Chariot is an old Colombo standard now under new management. The changes seem to be going well. We only tried a rice and curry but

At certain Cargills Food City outlets you can get what may be the best BBQ chicken in Colombo. We rediscovered this treat over the holidays

Paradise is a lovely vegetarian cafe in the shadow of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi building near Thumulla junction. It’s exceptionally clean and serves great vegetarian

There isn’t that much to say about the Racecourse McDonald’s except that it’s open and it’s a McDonald’s. It’s the same as any other McDonald’s

If you’re in Colombo 7 and you’re craving a good biriyani, Raheema is one of the first places that will come to mind. That’s exactly

Located in the outskirts of Colombo, Attidiya Bird Sanctuary is a small land (may be the only place near Colombo) for the birds and other

Ambulla, on Thimbirigasyaya Road, is a new-ish bath kade with a rustic feel that does all the usual lunch packets. While some are decent, some

The Kingsbury hotel is a massive unmistakable building if you’re driving by Galle Face – it’s one of the grander ones in the city, with an

This is one of Colombo’s most precious hidden hidden gems. The low, flat facade of the Garrison Church of St Peter crouches next to the

Indian Chaat Corner is a tiny barely-noticeable restaurant that specializes in Indian street food. The chaat is still pretty good, and they’ve got a nicer