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COLOMBO: The Vethodys, a family of Malayali entrepreneurs with roots in Kerala and Sri Lanka, have brought back to life a slice of Colombo’s colonial past with the re-launch of their extensively renovated 135-year-old iconic Hotel Nippon situated in the heart of the capital’s business district. “Nippon” as it is popularly known, occupies Manning Mansions … Continue reading “Malayali family brings back to life a slice of colonial Colombo”

What – Nippon Rolls Where – 123, Kumaran Ratnam Rd, Colombo 2 When – Open everyday Today on WTF, I went to check out the place which my mom had praised. When I was a kid, I remember going to Infant Jesus Church and stopping by to enjoy the hot hot rolls. The building which … Continue reading “The Kafé featured on WTF by Danu”

The Bamboo Room is a brand new restaurant part of the Hotel Nippon, specialising in Kerala Cuisine. While they didn’t really bedazzle us with their simple interior and menu, this is still a first look so perhaps in the future they’ll step their game up. 123 Kumaran Ratnam Road, Colombo 02 The Nippon Hotel is … Continue reading “Bamboo Room reviewed by Yamu.lk”

We were a family who rarely ate from out, as my mum was and still is someone who promotes homecooked food be it rice and curry, cakes and desserts or short eats. There was a short list of food items which were not homemade, that we were allowed to indulge in as kids, and among … Continue reading “THE Nippon Mutton Rolls are back”