Eat

slow-cooked food from locally grown produce

All meals, snacks and drinks at The Mudhouse are included in the price and food is one of our great passions.

Healthy and nutritious meals are cooked the traditional Sri Lankan way, using clay pots and firewood for that distinctive flavour. We hope that guests will discover new dishes and cooking styles when they stay with us. 

Meals are prepared according to what is in season, what has come of the farm that day and what is most fresh. Vegetarian food makes up the majority of what we cook, but we do serve chicken and fish as well. Being surrounded by lakes and located only 30 km from the coast, there is a range of sea and fresh water fish available throughout the year.

Vegetarians and vegans will be well looked after too – we have plenty of experience in this area as some of our team have also chosen this path.


Much of the produce we serve is sourced from our own organic farm, with other ingredients purchased locally from farmers or from the market in town. There is no menu in the restaurant – meals are planned between the cooks daily and served as a surprise. If you have any special requests we will always try to accommodate them. You can also learn how to cook any of your favourite dishes in our complimentary cooking classes.

Special dietary requirements or allergies will always be taken into account. Advance notice is preferred in such cases.