2025 Aug 2
With the Nallur Festival coming up this week, Jaffna town will be flowing with Hindu devotees, tourists and other spectators of the holy ritual. In a city that is hustling with crowds, finding a place that offers you a good meal or a sip of a frosty drink can be quite difficult.
Here is our list of all the places that can sate your hunger and thirst, from flavourful northern cuisines to freshly brewed iced tea!
1. Jaffna Authentic Cuisine
Price range: LKR 150 – LKR 2,000
Review rating: 4.2 /5
Reviews: 932
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 1.9 km | 5 minutes
Open hours: Monday – Friday, 11 am – 10 pm | Saturday – Sunday, 11 am – 10.30 pm
Address: No 812, Hospital Street, Jaffna
Tel: 0777 265 597
Facebook: @JAC Dining
2. Barista Jaffna
Price range: LKR 200 – LKR 2,650
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 21
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovi: 1 km | 2 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 8 am – 10 pm
Address: No 738, Jaffna-Point Pedro Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 051 055
Facebook: @Barista Sri Lanka
Instagram: @baristasl
3. Zoco Jaffna
Price range: LKR 550 – LKR 3,300
Review rating: 4.8/5
Reviews: 429
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 2.6 km | 6 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10 am – 10 pm
Address: Science Hall Road, Kannathiddy Junction, Jaffna
Tel: 0755 757 545
Facebook: @Zoco Jaffna
Instagram: @zoco.lk
4. Rio Ice Cream
Price range: LKR 80 – LKR 700
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 7,468
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 1.7 km | 5 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 9 am – 10 pm
Address: No 448A, Point Pedro Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 227 224
Instagram: @official.rioicecream
Facebook: @RIO ICE Cream (pvt) ltd
5. The Shakerz Milkshake Bar
Price range: LKR 300 – LKR 1,350
Review rating: 4.7/ 5
Reviews: 244
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 3 km | 7 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 10 am – 10 pm
Address: Jaffna Hindu Ladies Junction, Jaffna
Tel: 0760 005 783
Facebook: @The Shakerz Milkshakebar
Instagram: @shakerzmilkshakebar
6. Nallur Bhavan Vegetarian Restaurant
Price range: LKR 330 – LKR 1,500
Review rating: 4.1/5
Reviews: 640
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 550 m | 2 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 8 am – 10 pm
Address: No 250, Temple Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 225 556
Facebook: @Nallur Bhavan
Instagram: @Nallur Bhavan
7. TAKE ME CAFE
Price range: LKR 150 – LKR 1,300
Review rating: 3.7/5
Reviews: 15
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 3.2 km | 9 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 9.30 am – 10 pm
Address: Cargills Food City Jaffna – No 420, Hospital Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0774 148 152
Facebook: @Take Me Cafe
Instagram: @takeme__cafe
8. Arul Bakery Cafe
Price range: LKR 150 – LKR 800
Review rating: 4.5
Reviews: 61
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 3.2 km | 7 minutes
Open hours: Monday – Saturday, 7.15 am – 9 pm | Sunday, 8 pm – 5 pm
Address: No 228A, Ramanthan Road, Thirunelvely, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 228 006
Facebook: @ARUL Bakery CAFE
Instagram: @ARUL Bakery CAFE
9. Creamy Creations and Creamy Cafe
Price range: LKR 150 – LKR 1,350
Review rating: 4.7/ 5
Reviews: 199
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 1.5 km | 5 minutes
Open hours: Monday – Saturday, 8.30 am – 9 pm | Sunday, 11 am – 9 pm
Address: No 67/2, Kandy Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0766 587 149
Facebook: @Creamy Creations & Creamy Cafe
Instagram: @Creamy Creations & Creamy Cafe
10. Rusichchatti
Price range: LKR 200 – LKR 2,500
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 247
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 2.4 km | 6 minutes
Open hours: Monday – Friday 11 am – 10 pm | Saturday – Sunday, 10 am – 10 pm
Address: No 124, Sivan Kovil Veethi, Thirunevely South, Jaffna
Tel: 0777 444 770
Facebook: @Rusichchatti – உருசிச்சட்டி
Instagram: @rusichchatti
11. MOONLIGHT RESTAURANT
Price range: LKR 480 – LKR 2,400
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 156
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 1.8 km | 4 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 11 am – 10 pm
Address: No 817, Hospital Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 214 000
Facebook: @Moonlight Restaurant
Instagram: @Moonlight Jaffna
12. Chinese Dragon Cafe
Price range: LKR 300 – LKR 6,580
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 61
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 1.6 km | 4 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 11 am – 11 pm
Address: No 229, Jaffna-Point Pedro Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0117 808 080
Facebook: @Chinese Dragon Cafe – Jaffna
Instagram: @chinesedragoncafe
13. The Chola Samraaj Restaurant
Price range: LKR 300 – LKR 8,600
Review rating: 4.3/5
Reviews: 229
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 3.8 km | 8 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 12 pm – 3 pm , 6 pm – 10 pm
Address: No 83, Ramanthan Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0770 771 769
Facebook: @The Chola Samraaj.
