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Traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine with a Local in Colombo
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From $85.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Host Bio: Bandu is a kind and friendly host, a retired IT professional who has lived overseas for over 35 years. He learned to cook from his mother and has been cooking traditional, home-style Sri Lankan food for over 40 years. He initially learned to cook for survival as a young professional and now is extremely passionate about cooking for friends. Apart from cooking, Bandu likes traveling, hiking and swimming. He has traveled to over 35 countries and has even learned to cook local food in a few of them. When asked why he would like to be a host, Bandu says, “this is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures and meet like-minded people.”
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- This is an authentic cooking experience in a local home, not a professional class in a studio
- Learn to make a couple of local vegetable dishes and curry
- Make homemade roasted curry powder a delicious blend of spices
- Enjoy your meal over delightful conversation with this friendly local
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Meal Description: Bandu lives in a high-rise apartment building located in a green suburb of Colombo, Rajagiriya. Bandu always has a story to tell and is excited to share knowledge about Sri Lanka, its culture and cuisine! He is eager to share the history and traditional methods of preparing authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Listen to all his interesting stories while you share a meal together at his dining table. Chicken or fish curry, eggplant stir-fry, lentils, rice, and gotu kola salad (a melange of a leafy green noted for its medicinal properties, minced shallots, lime juice, and freshly grated coconut) are some of the authentic Sri Lankan dishes you might try at Bandu's table. You will end your meal with curd and treacle (a traditional dessert) or wattalappam (coconut custard pudding). Cooking Description: During your 2-hour hands-on authentic Sri Lankan cooking class, you will learn to make a couple of local vegetable dishes and curry. Before you begin cooking, Bandu will show you how to make homemade roasted curry powder - a delicious blend of spices that used to make most Sri Lankan curries. After cooking, enjoy your meal over delightful conversation with this friendly local. Please note that the host offers multiple tour options combining the activities described above. Your tour itinerary will be determined by the combo option you select when booking your tour.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Colombo
Local Flavor.
Continued
Colombo
Food Tasting.
Continued
Colombo
Cooking Class.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Restrictions
Child policy: children 3 or below are free of charge.
Meeting & Pickup
This experience takes place at the host's private home in Colombo. The host's exact address and meeting location notes will be provided upon booking confirmation. If you choose the paid transport add-on, Bandu can organize pickup and drop-off from your hotel through taxi or shared car service.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Bandu can offer vegetarian, vegan and halal meals on request Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. For vegetarian travelers please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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