Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. Spicy Lanka — Located along Hillside Avenue’s restaurant row in downtown ...

So it looks a little odd—but this wooden contraption will allow culinary-inclined travelers to bring a true taste of Sri Lanka to their home kitchens. We know, we know: What exactly is this thing?

A spread of coconut roti, kola kanda risotto, coconut chickpea curry, lamprais, biriyani and pan-seared salmon at Sri Lankan restaurant Kurrypinch, which opened on Hollywood Boulevard this spring.

Sri Lankan street food in Colombo is on another level. We’re taking you on a street food adventure tasting local dishes like egg hoppers and string hoppers, trying the best street food in Sri Lanka!