350 Per Person
BYOB Not Accepted
Colombo's No-Frills Fried Rice Classic
Copper Chimney is a long-running budget eatery in Colombo 02 known for straightforward fried rice, fried chicken and unusually named local favourites such as Crisis, Hodhi Onnaha and Duppathage Hithawatha. Built around the idea of making filling meals affordable, the restaurant became a familiar Colombo food stop rather than a polished dining destination. Come here for the local history, generous comfort food and a glimpse of Colombo's old-school budget food culture.
The Home of Crisis Rice
- Signature Dish: Chicken fried rice with a piece of fried chicken thigh, listed as Hodhi Onnaha on the current menu. Also Worth Trying: Crisis chicken mixed fried rice, Duppathage Hithawatha with fried gizzard, and Kageth Sundari with fried egg.
- Local History: Copper Chimney's original affordable fried rice was called Crisis, created during a period when the founder wanted to offer inexpensive meals to everyday customers.
- Ambience: Simple, casual and no-frills rather than a conventional sit-down restaurant experience.
- Best For: Travellers looking for inexpensive local comfort food and a Colombo eatery with plenty of history.
- Special Feature: The restaurant became known for letting diners eat additional servings for the same price, according to its founder.
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Fried Rice, Colombo Style
A Colombo Food Classic
Colombo's Budget Favourite
350 Per Person
BYOB Not Accepted