Western Breakfast
Eggs, Toast & Tropical Fruit
Fried, scrambled, or boiled eggs with toast, butter, and jam. Served with seasonal tropical fruit — pineapple, papaya, banana, or watermelon.
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Bar & Restaurant in Kalpitiya
Fresh seafood, Sri Lankan rice and curry, Western and Chinese options, fresh juices, and relaxed resort dining beside the lagoon.
🕗 Serving times
Breakfast 8:30–10:30 · Lunch & brunch served all day · Kitchen closes 9 pm
✔ Good to know
A 10% service charge applies. No outside food or drinks, please.
🐟 Daily catch
Seafood dishes depend on the daily catch — some may not be available every day. WhatsApp us before visiting to confirm what is fresh, and we'll hold a table for you.
Fresh Seafood
Seafood from a fishing village, cooked simply.
Kalpitiya is surrounded by lagoon, ocean, and fishing communities. At Valampuri, seafood is one of the most important parts of the restaurant experience, with fresh local fish and seafood prepared depending on the daily catch.
- Tuna, cuttlefish, prawns, and crab — depending on daily catch
- Good for resort guests and outside visitors
- Best to ask in advance for special seafood meals
- Simple, generous food after kitesurfing or lagoon trips
Menu · Breakfast
Morning meals
Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 10:30 — no early alarm needed. We live by our promise of slow living. After that, lunch and brunch dishes are served all day. Breakfast is included in full board packages.
Sri Lankan Breakfast
String Hoppers & Dhal Curry
Traditional Sri Lankan morning meal — steamed string hoppers (idiyappam) or hoppers served with dhal curry, coconut sambol, and pol sambol.
Full Breakfast
Full Breakfast Spread
Combination plate with eggs, toast, tropical fruit, fresh juice, and a hot drink. Available to full-board guests and as a set option for visiting guests on request.
Menu · Sri Lankan Mains
Local flavour, always available
Sri Lankan rice and curry is the most-ordered dish at Valampuri. Filling, fresh, and the most accurate way to eat like a local.
Rice & Curry
The most popular meal at Valampuri. Choose fish, chicken, prawns, or 3-veg / soya (vegan). All served with two vegetable curries, salad, papadom, and two types of pickles. Order two of the same and get 20% off the second. A veg buffet is available during high season.
Kottu Roti
Shredded roti stir-fried with vegetables and spices on a flat iron. Choose veg, veg & pineapple, chicken, or prawns. A classic Sri Lankan street food cooked fresh.
Devilled Dishes
Wok-tossed with peppers, onion, tomato, and Sri Lankan devilled sauce. Spicy. Choose chicken, fish, prawns, or soya / chickpea (vegan). Add garlic rice or egg rice.
Biriyani
Fragrant spiced rice, cooked to order. Choose crispy chicken or brinjal (aubergine) for a vegetarian plate.
Nasi Goreng / Mee Goreng
Indonesian-style fried rice or fried noodles, cooked with Sri Lankan flair. Choose chicken, prawns, or seafood.
Menu · Fresh Seafood
Signature seafood dishes
From the daily catch — WhatsApp us to confirm today's fresh seafood before visiting.
Popular
Crab Fried Rice with Prawns
Sri Lankan-style fried rice with fresh crab pieces and whole prawns. A signature dish that combines the best of the day's catch.
Popular
Noodles with Shrimp & Chicken
Stir-fried egg noodles with tiger prawns, chicken, vegetables, and light soy sauce. A reliable, filling dish popular with kite guests returning from the lagoon.
Specials
Whole Fish, Pan-Fried Tuna & Fish and Chips
Fresh whole fish or pan-fried tuna from the daily catch, served with boiled vegetables and salad or garlic rice. Classic fish and chips also available.
"The seafood here was the highlight of our Kalpitiya stay — fresh, generous portions, and the sunset view from the table was perfect." — Daniel & Lea, Germany ★★★★★
Menu · Western & International
Comfort food for longer stays
For guests who want a break from local dishes, or who are travelling with family members who prefer familiar food.
Shrimp Pesto Pasta
Spaghetti with fresh tiger prawns, garlic, olive oil, and basil pesto. One of the most popular Western options on the menu.
Burger & Fries
Homemade beef or chicken burger with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, served with crispy fries. Good for an easy lunch between kite sessions.
Pasta — Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti or penne with tomato and vegetable sauce. Available with chicken or as a vegetarian option. A reliable, lighter dinner option.
Sandwiches
Cheese & tomato, egg mayo, omelette, chicken mayo, or avocado (seasonal). Good for a light lunch or a quick meal between activities.
Soups
Pumpkin, lentil & cumin · veg · chicken and veg · spicy prawns / crab and veg. All served with toasted bread and butter.
Starters
French fries, chickpea & pineapple salad (vegan), battered cuttlefish, battered prawns, and garlic prawns. Order two of the same and get 20% off the second.
Omelettes
Sri Lankan, Spanish, or cheese — served with salad or garlic rice. Good any time of day.
