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Cosy Kimbula corner in heart of Colombo
What began as an online home business idea last year to give a twist to the simple kimbula banis, Kimbula has now expanded to Kimbula Cafe down D.S. Fonseka Road, Colombo 5, earlier this month.
Along with her partner Ginerva Fernando Warnakullasooriya who is currently in Italy with plans of moving to Sri Lanka once the pandemic ends, founder of Kimbula, Shamini Galagedara has opened up a cosy cafe whose vibe screams of lazy Sunday afternoons.
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- Shamini Galagedara and (bottom right) invitees at the opening. Pix by M.A. Pushpa Kumara
A compact area that is big on airy spaces with simple white walls furnished with cane and bamboo decor giving a very boho vibe, the Kimbula Cafe keeps true to the essence of its mother brand with crowd favourites such as the fancy French toast kimbulas, the pani pol, nutella, strawberry and cream kimbulas on its menu.
“What we offered for delivery were more treats that you could enjoy at home so with our cafe, we have expanded our menu to meals that can be enjoyed with your friends and family while still keeping an element of the Kimbula bun in place,” Shamini tells us describing how, for example, their ‘You got Beef’ pasta dish comes with garlic bread made out of the Kimbula dough.
Ever the entrepreneur, Shamini has a million and one ideas on how to create a culture where customers can relax and work at the cafe throughout the day from an all-day brunch menu and offering deals such as getting unlimited refills on coffee and drinks while creating a quiet peaceful environment. A small space in the corner is dedicated to Shamini’s pet project, Kimbula Beauty, which is a line of organic products for the wellness of your hair and skin.
Visit the Kimbula Cafe on Instagram @kimbula.cafe, check them out on UberEats or drop in at 35, D.S. Fonseka Road, Colombo 5 to experience the latest cafe on the block.