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Tucked away in a lovely garden that has the motif of a Disney-fied traditional village, the
buffet here has a vast range of Sri Lankan foods prepared with top-quality ingredients.
DON'T MISS
SUNSET
The Indian Ocean can yield up sunsets so rich in vivid colours that your eyes and brain
can't quite cope. Many people opt for the outdoor bars in the cloistered surrounds of the
Galle Face Hotel, but you can have a much more authentic experience joining Colombo's
great and many on Galle Face Green. Nature's beauty is a moment best shared with oth-
ers and you can enjoy a local snack from the many vendors. The beachside cafes of Mt
Lavinia are also good sunset venues. Note that the day's weather is no indication of sun-
set quality, a dreary grey day can suddenly erupt in crimson and purple at dusk.
Kollupitiya, Slave Island & Union Place
Old favourites can be found along Galle Rd. Head east for restaurants and cafes along
quieter and often tree-lined streets. The back streets of Union Island reward snackers.
Green Cabin
SRI LANKAN
This local institution is famous for baked goods and an inexpensive array of rice and curry
variations, all served in a leafy dining area. The lunchtime vegetarian buffet (Rs 280) is
excellent value - the mango curry, if it's on, is very good.
For a snack try the short meals from the bakery area such as the deep-fried peppers. At
breakfast, hope they have string hoppers (pancake tangles of steamed noodles).
Burger's King
BURGERS
8am-11pm)
Don't for one second confuse this Sale Island institution with the bland worldwide chain
with the copycat name. The smiling dudes behind the big windows here dish up 15 kinds
of very tasty burgers (beef, chicken, shrimp and veggie), plus kebabs and more.
