Nihonbashi Honten

Top choice in Colombo


Gird the expense account for an adventure at Colombo's best Japanese restaurant. The sushi, donburi and Kobe beef are as good as you can find anywhere in Asia. The interior is jewel-like, the service superb. This is where you go when you want an exquisite evening out. Don't miss the Yakitori Garden, where you can savour sake and cocktails surrounded by bamboo.


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