The Euro Diaries: Fish ‘n’ Chips in London

When one thinks of food in London, one thinks of fish ‘n’ chips. Well, at least I do. Pies, roasts, puddings and curries aside, it was the one thing I was looking forward to digging into. We had fish ‘n’ chips thrice during our stay, and the best of the three was the one we…

The Euro Diaries: The 10 Tastings of Copenhagen

This was our third tasting in Europe this year, and it was the third time that we started off with open-faced sandwiches. I was intrigued, and truly enjoying it, because there’s something enticing and fun (and messy) about open-faced sandwiches, particularly when they’re done up so attractively. Moreover, it was interesting to see how the…

The Euro Diaries: Lunch and Sweet Treats in Malmö

A day tour to Malmö from Copenhagen is well worth it. It’s an easy 40-minute commute by train via the Øresund Bridge, part of which is a tunnel that goes under the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden. Malmö is a quaint, charming and calming coastal city in the south of Sweden with a lot…

The Euro Diaries: The 10 Tastings of Prague

They say the best way to get to know a city is through its food. This food tour was our first activity upon landing in Prague and it was, indeed, a fabulous introduction to the historical city. The first item on the tasting menu was chlebíček, a Czech open-faced sandwich. What made this memorable for…

Special Edition: Iftar Buffet at Cinnamon Grand

Located at : 77 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Availability : 02nd to 30th March 2025, 6:00 PM onwards Price : LKR 6,900 nett per person This Ramadan, Colombo’s abuzz with iftar offerings of all sorts – from stalls and food fests on streets, to special menus at restaurants, and dedicated spreads at hotels….

Yoroko

Located at: Cinnamon Life, 02 Glennie Street, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 1st March, 2025 Flavours. That was our talking point at Yoroko. Cinnamon Life’s Japanese restaurant certainly knows a thing or two about creating amazing flavours! Firstly, though, here are the beverages we tried. Hibana (LKR 2,800) was one of two ‘zero proof cocktails’…

The ‘Stache

Located at: 20 De Fonseka Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka Visited on: 09th February, 2025 Tucked away on De Fonseka Road is a bustling brunch spot that enjoys an influx of both curious and loyal customers. The menu is short and sweet, but has been the subject of many-a-foodie’s conversation for its eye-catching presentation and tasty…

Bowl’d

Located at: 36a Gower Street, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka Visited on: 02nd February, 2025 While Bowl’d initially started off with a menu that predominantly comprised of poké bowls, they have, in recent years, expanded their menu to include a choice of appetisers, curries and stir fries, rice and noodles, sushi rolls, sashimi and salads. We were…

Indiya

Located at: Cinnamon Life, 02 Glennie Street, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 18th January, 2025 Indiya is beautiful. From the enchanting entrance to the subtly vibrant interior, the attention to detail is spectacular. The up-end restaurant is a spacious affair, including an open-kitchen area – tandoors and all – and an in-house bar as part…

Cheers

Located at: Cinnamon Grand, 77 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Visited on: 02nd January, 2025 Cheers to new beginnings! The first review for 2025 comes from the recently re-launched Cheers pub at Cinnamon Grand. Now located where Chutneys used to be, the revamped spot is a lot more spacious, vibrant and buzzing. The resto-pub is…