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Dining Inside King Ravana's Flying Machine
Cafe UFO is a multi-cuisine restaurant and bar at No. 57 Wellawaya Road in Ella, built in the shape of Dandumonaraya, King Ravana's mythical flying machine - a building you'll spot long before you reach the door. Known for its butter chicken and tandoori chicken biryani, Cafe UFO pairs Asian and Sri Lankan cooking with an upper terrace overlooking Main Road. It's as much a photo stop as it is a dinner spot.
UFO Vibes
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Signature Dishes: Butter chicken and tandoori chicken biryani are the two dishes most ordered on the Asian side of the menu.
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Also Worth Ordering: Beef fillet steak, pizza, and tomato bruschetta or a Sri Lankan curry to start.
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Special Features: The building itself is shaped after Dandumonaraya, King Ravana's legendary flying machine - a genuine architectural talking point in Ella.
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Ambience: An upper terrace looks out over Main Road, a good spot for people-watching rather than valley views.
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Best For: Travellers curious about the Ravana story, dinner groups wanting a talking-point venue, and photo stops before or after a meal.
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Perfect Pairing: Tandoori chicken biryani alongside a cold drink from the full bar.
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Easy Access & Amenities: Located directly on Wellawaya Road, easy to find thanks to the building's distinctive shape.
Recommended Dishes
Avocado Toast
Seafood Pasta
Rice and Curry
Avocado Toast
Seafood Pasta
Rice and Curry
BYOB Not Accepted
Bar Available
FREE High-speed WiFi
Vegetarian friendly Options