Cinnamon Walawwa

SOUTH COAST

Discover the real taste of Sri Lanka! Tour a lush spice garden, sip cinnamon tea, and learn to cook traditional dishes with Sudath and Mali. It is a fun, hands-on experience where you can also shop for premium local spices.

CINNAMON WALAWWA SRI LANKA

Experience the ultimate Sri Lankan food journey right here on the South Coast. Start your day with a walk through our lush spice garden and a warm cup of homemade cinnamon tea. You will learn to cook authentic, flavorful curries using traditional methods and fresh, local ingredients in a fun, simple way. Before you leave, grab some premium spices to recreate these delicious island flavors back home!

WHAT WE OFFER

From garden to table, immerse yourself in our heritage. Explore the scents of our spice garden, uncover the craft of our cinnamon experience, and master authentic flavors in a traditional cooking class.

Spice Garden tour

Cinnamon Experience

Traditional Cooking clases

BE INSPIRED

Experience the heart of Sri Lankan flavors at Cinnamon Walawwa in Dikwella, where hosts Sudath and Mali guide you through a peaceful village cooking lesson. You’ll learn to use fresh spices to create authentic vegetable, lentil, and meat curries, along with coconut sambol and rice. The true highlight of this culinary adventure is a hands-on lesson in preparing the iconic Sri Lankan kottu.

Perfect for beginners, this experience begins with a Spice Garden Walk where you’ll learn how Ceylon cinnamon and pepper are grown and processed. After discovering the benefits of local spices, you’ll cook using traditional methods and enjoy your meal topped off with a classic dessert of curd and treacle. You can even buy fresh spices to take home and use the provided recipes to recreate the magic in your own kitchen.

Your experience features a full cooking class and meal, plus a visit to a cinnamon plantation to learn peeling techniques. You’ll receive premium Cinnamon Alba, enjoy fresh cinnamon tea, and can even arrange a convenient tuk-tuk pickup from the Dikwella area.

MEET OUR FAMILY

Our family is passionate about sharing the art of Sri Lankan island cooking, from mastering traditional spices to the hands-on fun of making kottu. We invite you into our peaceful village home to explore our cinnamon plantation, enjoy a meal together, and leave with the recipes and skills to cook like a local.

TRAVELLING TO LOCATION

20-minute drive from Hiriketiya Beach,

10-minute drive from Talalla, 45-minute drive from Mirissa,

To make your guests feel right at home, we offer a complimentary tuk-tuk pickup service from the Dikwella area. We will collect you directly from your location and, once our culinary adventure is finished, ensure you are safely returned to your starting point.

Cinnamon Walawwa, Pathegama, Dickwella, Sri Lanka

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