Food & Drink

Walk down Church Street in Galle Fort on a hot afternoon and you’ll likely notice a small crowd gathered outside a pastel coloured storefront. Some are licking cones, some are poring over the day’s flavour board like sommeliers at a tasting, and some are simply standing in silence, completely absorbed in the act of eating gelato. Welcome to Isle of Gelato , Sri Lanka’s most celebrated scoop shop, and one of the finest beyond Italy. What began as a dream has quietly grown into

A delightful breakfast spread from Skinny Tom's Deli featuring fluffy pancakes with fresh berries, whipped cream, grilled banana, and a side of raspberry sauce, accompanied by two creamy lattes. PIC: TripAdvisor There’s something unmistakably easy about a morning at Skinny Toms Deli . Maybe it’s the way the sunlight hits the courtyard tables, or the playlist humming somewhere between soul and funk. Maybe it’s the menu, full of familiar favourites done exceptionally well. Or

Is this Sri Lanka's perfect sunset? Perched high above the roaring southern coast of Sri Lanka, Cliff Weligama  isn’t just a place to stay - it’s a place to exhale. Tucked away from the clamour of mainstream tourism, this boutique sanctuary quietly commands one of the most dramatic cliffside views on the island. Below, waves thunder against the rocks. Above, coconut palms lean toward the sea, as if drawn by the same gravitational pull that keeps guests lingering far longer th

A beautifully presented Sri Lankan egg hopper on an ornate platter, showcasing the crisp, lacy edges and perfectly cooked egg center. In Sri Lanka, street food has always been foundational. It is fast, flavourful, affordable, and deeply woven into daily life. Hoppers in the morning, kottu roti at night, isso vadai from railway platforms - each dish is as much about rhythm and ritual as taste. Now, a new generation of chefs is reimagining these staples, elevating them into pla

Acai, spirulina, and matcha may dominate Instagram’s wellness aesthetic, but Sri Lanka has long housed its own arsenal of nutrient-dense, healing ingredients - often growing wild, cooked at home, or used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. These aren’t fads. They’re functional, indigenous, and vastly under appreciated.

Walk into any Sri Lankan home and you’re likely to be offered a cup of tea before you’ve even taken off your shoes. Ceylon tea is more than just a beverage in Sri Lanka. It is a symbol of hospitality, heritage, and national pride. But even as it holds this nostalgic space, a quiet revolution is brewing in the teacups of the island.

Of all the tropical refreshments available on Earth, few rival the King Coconut of Sri Lanka. With its glowing orange shell, subtly sweet water, and revered status in both traditional medicine and daily life, the King Coconut - or “Thambili” in Sinhala - is not just another palm fruit. It is a symbol of the island’s natural abundance, a cultural staple, and, arguably, the finest coconut variety in the world.