You can always opt for a hamper of fruits or even vegetables for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year during these difficult times as a gift. However, if you want to keep things traditional and uplift spirits, you can gift your loved one or even business partners with a Rasa Kavili hamper. You can also brighten your own New Year table by checking out the delicious traditional treats offered by these 6 places where you can get some of the best Rasa Kavili.
1. Upali’s by Nawaloka
Upali’s truly gives you a piece of home with all of their food. The Avurudu Hamper available at Upali’s also gives you a piece of home by making your New Year table plentiful with Rasa Kavili such as Aluwa, Kokis, Konda Kevum, Kiri toffee as well as something a little extra, a bottle of Kithul Pani. The hamper includes 10 of every Rasa Kavili so it will be just enough for your table and maybe the next day as well. The hamper is only available from the 8th of April to the 11th, so make sure you place an order or grab it from the store as soon as possible.
Price – 4900 LKR
Location – No. 65, C.W.W. Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo
Phone number – 011 269 5812 / 011 269 4359
Visit their website, their Instagram page @upaliscolombo and their Facebook page @UpalisByNawaloka for more information.
2. Lassana.com
From a wide range of hampers that include veggie assortment packs, fruits baskets as well as family essential hampers, Lassana.com has it all. But their Classic Assorted Kavili Pack is both affordable and has everything you need to present to your loved ones or business partners. The Classic Pack includes 5 Konda Kavum, 10 Kokis and 1 hand of Kolikuttu bananas among other things. The gift box the Kavili comes in is also sure not to disappoint just like the delicious Kavili.
Price – 3,250 LKR
Phone number – 011 2001122
Visit their website, their Instagram page @lassana_flora and their Facebook page @Lassana Flora for more information.
3. Kavili.lk
The Kavili Table Essentials offered by this relatively new website that solely focuses on Rasa Kavili is definitely something you should check out. The selection offers 20 pieces of milk rice, Ambul Thiyal and Katta Sambol along with some sweets. Their Kavili Table – Corporate and the Kavili Box – Large are some of the other options they have, especially filled with Rasa Kavili.Customizing your own Kavili hamper any way you like is also an option. Their user-friendly website greatly helps in the process of selecting exactly what you want this Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Price – 3.600 LKR – 9,800 LKR
Phone number – 011 316 1616 / 077 750 2741
Visit their website, their Instagram page @kavili.lk and their Facebook page @Kavili.lk for more information.
4. Mount Lavinia Hotel
The Avurudu Hamper from Cafe Maitland by Mount Lavinia Hotel is sure to not disappoint you. They are only available for pre-orders so you should move fast to grab any one of the options available, from the Bronze, Silver and Gold range, or even individual Rasa Kavili to make your own special hamper including Bibikkan and Butter cake. The Bronze Avurudu Hamper which includes 10 Kokis, 7 Mung, Naran and Konde Kavum each, 7 Aluwa pieces, 1 Asmi, 15 Milk toffees and 250g of Kalu Dodol is priced at 3,610 LKR and is sure to provide you with all you need this Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The hamper range is perfect as a gift to someone or a treat for yourself.
Price – 3,610 LKR – 5,580 LKR
Location – 37 De Saram Rd, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (Cafe Maitland) Phone number – 077 3112 399 / 011 2711 711
Visit their website, Instagram page @mount_lavinia_hotel or Facebook page @MountLaviniaHotel
5. Hilton Colombo

As the destination for premium, personalized service in Sri Lanka, Hilton also has one of the best options when it comes to Rasa Kavili.Their Silver and Gold hampers priced at 4,448 LKR and 5,988 LKR respectively will be available from the 11th to the 14th of April so even if you keep your prep for the New Year until the last minute, Hilton will have your selection of Rasa Kavili ready. If you feel like getting a variety of pickles along with Rasa Kavili, then the Gold hamper is definitely something you should get. There is also an early bird offer up until the 9th of April where the Silver and the Gold hampers will be available at a discounted price. If you’re one for deals, this one is definitely for you.
Price range – 4,448 LKR – 5,998 LKR
Visit their website, Instagram @hiltoncolombo and Facebook page @Hilton Colombo.
Phone number – 011 2492 492
6. Lakwimana.com
Lakwimana might be a website that you haven’t heard of before. It’s an e-commerce gift service that was started in 2009. They have a host of gifts ranging from flowers and cakes to greeting cards and party essentials as well as seasonal hampers. The Sinhala and Tamil New Year hampers: the Awurudu Kewum Kokis Wattiya and the Sinhala Awurudu Kewili Kuruniya include homemade Rasa Kavili to give the best to their customers. You also have the option of ordering individual Rasa Kavili and making your own Kavili basket through the website.
Price range – 2,400 LKR – 3,000 LKR
Phone number – 077 889 2006 / 071 588 5885
Visit their website, Instagram page @lakwimana.lk or Facebook page @Lakwimana for more information.
With this list, we wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year! Despite these difficult times, may you have a peaceful and joyful time of celebration, especially with the suggestions made for where you can easily get your Rasa Kavili from.