Which food haunts should you stop by on a trip to Colombo? Sri Lankan artist Firi Rahman lists places you can visit for a quick breakfast, the best seafood, an unmatchable post-party meal and a humbling communty experience. FoodIssue YouAreWhatYouEat
Sri Lankan artist Firi Rahman’s insider guide to Colombo’s eclectic food scene…The staple food in nearly every home in Sri Lanka is rice and curry, which is prepared and seasoned with an array of different spices, herbs and coconut milk, for flavour. But in my home, we also eat pasta and tuna a lot, as these are easy to prepare.I love cooked vegetables and shrimp, with home-made watalappan for dessert. I also love to have fresh greens, keera or some chutney as a side.
— an ocean-side urban park in central Colombo — for isso wade , steamed chickpeas with grated coconut and mutton rolls atWhat is a popular restaurant for good halal food?Ibrahim Eating House located in Maradana, Colombo 10, where they serve Beruwala food. The rice and curries are laid out on a table and you can eat as much as you like and only pay a fixed amount for one serving. You only have to buy the chicken, fish or beef separately. They have my personal favourite, kidu packed in a pouch made of woven palm leaves. This is similar to lamprais but is served in a bigger portion with different curries.
on Paradise Road for its iconic Geoffrey Bawa architecture and its beautiful art gallery with Udayshanth Fernando’s personal antique collection. I love their tropical modernist vibe and the locally-sourced souvenirs that are available within the space. And Kiku is great for Japanese minimalism and bright indoor space.Very popular amongst the locals for its good music is. It is one of the few places where you can listen to quality jazz sung by local artistes in a relaxed setting.
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