2500 Per Person
BYOB Not Accepted
FREE High-speed WiFi
Treehouse Curry Above The Railway Station
The Clay Pot Ella is a Sri Lankan restaurant on Passara Road, built treehouse-style directly above the Ella railway station, and priced for budget travellers at LKR 500–1,500 per person. Known for its red bean and dhal curries and devilled prawns, The Clay Pot has earned a HappyCow listing for its vegan credibility and a loyal following for portion size and value. Get there early - tables fill fast once word gets around.
Curries in the Hills
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Signature Dishes: Red bean curry and dhal curry lead a curry selection that reviewers consistently praise for authenticity.
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Also Worth Ordering: Devilled prawns, paratha, poppadom with mango chutney, and the vegetable mixed plate.
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Ambience: Treehouse-style seating perched above the Ella railway station, a distinctive setting for a Sri Lankan meal.
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Diet-Friendly Options: Listed on HappyCow for its strong vegan credibility, with a vegetable mixed plate and multiple curry options.
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Best For: Budget travellers, vegan diners, and anyone wanting generous portions without a high bill.
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Special Features: Consistently praised for authenticity and value in a town where prices can run higher.
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Easy Access & Amenities: Located above the railway station on Passara Road; arrive early as tables fill up quickly at peak times.
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2500 Per Person
BYOB Not Accepted
FREE High-speed WiFi