NOW OPEN: New Sri Lankan restaurant spices up the streets of Unley – By Fi Sproles Source : glamadelaide Step through the ornately carved doors of Taprobane and immerse yourself in the aromas, flavours, cultural icons, and aesthetics of Sri Lanka. With a “taste of Ceylon” as its slogan, it draws cultural references from its former days on the ancient Silk Road to the bustling streets of today, upon which tuk-tuks and intoxicating kitchen aromas flow through the streets. Umesh and Shreeni Randeniya, the owners of Taproban, are seasoned explorers of the world’s palates. This latest venture is the third addition to their successful portfolio, which includes Agape Greek Cuisine and Amor Restaurant & Bar, a celebration of Spanish and Portuguese flavours. During our chat with Shreeni, she shared that her husband Umesh wasn’t content with only creating a menu that paid tribute to Sri Lanka’s distinctive flavours. He wanted to ...

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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 209 09 05 2024 1 Ignite your curry-loving soul today with Europe’s coolest Sri Lankan restaurant, explore the world with Najma the Astronaut, delve into the construction side of things, step into D&C’s greatest historical moments, celebrate press freedom, protect the bees, check out oil prices & much more on the show today!   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

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Chamari Athapaththu introduces Sri Lankan Cuisine to Sydney Thunders MELBOURNE: Weber Women’s Big Bash League is not only a platform for competitive cricket but also a stage for cultural exchange, as Sydney Thunder’s batter, Chamari Athapaththu, organized a team outing to a local Sri Lankan restaurant, offering her fellow Sydney Thunder players a mouthwatering taste of the island nation’s diverse cuisine. England’s fast bowler Lauren Bell expressed her delight at discovering the flavors of Sri Lanka, particularly favoring the Cheese Rotti, a savory flatbread stuffed with cheese, while Australian all-rounder Claire Moore developed a newfound fondness for Cuttlefish, a popular seafood dish. Australian cricketer Ebony Hoskin relished the Chicken Kottu Roti, a Sri Lankan favorite known for its unique blend of chicken, vegetables, and roti, while wicketkeeper-batter Tahila Wilson, who had never tried Sri Lankan food before, expressed her gratitude to Athapaththu for the delightful culinary adventure. Athapaththu’s initiative to ...

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