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Food City center, Kandy

Sri Krishna Dosai

A place to eat in City center, Kandy, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Breakfast.

Sri Krishna Dosai in City center, Kandy
Photo: Sri Krishna Dosai · Google

Why go

Busy vegetarian South Indian canteen in central Kandy turning out crisp dosas, vadai and sambar at low prices.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kandy, alongside 3 sights, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kandy Muslim Hotel and Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
City center
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Breakfast

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Kandy, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Kandy Muslim Hotel

    Central canteen for chicken kottu, roti and curries.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

    Sri Lanka's holiest Buddhist site, housing a tooth of the Buddha beside Kandy Lake.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Kandy Lake

    Man-made lake in the town center with a shady walking loop.

    Outdoors · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue

    Huge white Buddha on a hill overlooking the city.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar

    Hillside bar above the lake with views of the Temple of the Tooth.

    Drinks · 0.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Kandyan dance show

    Evening performance of drumming, acrobatic dance and fire-walking at the Kandy Lake Club.

    Activity · 1.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Sri Krishna Dosai is a stop on our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Kandy

Sri Krishna Dosai is our only food pick in Kandy; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Kandy guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kandy run from 26°C in December to 30°C in April; November is usually the wettest month. For Sri Krishna Dosai itself, we suggest: Breakfast.

Modelled monthly averages for Kandy from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kandy weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Sri Krishna Dosai, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
77A Colombo St, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
Coordinates
7.29416, 80.63775
Destination
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Sri Krishna Dosai: quick answers

How much time do you need at Sri Krishna Dosai?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Sri Krishna Dosai. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Sri Krishna Dosai?

Our pick: Breakfast. Insider tip: Order the masala dosa with an extra side of coconut chutney.

Where is Sri Krishna Dosai?

Sri Krishna Dosai is at 77A Colombo St, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka, in City center. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Sri Krishna Dosai?

Sri Krishna Dosai appears on Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Sri Krishna Dosai to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Kandy.

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