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Pasta Hut

Pasta Hut is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Nugegoda of all places, near the Jubilee Post junction. It does … Read More»

Pasta Hut

AYU thé

AYU thé (Ayu branded tea) makes tasty bespoke blends of tea (strawberry, ginger honey, etc). They're available at the Good … Read More»

AYU thé

Korean Barbecue KBQ

Colombo has an exciting new fast food contender - Korean Barbecue in Ethul Kotte (next to Rama’s Tea House) is … Read More»

Korean Barbecue KBQ

China Doll (Alfred House Avenue)

The former delivery/take away only China Doll has opened up a large and lovely restaurant on Alfred House Avenue. The … Read More»

China Doll (Alfred House Avenue)

Maharaja Palace

Maharaja Palace is an authentic north Indian restaurant located opposite Royal College. Maharaja Palace. The recently opened authentic north Indian restaurant … Read More»

Maharaja Palace

Summer Garden

Summer Garden is a beer garden on Green Path, across from Vihara Maha Devi Park. It does cheap beer and … Read More»

Summer Garden

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BOMU (Bars)

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The Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel is the finest of dodgy bars. It is housed in a beautifully ageing on Castle Street, near … Read More»

The Castle Hotel

Maharaja Palace

Maharaja Palace is an authentic north Indian restaurant located opposite Royal College. Maharaja Palace. The recently opened authentic north Indian restaurant … Read More»

Maharaja Palace

Summer Garden

Summer Garden is a beer garden on Green Path, across from Vihara Maha Devi Park. It does cheap beer and … Read More»

Summer Garden

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BALAMU (Places)

BALAMU (Places) »

Lifestyle Gym

The Lifestyle Gym is a part of the SLTA building (Sri Lanka Tennis Association) and has been one of Colombo’s … Read More»

Lifestyle Gym

Adam's Bridge Boat Tours

Adam's Bridge, which separates the Gulf of Mannar from the Palk Strait, is a string of sand islands, that once … Read More»

Adam's Bridge Boat Tours

Premadasa Riding School

The Premadasa Riding School is a nice place to learn how to ride horses, swim, and to play badminton or … Read More»

Premadasa Riding School

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GAMU (Shops/Services)

GAMU (Shops/Services) »

Quickee.lk

If you’re as lazy as the average Colombar, you’ve probably been waiting ages for an online shop to start up. … Read More»

Quickee.lk

Stringhopper | Conscience

This is a cute little store sitting right above Coco Veranda and Buddhi Batiks on Ward Place. It’s filled with … Read More»

Stringhopper | Conscience

Barefoot (Galle Road)

I always feel like I’ve walked into the coolest joint in Colombo every time I walk into Barefoot. The café/bar … Read More»

Barefoot (Galle Road)

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NAVATHIMU (Hotels)

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Colombo City Hostel

The Colombo City Hostel doesn't open until December 1st. A hostel might not seem like the most exciting thing in the … Read More»

Colombo City Hostel

The Fishing Huts (Maskeliya)

The Fishing Huts is a set of cabins built during British days, but it is not a fishing location any … Read More»

The Fishing Huts (Maskeliya)

Humbugs Bungalow Nuwaraeliya

Humbugs. Strange name. Makes you think of Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge, remember? Bah humbug. Generally humbug isn't a word with … Read More»

Humbugs Bungalow Nuwaraeliya

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KAMU (Food)

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Cafe On The 5th

Cafe On The 5th serves reliable Sri Lankan fare in an nice, open setting. They have short eats, biriyani, fried … Read More»

Cafe On The 5th

Cup Café

Honestly, we weren't expecting much. Yet another Colombo coffee shop, oh well. But Cup Cafe is actually a great place, … Read More»

Cup Café

Panino

Panino makes excellent sandwiches. Filled with tasty ingredients, grilled, prepared with love. If you visit the Good Market each Thursday … Read More»

