The Tuna and the Crab

Ministry of Crab's Chef, Reimagined for Galle

The Tuna and The Crab occupies part of the historic Galle Dutch Hospital building on Hospital Street, inside Galle Fort, and carries real weight as a project from chef Dharshan Munidasa, the name behind Colombo's Ministry of Crab and Nihonbashi. Known for its tuna sashimi and maki and its mud crab served on avocado, the restaurant fuses Japanese technique with Sri Lankan seafood in a compact, roughly 40-seat dining room. It's a rare chance to eat chef-driven Japanese-Sri Lankan cooking without leaving the Fort.

From Ocean Fresh to Sushi Ready

• Signature Dishes: Tuna sashimi and maki, plus mud crab on avocado, anchor a menu built around Japanese technique and local seafood.

• Also Worth Ordering: The Olive Oil and Soy Sauce Sashimi is the dish reviewers single out most; seafood okonomiyaki and crab croquettes or crab rice round out the table.

• Ambience: Set inside the historic Galle Dutch Hospital building, with an intimate, roughly 40-seat indoor dining room.

• Best For: Special-occasion dinners, seafood lovers, and anyone who's eaten at Ministry of Crab or Nihonbashi in Colombo and wants the Galle counterpart.

• Special Features: Created by chef Dharshan Munidasa, a genuine celebrity-chef draw that's rare for a Galle Fort restaurant.

• Versatile Space: Reservations are accepted, unlike many Fort restaurants that run on a walk-in-only basis, making it easier to plan ahead.

• Easy Access & Amenities: Galle Fort is a pedestrian UNESCO heritage zone with restricted vehicle access, so walk or take a short tuk-tuk drop to the Dutch Hospital Complex on Hospital Street.