Sri Lankan Food in Business Class 🇱🇰

I travelled to Sri Lanka for the first time in 3 years, but only for a couple of hours. I used Sri Lankan Airlines to get from Dubai to another country, with a quick connection in Colombo.
It's been a while since I had some good, authentic Sri Lankan food, so I was looking forward to some during my journey. The national carrier of any country will always have some typical food from that country as a meal option.
I had indented to get some British food in my belly first. The last time I flew from DXB to CMB I was able to use the British Airways lounge at Dubai Airport. Sri Lankan Airlines and BA are both part of the Oneworld Alliance. If you're flying with an airline that's in an alliance, and you have lounge access through your status or flight ticket, you can use any lounge belonging to other airlines in that same alliance.
Unfortunately the BA lounge was closed. I think they only open it at times when there's actual BA flights leaving from Dubai. So, I had to use the Ahlan Lounge, which I could have used even if I wasn't travelling in business class as it's one of those third party lounges where you can get in with the Priority Pass or Lounge Key that you can for free with any decent credit card.
Usually those third party lounges aren't as good as the airline lounges, and they're usually crowded as well, since so many people have free access to them through their credit cards. This Ahlan Lounge was quite crowded but at least the standard of the food was very high and I enjoyed some delicious beef short ribs.
When I went to board my flight to Colombo, the business class queue had already been roped off and there was a huge queue for economy. I just lifted the rope for myself and a lady who was in the same situation as me, and we let ourselves to the front of that big queue.
Fortunately the aircraft was the A330-300, which is the good version of Sri Lankan business class. I've travelled Sri Lankan Airlines in business before and just had a reclining seat with not even any inflight entertainment. On the A330-300 it's the full lie-flat bed, and the seating is in the "wishbone" format, meaning you can have a seat without a neighbour.
Any flight where I don't have to sit next to someone is a good one. And all the better when you have a delicious Sri Lankan meal and fully flat seat.
I chose the lamprais from the dinner menu. Lamprais is a popular Sri Lankan food that was originally introduced by the Dutch Burghers. It's a packet of rice, vegetables and sometimes meat, wrapped in a banana leaf. I can't say that the version I had on the flight was authentic because it was get some rice and vegetables in the usual airplane food container.
The crew were very nice and offered me a second dinner. I was brought some Fish Ambulthiyal. Ambulthiyal is a type of curry where the strong masala turns the fish black. It didn't look too appealing and the first couple of mouthfuls tasted strange, but mixing it in with the vegetables, I really liked it.
After two Sri Lankan dinners and a pot of Ceylon tea, I was ready to nap for the remainder of the flight.
At Colombo airport I visited the Serendib Lounge, which is the official airline lounge for Sri Lankan Airlines. I'd been there on a previous trip and was given a free 15 minute massage in their spa. However, I wasn't able to repeat that experience as their spa was closed during the covid times and never reopened.
I just spent my time in the lounge eating, instead. Some Sri Lankan breakfast food was brought to the buffet just after I arrived and so I was able to enjoy some Milk Rice as well as Sambar and Idli.
The next leg of my journey was again on an A330-300, which I was happy about. This time it was breakfast food that was served and I chose the sweet option. String hoppers filled with jaggery with starfruit jam on the side. One of the tastiest breakfasts I've ever had.
Between the two flights and the lounge, I surely got my fix of delicious Sri Lankan food on this trip.
0:00 Dubai Airport
3:58 Boarding 1st Flight
14:51 Sri Lankan Dinner
23:00 Colombo Airport Lounge
32:07 Boarding 2nd Flight
36:01 Sri Lankan Breakfast
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Ayubowan Mr.Philip.

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Thank you Mr. Dale for flying with SriLankan Airlines. Good to know that you had a great time onboard.

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@@planarian1772 what's for ?... Asking him to make curry ?

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No coconut water in the flight and the lady the way she responded is not good enough.

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I miss Sri Lanka so much, my favorite destination!

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Thank you. Visit again. Welcome to our paradise

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Where are you from?

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Sri Lankan Air was definitely awesome and the country was also awesome! Very hospitable people! Cheers Sri Lankan ✌✌

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I'm so happy when you picked Jakarta on the Srilanka airport. Thanks for coming to Indonesia again, Dale. 🇮🇩

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@ETAMS komen lu rasis banget macam Indonesia sudah bersih aja dari kemiskinan. Tapi bukti nya rumah kumuh di bawah jembatan dekat stadion JIS yang beberapa hari kemarin dibongkar karena merusak keindahan pemandangan dengan nilai ganti rugi 730 ribu sampai 2 Juta.

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@ETAMS belum lagi rumah kumuh di Tanjung Priok, Pulo Gadung, Menteng, dll.

