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MARU - Galle Fort

Restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Galle


Address

24 Hospital St, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

Website

marupokecafe.com

Contact

+94 917 909 022

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (463 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (9) poke (7) bowls (7) good (7) delicious (7) fresh (7) Galle (6) friendly (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Zinara R. 7 months ago on Google
    I wish we could give this more than five stars. Love the poke bowls!!! We tried the tuna with nai miris, the prawns, the chicken all of them were so good. The prawn gioza was also so good. The best thing about the poke bowls is that they are punched with flavors and has the right balance of all the flavors. We have been in Galle for a two weeks and went their twice already and will be coming back again.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Akeel A. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely delicious and healthy dishes in a very scenic location in the fort.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina 5 months ago on Google
    Best vegetarian meal without allium (no onion, no garlic) so far in Sri Lanka! Restaurant is strategically located on the main road, near the lighthouse. The gentleman staff was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Best of all, he’s not pushy and trying to get you to order the most expensive thing on the menu - which I appreciate. I got the Eggplant Teriyaki bowl in large size with half sushi rice and half cauliflower rice base. It was delicious. Fresh and a welcome break from fried rice and fried noodles!! As of Oct 2023, the dish costs 1850 LKR, definitely on the pricier side (compared to local food outside the Fort). But whilst travelling in Sri Lanka, I’ve been charge the same for much inferior food and taste. It was a hot day so I complement my meal with king coconut at LKR 350. Jain, vegetarian and vegan folks, look no further. I recommend that you give this place a try.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place with healthy food and great service! Recommend it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sahan F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a 10 star place yo! Poke bowls are customisable and very reasonable at 2-3k unless you wanna do salmon which is 3.5k The 🍓iced tea is amazing! The watermelon cooler js amazing!(not pictured here)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grigorii “Epicurean Explorer” P. 11 months ago on Google
    Ah, fellow parched wanderers, heed my call as I regale you with a tale of serendipitous discovery! For it was upon the hallowed cobbles of Galle Fort that we stumbled into a sanctum of liquid nirvana: MARU restaurant. Like weary desert nomads in search of an oasis, we ambled in, parched and yearning for libations to quench our thirst. The gods of hospitality must have heard our silent prayers, for what we found was nothing short of ambrosia. Eyes wide, we beheld the elixirs before us: a tantalizing passion fruit potion, effervescent with zesty lime, and a celestial strawberry concoction, both artfully crafted to transport our taste buds to a realm of euphoric bliss. One sip, and we were transcended to a higher plane of refreshment. But, dear friends, MARU's divine gifts don't end with divine drinks. For we have heard whispers of legendary bowls, brimming with sustenance fit for the gods themselves. Our souls now yearn for a return to this hallowed haven, where we shall partake in the epicurean delights that await. So, join us, fellow wanderers, in our pilgrimage to MARU, where the siren song of their ambrosial libations beckons like a lighthouse in the storm. 🍹✨🍓
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dineth H. 6 months ago on Google
    Maru totally lives up to its name, which means 'great' in Sinhalese. Even though it's a small spot, the experience feels like world-class fine dining. The focus is on Japanese food, and it's as visually stunning as it is delicious. I went for the Teriyaki Chicken Pokéritto and loved every bite. Some in my group opted for the Blazing Sriracha Chicken Poké Bowls and, while they weren't Sri Lankan-level spicy, they were still tasty. All in all, a five-star experience and a must-visit in Galle Fort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabrina C. 3 months ago on Google New
    Cool little place with amazing poke bowls and fruit coolers. I had the chicken teriyaki and my boyfriend has the eggplant one both were very good. This was a much needed health injection after eating endless curry during our travels. Price is a little high for Sri Lanka but it is very high quality so we felt it was worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vishmika R. 1 year ago on Google
    Felt great the moment we entered the restaurant. Very friendly and excellent hospitality shown by the staff specially Samantha. Authentic food with great taste. Fresh and tasty. Would recommend Maru restaurant all days of the year.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raquel Abenza R. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious fresh food! With some vegan options like tofu and aubergine ! OMG so fresh so nutritious and if you want to try a nice and original dessert try the panacota matcha it’s so good ! Location is also nice as it is in-front of the ocean. And the service is very friendly :) For more reviews follow my ig @raquelkaizen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Buddhima K. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place to have Special Japanese menu in Galle. The food is fresh and yummy. The porton also worthy for anyone. The staff is very friendly and gives an excellent service to the guests. Seats and tables are clear and comfortable. Accespts cash and cards as well. They have list of special fresh juices and I tried and loved 1. Gotukola and Lemon juice 2. Cucumber and Mint juice Both of them are delicious and very healthy. *** Highly recommended for Japanese food lovers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Junaid R. 11 months ago on Google
    Lovely place. Superb food. Try the cauliflower karage. Great service as well. Dutch fort area. I’m the first customer from Bangladesh (apparently)….and they went out of their way to make me feel so special.

  • 5/5 Alison M. 10 months ago on Google
    Refreshing & tasty poke place!!🥗 The bowls were so good. We loved them…

  • 5/5 Laurenz H. 4 months ago on Google
    Simply amazing! After almost 3 weeks of traveling with lots of great food but almost no fresh vegetables throughout the whole time, this restaurant was a life saver. Everything tasted absolutely delicious and my body rejoiced at finally getting some much needed sustenance besides the usual curry & rice, baked and sweet stuff. The service was super friendly and welcoming aswell. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Rekha J. 4 months ago on Google
    The food was excellent quality, very fresh but we felt the difference between the large and regular wasn’t substantial enough. The atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant can be improved on. The service was very good, very friendly and efficient.

  • 4/5 Explore with S. 3 months ago on Google New
    I came and went for a quick snack. I just had the poke nachos (appetizer), passion-juice, and ice water. Poke was fine. The chips of the nachos were not crunchy, unfortunately. The humidity in the climate here may make keeping them from moisture, difficult, when the chips are premade and stored until served. Honestly, I’m glad they were premade, cause I just wanted a quick in and out. The juice tasted great, but it wasn’t pure passion fruit juice. Like most places around here, they use some juice, and then add sugar water. They add the 10% service charge too. The service was actually quite good, and probably the best part. Not a lot for $9.60, but it’s Galle Fort, so I expect this.

  • 5/5 Charlotte C. 11 months ago on Google
    Great lunch here today while visiting Galle. Friendly staff, very clean. My husband and I chose the build your own poke bowls - highly recommend! The iced caramel latte was delicious too!

  • 5/5 Mohit K. 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing food, service and atmosphere. We ordered a salmon and a tuna poke bowl and both were so delicious. The drinks were super fresh too !


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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