🍽️ STATEN at Cinnamon Life | Honest Steak Review from a Picky Eater

Spoiler: Appetizers stole the show! 🌟 Overall: 7/10 "Better than Colombo’s fussy French spots – but mains need work. Solid for celebrations or quiet dates." 🥗 Star Starters (8/10) SNAPPER CEVICHE ⚡ The highlight! Diced snapper + pineapple in tangy green spinach-chili sauce. Zero fishiness, all freshness. CAESAR SALAD (7/10) 🧀 Cheese bomb! (And I hate cheese...) Smoky ham + aged parmesan on yu choy (not romaine – crisp & bitter-free). "100x better than Shanghai’s $28 lettuce!" 🥩 Mains: Temper Expectations (6/10) USDA TENDERLOIN (350g) ▪️ Medium-rare came too raw – opt for medium. ▪️ Texture? Nowhere near Japanese A5 wagyu. ▪️ Shangri-La’s steak outshines this. LAMB CHOPS ▪️ Huge portion, no gaminess – but just "fine". ▪️ Standard Sri Lankan Western fare. 🍧 Palate Cleanser: Polarizing Sorbet (7/10) Wood Apple Sorbet (complimentary) ▪️ Me: Tropical tangy bliss (tamarind notes!) ▪️ My friend: "Smells like sweaty socks..." 👃💦 💡 Verdict & Tips ✓ Go for: Ceviche, salad, date-night ambiance ✗ Skip: Steak (unless you must try) 🔥 Curiosity: Neighbors’ lobster platters looked fire – report back if you try! #ColomboSteakhouse #CinnamonLifeEats #SriLankaFineDining #FoodieTruths #DateNightColombo