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@ETAMS komentar jangan sombong dan takabur lah.... memang Indonesia udah gak ada daerah kumuh / slum ??

[@markclayton626]

So funny, Dale has enough food in the lounge for a family of four, but “he’s keeping it nice & light” he says 😂😂😂😂

[@beverleyferguson8942]

Dale is a growing boy. He enjoys his meals.

[@SwapnilAcharya]

I really want to visit Sri Lanka. Will be there one day 😊

[@janakiabeysundera1734]

Welcome

[@giannishen]

The first lounge is actually quite big and the food looks great! The service in business class is so great, and the service you get from being a celebrity is even better, haha! The meals from both airlines were really good and looked delicious! This journey is a food journey, eat all the way, you are really happy, I am so envious! 👍😄👏

[@varshanabi]

Hey dale just wanted to say I’m flying on Sri Lankan and was uncertain of how the carrier was performing, I was glad to see that they are just as hospitable as they used to be. Much love from Australia ❤❤

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Luke seems like such a great guy, I’m glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

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[@an-ic6gs]

Why you say wrong Sh for shrilanka , it is S for Sri Lanka.

[@absfinal]

Wait what, I'm not watching Luke Damant right now? Haha

[@prodv1nnie]

It’s so interesting to see all the foods you try, it makes me hungry!! btw, this vlog was fire ❤️❤️

[@ManiSh.O]

we hope to see you in Nepal again. Take care and have a good time in Sri-Lanka. cheers! 🇳🇵

[@henryplunket2646]

Sri lankan flight crew are very friendly 💕

[@pimesonhadron]

Mate, I lived in Jakarta many years ago and I love Indonesia and its people! Can’t wait for your Indonesia series. I hope that you’ll show us more of Jakarta!

[@Lx7036]

wow dale you are going in sri lanka. nice i like your vlog and. sri lanka is very beautiful country. love from nepal🇳🇵🥰

[@VisualApproach]

Love the aviation vlogs Dale. Keep these coming when you fly! 🤩

[@amoren5515]

Dale thank you for promotion of our country's tourism and beautiful places We'll always remember you💕from nepal

[@MuhammadIbrahim-if3gj]

Ah YESS! Finally u're back to my country Indonesia! Can't wait for ur next exciting video Dale! Selamat datang! Welcome!! 🤩

[@4rammzy526]

That Sri Lankan meals looks so yummy! also welcome back again here in Indonesia, Dale hope you had a great time~

[@marcspencermartain]

Finally another episode of Dale Philip’s adventure! ❤️

[@aashdesilva]

Dale was someone i used to love for years. I've watched your videos when you came to Sri Lanka earlier too. You are just amazing!

[@chamodck]

Welcome back to sri lanka 🇱🇰, hope you will have amazing experiences in this island

[@acenggariskerad]

Welcome to Indonesia again, Dale! 🇮🇩 happy to see tou come to my country again

[@shreyachettri2834]

You are such a generous and humble man....really an adorable personality.I love the way you appreciate the different culture and people.There is a lot to learn from you.Love and respect 🙏❤️ You know Whenever I'm stressed I used to watch yours videos. You won't believe it's much more effective than my yoga music....I wish i could have been there....Be safe

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YES!!! Starting my day with a new video from our man Dale!!! It doesn't get better than this!!! 😁😁😁

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You are flowing on our blood 😉 love from NEPAL 💝🤗 proud to have you in our country ☺️💕

[@dailydose5709]

Omg. Im happy to see you again in here. Thanks for visiting us ❤

[@lotte2899]

First ever video of yours I watched was the railway hike. Been watching you ever since. Glad your going back to where it all began ( for me at least ) I've always wanted a life like this. Travelling. Its not widely available to me however. Been stuck in wales for most of my life.

[@carolineboutros663]

Finally your back!! Always great videos Dale! Thank you

[@anukperera8028]

Great to see you in Sri Lanka again hoping for a longer stay and vlog series there soon.!

[@cerilewis2988]

Always a pleasure to watch . Love watching all the delicious food you try . Safe travels

[@nepaleducationalsitemilan6961]

I'm very much impressed with ur life of visiting new place with variety of culture tradition custom and so on dale .May lord always blessed u ..

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Glad you are back to Indo mate. I'm moving there next week for a new life! Will be glued to your new adventures, as always!!! Hope to bump into you one day!

[@vwheaty0519]

My takeaway from this video is that Dale can eat 20 times a day 😂😂😂

[@rafimohammad39]

No offense but I can eat more than Dale lol 😂

[@varshasuresh3927]

Omg.. I just love watching your videos Dale, especially coz you are just naturally funny & enjoy your food whole-heartedly! They help me get through those tough days sometimes!❤ Please keep making more original content like these coz you are just lit! PS: If you do happen to visit Canada, you are more than welcome for some authentic homemade South Indian cuisine!

