Habibi in the house!

Delicious and diverse – authentic Lebanese cuisine in the heart of Colombo

By Nizla Naizer

Michel Habibi

There is nothing like being the beloved of someone special, but when food becomes your beloved, there it is bound to be some delicious and interesting consequences. This I witnessed firsthand when I visited Habibi the only authentic Lebanese restaurant in town where Businessman and Proprietor Michel Habibi who loves great food and loves great hospitality, combines generous amounts of both to make the dining experience a truly memorable one.

Situated at the contemporary, neo arty and dazzling Casa Colombo in the heart of the city, the Lebanese restaurant which opened its doors to curious citizens of Colombo last month has quickly captured loyal patrons from here and abroad. The secret apart from the amazing Lebanese cuisine is the affable Habibi himself who successfully runs a chain of restaurants in Middle East and Africa but felt his presence in Sri Lanka was imperative. Hailing from Lebanon, his name (as every Arabic pop culture enthusiast would know) means ‘beloved’ or ‘my love’ in Arabic. “Habibi is one of the most used words in Arabic,” he explained with a grin, “I myself use it more than fifty times a day.”

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