Odel
Overview
One of those impressive colonial buildings close to the Colombo Municipal Council has been turned into a cloth store. It has now become a travelers’ destination attracting both tourists and locals. It is also one of the most popular clothing departments in SriLanka. Odel mostly caters a fashion trend that suits the European style. They have a wide range of clothing and other products like slippers, bags and accessories under a brand name titled ‘Luv SL’ which is ideal for gift shopping. They have their own genuine and quality designer labels. ‘Arugam –bay’is one of Odel’s famous brands that provides beach wear ranging from swim suits to beach slippers which are widely sold out.
It is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm and between 10am and 6pm on Sunday. There are various food and drinking outlets and even restaurants like Mango Tree, Jack Tree and Harpo’s where you can dine at any time of the day. It also includes an Ilgelato Ice cream bar where you can taste Italy’s exclusive stuff.
Inside the store you’ll find a couple of restaurants like Delifrance that will provide you with European snacks, coffee and deserts. As you walk in you will see shops packed with sweets and chocolates too. Gummy bears are there around the corners. Kids would love them!
There is almost everything you will need starting from souvenirs to perfumes, books, music , stationary , home accessories and even an extra piece of luggage to take back home. You can come along in a tuk tuk and make him wait until you are done or else you’ll find enough and more taxis around to get back home.You can walk around the air-conditioned store as much as you please and relax yourself at their gourmet cafeteria or may be have a wine. Right next to the entrance to Odel you will see a frozen yoghurt parlor. It is a new arrival to Colombo. You can taste frozen yoghurt in different flavors with extra chocolate crisps or m&m’s.
You can buy all flavors of Dilmah tea here. More Info