Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan cuisine has been influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch, British, Indian, Arab, Malay and Moors. Tony experiences this cuisine in Colombo and the surrounding area.
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Rifka Catering
Tony visits the Rifka Catering company, where massive amounts of chicken biryani are prepared for the hotels in Colombo.
185 Church St., Slave Island, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Lakmal Tea Center
A tri-shaw driver takes Tony to Lakmal Tea Center for a breakfast of rice flour bowls with fried eggs and spicy sambal.
92 West Ramadamare St., Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Dutch Burgher Union
Tony heads to this spot to hang out with some Dutch Burghers and samples the local booze of choice, Arrack.
112 Reid Ave., Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Mohamadiya Hotel
At this hole-in-the-wall eatery, near the central market in Colombo, Anthony Bourdain samples string hoppers and coconut curry.
33 SCA St., Colombo, Sri Lanka
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New Malay Foods
Malay Foods is known for serving Muslim fare on the fly to locals.
1276 Old Kotte Rd., Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Barefoot Garden Cafe'
A traditional meal of beef smore and curried pork is served at this tropical location known for its celebrity chef, owner Koluu.
Galle Rd., Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Katpahan
A street side eatery in downtown Colombo, where Tony heads to try some Tamil cuisine.
244 Galle Rd., Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Hotel Pilawoos
After a night of drinking, Sri Lankans head to this location for what is known as Kottu Rotti ... a perfect hangover food.
417 Galle Rd., Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Foundation of Goodness Culinary School
Tony heads to the Tsunami-devastated village of Seenigama to visit a local culinary school that is helping locals learn valuable trades as well as helping them rebuild the town.
Temple Rd., Seenigama, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
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