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Imals Restaurant

Restaurant Sri lankan restaurant

👍👍 Had a phenomenal lunch at Imals. I ate late so I was the only one in the restaurant and was able to watch the chef cook my meal. I loved the Brinjol Moju and pol Roti. The owner & his wife were extremely friendly and I loved my home cooked meal here! People often mention good, restaurant, tasty, local, delicious, price, friendly, Lankan, great, Galle,


Address

36 Lighthouse St, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 77 511 1453

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (249 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 10 pm

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  • 5/5 Laura R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a phenomenal lunch at Imals. I ate late so I was the only one in the restaurant and was able to watch the chef cook my meal. I loved the Brinjol Moju and pol Roti. The owner & his wife were extremely friendly and I loved my home cooked meal here!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Аделя �. 6 months ago on Google
    Its the best restaurant in the fort. Food is very tasty, we ordered vegetarian. It feels like cooked with love and pleasure. The atmosphere is cozy, warm and friendly. Owners are family : father, mother and son. They work there themselves.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T&F M. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food. Super friendly older couple of owners. The food is fresh, local and typical. I loved the chicken kottu - brinjol moju - the curry - the lime juice with mint, perfectly balanced. I would go back in a heartbeat
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pasindu Lanka L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great customer service, local n forign customers are welcome. Cheep price.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jenny D. 5 years ago on Google
    Tiny family run eatery on Lighthouse Street serving freshly made, tasty food. We ate traditional Sri Lankan curries (which they will spice according to your palate) but they also offer a range of pasta dishes. They don't serve alcohol but their juices and smoothies are all great. Perfect for an 'authentic' Sri Lankan experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shreyas A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food..Do try the mojju which is mind blowing (not on menu but happily made on request). Husband and wife management. Atmosphere very homely. Sweet n accomodating couple. Prawns curry and rice was amazing. So was chicken kotthu. Parathas were very tasty. Highly recommend to call ahead and place orders as food is prepared fresh on order.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleksander J. 2 years ago on Google
    Deep flavors, local, happy couple. A good place for good food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthes V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extensive and delicious food (Original) Umfangreiches und leckeres Essen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucy S. 2 years ago on Google
    We went there twice and it didn't disappoint! Home made dishes, very tasty for a decent price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 El D. 2 years ago on Google
    We were well looked after by the host Arun, and enjoyed amazing rice and curries (Mama's secret spice blends) at very reasonable prices
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Анатолий �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I liked everything very much. Prepare and serve the whole family. National cuisine. Everything is delicious. A little bit poignant for me, but my wife finished eating me. The portions are large. (Original) Всё очень понравилось. Готовят и обслуживают всей семьёй. Национальная кухня. Все вкусно. Немного остро для меня, но жена за мной доела. Порции большие.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominik P. 2 years ago on Google
    Small restaurant in centre of Galle old Dutch ford. Great SriLankan food. The waiter was very nice and provided a great service. We really enjoyed the food. Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sarath A. 4 years ago on Google
    Imals Restaurant
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 catarina p. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good we have tried the traditional pittu with sea food and it was very good. Also the papaya lassi was really amazing and it was the first place where we found coke zero!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anton U. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place at Galle Fort to try local home-made-like food for a reasonable price. Everything we got from the menu was tasty. It's a family restaurant so you will definitely see Imal and his son there. Meanwhile Imal's wife is the queen of the kitchen. Really nice people and lovely place to visit not only once. And you should try the deserts as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A A. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants in Galle Fort. Positives 1. Family runs the place 2. Home cooked and freshly made. 3. Small village type ambiance Highly recommend this place also for families with kids!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hasan ozkoc (. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely give this restaurant a try ! If you go Sri Lanka it doesn't get any more local than this! We had to try this place, once we did there was a selection of great choices and the owners will guide you on the food if you are unsure what to order. Although it's small inside and you may end up sitting with others, but that's what it is all about!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Вероника �. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is delicious, brinjol moju is amazing. Also curry prawns or seafood is a must to try in this place. Welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nuwan u. 4 years ago on Google
    Very tasty food.. really good value for price.. fresh and yummy food.. must visit place..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John D. 4 years ago on Google
    It can be hard to find good authentic Sri Lankan food in tourist flooded places like galle so we were so happy to find Imal's the curry was delicately balanced and the koththu had the most wonderful favour and texture. Compared to the expensive and frankly less interesting options we saw Imal's was a no brainer. Thank God I found it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lindsay T. 4 years ago on Google
    Traditional Sri Lankan food at its best. One of the best meals we had so far in Sri Lanka. Want a great meal in Galle, come to Imal’s.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Axel M. 4 years ago on Google
    We tried the rice & curry and it was fabulous. No kidding, the taste of the dishes was very nice. Perfectly balanced. You should give it a try because it is one of the best Rice & Curry of our trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Igmar G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small but nice The small restaurant has two windows and about 10 tables. The door is hung when opening and re-hooked when closing. You are very warmly welcomed and the food tastes good. Generally, four of us used too much oil in the meal, for which there is also a half star deduction. Sometimes less, more. Prices range between 800 and 1200 rupees. The portions could be bigger for me, but I'll probably have to get used to it in Sri Lanka. The other half star deduction is due to the ever-ongoing techno music. I would go again. (Original) Klein aber Fein Das kleine Restaurant hat zwei Fenster und ca.10 Tische. Die Tür wird bei Öffnung ausgehangen und bei Schließung wieder eingehangen. Man wird sehr herzlich begrüßt und das Essen schmeckt auch. Allgemein wurde von uns Vieren zu viel Oel im Essen verwendet, wofür es auch einen halben Stern Abzug gibt. Manchmal ist weniger, mehr.Die Preise liegen zwischen 800 und 1200 Rupies. Die Portionen könnten für mich größer sein, aber da werde ich mich wohl in Sri Lanka gewöhnen müssen. Der andere halbe Stern Abzug, liegt an der ständig laufenden Techno Musik. Ich würde aber wieder hingehen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Indie W. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was tasty but a touch overpriced. For just 1 vegetarian koththu and a side of dhaal we had to pay 2200 Rs (dhaal was 800 Rps)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Guillaume B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food a bit coarse but good and cheap for the old town (Original) Cuisine un peu grossière mais bonne et peu chère pour la vieille ville

