Verala
Sri Lanka
Verala brings Japanese teppanyaki to the beachside setting of Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle. The restaurant combines the theatre of cooking at the grill with ingredients and flavours drawn from Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Seafood and prime meats are prepared in front of diners, with seasonal vegetables from the Anantara gardens adding a local element. The chefs’ performance is part of the meal, using flames and movement alongside the actual preparation. Sushi and sashimi menus broaden the choice beyond teppanyaki. Chefs Asanka and Supun, both from Tangalle, contribute a particularly local connection to the restaurant’s Japanese-led format. Verala suits diners who want an interactive dinner within the resort, where the cooking process and beachside surroundings share the attention.