Panino

Chesa Swiss

Chesa Swiss is probably the best place for steak in the city. The London Grill and California Grill are also … Read More»

Chesa Swiss

English Cake Company

Mmm. Tasty cakes. Nom nom nom. Seriously, the English Cake Company makes some amazing sweets and savories. It's run by … Read More»

English Cake Company

Bars Cafe

Bars is a restaurant/cafe on Duplication Road run by the same hands that brought Colombo the calorific pastried delights of … Read More»

Bars Cafe

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BOMU (Bars)

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Skky Bar

This may be stating the obvious, but bars are nocturnal creatures. While they may roar and rage by night, disturb … Read More»

Skky Bar

Colombo Courtyard

Colombo Courtyard is a business hotel which also serves as one of the city's hippest new bars. Two bars, actually, … Read More»

Colombo Courtyard

Lani's Sea Food Restaurant

Heaven Is A Place In Dehiwala? Sometimes you come across places that you really don't want to share with the rest … Read More»

Lani's Sea Food Restaurant

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BALAMU (Places)

BALAMU (Places) »

Diyawanna Jogging Track

The jogging track opposite the Sri Lankan Parliament (Japan Friendship Road) has been a marvelous success at gathering large crowds … Read More»

Diyawanna Jogging Track

Borella Cemetery (Kanatte)

We recently covered the beautiful burial ground at Jawatte and while cemetery reviews might seem like a bit of a … Read More»

Borella Cemetery (Kanatte)

Isha Water Park (Uppuveli)

Have you ever dreamed of owning a waterpark? A place where you could run free, never waiting in lines, and … Read More»

Isha Water Park (Uppuveli)

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GAMU (Shops/Services)

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Kollupitiya Market

Scarcely two decades ago the Colpetty (now its Kollupitiya) market was virtually the only place in Colombo to do your grocery shopping. Now your options … Read More»

Kollupitiya Market

Ariyapala Supermarket

Ariyapala is not a supermarket, it's a liquor store. A pretty good one. They have perhaps the best selection of … Read More»

Ariyapala Supermarket

Laksala – Colombo Racecourse

This shop is a miniature version of the bigger Laksala which is just a 10 minute walk from here. The … Read More»

Laksala – Colombo Racecourse

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NAVATHIMU (Hotels)

NAVATHIMU (Hotels) »

Castlereagh Family Cottages

This is a real gem. In a prime location on the bank of the beautiful Castlereagh reservoir - Castlereagh … Read More»

Castlereagh Family Cottages

Colombo City Hostel

The Colombo City Hostel doesn't open until December 1st. A hostel might not seem like the most exciting thing in the … Read More»

Colombo City Hostel

Humbugs Bungalow Nuwaraeliya

Humbugs. Strange name. Makes you think of Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge, remember? Bah humbug. Generally humbug isn't a word with … Read More»

Humbugs Bungalow Nuwaraeliya

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Nalin1239 answered Car Wash around Col 03.
I recommend Blue Bird, They are very good service wise.
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Tried this place. Food not so great and shawarma sauces are too over powering. Chicken wings not bad but starters took a long while to get to the table and …
Paul answered BBQ
Try the 'Backyard BBQ at Mt.Lavinia junction. Awesome 13" pork ribs!
Pooh answered What's the best hotel/restaurant for "Colomo High Tea"?
@Joel: What do you mean by Kingsbury not Buffet style? Is it similar to Mt Lavinia with just 3 tiers of goodies? Also would anyone have any idea about the high …
Pooh answered comments on high tea at Kingsbury? Is it good compared to galle face hotel high tea?
Dunno about kingsbury but totally agree with the comment on Galadari. It has one of the best high tea with a huge spread combined with different exotic tea varieties. You …

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SUPER QUALITY TEA, AUTHENTIC, GENUINE AND WITH LOVE.
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I went there last week. The quality has dropped drastically. The waiter was drunk and tried to involve in our discussion. food was horrible cutlary was not clean at all. …
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One of the best places by the beach.

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