Nestled in the hill country of Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya is often referred to as 'Little England' due to its colonial-style architecture and a climate that favors the proliferation of tea estates. The history of food in Nuwara Eliya is heavily influenced by both the colonial past and the traditional Sri Lankan Sinhalese and Tamil cuisines. The area's climate has allowed for a unique array of vegetables to be grown, as well as for the production of high-quality Ceylon tea. The British introduced Western-style dishes and new agricultural practices, including the cultivation of strawberries, which are now a local delicacy.
