
The Kitchen Garden Ella Restaurant & Cooking classes
Experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine through hands-on cooking classes or a delightful buffet in a serene garden setting.

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The Kitchen Garden Ella Restaurant & Cooking classes

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Must-see attractions
Experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine through hands-on cooking classes or a delightful buffet in a serene garden setting.
"The best cooking experience and curries in Sri Lanka!"
Book Cooking Classes Early
Limited spots are available for cooking classes, so book your spot in advance.
Opt for the Buffet
Try the buffet for a wide variety of delicious vegetarian curries, often better than à la carte.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Sri Lankan
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+94 77 559 6031
Address
83, Hela Halpe, 1, Ella 90900, Sri Lanka
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Classes
Learn to prepare delicious Sri Lankan curries from scratch with passionate chefs using fresh, garden-grown vegetables.

Idyllic Garden Setting
Dine amidst lush greenery and tranquil rice fields, with a distant view of the iconic Nine Arch Bridge.

Abundant Vegetarian Curry Buffet
Savor a diverse spread of up to nine flavorful, homemade vegetarian curries, with options for refills.
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Book Cooking Classes Early
Limited spots are available for cooking classes, so book your spot in advance.
Opt for the Buffet
Try the buffet for a wide variety of delicious vegetarian curries, often better than à la carte.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a quieter experience, consider visiting during late lunch hours.
Don't Miss Jackfruit Curry
Reviewers rave about the exceptionally delicious jackfruit curry.
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from all over the internet
Book Cooking Classes Early
Limited spots are available for cooking classes, so book your spot in advance.
Opt for the Buffet
Try the buffet for a wide variety of delicious vegetarian curries, often better than à la carte.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a quieter experience, consider visiting during late lunch hours.
Don't Miss Jackfruit Curry
Reviewers rave about the exceptionally delicious jackfruit curry.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Kitchen Garden Ella is highly praised for its authentic Sri Lankan cooking classes and delicious buffet-style rice and curry. Diners consistently highlight the warm hospitality of the owners, the fresh, homemade ingredients, and the beautiful garden setting with views of rice fields. While the cooking classes are a standout, the curry buffet itself is also a major draw for its variety and flavor.
"Just today morning I had attended a cooking classes in this lovely place. First of all, I want to thank again the owners for accepting me as the only person :))) I had a great experience of cooking together with wife of the owner and have to say, curry's we made were the best I ate so far in Sri Lanka. I am a cook myself so I had quite some expectations, but it was one of the best cooking experiences so far. I learned quite a lot and classes were taking place in a lovely garden scenery with local, homemade grown vegetables. Don't worry, you will not leave this place with an empty stomach :) There is plenty to eat! Wish I had a chance to finish at least half of what was prepared 🤣 So delicious!
Anyway, many thanks for this morning. It was really nice to meet you and cook together!:)"
Joanna Jankowska
"Best cooking experience in Sri Lanka!
Highly recommended!
My husband and I came to the Kitchen Garden to learn how to prepare tasty Sri Lankan food and we are so happy because it was an unforgettable experience.
This is a family farm/restaurant/cooking class place where you can enjoy while Swarna, the best chef and our teacher, explains very well how to cook rice and curry.
We really appreciated the welcoming, the explanation during the cooking class, the details, their farm, the view and most important, their efforts to share their knowledge about local food. Even the music during our class was so nice that we danced while cooking! 🎉
All ingredients are fresh and Swarna takes her time to teach, she is very patient and she loves what she does!!!
Excellent place, many thanks again for this experience.
Ayobowan!"
M S
"After 6 weeks in Sri Lanka, we can say this was the best rice & curry we had. You have a collection of 8-9 curries, you can refill if you wish. The family is very nice! The tables are on the backyard, with a beautiful view to the rice fields. As a bonus, you can even see the Nine Arch Bridge in the far background :)"
Mihaela Grigore
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers authentic Sri Lankan cooking classes and a delicious buffet in a beautiful garden setting, with a focus on fresh, homemade ingredients.
Yes, the classes are led by patient and talented chefs who provide thorough explanations, making them great for all skill levels.
The buffet option is highly recommended for tasting a wide variety of exceptional vegetarian curries.
Yes, the owners are accommodating and have accepted solo participants for classes in the past.
The restaurant is set in a beautiful garden overlooking rice fields, with a distant view of the Nine Arch Bridge.
The buffet usually features a collection of 8-9 different vegetarian curries.




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