Ambula Restaurant Anuradhapura ඇඹුල අනුරාධපුර image

Ambula Restaurant Anuradhapura ඇඹුල අනුරාධපුර

Restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Pothanegama


Address

Jayanthi Mawatha, Anuradhapura 50000, Sri Lanka

Website

ambularestaurant.business.site

Contact

+94 252 228 488

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (923 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 6 am to 11:30 pm
  • Saturday: 6 am to 11:30 pm
  • Sunday: 6 am to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 6 am to 11:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (21) buffet (20) Good (20) good (16) rice (15) price (14) staff (13) reasonable (12) Anuradhapura (12) lunch (10)
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  • 1/5 duleetha d. 2 years ago on Google
    Very poor customer service. This incident happen on 7th November 2021. We went and asked how much for the lunch buffet, then this fair lady came and said it’s 400 rupees and showed us the varieties that they have, we asked so u mean to say we can serve anything many times, she said yes for that. Then we decided to have lunch at this place. After serving everything one steward said that their adding each 150 since we served fish and also after eating they have add extra 300 for chicken as well. We made the complaint to the manger was there at that time. Omg he is so unprofessional the way he talked, Ugly words spewed out of the manager’s mouth as he publicly shouted out in Sinhalese"kewa nam palayan yanna bill eka gewala“ after we paid they did not accept it’s there fault. he did not know how to address a women even my mom and wife was there with me when this incident happen (used filth to customers specially to my mom ) I would never ever recommend this place. If you go there pls be careful this racket done by the staff and the manager. Hope the owner will take this into consideration.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ravindu B. 10 months ago on Google
    ❌❌YOU WILL REGRET ❌❌ DONT GO TO ඇඹුල BUFFET Worse service in there.🚫❌ They are really cunning people.⭕ We asked for warm water from the waiter & he told that the machine is broken. Even not supply normal water and gave bottled water. (Check the price of the small water bottel) ❌ Eventually they will rob you. And when you take something from to your plate they look at your plate like we steel there food. Really Really cheap place. ❌Check the price for 3 eggs. Add money for everything.❌ But they call it a BUFFET. I think they really dont know the meaning of buffet. 🚫හරියට කැම ටික දේනඩ මිනිස්සුන්ට. 🚫හොඳට දියුණු වෙන්න කියලා හිතනවා.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Erandy K. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was really nice have variety of food to select. Its a buffet for a reasonable price. Clean washrooms but the entrance is bit smelly. Have enough space for a big pack. Staff is friendly and very helpful.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dilshan N. 2 years ago on Google
    Simple amazing ❤️hats off 👍keep it up guys💪 Great customer service and beautiful presentation was my steel. Comfy environment, suitable for any, either couples or families. I will be a repeater as a customer for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soffee P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant, delicious dishes, welcoming and lovely people. We were ten people and the service is fast enough. We've asked the food not to be spicy and they've prepared it like that. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manjula De S. 1 year ago on Google
    Sri lankan buffet style , with a range of meat and sea food available . Friendly service by staff. Nice environment .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dilum C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good and worth Lunch. Lot of combination of buffet. Friendly Helpful Staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ignatius P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a yummy lunch with වැව් මාලු. If you go to අනුරාධපුර you should definitely visit this place. The service is also good and price is reasonable. Theh do have parking as well. Highly recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 achinda u. 1 year ago on Google
    I liked the concept of using Nelum 🍃 instead of plates. It was unique. We had koththu and chicken fried rice for dinner. However koththu was not spicy but tasted more like sweetener. That was my only concern with the food. Staff was friendly and the price was okay as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Suchira K. 3 years ago on Google
    Not that good customer service, while they are interested in serving lunch customers coming for tea are ignored
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Miguel S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Abusive prices, hot beer, nothing cozy atmosphere, in the worst place where you can go if you fancy a beer to finish the day (Original) Precios abusivos, cerveza caliente, ambiente nada acogedor, en fin el peor sitio donde puedes ir si te apetece una birra para acabar el dia
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pat P. 10 months ago on Google
    Tasty food with a local including local delicacies. Good service. Clean and spacious. There was beautiful live music when I visited with my family - not too loud and matched the dining experience very well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Priyanga C. 11 months ago on Google
    Sri Lankan rice and curry, not bad but reasonable option in Anuradhapura. They have some Chinese food items as well. Ample parking in front of the restaurant and close by on the road. Helpful staff and friendly as well. We had rice and curry and a few water bottles then fruit salads with ice cream and some had curd and Kithul trickle average cost was LKR 1,700 per person. Yes we had extra fish/chicken portions as well. But I think average cost will come to about 1,200 per person. The place is clean, most importantly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dasun M. 3 years ago on Google
    Well-placed in the religious interests, culture, sightseeing area of Anuradhapura city, The Pub provides a most conducive spot for you to take a break from your busy days. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. The facilities and services provided by The Pub ensure a pleasant stay for guests. For the comfort and convenience of guests, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, postal service, taxi service, 24-hour front desk. Hotel accommodations have been carefully appointed to the highest degree of comfort and convenience. In some of the rooms, guests can find cleaning products, clothes rack, locker, mirror, private entrance. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Enjoy unparalleled services and a truly prestigious address at the The Pub
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shakhya R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the only place in Anuradhapura if you just want to try out Authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry for a reasonable price. Food was mouthwatering with lots of Sri Lankan spices in it. I'm glad I was able to have 'Asamodagam sambal' after ages.. their Capsicum curry and Fried fish is a must try I would say. Overall, they serve the best lunch buffet in Anuradhapura. Can't wait to go back !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thusharen 7 months ago on Google
    It’s really unique with their authentic foods. Staff are friendly and helpful. They have buffet and also you can order you preferences.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rameen S. 7 years ago on Google
    Quiet place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sunimal R. 6 years ago on Google
    Fairly decent place in Anuradhapura town to have a drink with a meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 pasindu p. 3 years ago on Google
    This was such a delight.. We stayed in Anuradhapura for 5 days and two out of three meals daily, we got it from here. We enjoyed their foods very much & Very order we made was very delicious.. Buffet was so good & their ඇඹුල special kottu & Mixed rice was out of this world,highly recommended... Quality foods (No Acid Reflexes afterward) Prices are very reasonable as well. Great Vibe & Friendly Staff as well... If you come to Anuradhapura, please try this place out... This place deserves much hype..

