A return to Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city that's full of life and flavours

Housed in the historic Dutch Hospital Complex, the Ministry Of Crab isn’t just an eatery, it’s a gastronomic pilgrimage. — Photos: ABBI KANTHASAMY

Colombo, the city of my birth in Sri Lanka, stands as an intoxicating mosaic where stories of ancient dynasties meld with the rhythm of the modern era. To many, it’s a city teeming with life; to me, it’s a heartfelt reunion, a journey back to where it all began.

Every heartbeat of the city resonates with tales that feel as old as time, yet pulse with contemporary life.