In line with their slogan “Adha Keells eken kamu”, the easily accessible meals at the Keells hot food counters and bakery have emerged as a unique hallmark of their supermarket chain, distinguishing themselves from the rest. Their overarching goal is to serve people from all walks of life, and Keells is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring that the meals at the Hot Food Counters meet the highest quality and hygiene standards, all while being crafted with utmost care and affection. What’s even more appealing is this wide range of everyday food items for breakfast, lunch or dinner for anyone wanting a range of tasty, affordable food items with no added MSG.

When you think of Keells, you envision convenience, with a Keells supermarket always within reach, whether it’s on your route, near your residence or conveniently located in your town. This level of accessibility greatly aids a person’s daily life, particularly when they find preparing meals at home difficult. Here are a few selections of the prepared meals you can find in their hot food counters and bakery.

Breakfast
If you’re in a rush to get to work or find yourself with no time to prepare breakfast at home, Keells is the ideal place to make a quick stop and get yourself an easy fix. They offer nutritious options like Chickpeas, Bathala, Kola Kanda and for those who enjoy their carbs, the Roast Paan Pol Sambol sandwich is a delightful choice. For those with a sweet tooth, you’ll be pleased to know that their doughnuts are generously sized and come in a variety of toppings. Here’s a spoiler: the chocolate doughnuts are absolutely heavenly!

Lunch
A range of delicious options are available for Lunch depending on your need. From basic Rice and Curry dishes to Fried Rice, Nasi Goreng and all-time Sri Lankan favourite Yellow Rice with Chicken, tempered potatoes and a cutlet is available. Curries are well seasoned to capture the flavours reminiscent of a home-cooked meal. Heads up – you might just feel happily full halfway through, so feel free to save the rest for your dinner later.

Dinner
When it comes to dinner at Keells, you’ve got a wide array of choices, whether you’re in the mood for a quick snack or a hearty meal. The range includes Soup, Noodles, Fried Rice, Lasagna to Thosai, Pittu, Parata and curries. A speciality is the ever-popular Sri Lankan classic the piping hot chicken kotthu, which is a true comfort food served with plentiful pieces of chicken and vegetables. For a light snack, a standout dish recently introduced is their perfectly crisped fried chicken – it’s seasoned to be immensely flavourful and has a subtle hint of spice, and the exterior boasts a golden and crispy texture. Keells takes an additional step to round out its menu by offering a variety of pizzas at very affordable prices. These pizzas are large in size and can be bought freshly baked at Keells or in chilled form providing you the convenience of sharing with family and friends, making for an
enjoyable evening together.

text Tiranya Yalindee Ranasinghe