romesh dissanayake is a writer, chef and artist based in Te Whanganui a Tara. His work has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies. He is of Koryo Saram and Sri Lankan Sinhalese descent.
Chef romesh dissanayake's grandmother Seela was an amazing cook, but also cheeky, rebellious and full of life. It's why the Sri Lankan pop-up dinner series is named after her.