Some facts intrigued me when I researched and visited the multi-cuisine restaurant, ‘Cuisine Colombo’ for a review. Sushan Peiris, the founder of “Cuisine” is an accomplished lawyer by profession, qualified with his attorney qualifications all the way from England. He founded the Cuisine Colombo Restaurant chain in 2020 just three weeks prior to the country going in for a full lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sake Colombo by Tsukiji Uoichi is by no means a new entry to the Japanese food scene in Sri Lanka; the restaurant first opened its doors back in 2010 and the ‘Tsukiji Uoichi’ brand is a well-known chain of Japanese restaurants in Tokyo. It has, however, recently come under new management, undergone rebranding and upgrading to operate as the newly reopened ‘Sake Colombo’ today.
Malay Jiving, the recent hawker-style street food festival held at The Courtyard in Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, provided a unique opportunity for food enthusiasts to delve into the vibrant world of Sri Lankan Malay cuisine. With its impressive array of unique dishes and collaboration with veteran Sri Lankan Malay home cook Raleena Veero, the festival truly delivered an unforgettable culinary experience.
Few restaurants in and around Colombo can claim to have experienced rapid organic growth in just two to three years of operation, but Mongolian Street most certainly can. They’ve just opened their biggest outlet yet at No. 318, Torrington Avenue, Colombo 05, and the new outlet is an absolute treat.
When I first heard the name Hotel Manoli, I couldn’t help but imagine a charming little Sri Lankan eatery tucked away in a quaint village. But how wrong I was! Hotel Manoli, located at Food Studio, One Galle Face Mall, is a culinary gem that brings the flavours of Levantine cuisine to Colombo. As someone who is fond of Mediterranean cuisine, I was excited to try it out, and let me tell you - it was a delightful revelation.
Taj Samudra, Colombo once again reignites the passion to indulge your taste buds. The Hyderabadi Food Festival will be held from 9th to 18th June 2023, as Navratna Restaurant of Taj Samudra welcomes the world of redefined regional cuisine and gourmet paradise, reflecting flavours of India in a contemporary way.
Indulge in a feast for the senses at the Sunday Jazz Brunch at Capital Bar & Grill, Shangri-La Colombo. Savour the delectable creations, and immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of live jazz music which create the perfect ambience for a memorable dining experience.
Located on Park Road in Colombo, 7 Degrees Restaurants is a unique dining destination that offers three floors of novel dining experiences. The restaurant boasts a menu that combines classic dishes with a unique twist, making it a must-visit spot for foodies who enjoy the bold flavours of the region.
In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea. We talk to home bakers who are constantly experimenting and innovating and navigating through these difficult times to bring the sweet and the savoury to our doorsteps.
If you’re on the lookout for the latest brunch spot with a cute ambience and a tantalizing menu, look no further than The ‘Stache, down De Fonseka Road, Colombo 5. Founded by Tash, who previously owned the renowned Tosakanth’s Roast Paan, this breakfast and brunch restaurant is a delightful addition to the culinary scene. Tash’s hands-on and diligent approach ensures that the staff are familiar with flavours and consistently deliver exceptional
Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo announced the opening of their newly revamped speciality restaurant, the ‘Crab Factory.’ The new restaurant finds its space right next to the hotel’s popular speciality restaurant ‘Navaratna’ and offers private and intimate dining space for guests to relish mouth-watering crabs and fresh seafood catch.
Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo introduced their brand-new Bento Boxes available at the Royal Thai restaurant, all 5 weekdays between 12.00 PM -3.00 PM. Attending the tasting of the Corporate Lunch package, we got to observe that the Bento Boxes are equivalent to an executive lunch, fully competent to fulfil your ‘Grab and Go’ meal requirement.
Experience the ultimate culinary journey at the upcoming Jaffna Food Festival hosted by Hotel MaRadha in collaboration with Danu Innasithamby and Thushara Innasithamby of My Sister’s Kitchen. The festival will be held from May 11th to May 14th and promises to be a gastronomic delight. Thushara’s collaborations with various hotels and restaurants have always been successful, earning her a reputation for delivering unique and delicious food that ap
If you’re a fan of pizza, then you know that New York Style Pizza is THE pizza; it has a thin crust, a tangy sauce, and a generous amount of toppings that make it the perfect pizza. And if you’re in Colombo, then you don’t have to look any further than Champion Slice to get a taste of this iconic pizza style.
