Upali's, Colombo
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/SriLankaTravel, r/srilanka, r/Colombo13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Upali's is recommended by many commenters for traditional Sri Lankan food, and one praises its mutton curry. One visitor found the food good but touristy, one commenter says it is not the very best but represents Sri Lankan cooking well, and another suggests Culture Colombo may be the better choice.
Address
Upali's by Nawaloka, 65 Dr CWW Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mutton curry
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Other places on this map closest to Upali's, Colombo, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/Cenat16 in r/SriLankaTravel · Mar 2026value
Found Sri Lankan food unremarkable here.
- Mixedu/dAmiBouY539 in r/srilanka · Apr 2024price
Found it with a gorgeous view and plenty of space.
- Recommendsu/LankanMusic in r/srilanka · Jan 2025
Suggests considering Upali for authentic Sri Lankan food in Colombo.
- Recommendsu/She_was_here_ in r/srilanka · Aug 2024variety
Says most of the listed foods can be tried there.
- Recommendsu/TechTunePawPower in r/srilanka · Apr 2024taste
Says it keeps a high standard and guarantees authentic cooking.
- Recommendsu/ShitsHappen in r/srilanka · Jun 2026
Suggests Upali's and Renuka's as go-to places for traditional local dishes.
- Recommendsu/melekdegil in r/SriLankaTravel · Jan 2026
Visited on their final evening in Colombo; found it good though touristy.
- Caveatu/Filthydewa in r/srilanka · Jan 2025price
Warns against it on value grounds.
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- Recommendsu/KindBat1396 in r/srilanka · May 2026taste
Lists Upali's among Colombo picks for capturing traditional local flavours, alongside coffee and seafood spots.
- Recommendsu/yorolonda_tiddies in r/srilanka · Jan 2026
Says Upali's is great and points to their Instagram.
- Recommendsu/dhiva in r/srilanka · Jan 2026
Suggests trying Upali's.
- Recommendsu/Icaruswept in r/srilanka · Jan 2025taste
Praises the mutton curry as better than home cooking.
- Recommendsu/suchthegeek in r/Colombo · Jul 2026
Says Upali's is not the best but represents Sri Lankan food well.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.