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Matey Hut

Sri Lankan Curry, Vegan Menu

Worth ordering: Currynamed in 30 reviews

Try the eggplant and mango curries, frequently mentioned as standout dishes.

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Attend the cooking class for an immersive vegan-friendly Sri Lankan cuisine experience.
  • Good to know: Expect queues during peak hours due to limited seating and high popularity.
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  • Ask staff about vegan options as the menu labeling is unclear but staff are knowledgeable.
  • Order curries separately with rice and papadam for variety and better value.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Eggplant currynamed in 6 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Pumpkin currynamed in 6 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Dalnamed in 5 reviews

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  • Worth ordering: Paratha

People also mention juice, kottu roti and mango curry.

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Also noodles and banana blossom.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, fast service and good value.

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Also praised for affordable and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

Matey Hut is a casual, traditional Sri Lankan restaurant famous for its diverse vegan curries and affordable pricing. Many guests praise the vegetable kottu, eggplant and mango curries, and fresh juices like lime mint ginger slush. The venue is bustling and popular, with limited seating leading to queues during peak times, but the fast service and knowledgeable staff make the wait worthwhile.

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No.91, near the tunnel, Ella 90090, Sri Lanka

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–22:00
Saturday
11:00–22:00
Sunday
11:00–22:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
lentils, beans, tofu + 3 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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