Reviews
Can premium seafood feel approachable? Maalu by Fresh Harvest makes a convincing case
Some restaurants make themselves impossible to ignore. Others quietly sit in plain sight, waiting for the right moment to be discovered. Maalu by Fres
Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill
Fifty floors above ground is a strange altitude for dinner yet this is the setting Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill has given itself, perched on the 50 th
Buzz with Danu: The Little Child in All of Us - One Scoop at a Time
There are very few things in life that instantly take you back to your childhood. Ice cream is one of them. It doesn’t matter how old you are or
Seoulful Flavours at Hilton
Hilton Colombo continues its around-the-world culinary spotlight at Graze Kitchen with ‘Seoulful Flavours at Graze’, the latest promotion bringing
A Month-Long Ode to Motherhood: High Tea at Table by Nyne
The concept of the modern High Tea has often risked becoming a clichéd affair of frozen pastries and uninspired spreads, but Table by Nyne at Lake Lo
Blac Bagatalle
It has barely been a fortnight since Blac Bagatalle opened their second outlet at No. 32 Bagatalle Road, Colombo 03. The ride has not been the smoothe
Yazu Makes International Debut At Radisson Blu Resort, Galle
Indian hospitality brand, Yazu, marked its first international expansion of the brand with the launch of Yazu at the Beach at Radisson Blu Resort in G
The Alchemy of the Golden Hour: A New Chapter at Tiki Bar, Shangri-La Colombo
There is a specific, fleeting window of time in Colombo where the city seems to hold its breath. It happens just as the sun begins its slow descent in
“CURRY KING” – SRI LANKA’S LASTEST FOOD-TECH COMPANY FOR RICE & CURRY
If there’s one thing Sri Lankans don’t mess around with, it’s rice & curry. It’s the ultimate staple, the king of our local cuisine, consumed
Buzz with Danu - Not in India
Last evening, I found myself heading up to Level 23 at Indiya, Cinnamon Life, and it turned out to be one of those dinners that simply reminds you why
Buzz with Danu - Yes, I’m Jaffna Tamil — And Yes, This Passed the Test
So let me start by saying this: when you’re a Jaffna Tamil, walking into Cinnamon Grand Colombo for something called The Jaffna Table comes with exp
Choccan ’Karaikudi Virundhu’, The Taste of True Karaikudi in Colombo
Some restaurants let the food do the talking, and Choccan is one of those places. They’ve been lowkey since opening in September, with barely any ma
Belle Colombo: A Place for Great Steak and Great Stories
Colombo has tested me in many ways, but nothing bruised my spirit quite like the hunt for a decent steak. I spent years searching for a place that cou
NORTHERN VIRUNTHU BY FOX RESORTS: Authentic Jaffna Flavours in Colombo
One of my most memorable experiences during my stay at Fox Jaffna back in 2022 was, without a doubt, all the phenomenal food I ate over the course of
“SHAKAHARI” at INDIYA, Cinnamon Life
Pulling from fifteen Indian states, the menu at Cinnamon Life’s Indiya on a regular day is a greatest hits compilation that embodies the very essenc
Blooming Breakfast Resto Bar & Café: A Round-the-Clock Feast
Colombo’s dining scene is no stranger to trends - cafés that bloom and fade, bars that pop up and vanish, menus that promise the world but deliver
NATTER & NOSH: Fusion Cuisine
The siblings behind The Chinwag bring together their latest venture - Natter & Nosh, a fusion cuisine restaurant set right along Gregory’s Road in C
YOROKO AT CINNAMON LIFE
Yoroko is Cinnamon Life’s Japanese offering, but not in the usual bento-box and bamboo-panel sense; this is Japanese-inspired through the Nobu lens;
Fort Cafe by Tasty Caterers: A Quiet Escape Amidst the Hustle of Colombo Fort
The Fort Cafe by Tasty Caterers, located at No. 54 Australia Building, York Street, Colombo 1 is the newest addition to the city’s vibrant food sc
Bistro Des Marées: Lunch, Refreshed
Cinnamon Life’s bistro leans into lighter lunches, comfort dishes, and less decision fatigue. For a while, Bistro Des Marées felt like the kind of
Top 5 dessert spots in Colombo
I never considered myself a big fan of desserts. I couldn’t care less where we went for sweets and always went along with whatever spot others picke
A “Mess” not to be missed!
Colombo is filled with eateries, cafes, street food and star-class restaurants of mouth-watering cuisine. One among the latest entry of South Indian f
Top 5 BBQ spots in Colombo
For the longest time, to me, BBQ was just marinated, grilled meat with some salad on the side at a cousin’s birthday. Don’t get me wrong, those BB
Top 5 Brunch Spots in Colombo
I didn’t choose the brunch life. The brunch life chose me. But there was a time when I used to stress about picking a good brunch spot to eat. Those
Top 5 Dumpling Spots in Colombo
Let me start by saying this ‘I’m not a food critic’, just someone who really, really loves dumplings. After years of spontaneous dumpling huntin
Aqua Pazza: Where Every Dish Speaks, and the Tiramisu Sings
Aqua Pazza may be relatively new to Colombo’s restaurant scene, but it walks in with the quiet confidence of a place that knows exactly who it is. T
ALL YOU CAN EAT CURRY NIGHT AT THE CHINWAG
If you have settled into knowing The Chinwag as one of Colombo’s best hole-in-the-wall joints for juicy, flavour-packed dumplings (I’m thinking of
CHAYHANE: A little Turkish delight in Colombo
As a travel consultant of 10 years, Naura Aufer has journeyed across the world, but there’s something about Turkey that always draws her back- the w
BLUE ORBIT: AN ELEVATED DINING EXPERIENCE 750 FT ABOVE GROUND
Sri Lanka’s highest restaurant, Blue Orbit offers diners a sky-high, one-of-a-kind dining experience at an elevation of 750 feet above ground. The f
CEYLON CURRY CLUB
Tucked inside the historic Dutch Hospital, Ceylon Curry Club has become one of Colombo’s go-to restaurants for Sri Lankan cuisine with a refined, co