The short answer
Krishna: what visitors should know first
A quick vegetarian Indian meal near Independence Square. The source is from 2015, so confirm that Krishna still trades in the food court and what the menu is. We have not verified egg or onion use.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Krishna facts at a glance
- Location
- Arcade Independence Square, Colombo 7
- Dining style
- Food court counter
- Price signal
- Budget
- Signature order
- Try: biryani combo, paratha, dosa
- Good for
- Quick vegetarian lunch
Why it matters
Why Krishna is worth your time
Colombo 7 is full of restaurants that serve meat, so a vegetarian Indian counter is a practical find for visitors from India. The food court format gives a quick, low-cost meal without needing a reservation.
It is a modest recommendation: a single older listing, with no menu or review to confirm quality. Use it as a convenient stop and check that it still exists. Ask staff for current prices and what is cooked fresh that day. Hours and menus change, so confirm on the day.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Biryani combo
A set vegetarian rice meal listed by Yamu.
- 02
Parathas
Layered flatbread suited to sharing.
- 03
Dosa
A South Indian staple on the same counter.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Go to the counter and order from what is on display. Yamu's roundup lists vegetarian Indian food court fare: a biryani combo, parathas and dosa. Prices were low in 2015, so ask for current ones.
A food court suits a short visit. You choose, pay, carry the tray and sit, which is easier than a long restaurant meal when relatives are tired after the Independence Memorial Hall and Arcade.
The listing says vegetarian, not egg-free or Jain. Ask directly what is in the biryani, and confirm that nothing from other food court counters shares the same cooking. Because the source is a decade old, call ahead if possible.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm Krishna is still trading
- Ask about egg and onion
- Check arcade hours
- Carry small change
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Arcade Independence Square, 30 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A food court inside a shopping arcade, which usually means shelter from the heat, seating and nearby toilets. We could not confirm these here, so check on arrival.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is needed at a food court counter. Hours follow the arcade, so check them. Ask about egg, onion and garlic if your diet requires it.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Krishna
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A food court inside a shopping arcade, which usually means shelter from the heat, seating and nearby toilets. We could not confirm these here, so check on arrival.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Krishna pure vegetarian?
Yamu lists it as vegetarian, but egg is not mentioned, so we have not tagged it Pure Veg.
Is it a restaurant?
It is a counter in a food court inside the arcade.
Where is it?
Arcade Independence Square, 30 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
