The Bayleaf

Dining

One of the joys when travelling to Sri Lanka is trying the country's delicious, spice-rich food. Thanks to its location in the Indian Ocean, its close proximity to India, and past immigrants and colonisers, Sri Lanka now offers a mouth-watering blend of Dutch, Portuguese, English, Malay, Arab, and Indian flavours. A truly melting pot of dishes such as Lamprais (a Dutch Burgher-influenced dish), chicken curry, Dhal curry and Hoppers (Sri Lankan pancakes), to name a few.

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Palmyrah Restaurant

Indulge your taste buds with authentic Sri Lanka flavours at this fine dining restaurant located at the Renuka City Hotel. Enjoy your pick of traditional Jaffna fare: milk hoppers, fried fish puttu, and seafood soup as well as some tasty local desserts. As Palmyrah fills up fast, make sure to book …

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The Bayleaf

The Bayleaf welcomes diners in a beautiful colonial villa setting right in the heart of Colombo. It offers a great selection of authentic Italian dishes, excellent service as well as a sophisticated cocktail …

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Sakura Restaurant

When entering Sakura Restaurant you are met by authentic red lanterns, counter seating or traditional Japanese seating at the rear of this long-established restaurant. This place is known for its friendly service, reasonably priced set lunches and sushi and sashimi prepared by Japanese-trained chefs. Chinese fare is also on the …

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Long Feng

Located at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Long Feng offers diners an extensive menu of authentic Chinese cuisine, an elegant ambience, and beautiful views of the hotel pool and Beira …

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Ministry of Crab

Tucked away in the corner of the Old Dutch Hospital, Ministry of Crab is an upscale restaurant offering excellent seafood in a contemporary setting. Curry crab, baked crab, and garlic chilli crab–choose your preferred variety, or go for a different one but equally delicious. Make reservations ahead of time as this is a very …

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The Mango Tree

The Mango Tree is a homely Indian restobar offering the best of Northern Indian cuisine, including an assortment of vegetarian dishes. Their naan bread and the mango lassi - an Indian milkshake - come highly …

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The Sizzle

If you're looking for a different dining experience, come by The Sizzle, where your entire meal is served on a hot cast iron plate making your food sizzle when you get it, hence the name. Authentic Halal recipes are incorporated in seafood and veggie dishes, and why not try their sizzling brownies laced with …

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