tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post3957888538804715179..comments2024-03-28T21:44:11.209+11:00Comments on B-Kyu: Sri Lanka Street Food Tour ~ ColomboShawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07175426309170881777noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-29568334936627200242016-06-26T08:22:39.686+10:002016-06-26T08:22:39.686+10:00Thanks GN for the explanation, we loved that dish ...Thanks GN for the explanation, we loved that dish to bits. Classic regret for not getting it when we saw it. Thanks for the blog love too, we try and show the places we go in all their lovely realness, not how the brochures look sometimes!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-57980535605912344072016-06-25T13:36:27.111+10:002016-06-25T13:36:27.111+10:00"...it looked like cooked mung beans with coc..."...it looked like cooked mung beans with coconut sambal on top."<br />Yes, its mung beans. Its called mung ata ( beans/ seeds) so you could have asked for it by name! <br />its just soaked and then boiled so it pops a bit. what is on top is a bit of red rice, and grated coconut. not sambal. no spices. they would have given you a bit of chille and onions on the side. its a early GNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145115604395590113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-20896915203480696652016-06-24T19:25:59.121+10:002016-06-24T19:25:59.121+10:00"... it's bloody Nestle that we've gr..."... it's bloody Nestle that we've grown to hate over the years, they're insidious and they're everywhere" So so so TRUE. and SOOO annoying. worst is that now they have got into TEA. can you beat it, Nes-tea in Sri Lanka?? and more and more its hard to find a authentic 'looong' ie poured out from a jug to mug, 'real' tea. Hate tea bags too. Sigh.GNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145115604395590113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-52419757163648424602015-12-02T18:16:46.829+11:002015-12-02T18:16:46.829+11:00Thanks Shernaza. We would dearly love to get back,...Thanks Shernaza. We would dearly love to get back, happy travels and enjoy!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-5608520646734965312015-12-01T17:16:09.806+11:002015-12-01T17:16:09.806+11:00Came across this while randomly browsing the inter...Came across this while randomly browsing the internet for local food guide in Colombo. I have to say, I am thrilled with your information, and cannot wait to visit Sri Lanka for the very first time in 20 days! Thanks for a detailed, casual and honest post of Colombo street treats. Cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856709947023617321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-63665225774439869352014-03-16T01:04:49.462+11:002014-03-16T01:04:49.462+11:00Loved this post! I am going to Sri Lanka for work,...Loved this post! I am going to Sri Lanka for work, and have been on holiday before too, but always stay around the Galle Face area so googled for places to eat in Colombo and landed on your post and it made me laugh out loud. Thanks! I blog at www.mylifeinsin.com and would be happy to offer advice in return for places I know! Thanks again, totally loved this post and my other half is checking outDanielle Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130519962749990908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-38620153048074282272013-11-28T08:49:53.137+11:002013-11-28T08:49:53.137+11:00Reminds me of my recent trip to sri Lanka. Best fa...Reminds me of my recent trip to sri Lanka. Best family holiday I've had so far: the food is just sublime. The food in the pictures reminds me.of the food we had during the Kandy perahera.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-15144401074458889542013-08-29T21:01:16.021+10:002013-08-29T21:01:16.021+10:00I think your discovered Colombo City better then m...I think your discovered Colombo City better then me being a Sri Lankan Citizen, GOOD JOB :) Real estate News Sri Lanka https://www.blogger.com/profile/10943232364783502445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-74780380860802533482013-08-07T17:39:43.278+10:002013-08-07T17:39:43.278+10:00Really its fact that Sri Lanka tour, it's plac...Really its fact that Sri Lanka tour, it's places, food are really tasty & heart touching. I also want to take the snap over some visiting places so please guide me as tour operator. If you want to take the <a href="http://goholidayinsrilanka.jigsy.com/entries/general/a-tour-in-the-place-which-is-filled-with-nature-and-natural-scenes" rel="nofollow">scenario on Budget tours in Sri Lanka</aAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607365938847811080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-88820922039287259552013-03-16T12:57:23.693+11:002013-03-16T12:57:23.693+11:00Great writing, awesome pictures! I will be in Colo...Great writing, awesome pictures! I will be in Colombo tonight, can't wait to try all that food.Seikkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208549396598128168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-81955950745429051752012-11-14T17:02:05.953+11:002012-11-14T17:02:05.953+11:00Thanks Stan, we head up to Kandy on the next insta...Thanks Stan, we head up to Kandy on the next instalment, there was a few cool ones had at 'The Pub'. Admire your courage to do it with kiddies, we met a few families on the road and they seemed to be going OK. A great experience for them.