Reviews
Mei’s Jiaozi: Preserving Tradition, One Dumpling at a Time
Sitting down with Yu Mei Kumarasinghe, I was immediately drawn to the sight of her expertly folding delicate sheets of dough with practised ease. Each
Hideout Lounge Kandy: Eating (and Feasting) in the Hills
There’s something about Kandy’s crisp evening air that makes a good meal even better. Maybe it’s the mist rolling over the hills, the cool breez
“TIMELESS TASTE OF INDIA” NOW AT GRAZE KITCHEN, HILTON COLOMBO
This January, Hilton Colombo’s Graze Kitchen kicks off the year with a ‘Timeless Taste of India’ where guests are invited to indulge in India’
Tag me @danu - Going Dry this New Year
Colombo’s buzzing social scene just got a refreshing twist to kick off the New Year! Say hello to Sober Social Colombo—Sri Lanka’s first-ever dr
Christmas At Barista
It’s finally here! Barista has launched their Christmas menu for 2024 and yes… it’s festive and delicious. The Christmas menu includes six fest
Mad Dogs launches their latest Italian menu
Unveiling its newest culinary venture, a delectable Italian menu, Mad Dogs continue to showcase their expanded expertise in the art of gastronomy.
MOUTHWATERING EAST ASIAN FOOD: Sit and eat? Or sit, cook and eat?
How do you typically eat at a restaurant? You sit down, check the menu, you order, the food is cooked and brought to your table and you gobble it down
Cupcakes by Sharon In Negombo
It’s been two years since we spoke to home baker Sharone De Lambert of Sharon’s Cakes, and a lot has changed. Known for her elegant, custom-made b
Experience Master Chef Liang’s Special Menu at Yi Jing
Dining at Yi Jing, located at ITC Ratnadipa, is always a bit of an event. With its expansive views and sleek décor, the restaurant manages to feel bo
Pakistani Food Festival Happening Now at Courtyard by Marriott Colombo
The rich and vibrant flavours of Pakistan have come alive in Colombo at the Pakistani Food Festival, hosted by Courtyard by Marriott Colombo from Octo
Mays Table - Urban Refined Thai Cuisine
Our fun informal foodie group descend on Mays Table, a Thai food experience that is currently hot gossip in Colombo. At the upstairs location in the A
The Chinwag: Dumplings Over Friendly Conversation
There is something charming about a place that feels unapologetically small, almost as if it were thrown together from passion rather than polished in
AUTARCH: Japanese and Thai cuisine under one roof
The historic Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct recently welcomed a fresh culinary addition: Autarch. This new restaurant, a joint venture by Janaka Dia
Döner & Dürüm: Turkish Arabic Cuisine
Founded by five university friends – Seyed Waqar Moulana, Sharanga Hettiarachchi, Nikira Senanayake, Abdul Khaliq Ghouse, and Atif Haariz – Döne
V-Eleven-One Vegetarian Dining
What’s it like dining at a vegetarian only restaurant if you consider yourself a ‘meat’ person? Honestly – pretty good if you are dining at V-
Through the Torii Gates: Nihonbashi Colombo Port City
Stepping into Nihonbashi at Colombo Port City feels like embarking on a culinary journey through Japan. This new branch of the esteemed restaurant, he
Peshawri: A Tandoori Heaven
Peshawri at ITC Ratnadipa is the kind of place that makes you want to roll up your sleeves and dig in. The moment you step through the door, you’re
YUMI’s business class bento box
YUMI Japanese Resto Bar, the hidden gem within the prestigious Taj Samudra, Colombo, is redefining CMB’s lunch experience with its exquisite Busines
Ginza Hohsen: Colombo’s legendary Japanese Restaurant
In the bustling city of Colombo, where new restaurants seem to come and go in the blink of an eye, there stands a culinary legacy that has weathered t
The Flavour Files: Nikki
Forget the Santorini daydream – Colombo has its own taste of the Aegean. Nikki – Modern Greek Bistro isn’t your typical taverna experience. It o
Yi Jing At ITC Ratnadipa
Yi Jing, the ITC Ratnadipa’s Chinese restaurant, promises a “symphony of Asian culinary traditions,” and based on my recent experience, it deliv
Tarlton Tea Shop & Cafe
Situated in the heart of Colombo Fort, Tarlton Tea Shop & Cafe is a cosy haven for all tea lovers who are on a quest to elevate their palate. Ventura
Bombay Borough
Bombay Borough is an eatery dedicated to offering its customers an authentic taste of India and its diverse cuisine, tucked away in a quiet haven at O
Shahi Mughal Dastarkhwan Food Festival
Experience the Shahi Mughal Dastarkhwan Food Festival at the Courtyard by Marriott Colombo, running until June 9, 2024. This grand celebration of Mugh
Burger Hangover
The timing couldn’t be more perfect for Burger Hangover’s debut. With the recent closure of a popular fast-food spot, the burger scene has a void
Blooming Breakfast Resto Bar & Cafe
Nestled in the heart of Colombo, is the all-new Blooming Breakfast Resto bar and café, poised to become the city’s go-to spot for round-the-clock d
TABÉ
Tucked away in one of Colombo’s busiest areas, is a cosy new Japanese spot hidden away in the treetops – it’s got great ratings online and the r
Dish It Out: Shereena Neludi Seshani
How do our food experts cook and eat? This week, recipe developer and food blogger, Shereena of @thedancingkitchen, takes our Q&A!
New Menu at Bombay Borough
If I had a FAQ next to my name, it would have to be my favourite and most dreaded question of all time - “Where do you recommend for us to eat?”
Layards Wharf: Havelock City Mall’s newest Food Court
Food courts in malls have evolved into vibrant hubs of culinary exploration, inviting shoppers and visitors to embark on a journey of diverse flavours