Kaiyō
Weligama, Sri Lanka
Craving fresh, high-quality sushi in Sri Lanka? Try Kaiyō. Nestled along the breezy southern coastline, this contemporary eatery is built to stand out. Its striking brutalist architecture – featuring polished concrete, expansive windows, steel columns and dramatic downlighting – creates a bold contrast with its laid-back, surf-town location. Helmed by Russian chef Sergey Fokin, the menu spans the Asian continent while incorporating Sri Lankan ingredients. The hot order, however, is the seafood. Fokin’s opulent raw fish offering, served on sleek grey plates, celebrates local catches with lavish flair. Expect expertly crafted dishes of truffle-dressed tuna tartare rolls, white fish sashimi, and sea bass paired with mango sauce. Cocktails, too, use local ingredients – with head bartender Alex Kharitonkina emphasising a 'farm to bar' approach – with kaffir lime and soursop adding Sri Lankan touch to signature pours. The wine list is tightly curated – and the experts will direct you to the sake and shochu over the sauvignon blanc. Regulars often make the two-hour trip from Colombo just for an evening here.
Key Information
- Lunch: Sat – Sun Dinner: Thurs – Sun
- 94 76 983 8973
- Visit Kaiyō's Website
Location
311 Weligama By Pass Rd, Weligama, 81700
