Jaffna & the North - Sri Lanka - page 599

( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 45 Kandy Rd;meals Rs 180-280)
Just south of the clock tower and very handy for the bus terminals, this busy little place is
a top spot for lunchtime rice and curry.
Ryana Restaurant SRI LANKAN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 47/8 Kandasamy Kovil Rd;meals Rs 150-270)
A bustling, ever-popular little eatery famed for its spicy kotthu ( rotti chopped up and
mixed with vegies). Staff are friendly.
Royal Garden Restaurant INDIAN, PIZZERIA
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 492 2677;200 Horowapatana Rd;meals Rs 180-550; 10.30am-10pm)
This large restaurant looks impersonal from the street (thanks to its huge wedding hall) but
persevere and you'll find a rear dining area that's unexpectedly intimate, with tables set in
alcoves around a little garden. The menu covers all bases with delicious Indian dishes, de-
cent Chinese and pizza, though no booze is served. Call for a delivery.
Information
Vavuniya is full of transient characters, and the streets get very quiet after dark. Solo wo-
men should exercise caution when going out at night.
Banks with ATMs include Pan Asia Bank ( GOOGLE MAP ; 2nd Cross St) .
Post Office POST OFFICE
( GOOGLE MAP ;Kandy Rd; 8am-8pm Mon-Sat)
SeeNet INTERNET
( GOOGLE MAP ;395/1 Horowapatana Rd;internet per hr Rs 50; 8.30am-8pm Mon-Sat)
Reliable internet access is available here.
Getting There & Away
The highway to Jaffna is now in excellent condition. You may be asked to present your
passport at army checkpoints but there are no other security concerns.