Chola Colombo

Situated only a few blocks away from the cool breezy streets of the Marine Drive, Chola Colombo is the latest addition to the array of Indian restaurants in Colombo.

Chef for a day @ ROCK SALT Cinnamon Bey

Situated along the sunny coast of Beruwala Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Bey is a getaway to paradise. Boasting as many as 7, top, not room service and exceptional bars, Cinnamon bey has a location within the hotel to suit your every mood. It even includes an open-air sushi bar, not o

Treat Your Dad to a scrumptious Sunday Brunch at the Galle Face Hotel

This Father’s Day, treat your dad to a scrumptious Sunday Brunch at the Galle Face Hotel. The iconic hotel is offering a Father’s Day special at The Verandah restaurant, where dad dines for free (in a group of 4). The delicious Sunday brunch includes staples like rice and curry and family favourites such as roasted chicken, lamb, artisanal homemade sausages and a wide selection of seafood. Comfort food like pasta, Indian specialities like Naan a

Dinner Buffet at Ginza on the Edge

Ginza on the Edge is one of the oldest Japanese restaurants in the country and has been serving consistently good Japanese fare. Owned by Mr. Richard Balasuriya, the restaurant was once located at the Hilton Colombo before moving to Waters Edge, where it now serves authentic Japanese delights in a beautiful location with great views. Since recent time

Ifthaar @ Nara Thai

Nara Thai is a restaurant located in Colombo 03, just past the Stone and String in Colpetty which serves authentic Thai Cuisine. It’s a little pricey, but if what you’re looking for is good quality food, good portion sizes and perfect ambience, it’s worth every single rupee you spend. The restaurant is at No. 3, Deal Place A, Kollupitiya

The Dining Room by Ramona Oshini

Ramona Jayawardena is known mainly for her prowess in the fashion industry but her passion for fashion also trickles down into the delicious food she makes. Although she doesn’t have a restaurant or caters at the moment she explained,

An Eclectic Iftar spread at the Galle Face Hotel

The Galle Face Hotel, together with Cyaniq.social recently hosted an Iftar Dining Event at its premises for a gathering of more than 70 invitees from the community, industries and the media. Guests were treated to Iftar staples such as dates, chicken congee, shortThe Galle Face Hotel, together with Cyaniq.social recently hosted an Iftar Dining Event at its premises eats (vegetable samosa and chicken rolls), as well as a delectable buffet spread.

Chocoholics – A Little Bit of Heaven

Situated in the busy streets of Havelock Road, Chocoholics will you give the ultimate chocolate experience like no other! They’re dedicated to showering you with everything chocolate and you will love it all till the last drop!

Siam House - 25 Years of Thai Cuisine

Siam House is a Thai restaurant that has been serving authentic Thai food for the past 25 years; it’s located at No 17, Melbourne Avenue, Colombo 4. Over the years, it has gathered a reputation for being one of the finest Thai dining areas in the Colombo.

Ethical Life: Momos by Ruvi

We paid a visit to the second location opened by Momos by Ruvi. A conveniently located, cosy little restaurant that is filled with surprises. We tried a few of their vegan momo (dumpling) options and the vegetarian baos that they had to offer.

Ethical Life: Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

This week on Ethical Life with Amritaa De Silva, we make a hearty and healthy rice salad using some of the best rice from Saaraketha Organics.

Things to keep in mind when transitioning to a vegetarian diet

A beef burger free life isn’t for everyone nor is giving up a good sirloin steak but somehow if you have decided to renounce all meat and try this veggie life you will soon realize that you can use all the help you can get. Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle is a gradual progression that requires your dedication in understanding about nutrition, food substitutes and finding a sequence that best works for you. Below are a few things I’ve picked up al

Weekend Iftar Buffet at Ceylon City Hotel

Ceylon City Hotel is situated in the busy streets of Bambalapitiya close to the sea. The restaurant is in the fourth floor with a beautiful view of the ocean. The restaurant is family friendly and has the ability to host approximately 65 to 70 guests, but t

The Sausage Shop

For the simple reason of not being able to find a decent sausage in Colombo, Digby Hill decided to make his own, at home. “Seven to eight years ago I started making sausages because I couldn’t find good sausages here,” he explained. Further, after trying and failing and finally succeeding he realised he had finally come up with the perfect formula for a damn good sausage. He started with the Pork a

Shangri La’s Ifthar Buffet: A spread fit for the discerning foodie

Since its inception, Shangri La firmly established itself as one of the city’s top buffets to aspire to, among its competitors. Despite a wide selection of items available in their buffet, they have consistently managed to pull it off, providing an assortment of tasty food with something for everyone. Shangri La has two ifthar options at present - a buffet spread at Table One and a lighter option o

Ifthar at the Mango tree: A rich Indian spread

The Mango Tree has been one of those restaurants that have been consistently providing good indian food. So when they invited us to try their Ifthar menu, we were excited.

