A leafy courtyard café at the Barefoot store, with relaxed brunches, Sunday jazz and a bookshop and gallery next door.
- Mid-range
- Café
- Brunch
- Garden seating
- Live music
Why we marked it
- Cantonese, Sichuan and regional Chinese dishes
- Dim sum at lunch
- Elegant dining room and private rooms
- Inside Shangri-La Colombo
Known for
Shang Palace is the signature Chinese restaurant at Shangri-La Colombo, part of a restaurant brand found in Shangri-La hotels across Asia.
What to order
The menu spans Cantonese, Sichuan and northern Chinese cooking. Dim sum at lunch is a highlight, alongside roast meats, seafood and classic noodle dishes.
Good to know
- Private rooms are available for family celebrations and business dinners.
- Book ahead around Chinese New Year and weekends.
Where it is
Shangri-La Colombo, 1 Galle Face, Colombo 2, Sri Lanka
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