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
- Jaffna-style Tamil cooking
- Famous crab curry
- Milk hoppers and string hoppers
- Long-running Colombo favourite
Known for
Palmyrah is a long-running restaurant at the Renuka City Hotel on Galle Road, specialising in the food of Jaffna in Sri Lanka’s north.
What to order
Jaffna crab curry, fiery and rich, with milk hoppers or string hoppers. Mutton curries and seafood dishes are also strong.
Good to know
- Jaffna food is spicy; ask for guidance if you prefer milder dishes.
- A must for anyone curious about northern Sri Lankan cooking.
Where it is
Renuka City Hotel, 328 Galle Road, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
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