Was passing by Sims Place for another dining establishment and got to learn about the existence of a seemingly new stall that is situated within the corner of the coffeeshop named Mei Cheng Coffeeshop — Taste of Sri Lanka does seem to be a fairly recent addition to this coffeeshop that is located at the foot of Blk 53 Sims Place. Taste of Sri Lanka can be found occupying a stall unit that is in between that of a stall serving up local Chinese-style mixed economic rice and another stall that serves up Bak Kut Teh. As the namesake suggests, Taste of Sri Lanka serves up Sri Lankan-style cuisine; one thing worth noting is that Taste of Sri Lanka is a Muslim-owned establishment — its offerings revolve around both Veggie Meals and Non-Veg Meals which comes with a fixed combination of elements apart from the type of meat / vegetables that one chooses to opt for. The various meat offerings that Taste of Sri Lanka serves up with their Non-Veg Meals includes that of Tuna Fish Curry / Tuna Fish / Ambul Thiyal, as well as Chicken Curry and Mutton Curry.

The Chicken Curry Meal at Taste of Sri Lanka does feature elements such as that of a vegetable of the patron’s choice, Dal (Parippu), Mixed Pappadom, Tomato and Cucumber Salad based on what is being described in the menu that is stuck on the display case of the establishment — these elements also does come accompanied with the other Non-Veg Meals that Taste of Sri Lanka. Going straight for the Curry Chicken itself, the chicken comes in the form of a chicken leg; for one, the curry itself does taste a little different from that of the local-style curries that we are used to. The Curry Chicken here felt like it has less emphasis on that of the coconut milk used; definitely less heavy and rich but lighter, brighter and tangier with a slight hint of the various spices that was added during the preparation process. This also does make the curry gravy work especially well with the white rice; providing just enough flavour and moisture that makes it easy to have. The chicken flesh itself does come reasonably tender and having absorbed the flavours of the curry as well. Other elements like the Dal which features lentils also works well when paired with the rice for a slightly richer and earthier note which it carries. The cubes of potatoes did come carrying a prominent yet light hint of spices; the texture of the potato still retained a bit of a crunch as well, while the cucumber salad does carry notes of spices whilst delivering a refreshing crunch — the accompanying vegetables also carrying a savoury note more akin to local wok-fried vegetables that gives the dish a break from all of the spices going on in the other elements on the same plate.