Colombo is a Creole curry from the French West Indies and is equivalent to Indian Curry. It originates from Sri Lanka and was brought to the French-Caribbean by Indian immigrants who came during the 19th and 20th century to work on the sugar plantations.

They brought curry powder along with them. Colombo is a thick curry which is seasoned with Poudre de Colombo and is like a stew made with chicken, goat, lamb or pork.