Café Francais, perched at the very front of Park Street Mews, needs little to no introduction. The quaint French bistro has had its doors open since 2014, serving the finest dishes that are quintessentially French and Mediterranean cuisine. From casual and outdoor dining to private spaces that eludes a finer dining ambience, Café Francais caters to a variety of diner requirements both in terms of its versatile ambience as well as through its care
In this series, we talk to people who turned their passion for food and baking into a business idea. We talk to home bakers who are constantly experimenting and innovating and navigating through these difficult times to bring the sweet and the savoury to our doorsteps. Baker and Director of New Vaishi Cake Deco & Academy, Pushparaja Sudharshika is an avid baker, cake artist and educator in baking. Her business, fondly named after her daughter, ha
I recently visited one of Colombo’s oldest Indian restaurants - Alhambra at Ramada by Wyndham. While I had dined at Alhambra many times before, I hadn’t been there recently and wanted to see if the food was still as good as I remembered. I’m happy to report that Alhambra did not disappoint.
Following a week’s expedition around the island, dynamic TV Chef and MasterChef Australia finalist Simon Toohey presented a rare culinary experience to a select crowd before he returned to his homeland.
Ramada’s famous Iftar buffet, priced only at LKR 5900/= net per person, is happening as the sun sets for guests to break-fast at the Gardenia Restaurant. From fresh juices and dates to salads and mezze, the buffet presents culinary fusions of Mediterranean, Indian, and International cuisines. Group discounts and bank card offers are also available for the Iftar buffet.
The newest restaurant entering the culinary scene in Colombo is ElPodio, a family-friendly restaurant that aims to offer unique culinary experiences to their guests. Located in the heart of Rajagiriya, casually tucked away at the busy but serene Royal Gardens, ElPodio officially opened for business on 24th March 2023.
The Hilton Colombo is presenting their International Hummus Festival for the 2nd consecutive year in the form of an extravagant, mouth-watering international Ramadan dinner buffet at Graze Kitchen, which will be taking place from the 23rd of March to 20th of April 2023.
The recently launched Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, is marking the holy month of Ramadan with a special Iftar Buffet throughout the entire month.
Home-based food business, Mad Curry Skills by Chari, run by home cook Charindi Meegasthanna together with her husband Chinthaka Dharmakeerthi is a known household name among the foodie community.
Food Studio at Colombo City Centre has firmly cemented itself as a food court to be reckoned with - from constantly aiming to maintain high standards to evaluating the outlets under its belt, ensuring that diners enjoy good food when they dine there. Hot Chook is by no means a new addition to the Food Studio’s lineup, and they’ve made quite a name for themselves over the past 2 years among foodies for their yummy food and their fun challenges - t
Sri Lankan Michelin-starred Chef Lahiru Jayasekara collaborates with Shangri La Colombo for a gastronomically delightful culinary affair. It’s a Friday evening and the Capital Bar and Grill at Shangri-La Colombo is buzzing with a full house, and tables of guests all eagerly awaiting to enjoy a night of gastronomical delight curated by Sri Lanka’s very own Michelin-starred chef – Lahiru Jayasekera.
We love a good Sunday Brunch and Colombo’s newest city hotel; Courtyard by Marriott is promising a Sunday Brunch you simply can’t say ‘No’ to. Beira Kitchen is Courtyard by Marriot Colombo’s signature all-day dining restaurant that serves a range of local and international cuisine and every Sunday, the space comes alive with families and friends settling in for a lazy Sunday Brunch at the city hotel. From 12.00-3.00pm, the Sunday Brunch is priced
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, food photographer and food stylist, Chamali, takes our Q&A!
Taking her own spin on artisan cookies, Radeesha De Silva has revamped KUKIFIX to be a hip, trendy cookie spot that aims to please your sweet tooth. At the heart of KUKIFIX resides hard work and dedication to constantly innovate new flavours such as Crème Brulee and Kinder Joy which are quite hard to find in the current Sri Lankan cookie sphere.
It’s November 2016 and five Sri Lankan friends are opening a restaurant. They’ve found a four-bedroom flat above an old pub in Cheltenham, UK and they’ve got plans for the tired old tavern. On a shoestring budget and days of sweat, long hours and hard work – the quaint old pub is now a bright, quirky Sri Lankan Street food resto-bar. The Coconut Tree is open for business.
Sri Lanka’s food scene has continued to grow as Lankans increasingly demonstrate an affinity for embracing a variety of different cuisines. However, there has always been a significant dearth of Pakistani cuisine in the country, perhaps due to people conceiving Pakistani and Indian food to be one and the same.
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