Review by a LK

After the COVID, this was my first opportunity to go abroad, and it was to Chennai. Although I was a little disappointed, given the economic crisis that Sri Lanka was through, I was grateful for the opportunity to travel. As a business class traveler, we had access to the Serenediva lounge, but it was unclear which lounge we should have used because there were two with the same name. (Clearly, we were meant to go to the Sri Lankan Airlines lounge; One World was using the other) When compared to the imposing doors of the One World Room, the little lounge didn't appear very inviting when we entered. A stewardess welcomed us and requested us to make ourselves comfortable after checking our boarding passes. There was no one at the bar or to seek assistance from aside from the waitress at the entryway. Essentially, all we had to do was go exploring on our own, which is precisely what we did. There were salads and cheese, breads, cakes, sweets, drinks, tea, and of course our favorite ric

Total bill was LKR 10,943 including taxes  What I Noticed  1. Ambiance - welcome with areas of green both inside and outside, wood interiors, and cozy lighting 2. Food presentation - simple and uncomplicated 3. Food taste - 5 star 4. Staff - polite and knowledgeable while making menu recommendations 5. Washroom - One must utilize the mall's public restrooms. 6. Kid friendly - 1 baby seat available  7. Halal - The restaurant uses halal meat  8. Price - Starting from  LKR 600 to 5500 maximum  The meals I selected Illy Martini - LKR 2200/-  6 ✩ Illy espresso, vodka, tia Maria, and bees honey blended together The first taste revealed how chilly the beverage was, followed by the taste of the coffee and finally, a pleasant undertone. Light, foamy beverage! Fritto Misto Di mare - LKR 2500/- 4 ✩ Crumb fried seafood platter consisting of cuttlefish, prawns, and modha with tarter sauce and garlic mayo!  With the ideal balance of slat and herbs, it is non-greasy. The dips were diff

Food - seafood restaurant ** 1. Ambiance - vivid and brilliant (AC needs some work as it was a bit too hot) 2. Food presentation - colorful and palatable 3. Food taste - 5✩ 4. Staff - friendly yet in need of instruction (they lack confidence in the menu) 5. Washroom - tidy yet with little room 6. Kid friendly - 2 kids chairs  7. Halal - as it’s run by a Muslim family  8. Prices LKR 500 - 7000 per person   ** limited options for chicken and vegetarian is available  I started with  DRINKS  COLD PRESSED JUICE- 950/- 4✩ I went with pineapple, but it was a little too sweet and not as cooled for me. I requested for extra ice, which helped to offset the sweetness. TIP: Say you don't want any sugar and want it on the side. ICED MILO  - LKR 750/- 4 ✩ Made With fresh milk, sugar was neutral, and sprinkles were added, which I would have preferred without but my companion enjoyed. SIDE DISHES  Protein in greens With Maldives fish dip LKR820/-  4✩ Slightly buttered boiled vegetables with a dip