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Lyon Cafe

27 Peradeniya Rd, Kandy, Sri Lanka
(081) 222 3073
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Ranked #28 of 46 restaurants in Kandy
Most recent review
- 17 Mar 2013
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Vienne, France
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

I had the Lyon's special which was a big plate of rice with Vegs and some tiny pieces of meat (chicken, beef, pork) to tell you the truth the pork was mainly fat. I ordered a tomato and onion salad on the side. It tasted ok nothing special I don't know what the Lonely Planet raves about that place. The... More

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Planet Earth
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29 reviews 29 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

I ate here only once when I was feeling ill, I had a vegetable soup and a salad, but were reasonably good. The salad in fact was the best I have had in Kandy, which isn't saying a great deal as salad is not really Kandy's forte. The soup was definitely tasty, but could have been nicer. The total came... More

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London
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63 reviews 63 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

My Dad studies at Peradeniya University in the 1960's and I was told that at the time 'Lyon's' was the place to go for a good meal! So we tried it out...and it was worth the hype! The service maybe slow, but its good simple food (If you like rice&curry), good value for money. The Tom yum soup is catered... More

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Kandy, Sri Lanka
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51 reviews 51 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

I recently ordered a set menu or executive pack from Lyon cafe. It is one of their famous menus which includes vegetable fried rice, devilled chicken, vegetable chopsuy and chilli paste. Anyway this time it was better than the previous times but still has scope to improve. As usual it is quite spicy. They have reduced its prices which gives... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

The Food is to die for. Whether you a like it Hot and Spicy or Sweet and Sexy (food i mean ;) ) this is the place to be dine in. Beautifully build nice atmosphere to sit down and have a nice meal with your mates or family while sipping your favourite drink(Beer of course :p ) Want to visit... More

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wuerzburg
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

we had the seafood fried rice and the special fried rice, but we did not like it. portions are quite huge. the place itself is good.

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Al Khobar, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

lyon cafe Good restaurant in middle of kandy. up stair nice setting which has been there for very good reputed place to visit.ideal for travellers.

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Antwerp, Belgium
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310 reviews 310 reviews
88 restaurant reviews
304 helpful votes 304 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

The restaurant was recommended by the Lonely Planet but it was really bad. There are some construction workings going on, so there is only place in the Chinese resto. There was really a bad smell and there was not enough light to eat good. The food was not tasty or special. It's a dirty place because the cloth on table... More

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uk
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

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
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

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

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