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Friday, March 29, 2024

Sri Lankan culture, flavors come in a banana leaf at ‘Cocolombo’

Sri Lankan food is either undiscovered in Bangkok or often mistaken for Indian food. In an effort to change this perception, restaurateur Chandni Gulrajani (Ministry of Crab) is bringing a slice of Sinhalese culture to Cocolombo.

Cocolombo deals in Sri Lankan comfort food — which is not always for the faint-hearted.

The food from the island of rice and curry can be unapologetically flavorful. Think fiery curries and sweet and spicy sambals. But the coconut is the building block of the cuisine; coconut oil, coconut milk, grated coconut, and more feature big in the island’s food.

In keeping with culinary tradition, Cocolombo serves a range of flavorful, coconut-based curries and delivers meals in the humble, eco-friendly banana leaf.

Order the Signature Leaf (THB390 / THB320 for veggie option), an all-in-one meal, which comes with one curry, papadum, and a selection of…

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