Instagram: @the_chola_samraaj
14. Salem RR Biriyani Jaffna
Price range: LKR 100 – LKR 2,750
Review rating: 4.7/5
Reviews: 1,910
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 2.4 km | 5 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 11 am – 11 pm
Address: No 603, Hospital Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 226 26
Facebook: @Salem RR Biriyani Jaffna
Instagram: @salemrrbiriyanijaffna
15. Akshathai/Nila
Price range: LKR 80 – LKR 1,200
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 1,199
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 2 km | 6 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 6 pm – 10 pm
Address: No 60, Aryakulam Junction, Stanley Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 219 946
Facebook: @Akshathai & nila restaurant
Instagram: @Akshathai & nila restaurant
16. Vanni Inn Restaurant
Price range: LKR 70 – LKR 2,600
Star rating: 4/5 (637)
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 3.2 km | 8 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 11 am – 10 pm
Address: No 204, Brown Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0776 525 074
Facebook: @Vanni Inn Hotel & Restuarant – Jaffna
Instagram: @vanniinn_jaffna
17. Malayan Cafe
Price range: LKR 50 – LKR 2,700
Review rating: 4/5
Reviews: 1,759
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 3.2 km | 10 minutes
Open hours: Sunday – Friday, 7.30 am – 9 pm | Saturday, 8.30 am – 9 pm
Address: C Ponnampalam Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 222 373
Facebook: @Malayan Cafe
Instagram: @Malayan Cafe
18. Lavin’s Vegetarian Family Restaurant
Price range: LKR 300 – LKR 3,000
Review rating: 4.4/5
Reviews: 1,052
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 0m | 1 minute
Open hours: Daily, 7 am – 10.30 pm
Address: No 590, Jaffna-Point Pedro Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0763 303 030
Facebook: @Lavin’s
Instagram: @Lavin’s
19. Amudham Restaurant
Price range: LKR 400 – LKR 49,000
Review rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 10
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 3.5 km | 8 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 7.30 am – 10.30 pm
Address: The Thinnai – No 86, Palali Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0761 377 144
Facebook: @The Thinnai
Instagram: @thethinnaijaffna
20. The Lemon Tree
Price range: LKR 80 – LKR 1,000
Review rating: 3.8/5
Reviews: 362
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 2.9 km | 8 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 7.30 am – 10.30 pm
Address: No 369, Point Pedro Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0212 223 022
Facebook: @The Lemon Tree
21. Nizhal Cafe and Restaurant
Price range: LKR 100 – LKR 9,000
Review rating: 3.5/5
Reviews: 150
Distance from the Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil: 2.7 km | 7 minutes
Open hours: Daily, 11.30 am – 9.30 pm
Address: No 581, Jaffna Kankasanthurei Road, Jaffna
Tel: 0765 293 070
Facebook: @நிழல் Restaurant
Instagram: @ nizhalrestaurant
So worry no more and log into our website when you are in Jaffna and visit any of these spots for a delicious bite.