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-15964255651826731312012-11-13T10:47:09.694+11:002012-11-13T10:47:09.694+11:00Great post! Looks like you had a great time. Too...Great post! Looks like you had a great time. Took the family to Colombo and Kandy about 10 years ago, and had a great time but transport was difficult with three young children. Remember the "hotels" fondly. Had some insanely cheap G&Ts in one place in Kandy - about $1 a pop. And of course lots of beer to keep cool. Thanks for your postings.<br />Stan.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-39538300124992034932012-11-11T09:34:37.404+11:002012-11-11T09:34:37.404+11:00Hoppers as a sweetie for breakfast - yum! We will ...Hoppers as a sweetie for breakfast - yum! We will get around to the Singapore food soon, don't you worry. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-71375262319283742102012-11-11T09:33:03.739+11:002012-11-11T09:33:03.739+11:00We have watched a couple of episodes since we got ...We have watched a couple of episodes since we got back and loved seeing some of the places we went to, although his food is quite different to what we found on the street. Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-90608513802362621542012-11-09T17:48:55.464+11:002012-11-09T17:48:55.464+11:00i trust u guys have seen peter kuruvita's show...i trust u guys have seen peter kuruvita's show "my sri lanka" on sbsarphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04050788869968941523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-21785102760674103632012-11-09T13:08:26.438+11:002012-11-09T13:08:26.438+11:00Loving this post!!!! Looking forward to the other ...Loving this post!!!! Looking forward to the other ones! =)<br />I have the string hoppers with orange sugar and coconut! We call it putu mayam back in Singapore...only a few more sleeps to going home to such yummy breakfast food again!!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469127241701825535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-7058509868019394662012-11-08T22:26:08.354+11:002012-11-08T22:26:08.354+11:00" we get the feeling much more magic happens ..." we get the feeling much more magic happens in kitchens at home" I'm pretty sure this is true for every culture. :) And yes, it's certainly true in Sri Lanka. <br /><br />I've been in Sri Lanka long enough to have many many meals made by Sri Lankans, including my mother in law - everything from every day meals to wedding feasts to grooms feasts to festivals. I'll admit Laurie Ashton Farookhttp://food.laurieashton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-58303130466940844032012-11-08T16:45:44.669+11:002012-11-08T16:45:44.669+11:00In ten days we got a solid feel for street food/ho...In ten days we got a solid feel for street food/hotel options but we get the feeling much more magic happens in kitchens at home - we envy you!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07175426309170881777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-51241204995447025442012-11-08T14:20:46.014+11:002012-11-08T14:20:46.014+11:00Good to hear you enjoyed your visit and the food i...Good to hear you enjoyed your visit and the food in Sri Lanka. I've lived in Sri Lanka for nine years - it's well worth a visit, as you discovered, and the food is incredible! I'm lucky enough to have married a Sri Lankan whose mother taught me her recipes. There are a few wonderful dishes you may have missed out on, but perhaps it'll give you incentive to go for another visit? :)Laurie Ashton Farookhttp://food.laurieashton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-31345659308416377872012-11-08T11:26:07.589+11:002012-11-08T11:26:07.589+11:00Thanks so much, Sri Lanka has been off the tourist...Thanks so much, Sri Lanka has been off the tourist radar for a while but it's all there waiting. Worth the effort and we will be going back.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-53360356814964206522012-11-08T11:25:01.357+11:002012-11-08T11:25:01.357+11:00You'd have to bring a tiny backpack! Lots of c...You'd have to bring a tiny backpack! Lots of critter shots coming don't you worry.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531327682856915545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-81915964563609964602012-11-08T10:01:15.087+11:002012-11-08T10:01:15.087+11:00You guys are so intrepid! We should come on a holi...You guys are so intrepid! We should come on a holiday with you one day. The food looks GREAT, I love hoppers. I hope we get some cat/dog piccies in your upcoming posts.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907743046211723083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643467301243569244.post-63034707762475009692012-11-08T07:36:51.805+11:002012-11-08T07:36:51.805+11:00What a fantastic travel post! I love your pictures...What a fantastic travel post! I love your pictures and your writing..your posts always make me happy! I never thought much about traveling to Sri Lanka but this makes me want to go there asap. So interesting and colorful. Can't wait to read about the rest of the journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com