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Shanmugas

South Indian vegetarian·Wellawatte·€

Vegetarian favourite

About Shanmugas

Shanmugas is a long-running vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil dishes: crisp dosai, idli and vadai with sambar and chutneys, rice plates and sweets. It is busy, fast and very good value, and a good introduction to the Tamil side of Colombo’s food.

Why it's on our list

  • Vegetarian
  • Dosai and thalis
  • Great value

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Shanmugas before you go.

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