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Highly authentic and atmospheric old-school eatery in the market district with marble-
topped tables, wooden cabinets, swirling fans and photos of holy men illuminated by lime-
coloured fluorescent tubes gazing down on diners. The cheap, tasty vegetarian fare - do-
sas, rice and curry for lunch and light meals - is served on banana leaves and eaten by
hand.
Hotel Rolex
SRI LANKAN
On the main drag, this local eatery is usually bustling and has friendly management, a
good range of food options and 'nuts ice cream'.
Rio Ice Cream
ICE CREAM
For a typical Jaffna treat, head to the trio of popular ice-cream parlours behind the Nallur
Kandaswamy Kovil. Rio is the local favourite, though local tastes are very sweet.
Cosy Restaurant
NORTH INDIAN
11am-11pm; )
Cosy now has two locations. This (non-vegie) branch has a lovely open courtyard seating
and subdued lighting. The big attraction here is the tandoori oven, which fires up at 6pm
daily and pumps out delicious naan bread, tikkas and tandoori chicken. The Jaffna crab
(combo with naan and a drink Rs 699) is outstanding too, and beer is available.
Green Grass
INDIAN
300-500; 10am-10pm; )
The garden restaurant here, with tables under a mango tree and around the pool, is a good
spot for Tamil, Indian (try the crab curry) and Chinese dishes, and also for an evening beer.
Avoid the unappealing indoor dining room.