V Try – U Buy

31 July 2013 👁 1,674 views

Which restaurant has got the best deal on offer about town? We’re not that perplexing expert’s guide to culinary art that leaves you baffled and no wiser at the day’s end.

V Try – U Buy is the common man’s guide to what’s on offer at local restaurants. We let you know who gives you taste and value at once in the eyes of masses. Thanks for being on board!

So we scoured around town for Hot Dogs this week. It was pretty evident that from being a snack, this all time favourite has gone on to become a filling food item that might perhaps make up for a regular meal, judging from portion sizes and prices.

	Star Dogs Hyde Park Arpico Outlet
Overall	*** * * ***
Bun	*** * ***
Sausage	*** * * ***
Sauces/Toppings	The BBQ one I tried was very spicy and nice. *** * * ***
Portion size	Available in several sizes. Regular is fairly filling
Variety in selection of Hot Dogs	High
Time taken to prepare & serve	Within 5 mins
Price	Ranging from Rs. 190 – 300
Value for Money	High

	Elephant House Crescat outlet
Overall	*** * ***
Bun	*** * ***
Sausage	*** * ***
Sauces/Toppings	Served with the famed mustard sauce. *** * ***
Portion size	Regular size
Variety in selection of Hot Dogs	Low
Time taken to prepare & serve	Within 5 mins
Price	Rs. 100
Value for Money	High

	The Commons Coffeehouse 39, Flower Road, Colombo 7
Overall	*** * * Served with baked sweet potato fries**
Bun	*** * ***
Sausage	*** * * * ***
Sauces/Toppings	Fairly moistened up the bun. Sour sauce is given separately * *
Portion size	Regular size
Variety in selection of Hot Dogs	Average
Time taken to prepare & serve	Between 15 -20 mins
Price	Around Rs. 488 (all inclusive)
Value for Money	Average

	Sugar Bistro 89, Galle Road, Colombo 3
Overall	* * Served with baked sweet potato fries
Bun	*** * ***
Sausage	* *
Sauces/Toppings	Had a variety of flavoured sauces and toppings *** * * * ***
Portion size	Regular size
Variety in selection of Hot Dogs	Low
Time taken to prepare & serve	Between 10 -15 mins
Price	Rs. 610 (all inclusive)
Value for Money	Low

Guide to our Rating

* * * * * - Excellent

* * * * - Good

* * * - Average

* * - Poor

* - Bad

Our Pick: Star Dogs

Disclaimer: If the restaurant has a chain of outlets, the rating here is specific to the mentioned outlet. V Try – U Buy is not a connoisseur’s report, but is designed for the common man’s benefit.

By Nivedha Jeyaseelan

Pics by Kithsiri de Mel