rice with chicken or omelette.