Jan Altendorff
Latest Reviews
Ceylon Curry Club
What a find this place is! I loved everything about it, service, food, ambience all outstanding. If you know and love authentic SL food you will also love this place, they pull no punches with flavouring & spices, just as it should be. Oh btw, my parents were born in SL and I have spent a lifetime eating SL food prepared by aunties & old school cooks, so I know, ya know ;-)
The waiting staff look happy in their work and this combined with outrageously good food imbues the place with joy. Everything was prepared, cooked and presented beautifully. All the other diners looked very happy too, big smiles and enthusiastic appreciation all around me.
Such a rarity, a completely faultless dining experience, I told them so and begged them not to listen to the people complaining about the food being too spicy, it's Sri Lankan, it's meant to be!
I visited twice in a week and will be going back regularly when I return to Colombo at the end of May 24.
Max credits to the General Manager - Mr Jayathilake, Exec Chef - Panduka Perera and Head waiter, Nalin. Much respect and thanks.
If you like real SL food flavours served to you by consummate professionals in a beautiful restaurant, go there!
P.S. I should've taken more pictures but I was too happy eating.
The waiting staff look happy in their work and this combined with outrageously good food imbues the place with joy. Everything was prepared, cooked and presented beautifully. All the other diners looked very happy too, big smiles and enthusiastic appreciation all around me.
Such a rarity, a completely faultless dining experience, I told them so and begged them not to listen to the people complaining about the food being too spicy, it's Sri Lankan, it's meant to be!
I visited twice in a week and will be going back regularly when I return to Colombo at the end of May 24.
Max credits to the General Manager - Mr Jayathilake, Exec Chef - Panduka Perera and Head waiter, Nalin. Much respect and thanks.
If you like real SL food flavours served to you by consummate professionals in a beautiful restaurant, go there!
P.S. I should've taken more pictures but I was too happy eating.
Palmyrah Restaurant
If you're looking for authentic SL food Palmyrah is a gem. It appears little known to tourists, I was the only tourist in the restaurant throughout my visit despite it being fully booked. I would guess the restaurant seats about 100 people, so there's a nice buzz when most are occupied. So many SL restaurants in the city are trying to keep everyone happy with vast menus containing a multitude of western options to suit every palate. Palmyrah does have some Western menu items but truly shines when remaining true to origin & culture with a great SL menu, it made me very happy. They do what they've always done and they do it well. My only caveat is that it is underground, so there is no natural light, but it's a minor factor.
I had Isso Thel Dala (spicy prawn curry), Brinjal pahi (aubergine) and fish pittu. The meal starts with a complimentary, well flavoured rasam. The food is delightful, good authentic flavours, there is a nice atmosphere and the waiting staff are excellent. I would definitely return.
I had Isso Thel Dala (spicy prawn curry), Brinjal pahi (aubergine) and fish pittu. The meal starts with a complimentary, well flavoured rasam. The food is delightful, good authentic flavours, there is a nice atmosphere and the waiting staff are excellent. I would definitely return.