The short answer
Dhana's Curry Pot: what visitors should know first
Go if you want to taste several Sri Lankan vegetable curries in one sitting without ordering blind. Dishes are labelled, but some meat is also served, so ask staff to confirm what is vegan or vegetarian and check the opening hours first.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Dhana's Curry Pot facts at a glance
- Location
- Matara Road, Bandaramulla, Mirissa
- Dining style
- All-you-can-eat Sri Lankan curry buffet
- Price signal
- Budget; one guide quotes around LKR 1,500, confirm now
- Try
- Dhal, pumpkin curry, breadfruit curry, mango curry
- Diet note
- Mostly vegan with labelled dishes; meat also served
- Good for
- Trying several curries in one meal
Why it matters
Why Dhana's Curry Pot is worth your time
Rice and curry is the everyday meal of Sri Lanka, and a buffet is the least stressful way for first-time visitors to try it. You see the dishes, choose how much of each, and can go back for what you liked, which suits families who disagree about spice.
For vegetarian travellers from India, the vegetable curries here, such as pumpkin, breadfruit and dhal, will feel familiar in spirit but taste different: more coconut, more curry leaf, and a different kind of heat. Spinach rates the vegan choice highly, yet notes some meat dishes are available, so this is a place to use your own judgement and ask questions rather than assume.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Many curries, one price
A buffet lets you sample vegetable curries without committing to a full plate of any one.
- 02
Labelled dishes
Spinach reports clearly marked vegan dishes, but still advises asking staff.
- 03
Fresh juice to finish
Spinach reviewers mention freshly blended juices and desserts.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Dhana's Curry Pot serves a rice and curry buffet, and the dishes Spinach reviewers mention include mango curry, dhal, breadfruit curry and pumpkin curry, along with rice, crisp side items, desserts and fresh juices. A Mirissa food guide describes the spread as roughly ten curries and sides at a fixed price, and calls it a good first look at local cooking even if it feels aimed at visitors.
Walk along the buffet once before filling a plate. Start with dhal, pumpkin and breadfruit, then add one hotter curry, and keep the coconut sambol for last because it can be intense. Ask for rice first if you want a milder meal, and leave room for the fresh juice.
The kitchen also cooks non-vegetarian dishes, and Spinach advises asking staff to confirm which dishes are vegan. If you avoid meat, fish or egg, ask before serving yourself, especially if you want to eat from shared serving spoons. Because venues move and hours differ between sources, treat the address and times as something to confirm on the day.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask staff which dishes are vegan or vegetarian
- Taste curries before taking a full portion
- Confirm opening hours on the day
- Carry small notes for payment
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Matara Road, Bandaramulla, Mirissa
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A buffet means you can see and choose each dish, which helps with spice and portion size. Curries can be hot, so taste a little first and ask for plain rice and dhal if needed.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is normally needed for a buffet. Listings give different opening hours (Spinach: 11:30 to 21:30 daily; another guide: 8 am to 6 pm), so confirm before you travel.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A buffet means you can see and choose each dish, which helps with spice and portion size. Curries can be hot, so taste a little first and ask for plain rice and dhal if needed.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Dhana's Curry Pot pure vegetarian?
No. Spinach describes it as predominantly vegan but says some meat options remain, so ask before you eat.
What does the buffet include?
Reviewers mention dhal, pumpkin, breadfruit and mango curries, rice, desserts and juices; the selection changes.
Do hours differ between sources?
Yes, so confirm locally before making the trip.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