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Yes mate another banging vlog keep them up mate supporting from Sydney Australia🇦🇺🇦🇺

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Nice to see you again after a short interval , enjoy watching your videos .

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I’m from srilanka. I’m glad you enjoyed ❤️

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Hi Dale 👋🏻 food looked great , you sure did tuck in to it all mate , looking forward to seeing Jakarta with you , stay safe mate ❤️💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Danuke2011]

Dale, the trick most foreigners miss when eating Sri Lankan food is that you have to mix the dishes in every mouthful to get the best taste. For example if you eat only the milk rice it's too bland in comparison. If you eat only the Ambulthiyal it's too overpowering. If you eat only the dhal it's not as good. But when you mix all three it's superb. You got to do this every mouthful for the best meal experience. Same goes for most other Sri Lankan meals. Also if you are using your hands locals usually use a handwash or soap to thoroughly clean their hands before and after a meal. It's quite alarming to see foreigners use hands to eat without cleaning them properly. :) Ps. Looking forward to your next long stay in Sri Lanka. Greetings and cheers from Sri Lanka!

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Danuke I think Dale forgot his manners for awhile.😀

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Your Personality is what which makes these videos Amazing.

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Thanks for visiting our country 😍 From sri lanka 🇱🇰

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Welcome back to the paradise island of Sri Lanka🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

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Love from Nepal and also thanks for exploring Nepal ❣️👍

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There’s just something that makes your videos addicting. Looking forward to more videos :)

[@jacquelinecote271]

Always excited to see you!! Thank you for taking us on your journey!! Blessings

[@kingofthemultiverse4148]

Srilanka is known for delicious cuisine and Srilankan Airlines is known for its amazing hospitality.

[@wahyuchandra5997]

This is a food + travel vlog , a complete package

[@WongKitoInScotland]

Yaaay....finally Indonesia series !!! Can't wait to see Bang Dale's adventure in my homecountry

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I didn’t realise how quickly 42 mins flew.. as usual, great great video ❤

[@rijan790]

Warm wishes for your next adventure. Love from Nepal🇳🇵❤️

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I am gonna miss Nepal 🇳🇵 series. See you again Dale! All the best for your new journey.

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I like how you explain things neatly. Love from Nepal.

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Letsss gooo Jakarta, can't wait to see the newest video of Indonesia again. Have a safe journey Mr. Phillip

[@davidloftus1380]

You spoil us, Dale. So cool to see your perspective on planes, as you're actually getting to these destinations.

[@Rahul-Naik]

OMG! I loved the Indonesia series and would love to watch your journey in Indonesia again!

[@anlichandra]

He shouldn't eat nasi goreng all the time. Make throat dry.

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That's what i waited so long..

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Thanks for coming, I wish you a nice journey in Indonesia!

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How nice of that lady to offer you an invitation to her village after only meeting her. Amazing

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Excellent vlog with full entertainment and cinematic scenes 😊👍

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Letsgoooo 💪🏻😁 thank u sir for the continuated content.

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Great video bro 👍😁love the food presentation 😁everything looks really delicious and beautiful 👍well done 👏and thanks for sharing 😁

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It’s so nice to see you back in Sri Lanka although you were there only for 2 hours. Hope you will come back to Sri Lanka soon.

[@amidivarina5823]

My mouth watering watching your sweet breakfast treats. Welcome back to Jakarta Dale, enjoy Indonesia.

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Thank you for coming back to Indonesia!!! Welcome Babang Dale ❤️❤️❤️

[@rafimohammad39]

Let's hope you'll do a us flight next time Dale because most Americans like me love people from different countries around the world and also awesome videos as always love from Mohammad from Virginia in the us 😀😀

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Nice to see dale on adventure again, keep up the good work. can't wait to see Jakarta adventure.

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Always love to watch your vlog❤️love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@bigalishow]

dale philip..hope u enjoyen ur time in south asia🇱🇰🇮🇳🇵🇰🇳🇵... consider to to visit us in the midlle east🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾🇸🇾

[@a3_shots]

aaaaaaand here it comes....super excited to see dale's adventures in Jakarta 👏🥳👏

[@billxmas889]

Dale vibing the strong Sean Connery card there on getting on the Plane, with the lady's in awe of the Highlander .

[@diamondwastaken7924]

Your doing a great job by visiting sri lanka while in a crisis

[@ahmedkamalhasin2070]

24:00 I got excited to see Dhaka on the board and thought you were coming to Bangladesh! Anyway, you're invited to visit my country Dale. Maybe after Indonesia? fingers crossed. It's nice here at the end of the year during the winter season.