  • 1/5 Adi W. 3 years ago on Google
    0/5 had a terrible experience here. When we went to eat we were told by the cashier that rice and curry is not available. We instead ordered fried rice with chop suey which was greasy and unappetizing. While waiting for our food we saw a group of men who went to the buffet section and served rice and curry for themselves. When inquired about it we were told by a waitress that those men were served because they're known to the owner. So I guess dont go here if you're not a friend of the owner. The manager was not at all concerned. We ended up paying for our food out of concern that the cost of food will be deducted from the waitress' salary. All in all bad experience and paid too much for inferior quality food and was treated awfully.

  • 1/5 saranga y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Melo rahak nethi thenak (Original) Melo rahak nethi thenak

  • 4/5 Charith R. B. 3 years ago on Google
    Tasty foods, special rice with crab is superb. Moderate environment. All day meals.

  • 1/5 Nimesha R. 3 years ago on Google
    Foeed are not tasty, service is zero

  • 5/5 Kasun C B. 3 years ago on Google
    New addition to restaurants in Anuradhapura. Tried their buffet lunch, special kottu and fried rice. All the food was good and tasted very good. Fried rice was bit oily but you can ask them to go easy on oil. Kottu was a winner for that price. Can feed two very hungry adults to full. They have a wide spread of dishes and I wish to try them and see. Can reccommend to take a good meal. Its in the main road when you enter Anuradhapura from Puttalam/Kurunegala side.

  • 4/5 JANAKA P. 3 years ago on Google
    Super place to have foods...

  • 5/5 Dilani Navaratnarajah F. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean and friendly service.

  • 4/5 Cybertec C. 3 years ago on Google
    😊

  • 5/5 Damsara R. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to eat at Anuradhapura. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Rice and curry is available as buffet with a wide variety of curries. Food is tasty. Prices are reasonable and the food is definitely worth the money. Wait staff is friendly and professional. Definitely recommend this place to anyone.