Ifthaar @ Jack Tree

Jack tree is a cozy little dimly lit establishment located at number 200, Park Road,Colombo 5, that serves mainly Thai and Chinese cuisine. It’s run by the same group that owns Mango Tree hence the similarities in the name. We were invited in to try their Ifthaar pack made especially of course for Ramadan.

Healthy Organic Fix at Café Nuga!

If you are looking for a healthy fix when it comes to food, then we recommend that you check out Café Nuga. Located on Green Path, Colombo 7, there is no way you can miss it with the big board that says Café Nuga!

It’s always FRI-YAY @ Bakes By Bella

Bakes By Bella is a Cakery / Cafe located in the heart of Colombo. You can find it at No. 8 Alfred House Avenue, Colombo 03. The owner, Melissa Dharmadasa started off as home baker, and two expansions and a couple of years later branched her endeavour out into the popular chill out spot that is the Bakes By Bella Cafe you see today.

Cinnamon’s Next Culinary Event Features Nigella Lawson

Cinnamon Life is proud to announce the arrival of world-famous culinary celebrity of home cooking – Nigella Lawson, for a series of exclusive events in Sri Lanka, from the 21st to 23rd June 2018, which is sure to thrill gourmands and culinarians alike across the island. Nigella will be the third celebrity chef Cinnamon will be hosting, the first b

Tapping out the Tokiwa in Colombo

“First of all,” smiles Hiroyuki Okayama, father of two, “how is the ambience of our Japanese inspired café, Tokiwa?” It’s very breathable, we say, taking a good look around. Colourful, even.

Ifthar at Mövenpick

Mövenpick Hotel’s ongoing ifthar promotion is all about encouraging diners to spend quality time together with family or friends to break fast with a host of sumptuous food. The Ifthar promotion is held at AYU, Mövenpick’s all-day dining restaurant. We were promptly led to our tables where deseeded dates were laid out. We also had the option of ord

Lunch at Botanik Bistro and Bar

I must confess. I love everything about Botanik Bistro and Bar; the location, the vibe, the food and the service. I was honestly excited at the thought of having lunch at Botanik Bistro and Bar, which is a collaboration between the brilliant Rishi Naleendra, of international acclaim and Cantaloupe and Co, who have conceptualized and created a tru

Ethical Life with Amritaa De Silva

Ethical Life is Food Factor’s latest vegetarian and vegan column curated by Amritaa De Silva. She is a young and energetic Miss World Sri Lanka who loves to travel, eat and experience new adventures. She transformed herself into a vegetarian 12 years ago and is slowly moving in to the vegan lifestyle. Her goal is to spread empathy and love through food and to be able to enjoy an ethical and sustainable lifestyle.

Celebrity chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida wows Sri Lankan diners

The Colombo Supper Club presented celebrity chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida, whose pop up at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo wowed select diners with an omakase experience over the course of two nights.

Pages and Coffee - A Book Lover’s Paradise

Only a few yards away from the hustle and bustle of Cotta Road, Pages and Coffee is a cocoon of its own. This space is exclusively dedicated to bookworms, with comfortable seating, a very calming atmosphere and good food. If you are a book lover like myself, you will fall in love at first sight.

Baker’s Choice

Our first meeting with Laki Ratnayake and his dedicated and passionate crew was in late 2016. My husband and I drove to his bakery in Piliyandala past 8pm that evening and when we finally got there and walked past the extensive plants and stone-paved drive way into his bakery the aroma of bread filled the air. For more on that experience.

Celebrate A Mother’s Love With Mahaweli Reach Hotel

New menu by Big Bird’s Delights

Jovanka Jayaweera seems to surprise my taste buds every time I try her delectable food. A few weeks back she introduced her new menu which goes along the same lines, in that she has a fair share of starters, mains and desserts as well as her usual lip smacking beverages.

Beat the heat @Chillato

Chillato is the ultimate soft serve ice-cream experience, in Sri Lanka. It’s a cosy little spot located in the heart of Battaramulla, and is guaranteed to help you beat the heat