Kandy
Pan-Asian flavours with a warm Sri Lankan heart
Tucked away in Aldeia de Juzo, only a five-minute drive from the centre of Cascais, Kandy feels like a little holiday the moment you step inside. White-washed walls, hand-carved wooden screens and flashes of tropical colour set a breezy, beach-house mood, while the aroma of toasted spices drifting out of the open kitchen makes it impossible not to smile.
Five-star reputation
In just a few months the restaurant has collected a perfect 5.0 rating on TripAdvisor from diners who rave about its “successful fusion of Sri Lankan, Thai and Asian specialties” and the genuinely caring service.
A menu that travels the spice route
- Sri Lankan jackfruit coconut curry – rich, velvety and completely plant-based. It is so good it earned its own photo gallery on TripAdvisor.
- Prawn kottu roti – chopped flatbread tossed on the grill with prawns, vegetables and curry leaves for the ultimate comfort dish.
- Thai green curry with just-picked basil and house-pressed coconut milk.
- Masala scrambled eggs and fluffy coconut pancakes with palm-treacle syrup for those who pop in before noon.
Breakfast through dinner, coffee through cocktails
Start the day with a pot of single-estate Ceylon tea or locally roasted specialty coffee. Return in the evening for a lemongrass-laced gin fizz or a cold Lion lager to match the heat of the curries.
Hospitality that feels like home
Owner Mel guests by name, explain unfamiliar dishes and are always ready with extra sambal if you like it hot.
Rua das Giestas 175, Aldeia de Juzo, Cascais (easy parking nearby)
Looking to Bounce
Created by LA-native-turned-Cascais-local Candace Kregg, Looking to Bounce turns the chaos of immigration into a confident, step-by-step game plan. Candace made the leap with two kids, a full-time job and zero local contacts; now, two years on, she shares the hard-won shortcuts (and the honest laughs) that help other families trade overwhelm for excitement.
Why Looking to Bounce stands out
- Lived experience you can trust
Candace calls herself an “expat doula” because she has walked every line at SEF, sat through every school tour and filled in every dreaded form herself. Her coaching is rooted in first-hand know-how, not theory. - Full-spectrum relocation support
Choose exactly what you need—from one-off Q&A calls to ten-hour coaching bundles, visa-required NIFs and NISS numbers, escorted Portuguese bank appointments, or full boots-on-the-ground neighbourhood and school scouting. - Family-first and radically inclusive
Looking to Bounce specialises in moves with kids (including neurodivergent children) and offers a welcoming space for women and people of colour who want guidance from someone who “gets it” culturally as well as logistically. - Transparent pricing plus freebies
A 15-minute discovery call is free, every paid session unlocks the “Pack Yo’ Bags & Bounce” guide, and the popular Packing Checklist download costs nothing at all—perfect for testing the vibe before you commit. - Real talk, real resources
The Bounce Blog dishes out candid tips on visas, healthcare, cultural quirks and more, so you can start learning long before you land.
Signature services worth bookmarking
| Service | What you get | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-hour coaching | Personal roadmap, timeline and resource list | $85 (save with 5- or 10-packs) |
| Boots-on-the-ground school scout | Custom video tour, report and Q&A | $500 |
| Bank account acquisition (in-person) | Appointment scheduled and accompanied | $150 |
| NIF acquisition | Tax ID obtained and mailed to you | $210 |
Practical bits
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cascais base with coaching via Zoom worldwide |
| Free consult | 15 minutes (book online) |
| Contact | lookingtobounce.com / @lookingtobounce |
| Good to know | Services billed in USD; partners include a Portuguese attorney and real-estate pro for seamless hand-offs. |
The CascaisConnect verdict
Looking to Bounce is exactly the straight-talking, heart-forward guide most families wish they had on day one. Whether you only need a nudge in the right direction or a full concierge team, Candace’s mix of humour, hard facts and genuine care turns wondering “Can we really do this?” into “We’ve totally got this.”