  • 5/5 Galaxy de A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Sri Lankan food...

  • 5/5 Nimesha D. 2 years ago on Google
    Hi , that was amazing we were there two days before. Thanks for the staff members and chefs who made very delicious food for us. And reasonable price . We will visit you soon. Thanks Cool and very clean place also … well recommend 😘😘😘😘😘

  • 5/5 chamin G. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a lunch buffet. Worthy.

  • 5/5 Kosala C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place for dinning. The offer buffet dinning for the reasonable prices

  • 5/5 Tharindu P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 4/5 Chanaka E. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place for Anuradhapura city (restaurant)

  • 5/5 Sanvidu F. 2 years ago on Google
    Only place I could find in Anuradapura to eat Rice and curry for lunch. It's funny I know. Staff if friendly and helpful. Food is delicious.

  • 5/5 Alina M. 2 years ago on Google
    We went there for dinner and the food was really really good. Their chili paste is out of this world, so we actually ordered a second pot. Our waitress was super nice and attentive. It’s really hard to find decent food in Anurhadapura, so this is the place to go!

  • 3/5 Dilum u. 3 years ago on Google
    Have to say something. I've ordered 4 fried fish & 1 vegetable rice & curry parcels on 3rd Jan 2021.But when we ready to have it,all are same.Mistakenly or deliberately no fried fish were there. 👎👎 Food quality was good but stay focused on the customer satisfaction too..

  • 5/5 Thamasha Halihinga L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant, delicious dishes, welcoming and lovely people. We were nine people and the service is fast. We've asked for one dish to be egg free as my daughter has a severe allergic reaction to egg. The restaurant prepared her food perfectly with no mistakes. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend it!

  • 3/5 Sandanee R. 1 year ago on Google
    Warmly welcomed we entered to the restaurant and recommended special seafood koththu for my family. There were 07 members with me and the staff recommended 2 special koththu. So we ordered it. Not highly satisfied with the food because it is so much oily and soya sauce added heavily. Not recommend to listen to the staff. They do whatever to increase their sales. Good space and good vibe. But not satisfied with the food (special sea food koththu Rs.4100.00) and Dish can share among 04 or 05 people.

  • 5/5 Nadeera W. 10 months ago on Google
    Great food - Sri Lankan rice and curry..... Staff is also friendly.... Went there for Breakfast buffet and it had so many varieties which is more than a typical Sri Lankan section of a 5 star hotel buffet

  • 1/5 Dimuthu P. 9 months ago on Google
    Beware you will get ripped off if you eat here with a group. One of the most cunning money greedy buffet I have ever being to. They add money to everything you add to the plate but still call it a buffet. There is no fixed price. Eg. Adding one boiled egg cause you to add + R/s. 150 We asked for desert with kiri pani we were kept waiting for 45 minutes and then they served melted sugar solids instead of real pani or trickle. When complained to staff they didn’t care and just said trickle is over that is why. Instead of telling it just cheated us. Service is horrible and waste lot of time due to lack of customer care. Never ever will go back here and keep away from these buffet chapters!

  • 4/5 Asitha W. 8 months ago on Google
    Recommend for meals. You can select your food from large number of items (number of varieties), and can have affordable price. Service is also good.

  • 5/5 Kasurika D. 6 months ago on Google
    Limited variety of food for the Dinner. But food is tasty. For some reason only single potions are served at the restaurant but for take away- you can order large portions. Ambula Special Nasi is very tasty.

  • 4/5 Thilak R. 4 months ago on Google
    Enjoyed delicious and clean dishes in a pleasant setting. The price was reasonable, but the downside was the poorly maintained washrooms with an unpleasant smell. Despite that, the tasty and hygienic food made the dining experience enjoyable, and I would still recommend it.

