A clean, good-value hostel on Galle Road, popular as a safe first base in Colombo.
- Budget
Why we marked it
- Matcha lattes, including lavender matcha
- Matchagato: matcha ice cream with a shot of matcha
- Specialty coffee
- Japanese-inspired food and cocktails
Known for
KIKU is a Japanese-inspired café and restaurant on Layards Road in Colombo 5, from the team behind the Temple Grounds coffee roastery. It is one of the city’s go-to spots for matcha.
What to order
Order a classic or lavender matcha latte, or the matchagato, vanilla and matcha ice cream with a shot of matcha poured over. Specialty coffee, fresh seafood plates and cocktails round out the menu, and the space hosts classes and events.
Good to know
- Try the matchagato if you only order one thing.
- Popular for long lunches and evening drinks.
- Check their Instagram for classes and events.
Where it is
Layards Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka
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