The story
On Keyzer Street, what was once a grocery store has become Paul Street—a spot the More Best Ever Food Review Show calls “a lively street food paradise.” The host highlights affordable, inventive takes on street classics, singling out the bamboo biryani, Tandoori Chicken Sandwich, and FB Special Sandwich as over-the-top, creative dishes that deliver serious flavor without a serious price tag.
Beyond the menu, Paul Street leans into a trendy, local vibe with outdoor seating and late-night hours. It feels both unpretentious and intentional—a former corner store reimagined as a hub for Colombo’s dynamic food scene. For anyone hunting for personality and punch on a plate, this is a distinctive stop.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
The bamboo biryani earns unanimous praise, emerging as the standout dish. Reviewers describe the overall vibe as a warm, comforting culinary experience.
“That's pretty dang good. What hits me first is that it's very sweet. It's spicy. There's tons of spices. It's salty and it's kind of room temperature. It doesn't taste like it just kissed a wok recently — seems like it made out with a wok maybe a week ago. That said, it's quite nice. I taste cardamom. I taste cardi B. I taste a cardiac event coming on. All those at the same time. The devil chicken brings it to the next level.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Paul Street. Most active: More Best Ever Food Review Show
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$100 Sri Lanka Street Food Challenge!! (They went too far!!) · @ 14:26
A lively street food paradise with innovative dishes like bamboo biryani and over-the-top sandwiches, all very affordable.
Dishes mentioned
Bamboo Biryani
That's pretty dang good. What hits me first is that it's very sweet. It's spicy. There's tons of spices. It's salty and it's kind of room temperature. It doesn't taste like it just kissed a wok recently — seems like it made out with a wok maybe a week ago. That said, it's quite nice. I taste cardamom. I taste cardi B. I taste a cardiac event coming on. All those at the same time. The devil chicken brings it to the next level.
Tandoori Chicken Sandwich
It's very seasoned. That first bite, powerful and delicious. We have a load of that tandoori chicken. They did not skimp, and that is most of the flavor you're going to experience. Beyond that, you do have the sauce, which acts like a natural lubrication, helping to slowly push the food down your food tube. Excellent. Nice. I almost died. It's kind of like Sri Lankan junk food.
FB Special Sandwich
It's such an epic mashup of a sandwich. But, my god, the sauce. I'm drowning in sauce over here. This is the great softening we were warned of in the Quran. The fried chicken inside tastes like Popeyes chicken from yesterday — don't mind it.
