Sunday, September 29, 2024

A Disappointing Roti Experience in Bandaragama

Yesterday, while out and about, we came across a restaurant in Bandaragama that boasted of serving "ගලේ පුච්චපු රොටි" — roti prepared on a hot granite slab.

Intrigued by their claims of a unique taste, different from the usual metal plate preparation, and having seen many romanticize the experience, we decided to stop by and give it a try.

Unfortunately, our expectations were met with disappointment.

The rotis were more akin to tortillas than the traditional Sri Lankan roti we know and love, which is typically made with freshly scraped coconut, chopped onions, green chillies, and curry leaves. 

These essential flavours were notably absent. 

As for the accompaniments — chicken curry gravy, mushrooms, lentils, and Kochchi sambal — they were ordinary at best, lacking the "wow" factor we were hoping for.

To make matters worse, being charged Rs 100 for such an unremarkable roti felt almost sacrilegious. 

The establishment also lacked basic amenities, such as toilet facilities. 

Patrons were left with the rather unappealing option of taking care of their needs on the side of a busy trunk road. 

All things considered, it felt more like a truck stop than a place for families to enjoy a meal.

Will we return? 

Most certainly not.



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