Now, we were told that this is “untradionally traditional” (or was it “traditionally untraditional”?) – what I translated into ‘their take on the good old apple pie’. Apple pie must have been a traditionally popular dessert over the years, understandably. But frankly, I don’t care how traditional or not this was. It was absolutely delicious….
The Euro Diaries: Chimney Cakes (Kürtőskalács) in Budapest
Here’s a sweet speciality one must not miss when in Hungary. In fact, I believe it’s a popular street snack in its neighbouring countries as well. I am attaching herewith the board that was put up on the stall so that I don’t have to explain the history and preparation of it. Basically, it’s a…
The Euro Diaries: Potato Pancakes (Latke) in Budapest
Calories galore is what one would think when they see one of Hungary’s most popular street food! However, I’d say give it a go. Yes, it is quite rich with the thick fried potato base piled with loads of grated cheese and a topping of your choice, but you know what they say, ‘When in…
The Dubai Diaries: Seafood Market @ Le Méridien Dubai
Located at: Airport Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Visited on: 21 Apr, 2019 Seafood Market started us off with an entrée of vegetable spring rolls and sesame prawn toast, both of which were quite good. Crisp, crunchy and warmly welcoming. We ordered two kinds of soup. The first was Crabmeat and Sweet Corn (AED 50)….
The Dubai Diaries: Motomachi @ Dubai Festival City
Located at: Crescent Street, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Visited on: 20 Apr, 2019 Here’s a good, casual spot for a decent Japanese meal. It’s near the Waterfront of Dubai Festival City (DFC) and has outdoor seating if you prefer some alfresco dining (not during the summer, of course!). It was our second visit, and it…
Afternoon High Tea at Sapphyr Lounge @ Shangri-La Colombo
Located at: 1 Galle Face, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 16 Mar, 2019 Price : LKR 3,900 (serves 02) Availability : Daily, 15:00 – 17:00 I was keen on, yet slightly apprehensive about, trying out Shangri-La’s high tea as Table One and Shang Palace hadn’t quite impressed so far. I’m glad to say that their…
High Tea at L.A.B. @ Hilton Colombo
Located at: 2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 07 Mar, 2019 Price : LKR 2,306 (serves 02) Availability : Daily 15:00 – 17:00 The first thing I noticed was that Hilton’s L.A.B. (Lounge and Bar) had introduced a welcome drink to their high tea experience – something that was previously…
Isle of Gelato
Located at: (1) 60a Pedlar Street, Galle, Sri Lanka; (2) Food Studio @ Colombo City Center, 137 Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka; (3) Caramel Pumpkin, 38 Ward Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Last visited on: 02 Mar, 2019 The fact that the name ‘Isle of Gelato’ is, advertently or otherwise, phonetically similar…
Arcadia Café and Restaurant
Located at: No. 9/7 16th Lane, Marine Drive, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Visited on: 20 Feb, 2019 Here’s another young restaurant/café that’s been painting the pages of Instagram in sweet and savoury tones. As you glance through the window, it seems to be a rather petite bakery of sorts. However, it’s when you go inside that…
The Fab – Lumprais
Located at: 41/2, Negombo Road, Kandana, Sri Lanka Visited on: 09 Dec, 2018 Yes, they’ve opened a branch up in this neck of the woods, and we thought we’ll give their lumprais a try. The chicken lumprais (LKR 440) was mediocre, and wasn’t exactly value for money given that the likes of VOC Café and BreadTalk…
The Eat Log 