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Food is really and truly the most effective medicine. Sri Lanka is a food basket with some of the most fertile land and food naturally occurring in abundance.

Nourishment is a very important part of your stay, we try to use locally sourced ingredients many of which are grown in our garden.

Fully Licensed Bar, beer on tap, great cocktails and wine from around the world.

At Illuk by Halcyon Mawella, dining is shaped by the landscape around us — the ocean just beyond the palms, the lagoon, and the land we grow on. Our new seafood-led menu celebrates Mawella’s coastline, working closely with local fishermen and suppliers to bring the day’s catch straight to the kitchen.Fresh fish and shellfish form the heart of the menu, paired with seasonal produce grown in our own ¼-acre organic garden. Herbs, spices, vegetables, and garnishes are harvested daily and woven through each dish, adding depth and a clear sense of place to every plate.This is food rooted in the sea and the soil — thoughtful, local, and quietly expressive of Mawella and the people who shape it.

Illuk is unfussy yet refined, our open-air restaurant offers a seasonally changing menu that highlights the vibrant flavors of Sri Lanka, influenced by global techniques and ingredients. We work closely with local farmers, fishermen, and food producers, many of whom are part of our foundation projects, to bring you honest, beautifully crafted dishes — always fresh, always thoughtful. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with menus that evolve based on what’s in season, what’s just been caught, and what’s growing in our garden.

Highlights:

Daily changing menus based on what’s available and in season

Ingredients sourced from our own garden, village farms, and nearby fisheries

A selection of Sri Lankan classics and globally inspired plates

Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options always available

Plastic-free, conscious kitchen operations (only backend exceptions for hygiene)

Home grown & Local Products

We’re pleased to welcome Head Chef Nash to Illuk by Halcyon Mawella. His approach to cooking is rooted in simplicity, seasonality, and a strong respect for the ingredients around us. With a clear focus on seafood, Nash works closely with local fishermen and our garden team to shape menus that reflect Mawella’s coastline and the rhythm of the area. The result is food that feels thoughtful, local, and quietly confident.

SEE HIS MENUS HERE