So Delicious! / Simple Chopsticks in Colombo

1. Who says there’s no good Chinese food in Colombo? That’s totally not true—at least not if you know where to look. Simple Chopsticks, a little restaurant with a Chinese name I stumbled upon by chance, proved that you can find tasty, familiar flavors even in the heart of Sri Lanka. It’s not just “edible”—it’s genuinely good, and that’s a huge relief when you’re craving a break from curries and spices. 🍚😋 2. Walking in, the place felt cozy and unassuming—no fancy decor, just a few tables, a menu with Chinese and English, and the comforting smell of wok-fried garlic. I was starving, so I didn’t overthink it: I ordered a few classics to share with my travel buddy, figuring even if it was just “okay,” it’d beat another bowl of mystery curry. But from the first bite, I knew I’d hit the jackpot. 🥢🌶️ 3. Let’s start with the dishes. We went for a stir-fried beef with green peppers—tender slices of beef, crisp veggies, and a sauce that tasted like it had just the right amount of soy and a hint of sesame. Then there was the tomato and egg stir-fry, a simple dish but one that’s hard to get right—and they nailed it: sweet, tangy, with soft, fluffy eggs that melted into the sauce. We also added a plate of fried rice, loaded with peas, carrots, and bits of chicken, perfectly seasoned and not too oily. 🥩🍅 4. What really sold it, though, was the price. The total for all three dishes? Just 1,800 LKR—around 40 CNY. For two people, that’s 20 CNY each, which is cheaper than most street food in Colombo, let alone a sit-down meal. We kept looking at the bill, half-convinced we’d misread it, but the waiter just smiled and nodded—nope, that was really it. It felt like a little gift, honestly. 💸✨ 5. By the end of the meal, we were both stuffed and grinning. It’s the small things, right? After days of eating unfamiliar flavors (some good, some… adventurous), biting into a plate of tomato and egg stir-fry that tasted like home felt like a hug. The staff were friendly too—they didn’t speak much Chinese, but they laughed when we pointed at the menu excitedly and made sure our water glasses were never empty. 😊 6. So if you’re in Colombo and craving Chinese food, don’t give up—head to Simple Chopsticks. It’s not a fancy place, but it’s honest: good ingredients, familiar flavors, and prices that won’t make you wince. It might just become your go-to spot, like it did for me. Sometimes, the best finds are the ones you stumble on by accident—and this little restaurant is definitely one of them. 🌟 #SimpleChopsticksColombo #ColomboChineseFood #SriLankaEats #BudgetFoodie #ComfortFoodFind