Upali’s by Nawaloka

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Memories hang as heavy as the smell of spices in the air at one of Colombo’s best-loved Sri Lankan restaurants. Not only is the island’s history celebrated through homely dishes such as hathmaluwa, a seven-in-one vegetable curry that dates back 2,000 years, but the restaurant is located in owner Upali Dharmadasa’s childhood home. The building has been extended and the top floor converted into a comfortable roof terrace with views over Viharamaha Devi Park and the Nelum Pokuna theatre. Unsurprisingly given the delicious, homely quality of the food, reasonable prices and killer location, advance bookings are a must. Save room for the signature dessert, a gooey yet crunchy chocolate biscuit cake made to a recipe by Mrs. Dharmadasa, Upali’s wife.

Key Information

• Average price per person $11
• Lunch: Mon – Sun Dinner: Mon – Sun
• 94 112 695 812
• Visit Upali’s by Nawaloka's Website

Location

65 Dr C.W.W Kannangara Mawatha, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Western Province, Colombo 00700