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Lyon Cafe

27 Peradeniya Rd, Kandy, Sri Lanka
(081) 222 3073
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Ranked #19 of 24 restaurants in Kandy
2.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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uk
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Ate at the Lyon twice during our 3 night stay in Kandy ,there were two sections to the resturant one that serves alcohol and one that doesnt so you have a choice ,as we enjoy a beer with our meal went in that section, the service was good we enjoyed devilled chicken one night and chicken with cashew nuts the... More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

the special was not that tasty....would have been better...portions are not enough.. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Food is da best we can except in dis restaurant but service is terrible I hate it good place sit and eat nice atmosphere More

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NJ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I spent a lot of time at the Cafe Lyon in 1986. Lots of great dishes if your taste buds can handle some serious spice. My favorite dish was the Cashew Chicken. I've had Cashew Chicken many times since, but never anywhere as good. More

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Sri Lanka
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

food is tasty but offers a reasonable choice-western to pasties to chinese.poor parking but idel for those with a tight budget More

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Rome, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

A modern restaurant hidden between shops close to Kandy city centre. There are three dining rooms on different floors and an open-space kitchen whose smell you will remember for days even if you ate on the third floor. The toilet was simply awful, stinking and dirty. The tableclothes were almost completely covered by stains and the rooms did not look... More

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Kandy, Sri Lanka
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2011

In the Lyon Cafe few years back the food was very good and one of the most famous restaurants in Kandy. But recently they have very very bad service. you have wait long time to order and waiters looks like very depressed like they have never paid their salary. When the order took place they are disappearing. Foods taste is... More

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kandy
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

We have been taking out from the Lyon cafe many times especially as it is at easy reach. Earlier several years back the food was remarkably good and it used to be one of the most famous and popular restaurants in Kandy. But when recently when we ordered their Lyon Special Platter we were surprised. The flavor they used to... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011

The place was fine, and the staff friendly, but the famous Lyon Platter is basically just everything they have poured onto a plate! It isn't disgusting but I wouldn't particularly recommend it More

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Singapore, Singapore
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2011

Simple Sri Lankan food and three coins beer. dont come here for the atmosphere. great food and located near Sevana Guesthouse, the best guesthouse in Kandy in my book. they also do a good value sri lankan breakfast More

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