Where to eat Uzbek-style food (plov, kebabs) and good pizza in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka?

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TL;DR

Unawatuna has 'Chaihana Dzen' serving real Uzbek plov, kebabs, pizza and sushi with delivery and evening events, plus a well-liked pizzeria called Giovanni nearby.

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Chaihana Dzen also serves syrniki and draniki for breakfast.

Chaihana Dzen ↗ link in original

Chaihana Dzen is the first tea-house-style restaurant on the island, offering authentic Uzbek plov, charcoal-grilled kebabs, plus pizza, pasta, sushi rolls and tom yum; breakfast options include Russian-style pancakes.

Chaihana Dzen (map: maps.app.goo.gl/mFofrkXcyrA47qC27) ↗ link in original

Every Wednesday at 7pm Dzen hosts board game nights (great even if you come alone), and every Saturday at 7pm there's karaoke.

Wed 7pm games, Sat 7pm karaoke

Chaihana Dzen offers food delivery through their own website if you'd rather stay in.

chaihanadzen.ru ↗ link in original

The place stands out for its vibe — live music, hookahs and a cozy setting that makes you want to linger.

A local recommends a pizzeria called Giovanni near Unawatuna as a tasty option if you're craving classic Italian-style pizza.

Giovanni Pizza