3000 Per Person
BYOB Not Accepted
FREE High-speed WiFi
Vegetarian friendly Options
Colonial Charm, Right Opposite The Temple
The Empire Cafe occupies an 1890s colonial-era building on Temple Street, directly opposite the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy - a heritage setting few restaurants in the city can match. Known for its Mac and Cheese, Empire Salad, and Chicken Kottu Roti, The Empire Cafe blends Sri Lankan and Western comfort food with a breezy verandah looking out onto one of Kandy's most visited landmarks. One reviewer described the feeling as "having a meal with old proud governors," and the atmosphere backs that up.
Heritage Flavours in the Heart of Kandy
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Signature Dishes: The Mac and Cheese and Empire Salad lead the Western side of the menu, while Chicken Kottu Roti and Rice and Curry cover the Sri Lankan side.
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Also Worth Ordering: The Trinity Burger and Kingdom Burger are the café's take on comfort food, named for the landmarks around it.
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Ambience: Housed in an 1890s colonial building with a breezy verandah - a genuine heritage setting directly opposite the Temple of the Tooth.
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Best For: A meal right after visiting the Temple of the Tooth, heritage-focused travellers, and relaxed lunches in the old town.
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Special Features: The colonial-era building itself is as much a draw as the menu - one reviewer likened the feel to dining with "old proud governors."
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Easy Access & Amenities: Both free off-street parking and street parking are available, convenient given the busy Temple Street location.
Recommended Dishes
Rice and Curry
Omelette
Empire Salad
Empire Classic Ice Tea
Rice and Curry
Omelette
Empire Salad
Empire Classic Ice Tea
3000 Per Person
BYOB Not Accepted
FREE High-speed WiFi
Vegetarian friendly Options