For a country with an obsession with rice in all of its many forms, Sri Lanka does fair justice to the staple food item. While our variety of rice based dishes is fascinatingly numerous, we also do a good job in fusing the accommodating starch with a number of unique flavours to arrive at what we know to be the Lankan rice experience.
Fat Panda is a relatively new restaurant situated in Sea Avenue that serves up fusion Asian fare with their own quirky in-house twists and flavours.
You’re always courteous at the meal table. You say your please and thank you’s. You don’t leave your bags on the table. You don’t make or answer any calls. No matter how careful you are, depending on which part of the world you’re dining in, you may not even be aware that you’re committing dining etiquette faux pas. If you’re a tourist, no one’s going to
The face behind the delectable and very popular Nandi’s Milk Toffees, Nanditha Peiris Gamage began making her milk toffees “14 years ago, with just 30 pieces at Odel ward Place. Now we supply around 2000 pieces a week to 5 Odel outlets, Paan Paan, Barefoot, Tasty Caterers, Avirate Cafe and Isso.”
Growing up I was a huge fan of Jelly. I still am! I can eat an entire bowl of strawberry jelly as a meal and be content. So when one of my cousins introduced me to the broken glass pudding, I knew I had to try it out. And unlike most other recipes this came out well the first time!
Paan Paan known for the most amazing bread in the city launched ‘The Grill’ at their outlet at No 84 Lorenz Road, Colombo 04 a couple of months back. Working on the feedback from the customers, they have now formulated a new menu which seems to be even more popular than the one before.
Hilton Colombo Residences has just launched their Poolside Barbecue nights and it will be held every Thursday from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM with live entertainment, Shisha corner, and beverage deals. As there are so many corporates in the vicinity, this concept will, I’m sure, be a hit especially because of the convenient location.
With the summer season and vacations coming in, Harpo’s Café’s & Restaurants have reintroduced their summer menus for the fourth consecutive year to make the Colombo summer a little more delightful for us.
Kafe Kolombo is located within the same premises as Charini – the clothing boutique run by Charini Suriyage and it is her brother Kushan Suriyage who runs the cafe. Having qualified from Ceylon Hotel School and with a Business Degree in his pocket which he read for in Sydney Australia, Kushan returned to Sri Lanka and dabbled in the field of Human Resources.
Ahungalla with its endless beach and chilled out vibes is a perfect vacation destination. Their sandy beach untainted by rubbish and waste is considered to be one of the best on the island. Yet if you take the beach out of the equation, there’s very little to do while vacationing there.
After giving fans something to ‘taco bout’ for a while now, it’s finally time to taste the goods - Taco Bell opened its doors yesterday (Monday the 17th of July) to much hype and frenzy. Excited fans lined up hours ahead for a taste!
Taco Bell recently hosted the media at an exclusive sneak peek event. Brought down by Gamma Pizzakraft Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., the country’s very first Taco Bell joins the company’s successful fellow franchisees Pizza Hut and Delifrance.
About a month back, it was that time of the year where faluda was offered to you in abundance. I for one never get tired of it. It is one of the simplest drinks to make, but over the years I have tasted many different versions. So I started experimenting on my own till I found what I loved best. And I like to serve them in individual glasses as it is the mixing that I enjoy the most!
Although I’ve dropped by Crossroads many a time while passing by to buy the odd éclair or the famous prawn roll that only Tasty Caterers makes so well, this was the first time I checked out their dining options and I was pleasantly surprised as the options were plenty, and it was real value for money and the service was excellent.
It is easily one of the most consumed veggies in Sri Lanka but I don’t think we realise the nutritional value of green beans. So the next time you prepare it, give it some thought because the way we cook this vegetable into a curry extracts most of its nutrients.
We all crave a good hot dog every now and then. We went around Colombo in search of the best hot dogs in terms of flavour and value for money. Here’s our roundup of hot dogs in Colombo.
Tea Avenue on Barnes Place is a go-to mandatory for anyone on the lookout to indulge. The pastas are cheesy, the desserts are rich and the place in itself makes for a great time. The café is open till late and does great for late dinners and sweet cravings. The service is great and the atmosphere is friendly, and the place makes great for friends, food and work.
Sunday Grills is a recently opened BBQ restaurant in Maradana. Sunday Grills is one of the many food stalls at The Food Company which hosts other food stalls such as the Snow Monkey, Kottu and Co and The Waffle Ink to name a few.
One of Colombo’s reigning and hugely popular coffee shops, Coco Veranda, recently opened its third branch in Nawala (just 7 days at the time we dropped by, to be precise).
It is rarely that one gets to call a meal an ’experience’, but there are no better words to describe the new degustation lunch at Jetwing Colombo Seven’s restaurant, Fifty7. A twist to the usual Sunday lunch buffet, this degustation lunch is a seven course delight curated by Chef Indika Bandara.
SugarBliss by Chamanka is owned and operated by Chamanka Gamage who says that baking and cooking are very much a part of her DNA. Her great grandfather was one of the founders of the Maliban empire while her maternal grandmother had her own pastry shop at Liberty Plaza.
Yes! You totally can. Many vegetarians and vegans will understand the frustration when telling the good news to family and friends that they are asked ’’Are you going to start eating meat now?’’. While well-meaning I’m sure, it’s only due to a limited understanding about being vegetarian/vegan that people have misplaced concerns.
Oshella started off with a Facebook page about 2 years ago with no inkling as to how far she’d be able to go. Today, she has a successful home-based business and her goods are in high demand.
Who doesn’t love a big plate of chicken wings? Sometimes, what’s being served at famous restaurants can be overrated. And even if you have a favourite, it grows old on you. So you are forced to a point that you have to find a new favourite all over again which can lead to several visits to many restaurants and an empty wallet. Here is my favourite and recipe for delicious chicken wings.
As more people start to become aware of the ethical issues that surround the use of animals in society, more documentaries are being produced on these topics. There’s a varied range out there but the most central themes focus on animal welfare, the environment or health. Below are my top 5 picks for the best documentaries about animals.
Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara is a property owned and managed under the Heritance brand of the Aitken Spence Group in Beruwala. The property is a modern day rendition of a traditional ayurvedic medicine retreat and focuses its energies on rejuvenating the weary spirits of its patrons.
If there was ever a vegetable that was forced on me it is the brinjal. I never liked the mushy content inside, but over the years my mother found a way to make me fall in love with her curry. Well, to be fair, I will eat moju anytime, but that is one unhealthy dish! Here is a list of health benefits that you get from a brinjal! And if you are anything like me and has a strong dislike for brinjals, this list will change your mind.
Located in the heart of Colombo’s Cinnamon Gardens, The Ceylon Café specialises in a refined assortment of Sri Lankan cuisine. Along with the traditional ’Ceylonese’ recipes, Ceylon Café’s Executive Chef and his team have been experimenting with various cuisines and its origins to offer guests a choice of different options. The dishes are infused with ingredients and flavours that make Sri Lankan cuisine what it is - simply delicious!
Healthy Eats is a delivery-only food option for those looking for healthy controlled meals. The brainchild of Dano’s owner, Roshani Raju, Healthy Eats grew from popular demand by Dano’s customers looking for a healthy meal.
What’s the first Vietnamese item of food that pops into your mind? Pho? Banh mi? Spring rolls? All of these quintessential dishes and more will be served at the Graze Kitchen at Hilton Colombo from the 29th of June till the 15th of July. Two guest chefs from their sister hotel, Hilton Hanoi Opera are here especially for this.
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