Colombo And Its Culinary Wonders

Have you been to the capital city of Sri Lanka? Eatagram invites you to explore its unique gastro culture.

Colombo, a multicultural touristic and culinary hub of Sri Lanka, boasts breathtaking views of the Laccadive Sea, a distinctive cuisine, and mind blowing beachside dining opportunities.

As you set foot in Colombo, start your day with a hearty breakfast. A typical Sri Lankan breakfast in Colombo includes so-called egg hoppers — bowl-shaped rice flour pancakes with coconut milk. They’re traditionally served with a sunny-side-up egg on top. Accompany your breakfast with the legendary Ceylon tea.

Not sure what to have for lunch? Locals normally enjoy rice and curry. Curries in Colombo come in various flavors and textures. We prefer fish and or dhal curries garnished with rice and fiery sambols.

Colombo is a culinary paradise for street food enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on trying the iconic kottu roti with vegetables, egg, meat or seafood — you choose!

On a hot summer day in Colombo, cool off with a glass of king coconut water or faluda, a mocktail with rose syrup, basil seeds, and ice cream. It tastes like heaven!

Can’t decide on dinner? Go with crab curry orlamprais, a Dutch-inspired medley of rice, meatballs, eggplant curry, and sambols. These ingredients are wrapped in banana leaves. Absolutely worth trying!

If you can’t go without a dessert, be sure to savor the iconic spiced coconut custard called watalappam. We prefer a slice of buffalo curd with treacle on top.

Colombo is a heaven for bar-goers. Luxuriate in exotic cocktails at a rooftop bar overlooking a breathtaking tropical sunset.

You’ll fall in love with Colombo!

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