My first trip to this hidden gem in Mount Lavinia proved to be one of geographical confusion. It’s easy to miss when you Uber yourself down College Avenue. But the expansive windows with hanging dreamcatchers and various baubles do lend a hint that this cannot be anything but a place designed to cater to your tastebuds.
A dynamic duo (husband and wife) were hard at work churning out some serious vegan goodness to the largely expatriate customers seated with a lackadaisical air. I stumbled across them on Instagram when searching for ketogenic ice creams, and what an absolute godsend they are.
Yet the photos on this page are sure to give you an inclination of what not-so-sinful delights await you should you tinker down there on one of these dastardly warm Colombo days. Having been a vegan for a year, I was reminded that it’s very possible indeed to indulge in some seriously decadent food that has no animal products.
When Tashie laid down a plate of dark-as-sin brownies in front of me with a darker-than-sin scoop of chocolate ice cream, I was mesmerized. My tongue did somersaults as I slurped up some yumminess into that greedy maw of mine. This was some seriously good ice cream, and it’s vegan to boot.
Lick up the chocolate dregs on the silver spoon, and the resident cat licked his lips, too. Anticipation, I guess. Animal-friendly indeed this place. Tashie, the uber-friendly hostess was enthusiastic about the creations she and her husband lovingly concoct. You won’t come across much in terms of media exposure, and that is because these guys are already up to their necks with orders. Delivery is certainly something Colombo denizens should opt for since it beats the hassle of travelling to traffic-packed Mount Lavinia.
It’s nice to know that more and more people are enthusiastic about opening up their mind to new food experiences, and veganism is certainly something that is getting a great deal of attention now. In its defense, what can be more sincere, loving and kind than to treat life with respect and dignity.
Tashie really does churn up a convincing tale for her lifestyle, beliefs, and of course her ice creams. With so much of interest being shown for her menu, I’ve taken the plunge and decided to order her fruit-laden ice creams that range from mango to raspberry to a host of many others. The beauty in her orders is that you’re most welcome to customize them accordingly. In my case, I requested less sugar.
The best part in this enterprise is the fact that the quality and the customer service are of a superlative standard. There has been a great deal of opinions bandied around that customer service is something that really is very poor when it comes to the hotel industry in Sri Lanka.
Whether such opinions are true or not is up for debate, however it needs to be stated that this particular establishment goes far beyond their responsibility when it comes to providing an exceptional range of products, and even a higher degree of satisfactory customer service.
To truly experience and establishment that provides a vegan menu that is mouthwatering and discerning, I strongly suggest that you check out this start up that has been quietly making a name for itself. All of the synonyms and analogies with regard to the taste experience Smokey’s — The Brownie Bar offers won’t do it justice, so do yourself a favor and indulge in something that is comfortingly very different.
In conclusion, I would like to say that this year there will be a great expansion when it comes to the current menu offerings at this vegan haven. This truly is indulgence that has never ever been tasted before.
Written by Rohitha Perera