  • 5/5 Aranzazu del Castillo F. 11 months ago on Google
    The owners of the restaurant are very kind & the food is delicious! :) We asked them to bring us a not too spicy rice & curry and they respected our preferences. They also gave us great recommendations for choosing the meal.

  • 5/5 Romi K. 7 months ago on Google
    We had the most amazing meal last night. We were the only people there and everything we chose was cooked fresh and exactly to our spice level. The devilled dorado was our favourite. Thank you very much!

  • 5/5 Vanessa H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Nice dinner spot with friendly service and yummy dishes. We had the fish kottu and Moju brinj as main dish and coconut and mango chocolate pancake as dessert 😋😋

  • 5/5 Alex M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely family hosting this place. The mom cooked really delicious food and her husband and son are really nice too! Definitely coming back soon

  • 5/5 Chris W. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food at a reasonable price. This is a small family run restaurant so the service is excellent!

  • 5/5 Indika N. 2 years ago on Google
    Small place but they have best Sri lanka food. Must visit this place. Owner and his wife runs this place. They provide best customer service

  • 5/5 pankhudi s. 2 years ago on Google
    Best food I had in Sri Lanka. Our server was amazing and the place reminded me of home.

  • 5/5 Evija T. 3 months ago on Google New
    We took egg kothu, fruit salad and 2 teas. All very good. Kothu was with fresh veggies, really good. Best kothu so far. Fruit salad great as well. We paid 3350 Rs. No AC, but funs. Place to wash hands with soap. Decent toilet for Sri Lankan standards. Nice service.

  • 5/5 Clara C. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a delicious dinner at Imals restaurant! It's a lovely family run restaurant where the food is freshly cooked on the spot for you. We tried different dishes: eggplant curry, Kottu, pollrotti, dahl, and all were very good! The owner was very nice and listened when we specified that one of us didn't want any spices in her dish. 100% recommend this place for delicious typicall Sri Lankan food!

  • 5/5 Alina M. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the few places in Fort that serve authentic, delicious Sri Lankan food for a good price. We really enjoyed our lunch there. Kottu was amazing as well as the coconut rotti with prawn curry.

  • 5/5 Ana G. 11 months ago on Google
    Super top restaurants. Food was amazing and local. We’ve been around Srilanka during 15 days and this was our best place to eat

  • 4/5 Cindy C. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tasty food in Galle fort. The food is freshly made and quick and the owners are very friendly.

  • 5/5 Daniel G. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good authentic food. Waiter was very friendly and smiley. Would recommend to anyone who wants an experience outside of the tourist trap restaurants while staying in the Fort. Also had electricity during the daily power cuts which is a bonus!

  • 5/5 Chinoety T. 8 months ago on Google
    Loved this place. Very good food for a very reasonable price. Family run. Friendly staff. Very enjoyable food. They also catered to our very specific food needs, which was amazing!!! Would definitely go there again!

