International Snack Menu for ICC WT20 fans at Cheers!

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The cricket fever has hit Sri Lanka once again, with the much anticipated ICC World T20 now taking place in India. With our Lankan loving fans all but on their knees looking for a miraculous shift in the luck of our beloved cricket team, this year’s world cup is bound to be a nail-biting one.

In support of all things cricket and in celebration of all teams vying for the world cup, Colombo’s favourite sports bar, Cinnamon Grand Colombo’s Cheers Pub has introduced a special ‘International Snack Menu’ inspired by popular dishes of the participating teams, bowling their way forward from now on till 3 April.

Every country is represented by a dish or two. For example, from South Africa there is the Cigali Pil Pil (shoe lobster in chilli sauce, from Afghanistan Mantoo (beef dumplings), from Zimbabwe Dovi Chicken and Peanut Butter Stew. Representing Ireland is Guinness Beef Burger (brew flavoured beef burger), Haggies and Tatties (savoury pudding) from Scotland, Mussel Hot Pot from New Zealand, BBQ Pork Belly from Hong Kong, Bitterballen (beef meatballs) from Netherlands.

And there is more! Reshmi Kebab (grilled spicy chicken kebab with tomato rice) from Bangladesh, Nihari (spicy cooked lamb with naan bread) from Pakistan, Cuban seafood Mojo (cilantro grilled seafood in chilli tomato herb sauce) from West Indies, Porterhouse Steak with Thick Chips from Australia, Pork Pie from England, Tandoori Chicken from India, Omani Shuwa (braised lamb with rice) from Oman and from Sri Lanka there is an assorted platter of cutlets.

These are but a few of the dishes on offer from each country. To heighten this menu, are superb beverage deals that go well alongside these snack meals.

Sounds good, doesn’t it? All set to share in the excitement and the cricket fever, Cheers Pub is also decorated with the flags of the participating countries and will be screening the games live.

Prior reservations are advised. Please call 0112497373 for more details.

To see more of the World Cup offerings, follow Cinnamon Grand on Instagram @Cinnamongrandcolombo.