Joanna James
Eating healthy does not have to entail consuming bland food that lacks flavour. On the contrary, healthy meals of today are full of yummy goodness, while being beneficial for you too. You can head to these restaurants and cafes in Colombo to experience it first-hand.
If you are looking to enjoy healthy and yummy food in a laid-back setting, then one option would be Café Kumbuk. This café can be found along Independence Avenue in Colombo 07 and is a popular spot amongst digital nomads and those wanting to just chill and get some work done too. Most of the dishes are made with organic and fresh ingredients with the produce used changing according to the seasons. Highlights include the Kumbuk Granola Bowl for breakfast, the Naked Burrito Bowl served with tofu or chicken and the Siyambala Punch, a drink made with tamarind.
Another charming dining venue which has an intimate ambience and a diverse array of healthy options on its menu is rare Bar + Kitchen. Located on Park Street in Colombo 02, it features local, international and fusion dishes that have been created with produce and ingredients sourced from the brand's organic gardens and farms. At this restaurant, Colombo foodie adventures can be enjoyed for all three meals; menu options include the Mocha Porridge, a variety of zesty salads with fresh greens and the choice of including chicken or prawns and the Mirissa Yellow Fin Tuna Salt Board.
For more healthy dining, head to Café Nuga along Green Path in Colombo 07. While the ingredients are sourced from certified local and international suppliers, all of what is on offer is made in-house including the bread. Local produce that is both healthy and organic takes priority here be it for the dishes, salads or juices with plenty to enjoy for vegetarians. Dishes you can try include Crouching Tiger Hidden Chipotle which features a cottage cheese or chicken variation, the Nuga Poke Bowl and Sri Lankan-style Pol-Rotti Sandwiches with various filling options.
Down Davidson Road in Colombo 04, you will find SUPERFOOD Café which offers patrons the unique chance to "build their own bowl" choosing the ingredients they want to add. You do get dishes you can order right off the menu too and the ingredients used are those from local sources be it fresh veggies to fish. The available bowls are either small or medium in size and offer superfoods that are delectable indeed; options to consider are the Falafel Vegan Bowl and the Tuna Protein Bowl, while for drinks there is the Green Detox.
A lovely little café in Horton Place, Colombo 07, the Milk & Honey Café utilises organic produce whenever possible in its eclectic dishes; these include options for vegans and vegetarians as well as those with gluten allergies. There are kids' items on the menu too along with desserts such as homemade ice cream. Sourcing ingredients from artisanal suppliers in the island as well as making dishes in-house, the café offers all-day breakfast, wholemeal wraps with vegetarian or chicken options and salads with avocado, tofu and spicy pumpkin.
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