  • 4/5 mishan r. 1 year ago on Google
    Really delicious food available for a reasonable price. Dine in area is not very modern and spacious. There is an outdoor table also available.

  • 5/5 Linda B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little restaurant with good traditional food. Fair prices for Galle. Great iced lime tea, We tried Brinjol Moju and Prawn polpittu - both were very good. The owner is very nice.

  • 5/5 Danny A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good food and taste. Kottu was excellent

  • 5/5 Amay 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous simple home-style Sri Lankan food made with a personal touch from Rohaan and Lakshmi.

  • 5/5 Louis L. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been traveling through India and Southeast Asia for months and now had one of the most delicious evenings here. The food at this unassuming restaurant is really excellent, so we'll come back tomorrow to try some more dishes before we'll move on. Clear recommendation! Thanks for having us and all the best!

  • 5/5 Berta E. 4 years ago on Google
    Local food with a very good price

  • 5/5 mihai c. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food. Took a while but worth the wait.

  • 4/5 billy 4 years ago on Google
    around galle port, reasonable price with good curry taste

  • 4/5 Andrew W. 4 years ago on Google
    Well priced compared to the rest of Galle Fort. Traditional Sri Lankan food. Not the best we have eaten in Sri Lanka, but not bad either. Kotthu was a bit oily for my liking, dhal and chicken curries were good.

  • 5/5 Rik S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great small and cozy place with affordable food (most places in the fort are more expensive) and a good range of items on the menu. The staff is friendly and attentive and the food we ordered was authentic and delicious. They also play good music which is a great extra touch for a visit there.

  • 5/5 Michael F. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a Kottu awesome and reasonably priced but the lighting neeneedan upgrade.

  • 5/5 Basil W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very tasty good. Good prices for Galle

  • 5/5 Thipan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place weraity of food

  • 4/5 David S. 4 years ago on Google
    Curry was quiet good,with a fair price for Galle Fort area. Friendly staff, no AC!

  • 5/5 Наталья �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is very tasty and not expensive (Original) Еда очень вкусная и не дорогая

  • 5/5 andrea P. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place great vegetarian dishes and not expensive. Also, local ownership

  • 5/5 Santiago92 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly owner, very tasty and fresh cuisine. Here is cooked with love! (Original) Freundlicher Besitzer, sehr leckere sowie frische Küche. Hier wird mit Liebe gekocht!

  • 3/5 Desmon L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) OK, just salty (Original) 還可以,只是鹹了點

  • 5/5 eric d. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Fish Curry. Fresh and tasty. Good size portions. Compared to other restaurants at the Fort, affordable prices.

  • 5/5 Josep 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of the best local food we have eaten in Sri Lanka. It shows that they put affection on the dishes. (Original) De la mejor comida local que hemos comido en Sri Lanka. Se nota que le ponen cariño en los platos.

  • 4/5 M B. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food, a bit pricey, friendly staff, worth a visit. It would be great if they had filtered water instead of bottles to cut down on plastic waste.

  • 5/5 Rehan A. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food

  • 5/5 G A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience in a little restaurant in Fort Galle. Owned by a local family you will try the local food with a really good price!! Nice people and very nice quality!

  • 5/5 Christoph P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very delicious

  • 5/5 Skill L. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food, tasty drinks, friendly service. Small but nicely run!!

  • 5/5 Aniket K. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious simple and mouth watering home cooked meal.. the lady who cooks is truly sweet and the owner too.. overall an amazing meal and freshly cooked too...must try the Srilankan local delicasies made to order for you 🙂

  • 5/5 Alison B. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic Sri Lankan restaurant with a local feel. Food was freshly cooked and very tasty. Excellent value for money.

  • 5/5 Leon T. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly and welcoming. Delicious food! They also explained and showed us the ingredients we were eating! Top experience.

  • 5/5 Mike C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable food and nice couple running the place.

  • 5/5 Mike B. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent value for money and good fresh ingredients

  • 5/5 Nishani E. 5 years ago on Google
    Tasty food

  • 5/5 agrima s. 4 years ago on Google
    The authenticity of the food is mind-blowing! One of the best Sri Lankan cuisine one can have..the ambience may not be fancy but the freshness and the quality of the food is out of the world! Definitely recommended...do try it out if in Galle!

  • 5/5 Yves W. 5 years ago on Google
    great food, wonderful staff.

  • 4/5 Vidura P. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food good taste,great for a if you want a good lunch

  • 5/5 Borbala K. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious kottu and other vegetarian dishes, friendly service, cosy atmosphere.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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