Honest verdict on Watalappam — good but not exceptional

Watalappam here was solidly made — warming with cinnamon without anything to complain about. coconut scraped fresh was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have.

Maldive fish is a uniquely Sri Lankan ingredient with no close equivalent elsewhere. The a hill country tea estate restaurant atmosphere was pleasant enough. Ceylon tea was available and a good suggestion. For a reliable version of Watalappam this works. For an exceptional one, I'd keep looking. Three stars.