The Great Kebab Affair at Hilton Colombo

Located at: 2 Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Visited on: 15th August, 2026 Here’s one for kebab buffs. Hilton Colombo’s got ‘The Great Kebab Affair’ going on. It’s not entirely clear what sort of time frame the promo will be on for, but they do dish out a selection of kebabs…

Peppermint Café

Located at: 76 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 09th August, 2026 The best thing about this resto-café is that it is open 24/7 – which is a rarity in Colombo. The little coffee shop on the ground level seemed like a lovely nook to enjoy a quick sweet treat and beverage. However,…

The Grand Pâtisserie Affair – Nuwa High Tea Buffet

Located at : 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka Availability : Saturdays & Sundays, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Price : LKR 5,800 nett Every weekend, Nuwa at City of Dreams dishes out The Grand Pâtisserie Affair at The Crystal Lounge (level 25). As you walk in, you catch a glimpse of an…

The Euro Diaries: Pub Favourites & Sweet Treats in Dublin

Every thought of fish & chips inevitably takes me back to the mouth-watering rendition we had at Leadenhall Market’s The Lamb Tavern in London last year (2025). While the dish is fundamentally English, it is quite a favourite across the Irish Sea too, frequently served at pubs and restaurants across Ireland. To my delight, The…

The Euro Diaries: Snacks & Specials in Oviedo

Situated in the Asturias region, Oviedo is a little over an hour away from Madrid by flight. Our day trip was principally to visit the Cathedral of San Salvador, but also to explore its surroundings – a quaint, charming town that almost takes you back in time every now and then, with its centuries-old limestone…

Special Edition: t-Lounge Christmas Menu 2025 Launch

Located at: Horton Place, Chatham Street, One Galle Face Mall, The Shoppes at City of Dreams – Colombo, Sri Lanka Availability: Christmas season 2025 ‘Tis that time of the year again, which means that t-Lounge by Dilmah puts their ‘Seasoned Greetings’ menu out for us to indulge in. This year’s launch took place at their…

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: 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…

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’…

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…