It’s pretty easy to be misled by tempting food pictures and appetizing descriptions on promotion websites nowadays, only to finally try the item and realise the person handling the Facebook page and photographer were far more skilful than the cook!!
With restaurants mushrooming, where can we turn to before we regret the money spent all too rashly? In this all new column, we try something each week from places reputed to selling it, and let you know how it tasted based on general criteria. In a bid to save your time, money and effort, we review a number of places to find the best one for you, whatever be your preferences.
Desserts, drinks and dinners – who does it best? We’ll let you know at V Try – U Buy!!
This week, we went on an Éclair hunt around town. Of course any large scale bakery at your lane-top is bound to have this puff with cream filling and chocolate topping; but when you crave for a good one who in fact rewards your taste buds and your money?
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CAFÉ ON THE 5TH
108, 5th Lane, Colombo 3
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| Portion Size | Good |
| Gooey/Crunchy | Moderately both |
| How was the cream filling? | Even |
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How dominant was the flavour of the chocolate topping?
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High |
| Nature of puff | Soft |
| Price | 80/= |
| Value for your money | Average |
| Overall comment |
****
A rewarding treat on the whole, the initial sense of taste makes it a delight to bite into.
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DIVINE FOODS
32, Queens Road, Colombo 3
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| Portion Size |
Large
(available in 2 sizes)
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| Gooey/Crunchy | Gooey |
| How was the cream filling? | Very even |
| How dominant was the flavour of the chocolate topping? | High |
| Nature of puff | soft |
| Price |
80/=(Large)
60/=(Small)
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| Value for your money | High |
| Overall comment |
*****
Definitely for the sweet toothed foodie. A good sample of what an eclair should be!
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FAB
Kollupitiya
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| Portion Size | Good |
| Gooey/Crunchy | Crunchy |
| How was the cream filling? | Fairly even |
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How dominant was the flavour of the chocolate topping?
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Dominant |
| Nature of puff | Dry |
| Price | 60/= |
| Value for your money | High |
| Overall comment |
***
The syrupy chocolate topping made up for the rough pastry. You just might like it.
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SPONGE
347, Galle Road,
Colombo 3
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| Portion Size | Relatively small |
| Gooey/Crunchy |
Moderately
Both
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| How was the cream filling? | Smooth |
| How dominant was the flavour of the chocolate topping? | Dominant |
| Nature of puff | soft |
| Price | 70/= |
| Value for your money | Average |
| Overall comment |
****
A decided choice for the chocolate lover. Nearly a better chocolate delicacy.
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SENSAAL
Hyde Park outlet
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| Portion Size | Good |
| Gooey/Crunchy | Crunchy |
| How was the cream filling? | Fairly even |
| How dominant was the flavour of the chocolate topping? | Not much |
| Nature of puff | dry |
| Price | 75/= |
| Value for your money | Low |
| Overall comment |
**
I won’t recommend it. Quite parched and boring. Not a pleasant aftertaste either.
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Guide to our star rating
***** - Excellent
**** - Rather good
*** - Average
** - Not bad
* - Bad
Our pick – Divine foods & Café on the 5th
Your pick – Where do you like your éclairs best? Let us know what your favourite place for éclairs is (whether mentioned here or not).
Text by Nivedha Jeyaseelan
Comments (6)
Nilika de Silva
Jul 25, 2013 12:00 amMy favourite éclair is the Coffee Éclair from FAB.
ReplyAshani
Jul 25, 2013 12:00 amDefinetly café on the 5th!
ReplyThush gunawardene
Jul 26, 2013 12:00 amHow can we trust your reporter's findings when it appears she has not done her basic research. It is not a puff but choux pastry. Is the chocolate dominant???? Unless there is a tiny drop of chocolate on top of the eclair twhich was not the case according to the pics I would not be using dominant as a description!. Nice try but you need to be think the subject matter through. Photos are crap
Replyjj
Jul 26, 2013 12:00 amPerera
Replysanju
Jul 26, 2013 12:00 amtotally agree with Thush G. whoever went looking hadn't a clue what they were looking for.
ReplyS.H
Aug 03, 2013 12:00 amTasty's Eclair is the best for me :).
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