Best Places to Eat Colombo Sri Lanka
When travelling one of the best things to do is to try the amazing foods and flavours of the local cuisine but sometimes it can be nervous to try somewhere that you know nothing about. We have taken some of the best spots that we enjoyed eating at in Colombo. The staple dishes for most Sri Lankans are a curry dish either made with meats like chicken or fish or mutton or with vegetables or lentils. Rice is a staple with almost every meal. If you are spice sensitive then beware than a lot of the flavours used in Sri Lankan food have a kick to them. If you are struggling then aim for the fruity curries for example mango curry is very popular and very delicious and you can add a side of an egg hopper which is a personal favourite.
The Lagoon
Located in the Cinnamon Grand – 77 A2 Colombo 00300
Open from 6pm each night
Seafood Restaurant
Dress a little nicer
Price is middle of the road for Sri Lanka but worth the money
The Lagoon is a seafood lovers paradise and has an amazing range of fresh seafood to choose from with some of the most amazing flavours. The seafood is on display and you can actually select what you would prefer and then choose your cooking method from the menu. Perfect place for a birthday meal out or an anniversary. Service was great the staff could not have done more to help us. We recommend the fried prawns in hot garlic sauce. Delicious!
The Breeze Bar
Located in Cinnamon Grand Colombo – 77 Galle Road Colombo 00300
Open 10am – Midnight
Cocktail Bar and Restraunt
Casual Dining
Prices good
The Breeze bar is a great place to come and sit outside with a covered area if it is too hot. They have a great cocktail selection so you can just come and enjoy a drink if you don’t want to eat or maybe just some finger foods. The place is calm and quiet however there are some nights where there is some live music that is a perfect backdrop for your time there. Great atmosphere to come as a group of friends, reasonably priced and good food.
The Curry Leaf
Located in Sir Chittampalam Gardiner Mawatha – 2 Lotus Road Colombo 00100
Open 7pm – 11pm
Sri Lankan Local foods
Casual Dining
Prices good
The Curry Leaf offer an array of authentic Sri Lankan foods if you are prepared to test your spice limits there are many amazing dishes to have here. Most of the meals are seafood based and a lot of the food is curry. You can order a lacarte seafood options but the buffet is the way to go. You have to try the String hoppers here a local delicacy and a must have. Great place in the heart of the city for a good price and some local foods.
Ramen Misoya
Located in Phillip Gunewardena Mawatha, Colombo 00700
Open 11.30am – 3pm and 6pm – 10pm
Japanese food
Casual Dining
Prices a little high but worth it
Ramen Misoya is the best place for Ramen in Colombo hands down. There are many seating options here there is casual dining or you can book a private dining room or you can have a meal overlooking the race course pavilion and grounds which is a lovely place to eat. The portions here are really generous so watch you don’t over order as the appetizers are like a main in themselves but don’t worry you can always get a doggy bag and trust me you will want to.
Kaema Sutra
Located in the Arcade in Independence Square – 1 Colombo 00200
Open 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 11pm
Casual Dining
Prices can be a little high unless you go at happy hour
Kaema Sutra is a great place for a sunset meal with friends and live music. The atmosphere is so great I have been back with friend and even alone. The black hopper is buffalo curd is a particular favorite here from the appetizers. The cocktails are delicious and they offer a buy one get one free happy hour. When it’s busy the staff can get a little flustered but over all they are so friendly and happy to help!
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