SRI LANKAN

BANANA LEAF RESTAURANT

86 Galle Road, colombo 4
Tel: 584403

Go native and eat off a banana leaf. Known for their ambrosial crab dishes. Inexpensive.

HOTEL DE BUHARI

15 Panchikawatte Road, Colombo 10
Tel: 431015

A fine selection of Sri Lankan dishes. For local flavour, try the Basmati rice biryani on weekends. Inexpensive.

CURRY BOWL

24 Deal Place, Colombo 3
Tel: 575157

A good introduction to the spicy hot curries of Sri Lanka. Inexpensive

IBN BATUTA

Renaissance Hotel
Tel: 544200

For something sweet, try the watallappan for desert. Moderate.

RANMULA

Hotel Lanka Oberoi
Tel: 321001

Good selection of Sri Lankan and Indian food at this Oberoi outlet. Moderate.

HOTEL RENUKA

Galle Road, Colombo 3
Tel: 573598, 573602

Sri Lankan cuisine complemented by the food of Jaffna. Inexpensive.

CHINESE

CHINESE PARK VIEW LODGE

70 Park Street, Colombo 2
Tel: 326255

Wide range of Chinese dishes. Try the kankun with beef. Inexpensive.

CHINESE DRAGON CAFE

232 Galle Road, Colombo 4
Tel: 588144, 502733

The cheapest place for Chinese food, but service is slow. Inexpensive.

EASTERN PALACE

253 R A de Mel Mawatha, Colombo 3
Tel: 573436

Famous for its shell lagoon prawns. Moderate.

FLOWER DRUM RESTAURANT

26 Thurstan Road, Colombo 3
Tel: 574216, 574811

Try the hot plate sizzlers and the lemon chicken. Moderate.

LONG FENG

Renaissance Hotel
Tel: 544200

If you've never tried cuttlefish before, this is the place. Wonderful stir-fried with mushrooms. Expensive.

INDIAN

NAVRATNA

Hotel Taj Samudra
Tel: 446622

Excellent North Indian cuisine and cosy ambience. Expensive.

SARAS

25 Charles Drive, Colombo 3
Tel: 575226

A taste of two cultures. Indian and Chinese food in this renowned restaurant. Closed on Monday. Moderate.

SHANTHI VIHAR

3 Havelock Road, Colombo 5
Tel: 580224

The chana bhathura is an excellent preparation. Inexpensive.

JAPANESE

GINZA HOSHEN

Colombo Hilton Hotel
Tel: 544644

Try the shabu shabu here. Expensive.

JAPANESE DOLL

32B Sir Mohammed Macon Markar Mawatha, Colombo 3
Tel: 446589

Charming decor complements the authentic Japanese cuisine. Moderate.

KARAOKE RESTAURANT

Renaissance Hotel
Tel: 544200

New floating restaurant. The tepanyaki is a favourite. Moderate.

KOREAN

ARI RANG

16 Abdul Cafoor Mawatha, Colombo 3
Tel: 575186

Serves both korean and Chinese cuisine under the same roof. Moderate.

HAN GOOK GWAN

62 havelock Road, Colombo 5
Tel: 587961, 588109

A new restaurant. Try the steamboat. Moderate.

KOLIO

Hotel Empress, Colombo 3
Tel: 574930/1

A favourite among the Korean community of Sri Lanka -- an endorsement that speaks volumes. Moderate.

PAKISTANI

KEBABISH

526 Galle Road, Colombo 3
Tel: 574479

The only place to get genuine Pakistani food. Kebabs are juicy and full of flavour. Moderate.

SEAFOOD

SEAFISH

15 Sir Chittampalam Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2
Tel: 326915

A specialty seafood restaurant serving almost everything that swims. Moderate.

CONTINENTAL

DON STANLEY'S

59 Alexender Place, Colombo 7
Tel: 686486

Family-owned restaurant run by a former beauty queen. Moderate.

GABLES

Colombo Hilton Hotel
Tel: 544644

Excellent atmosphere, but small portions. Free copy of International Herald Tribune with lunch. Expensive.

GERMAN RESTAURANT

11 Galle Face Court, Colombo 3
Tel: 421577

Cosy German atmosphere, and friendly staff. Moderate.

LONDON GRILL

Hotel Lanka Oberoi
Tel: 320001

Popular English-style steakhouse. Moderate.

NOBLESSE

Renaissance Hotel
Tel: 544200

For fine Continental cuisine and wines. Moderate.

PALMS SUPPER CLUB

Hotel Ceylon International
Tel: 421221

Excellent Continental cuisine matched by beautiful views. Expensive.

ITALIAN

It. PONTE RISTORANTE

Colombo Hilton Hotel
Tel: 544644

Authentic Italian cuisine; try the excellent ravioli. Moderate.

PIZZERIA

Hotel Ceylon International
Tel: 421221

The cheapest pizzas are at this openair restaurant. Good value for money. Moderate.

SWISS

CHESA SWISS

3 Deal Palce A, Colombo 3
Tel: 544644

Cheese fondue is full of flavour. Closed on Sundays. Expensive.

HOTEL COFFEE SHOPS

EMERALD

Hotel Ceylon International
Tel: 421221

Overlooking the sea, a popular place for lunch. Moderate.

GARDENIA

Holiday Inn
Tel: 422001

Excellent Moghul food.Moderate.

LE BRASSERIE

Hotel Marriot
Tel: 544544

Popular for humburgers and pizza. Nice atmosphere. Moderate.

LOTUS TERRACE

Colombo Hilton Hotel
Tel: 544644

Lovely setting. Try the Sri Lankan speciality - lamprais cooked in banana leaf. Moderate.

PORTS OF CALL

Hotel Taj Samudra
Tel: 446622

Try the piquant and Portuguese-in-spired dishes from Goa, South India. Moderate.

PURPLE ORCHID

Hotel Lanka Oberoi
Tel: 421171, 320001

A good outlet for quick meals. Over looks a lovely garden. Moderate.

SUMMERFIELDS

Renaissance Hotel
Tel: 544200

the best lunch-time buffet in town. Moderate.