[@high16200]

Hi Dale, I'm so glad to see you. yes! your flight procedure was fantastic and your food choices are always mouth watering. Thank you for inviting us on your most exciting journeys. Be safe brother. 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕

[@plymth5005]

Welcome to SEA again Dale!!! ❤ I've learned a LOT about our fellow Asian countries because of your vlogs. Thank you and I hope you visit the wonderful Philippine Islands again as well.

[@budisoemantri2303]

Visit Philippines again? When did he visit Philippines? I can't find the vlogs

[@romeoj387]

Welcome to Indonesia again Dale 🙏 I suggest you come to East Java ( Malang, Batu and Bromo mountain) which is have nice and cool temperature. But, it's coming rainy season now, so will be nice to go everywhere. I mean, even Jakarta will be not as hot as dry season 😅. Just hope you enjoy your trips everywhere in Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@kcsangz9007]

All the best Dale… have a safe landing n hope! U enjoy as much as u did in Nepal 🇳🇵❣️

[@rajivrai7395]

It was really nice to see you while you were in Nepal, hopping to see you soon again cause there are much astonishing places to be visited by you here in Nepal Much love from 🇮🇳🇳🇵

[@chiku4173]

Missed you so much Dale.. Was craving for your video 😊..... Very happy for the video ❤️

[@lintangayu9356]

When you say "jakarta!" i feel like i win the lottery, cannot wait for your vlog in jakarta 😊

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

8:55 "Ambul thiyal" is NOT made with tamarind paste! It's made using fish of the tuna family and a seasoning paste of pepper and "Goraka" (Garcinia Cambojia). The term "Ambul thiyal" loosely translates to "Sour-fish dish." The Goraka acts as the souring agent, and it has a very distinctive smokey - sour flavour.

[@skipper2594]

my fv fish dish is that

[@CampbellOnTop]

Was waiting for you to upload..... Love it as always bro!

[@ziad3009]

Really like this blogger, very humble. Hope you come to Mauritius someday.

[@anggikrist]

You'll come to Jakarta???? I'm so happy that you picked Jakarta on the board sign! Please come to Bogor, come to Curug (Waterfall) and have a great culinary experience there (Soto Mie Bogor, Toge Goreng, Bakso). Ah, but wherever you go I will always wait for your upcoming video. Enjoy your adventure in Indonesia. 😍

[@Dodilafir]

I love bakso and I ve been to Bogor...👍

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@@Dodilafir come again and i will recommend best bakso restaurant

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Thank you Dale for promoting nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵❤️

[@bhaktarajbudha8541]

Thank you for promoting tourism sector of Nepal...And so much love from Nepal

[@Mayisgirlonfire]

Finally he uploads again >< can't wait to see new adventure he has 😃

[@amjadanwar3638]

35:42 Bye bye Dale..Omg I should wait till next year for a Sri Lankan vlog from Dale..🇱🇰❤️ .I have watched all your Sri Lankan Vlogs from past and other interesting ones as well..Luke Dumant is another vlogger who is close to our heart..Just like Dale Philip alas the man with two strong legs 😂💪 should wait for a year or so..I can't 😭❤️

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you kept us waiting on this one dale

[@Dale_Philip]

always :)

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Twas awesome viewing this on your Facebook page videos. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪👏👏👏.

[@punyaprasadini]

Is this Sri lanka 😳goshh Me from sri lanka 💀 thanks Dale for showing my country to me

[@jeeryyt4472]

Miss u dale💗🥀 love from Nepal ❤️🇳🇵.... Come back to Nepal

[@bloodyberry]

love eating dinner with you dale! as always an amazing video :)

[@Zenfiren]

Thanks for the video, Luke!

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NICEEE YOU'RE BACK TO INDONESIA 🇮🇩 ENJOOYY YOUR TRIP DALE

[@starlight8290]

Would love to see you go to Mauritius and try the Biryani there!

[@UrduTravel]

Really great video as usual 👍😍 you are doing well and these videos are really helpful… you are doing great job and your effeorts are admirable. waiting for next video… i always like to watch videos like this one, because I think I should Learn everything about tourism and creativity I can, anytime I can, from anyone I can - there will always come a time when I will be grateful I did, And this video will definitely be a good contribution from you, 😍 thanks for the great content… waiting for next amazingly travel

[@nopallajaabro]

FINALLY U BACK TO INDONESIA AFTER A LONG TIME, CAN WAIT TO SEE U DALE!🇮🇩🇮🇩

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Can't wait your vlog while you in Jakarta 🇮🇩🇮🇩