The Ultimate Colombo Food Tour: 140 Years of Food in 48 Hours

The Ultimate Colombo Food Tour: 140 Years of Food in 48 Hours

Colombo is a city in transition, and in this 48-hour journey, we navigate its high-energy pulse to find its culinary heartbeat.

We begin at the tree-covered alfresco oasis of Barefoot café, a space dating back to the sixties, before delving into Green Cabin, an institution that has been serving traditional Sri Lankan fare since 1884, staying true to century-old recipes.

Our exploration takes us to the Dutch Burgher Union (DBU), where we bypassed the lamprais to savour a range of their classic bakes, and The Gallery Café. Here, international and local flavours are served in a verdant space that exudes the character of its creator, the legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa. We also see the city’s modern evolution at Shoulders, where Greek recipes meet Sri Lankan ingredients, and Blue Orbit, a revolving restaurant atop the 27th floor of the Lotus Tower featuring an enormous 300+ dish spread.

A significant part of this journey was spent with Sri Lanka’s prolific restaurateur, Harpo Gooneratne. From the cozy, unpretentious vibe of The Commons Coffee House to the storied, century-old colonial home of Bayleaf, Harpo reflects on 20 years of navigating the country’s challenges with a “never say die” resilience.

From simple, comforting pastas to the classic kothu parotta, this vlog is a tribute to the grit and craft that keeps Colombo’s kitchens firing.
We truly enjoyed our time here and hope you enjoyed this series too.

Kripal Amanna

If you found this vlog interesting, you may like our previous vlogs in this series too. Watch at:

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Walking The Streets Of Old Colombo | History, Heritage & Local Flavours https://youtu.be/VBOfWKqlODY
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Barefoot Garden Café
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h9VPALwuG5t2Sgqh9

Aviraté
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S99MwtPA7qN3ofpn7

t-Lounge by Dilmah
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zabcWgxV5KmxSkPH7

Cyril Rodrigo’s Green Cabin
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wkg1JTShqeYNo9zV9

The Commons Coffee House
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mX9m4wNnuJTMJtPN6

The Dutch Burgher Union Of Ceylon
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/THDdp19te9gWuq9f8

The Gallery Café
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iyAe75x2oGcjUEgGA

Blue Orbit By Citrus
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fZEbg1DEBJgb6Dc37

Shoulders By Harpo
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DuAyhBz28Xxrzr6H9

The Bayleaf
google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VqQwMHd9toTZhsrZ8

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