Galle, Sri Lanka · Est. in Love

The Art of the
Perfect String Hopper

Handcrafted idi appa and traditional Sri Lankan curries, made fresh every day with time-honored recipes and the finest local ingredients.

4.6 Rating
100+ Reviews
4 PM – 10 PM

Freshly prepared. Ready for pickup in 20 minutes.

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Simple & Fresh

Your Order, Three Steps

01

Browse the Menu

Pick your string hoppers, curries, and sides. Tap any item to copy its name — ready to read out when you call.

02

Call to Pre-Order

Ring us at +94 77 746 8551. Tell us what you want and your pickup time — we'll have it ready.

03

Collect & Enjoy

Walk in, pick up your freshly prepared order. Hot, authentic, zero waiting. Or order delivery via Uber Eats.

Est. in Galle
"Three generations of craft. One perfect string hopper."

Nestled in Galle, our family kitchen has been the best-kept secret of Galle for years. We use the machine-pressed technique for string hoppers, the same slow-cooked coconut curries, and the same devotion to flavour that our grandmother perfected — now available at your doorstep.

100+ 5-Star Reviews
4.6★ Google Rating
Daily Fresh from 4 PM
Our Story

Where Every Bite Tells a Story

Nestled in the historic city of Galle, ඉදි ආප්ප කඩේ is a passionate family business dedicated to preserving the authentic flavours of Sri Lankan home cooking. Our specialty — traditional string hoppers (idi appa) — is crafted using recipes passed down through generations.

Every dish is made with the finest local ingredients and traditional techniques. Our curries are slow-cooked to perfection, and our string hoppers are pressed fresh each day. With a 4.6-star rating from over 100 satisfied guests, quality is never compromised.

Made with Love
Fresh Local Ingredients
Delivery via Uber Eats
4.6-Star Rated
The Idi Appa Kade storefront in Galle
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What Our Guests Say

Rated 4.6 stars by over 100 happy customers in Galle.

★★★★★

"The string hoppers here are unbelievably authentic. Reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. Will definitely order again!"

— Nimal P.
★★★★★

"Ordered a bulk set for our family event. Everything arrived fresh, hot, and perfectly portioned. The fish curry was outstanding."

— Samanthi R.
★★★★★

"Best watalappan in Galle, no question. The red string hoppers with coconut sambol is a combo you can't beat anywhere."

— Kasun W.
★★★★★

"Ordered through Uber Eats — arrived in perfect condition. Tasted like a proper home-cooked Sri Lankan meal. Highly recommended!"

— Priya M.
★★★★★

"We placed a bulk order for a wedding alms-giving ceremony. 150 guests, all satisfied. Fresh, delicious, and great value."

— Chamara S.
★★★★★

"Incredible flavours. The curries are slow-cooked and you can taste the difference. This is real Sri Lankan food, not shortcuts."

— Dilshan F.
★★★★★

"The string hoppers here are unbelievably authentic. Reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. Will definitely order again!"

— Nimal P.
★★★★★

"Ordered a bulk set for our family event. Everything arrived fresh, hot, and perfectly portioned. The fish curry was outstanding."

— Samanthi R.
★★★★★

"Best watalappan in Galle, no question. The red string hoppers with coconut sambol is a combo you can't beat anywhere."

— Kasun W.
🎉 Events & Catering

Feed the Whole Celebration

Hotels, weddings, family gatherings, or corporate events — we bring the authentic Sri Lankan feast to your occasion.

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Authentic string hoppers delivered to your doorstep — or call us directly for something special.

📍 Visit Us

Come Find Us in Galle

Address

No-178, Ukwaththa, Ginthota
Galle, Southern 80270
Sri Lanka

Operating Hours

Every Day: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Rating

4.6 stars from 100+ reviews

Cuisine

Rice & Curry · Indian Curry · String Hoppers

Get in Touch

For inquiries about our authentic Sri Lankan cuisine or special orders, reach out via Uber Eats or visit us at our Galle location.

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