Located at: 98 Horton Place, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 20th July, 2024 Siam House’s recently-opened flagship restaurant at Horton Place is hard to miss. Being fans of Thai cuisine, we thought of checking the place out sooner than later. The spacious interior is well-lit, adorned with images of Thai dancers on the walls, and…
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Peshawri
Located at: ITC Ratnadipa, 21 Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka Visited on: 16th July, 2024 (See edit from 30/08/2025 below.) Peshawri is ITC Ratnadipa’s North Indian restaurant, located on the third floor. One of the first things you notice about the hotel, as a whole, is the stunning, endless view of the Indian…
The Dubai Diaries: Rang
Located at: Level 3, The Dubai Mall, United Arab Emirates Visited on: 08th May, 2024 Discovering this spot was a culinary highlight during our short transit in Dubai. Recently opened, the vibrant restaurant serves traditional Indian flavours with a contemporary twist. The place was bustling at dinner time, and we had to sit out for a…
The Euro Diaries: Currywurst, Potato Salad, Döner, Sossklopse, Brezel and Weisse Grün in Berlin
Currywurst Five out of five. That’s how many days we had currywurst during our stay in Berlin. One might think that we’d be tired of it by now but, truth be told, we were craving currywurst again a few days ago. It’s not something you tire of that easily. It’s essentially a pork sausage that…
The Euro Diaries: Pedrocchi Coffee, Pizza, Sfogliatine and Cannoli in Padua
Pedrocchi Coffee Our local guide Chiara introduced us to a rather unique cup of coffee at Padua’s oldest café, Pedrocchi. Having first opened its doors in 1831, the building has been designed in the shape of a piano – homage to the Paduan inventor of the pianoforte, Bartolomeo Cristofori. The interior has a rather imperial…
The Euro Diaries: Ristorante Antico Brolo in Padua
Located at: 22 Corso Milano, Padova, Italy Visited on: 29th April & 01st May, 2024 This isn’t a rated review, but an acknowledgement of a great find in Padova city. Tucked away under a neat white extended veranda by the road was a cozy and beautifully decorated little restaurant. The décor wasn’t just beautiful, it was…
The Euro Diaries: Cream Cake in Bled
Kavarna Park claims to serve the most authentic, “original” Bled cream cake, and we were keen to try it. They have a spacious terrace that overlooks the gorgeous Lake Bled which, on the day, was glistening in the sunlight. We enjoyed our cream cake in the warmth of the late afternoon sun. I feel like…
The Euro Diaries: Kranjska Klobasa in Ljubljana
Kranjska Klobasa, or Carniolan sausage, is a Slovenian specialty that is believed to have originated in the former territory of Carniola which used to comprise parts of modern-day Slovenia. The sausage is largely pork meat (about 75-80%), around 20% bacon, and usually only has salt (local sea salt, ideally), pepper and garlic added for flavour….
The Euro Diaries: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb
Zagreb is beautiful. An enchanting meeting point between classic and contemporary. Still very old, yet very new. Its people are warm and friendly, and its history deep and complex. There’s plenty to explore and experience there – including its cuisine. Our local guide Vlatka led us through a wonderful culinary tour in the city, introducing…
Kemara Cuisine
Located at: Lakpahana, 14 Reid Avenue, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka Visited on: 05th & 10th April, 2024 Hidden away within the Lakpahana premises, this little café was a delightful find. Limited in seating, but tastefully set-up, Kemara Cuisine is all about healthy eating and drinking. The food and beverages are all free of gluten, grains, dairy…
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