Located at: Uga Residence, 20 Park Street, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 29th July, 2023 Uga Residence at night is a striking sight to take in, particularly the courtyard, which houses a fairly large pool, and its surroundings – lined by an old-style bar on one side, Rare on one side, and an elegant passage…
Blue Tan
Located at: Heritance Negombo, 175 Lewis Place, Negombo, Sri Lanka Visited on: 28th July, 2023 There’s a serenity about Heritance Negombo’s lobby that soothes you as you enter the space. Perhaps it’s the combination of the mellow wall colour, the imposing but zen interior décor pieces and the window walls that inadvertently teleport you beyond the…
Maniumpathy
Located at: 129 Kynsey Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Visited on: 20th July, 2023 Situated in the heart of Colombo, Maniumpathy is a boutique hotel which, post-Covid, has opened its doors to non-resident guests for dining and events. Behind the fortress-like parapet walls lies a colonial-era house that has been tastefully refurbished to meet today’s luxury…
High Tea Buffet at Waters Edge
Located at: 316 Ethul Kotte Road, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka Visited on: 15 Jul, 2023 Price : LKR 4,900 for adults, LKR 2,800 for children between 5-10 years Availability : Weekends and poya days 15:00 – 18:00 The high tea buffet at Waters Edge has come up in conversations with friends more than a couple of times….
The Coffee Craft
Located at: 55 St. Anthony’s Mawatha, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka Visited on: 13th July, 2023 Quite a charming find this turned out to be! The Coffee Craft is quietly tucked away on a by-lane off R. A. de Mel Mawatha and, contrary to what its name misleading suggests, serves up a variety of Vietnamese dishes. And…
Long Feng
Located at: Cinnamon Lakeside, 115 Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 08th July, 2023 Long Feng at Cinnamon Lakeside is always a great option for a spot of Chinese. And this visit was no exception. Both of the soups that we ordered were very good. The Chicken Sweet Corn Soup (LKR…
Ginza Hohsen
Located at: Galadari Hotel, 64 Lotus Road, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka Visited on: 01st June, 2023 To kick our evening off at Ginza Hohsen, we ordered a couple of fresh juices – Lime (LKR 550) and Pineapple (LKR 650), both of which were good. Neither had sugar added and the lime juice came with sugar syrup…
The Dubai Diaries: Jun’s
Located at: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates Visited on: 19th May, 2023 If you’re around Downtown Dubai and are looking for a spot to indulge in some fine dining with friends, definitely check out Jun’s. Despite their fancy menu, the dim-lit interior is quite relaxed, creating an ambience that is sophisticated…
The Euro Diaries: Bavarian Crispy Pork Knuckle in Munich
Our transit in Munich was a short one, but – recommended by our wonderful Swiss friends – Der Pschorr made our visit to the town center worth the while with a scrumptious, authentically Bavarian lunch. The bustling rustic restaurant, whose staff buzz around in traditional Bavarian attire, serve up a menu that is truly representative…
The Euro Diaries: Baba au Rhum and Mille-feuille in Lourdes
It wasn’t until we were in Lourdes that we got the opportunity to try out France’s popular baba au rhum (or rum baba) at Little Flower resto-café. It is essentially a yeast cake (usually portion-sized) that is soaked in a rum-based syrup and topped with whipped cream. And it pretty much tastes very much the…
The Eat Log 