Maalu Maalu

Here's the deal. $20 gets you a large, nondescript white plate. It's completely uninteresting and benign on first glance. However, consider this your passport to an alternative universe where your stomach is four times larger and subsequently stuffed with homely Sri Lankan food. Less imaginative than Everything, Everywhere, all at one, but still a universe I want to be privy to.

The rotating combination of food spans from the standard curry fare that many are familiar with, to unnamed more homestyle dishes. There's always vegetarian and vegan options, and don't be afraid if you can't handle spice - there's plenty of mild options too.

Sunday refuel

And maybe pre-fuel too.


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