Thirteen years of work as a chef in Belgium gave Krishantha Suranjith myriad skills in preparing seafood. His restaurant has great views out to the lighthouse and harbour and is a fine place to sample the local salt water bounty. Opt for a table out front or upstairs in the cute dining room.
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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum
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5. Marine Archeological Museum
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