Battered & Crispy
Battered mushroom, cuttlefish, or prawns, and crispy chicken. Add garlic rice, egg rice and salad to make it a meal.
Fried Rice & Noodles
Veg, chicken, prawn, or seafood — and the house special: seafood fried rice with a whole crab.
Desserts
Ice cream, fruit platter, fruit salad (with or without ice cream), and payasam — a sweet Sri Lankan classic.
Menu · Drinks & Juices
Fresh juices, smoothies, cocktails & bar
Kalpitiya is surrounded by fruit-growing country. The kitchen makes fresh juices and smoothies daily from whatever is ripe and available. Ceylon tea, milk tea, and iced coffee are served all day.
🥤 Fresh Juices
- Lime · lime & mint
- Papaya · watermelon
- Seasonal fruit juice
- Lassi · mango lassi
- Fresh coconut
- Milk shakes
🥭 Smoothies
- Tropical pineapple
- Banana Ceylon
- Avocado goodness
- Amazing chia seeds
- Papaya fiber · matcha tea
- Order 2 of the same — 20% off
🍹 Cocktails & Bar
- Arrack: GingerFizz, Lime Splash, Coconut Cooler
- Rum: Cuba Libre, Pineapple Splash, Island Mojito
- Gin: Lime Highball, Gin Breeze, Valampuri Special
- Beer (small / large) · soft drinks
- Water · sparkling water
🌅 Sunset Bar
The bar is open into the evening for lagoon sunset drinks. Ask the team what is available on the day. Best enjoyed on the terrace.
Local & Sustainable
Fresh produce, local farmers, and garden-grown food.
We source seafood daily from local fishermen in Kalpitiya — a working fishing village. Vegetables like ladyfingers, aubergine, and beans come from our own land or nearby farms. Supporting local means fresher ingredients and a smaller footprint.
- Tuna, cuttlefish, prawns, crab — daily fresh catch
- Vegetables grown on-site or from local farms
- Vegan and vegetarian options including veg rice and curry
- Veg buffet available during high season
Dining for guests and visitors
Stay for the food, even if you are not kiting.
The restaurant is useful for house guests, kite guests, families, couples, and local visitors who want a relaxed meal in a resort setting. For groups, outside visitors, or special seafood requests, it is better to reserve before arrival.
- Resort guests
- Kitesurfing students
- Families and couples
- Outside visitors by request
- Group meals with advance notice
Best way to order
Ask what is fresh today.
Seafood and some dishes depend on the daily catch, kitchen preparation, and number of guests. Message us on WhatsApp before coming and we will tell you what is available.
Ask Today's SeafoodGallery
Food, lagoon air, and resort dining
A taste of what comes out of the kitchen — seafood, Sri Lankan rice and curry, comfort food, and fresh breakfast.
Restaurant FAQ
Before you reserve a table
Quick answers for guests and visitors planning food, seafood, drinks, and group dining at Valampuri.
What food does Valampuri serve?
The restaurant serves fresh local seafood (tuna, cuttlefish, prawns, crab), Sri Lankan rice and curry (the most popular dish), vegetarian and vegan options, Western dishes (pasta, burgers, sandwiches, soups), biriyani, kottu, nasi goreng, fresh juices, smoothies, and cocktails.
How much does food cost at Valampuri?
Prices are available on request and change seasonally. A Sri Lankan rice and curry meal is among the most affordable options. Fresh seafood is priced based on the day's catch. A 10% service charge applies. For guests on full board packages, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Can non-guests visit the Valampuri restaurant?
Yes. Restaurant availability can depend on the day, group size, and kitchen preparation, so it is best to message us before coming.
Do you serve fresh seafood?
Yes. Valampuri is close to a fishing village, so seafood is an important part of the dining experience. Availability depends on the daily catch and season.
Do you offer Sri Lankan rice and curry?
Yes. Sri Lankan rice and curry is one of the best meal options for guests who want local flavour, simple food, and a filling meal after kitesurfing or activities.
Are Western or Chinese dishes available?
Yes. Valampuri's kitchen offers a mix of Sri Lankan, Western, and Chinese-style options depending on availability and guest requests.
Do you have fresh juices and a bar?
Yes. Fresh juices and bar drinks are available. Ask the team what is available on the day.
Should I reserve a table?
Yes, especially for seafood, groups, or outside visitors. This helps the kitchen prepare fresh ingredients and avoid waiting.
Do you have vegan or vegetarian options?
Yes. Valampuri's kitchen offers vegan and vegetarian dishes including veg rice and curry, one of the most popular options. A veg buffet is also available during high season. Let the team know your preference when ordering.
What drinks do you serve at the bar?
Valampuri serves fresh juices daily — lime, papaya, watermelon, and seasonal fruit — plus smoothies, lassi, Ceylon tea, and iced coffee. The bar serves beer, soft drinks, and cocktails made with arrack, rum, and gin, including the Valampuri Special.
Bar & Restaurant
Reserve a table or ask today's seafood.
Tell us your date, number of people, and whether you want seafood, Sri Lankan rice and curry, or a simple resort meal.