Food

Cocobox.lk

Desserts have always been at the apex of gifting due to their wide appeal, and small businesses are now upping the ante, creating desse...

The Brown Girl Bakes

The Brown Girl Bakes began their operations in 2019, with Leann Eleena Jayawardena taking the reins of the home-based baking business. ...

The Bake Store

A baker for many years, Shynaz Thajudeen has been in the baking business since 2015, having started her craft at the young age of 18. �...

Roast Paan LK

Adding their own twist to the traditional roast paan meal, Ayana Sea started Roast Paan LK where they serve roast paan in various rendi...

Not Just Jars

Shahana Fazal’s journey to starting her own home business is a rather fascinating story. She was motivated by a social influencer who...

Pot Colombo

Created by the three Sahill siblings, Shimraz, Amaan and Shamara, Pot Colombo is a relatively new hotspot that began this year where th...

Boxed Gesture

Sensing a niche in the market for Sri Lankan toffee suppliers and curated gift boxes, Jazmiya Jhan started Boxed Gesture. “We kept re...

Burnt Basque by Rads

The ugly duckling among swans, the Burnt Basque Cheesecake is a far cry from its delicate and visually appealing counterpart. A beautif...

Dumplings & Parathas

Dumplings & Parathas is the newest food spot in Colombo focusing on introducing Chinese street food. A sister brand of the famous David...

Sweet Summer

A passionate food enthusiast, Tharanga Udawatte is always up for a challenge, constantly experimenting with ingredients and trying out ...

Fairy Cakes

Nafla Niyas started her cake business with a passion for home baking. She started her business just a year ago, amidst the pandemic and...

Mongolian Street

The last time we visited Mongolian Street it was just offering takeaway. Dine-in facilities were barely sorted out. In just a few short...

Desserts by Kay

In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea amidst lockdown and COVID-19 fears.

Time for some Takeout!

Takeout Lanka, a not so new addition to the game, has been working quietly on making a name for themselves - purely using word-of-mouth...

The Circle

Thanuja Kariyawasam worked in the corporate sector for almost 17 years before she decided to retire after her third born. Because she w...

Magic Batter

Magic Batter is the union of two things Nihara De Alwis loves the most: good food and creativity. A brand that has been making a name f...