  • 3/5 Sandaru P. 4 years ago on Google
    good place to get drunk 😅

  • 5/5 B. U. 3 years ago on Google
    Do not accept cards for payments but the food and experience is worth the price. 300rps for chicken/fish buffet and an additional 50rps for pork and 100rps for prawn

  • 4/5 laksitha w. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service with tasty sri lankan food

  • 5/5 P C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service!! Very attentive staff and they know what customer service means. Also the food is very tasty. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffets for all 3) plus have some ala carte items too. Their ambula "special rice" is pretty interesting and comes with a whole 🦀 just ask them if u dont want it spicy :) Definitely recommend! Parking available plus outdoor dining if needed

  • 4/5 Kasun C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to have a descent local meal. Buffet available. Good staff.

  • 4/5 Buddhika W. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is good. Prices are reasonable too. Friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Sadis K. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place for hanging out with buddies...

  • 2/5 Peter E. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice setting but service unreliable. Ordered two beers at the bar, was asked to sit down and they'd come (why not just hand them over?). 10 minutes later, no sign of beers, other people being served, so we walked out. Couldn't recommend this.

  • 4/5 Amazing Top 1. 5 years ago on Google
    Good Service

  • 5/5 Mind Relax T. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place to have some kind of beer or liquor

  • 5/5 Gayesh W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, They have a good range of dishes.

  • 3/5 Ryan S. 4 years ago on Google
    The barman initially said 150r for a beer, then increased the price to 250r while he was fetching it from the fridge. No other customers, just a stray dog chewing on my flip flops. A real shame because we wanted a nice cold relaxing beer after a long hot day in Anuradhapura.

  • 3/5 Nalin Chandana P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 1/5 Clara Velilla M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They have a plague of moquitos there brutal (Original) Tienen una plaga de moquitos allí brutal

  • 5/5 Leighton R. 5 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 5/5 ඇස 4 years ago on Google
    🙏🙏🙏😂😂😂👍👍👍

  • 4/5 Mihindu I. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly customer service

  • 2/5 Eranga W. 5 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 4/5 Malaka L. 6 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 Pathum U. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Akila I. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious Food and. Good service.

  • 5/5 Sandeep P. 3 years ago on Google
    This became my favorite restaurant easily because of the excellent quality of food and variety of choices. The service also top notch! The buffet also amazing! Have fair parking as well! You should try Ambula Special! 👌🏼🤗👍🏼👍🏼😊

  • 4/5 Ramindu Thivanka J. 3 years ago on Google
    Sri Lankan menu with buffet with huge variety of curries. Tasty foods. Price is reasonable. They've tried to do something different.

  • 5/5 Shashe R. 6 years ago on Google
    Superb relaxing point

  • 1/5 Ranjana S. 3 years ago on Google
    Bad experience here. Fried rice was greasy unappetising with bad smell. Bad customer service. 0/5

  • 5/5 Kasun Chathuranga R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) #Delisiousfoods. (Original) #Delisiousfoods.

  • 4/5 Chamath Erandika R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place for your food cravings. Prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly. Clean surrounding. They have both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Food was delicious and very worth for the price.

  • 2/5 Lanka Tour G. 3 years ago on Google
    Please is below average due to lack of guests I think the choices are limited and the toilets are not neat and clean

  • 5/5 Gayan J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good to pay a visit and eat at

  • 5/5 Areeb M. 3 years ago on Google
    Been here couple of times.good food

  • 5/5 Anthony F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Romax H. 3 years ago on Google
    Super clean and have good foods

  • 4/5 Vidarshana D. 3 years ago on Google
    Quite a bit expensive but meals are great. Mostly a busy place

  • 5/5 Kaushalya K. 3 years ago on Google
    No card payments

  • 5/5 Sell-X I. 3 years ago on Google
    Superb food & Good staff..

  • 5/5 Sampath J. 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Gayathra R. 3 years ago on Google
    New Concept by Chamee Restaurant. Price is little bit high but worthy. This is first time only tried Ambula Special Kotthu. It suits for 2pax. FRIENDLY STAFF.

  • 5/5 ishan c. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great bt staff needs to be more quick and supportive with the customers.anyway manager was so supportive with the customers. 👍👍👍

  • 4/5 Jana K. 3 years ago on Google
    Quite a good place to have meals. Meals are served on Lotus leaf


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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