The Ratnagiri Temple is an unexpected treat at the top of a great flight of stone steps, in Udupila, Mirissa. The temple grounds are huge,

Tea Triumph is a very cosy new tea lounge that’s popped up on the busy hub that is Marine Drive. It’s a new lounge, but

Golden Dragon is the Taj’s completely redone Chinese restaurant. The ambience and decor is possibly the best in the city and the food is quite

Mirissa Eye is one of the better beach-side restaurants on the shores of Mirissa. This is also a guest house. They’ve got very tasty seafood,

Dilmi Roti Shop is one of the many little roti kades in Mirissa. It’s also identifiable as ‘Beach Corner’, near the Udupila junction. If you’re

Zephyr is a happening new bar/resto on the Mirissa strip. We’d heard a lot of good things, and it’s worth all the hype. The food

The ‘rock island’ is a really big rock on the shores of Mirissa. It’s the best place to sit and enjoy the sunset or the

Malee Book Centre is an underrated treasure trove of party equipment – especially Disney themed stuff. It’s a small unassuming little store by the Kollupitiya

Eat Right is a cool new delivery website made for healthy living. You get to pick from a range of healthy salads, wraps, sandwiches, rice

Little Star is a not-so-little bakery in Mount Lavinia with a reputation for their Sri Lankan sweets. While all their offerings may not be brilliant,