Finding the best Fish Ambul Thiyal in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Fish Ambul Thiyal I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled goraka dried gamboge with genuine knowledge and the fiery and aromatic result was noticeably superior.

Maldive fish is a uniquely Sri Lankan ingredient with no close equivalent elsewhere. The winning restaurant had the right a Jaffna Tamil restaurant feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. king coconut water was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Fish Ambul Thiyal is made properly it's a completely different experience.