Arabic adventure at the Galadari

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Of all the stories ever told, the magical tales of ‘Thousand and One Arabian Nights’ is undoubtedly amongst the best-known.

Relive the pageantry and flamboyance of the mystical world of a thousand and one Arabian nights at the Sheherezade Arabic restaurant, at Galadari Hotel. With age old recipes perfecting on the sizzling stoves of Sheherezade, the restaurant tells stories of the Arabian Nights, in this case not in words but expressed in food, prepared in an aromatic spread of fine Mediterranean dishes.

Relating thousand and one stories of gastronomic adventures, the Sheherezade Arabic restaurant will transport you back to the bygone era. The restaurant’s ancient Moorish styled accessories, dimly lit cosy corners, soft pillows and mysterious lights makes the restaurant an ideal venue for socialisation and stories with friends.

Discreet and non-invasive, the restaurant is also well equipped with ‘shisha’ bringing out its true Mediterranean authenticity. Proudly offering more than “twelve flavours”, the Galadari, by far possesses the largest assortment of flavoured tobaccos that Colombo has to offer.

Uniting friends and families during the holy month of Ramadan, the Sheherezade lays out a grand Ifthar dinner buffet with a variety of salads, soups, main dishes and desserts. Dishing out an Arabic gastronomy known for its rich mixture of various ingredients coming from diverse Middle Eastern regions, the buffet includes speciality Arabic main dishes such as canji, basboosa, lassi, Arabic mezza, biriyani, magluba rice, kebabs, shawarma, Arabic sweets and many more delicious items

The Café 64 Pastry Shop will also feature a variety of items from pasthol, samosas, shawarmas, gothamba roti and biriyani to many sweet treats for dine in or takeaway options. With separate prayer rooms for ladies and gents and special Ifthar banquets arranged upon request, the Galadari is well equipped to handle the solemn month of Ramadan paying detailed attention for simple cravings after a long day of fasting.

Bringing together the richness and grandeur of an ancient, exotic land savour the exquisiteness of culture, food and tradition brought together in perfect unison to give you a truly rewarding experience. Ancient and mysterious, depicting rich diversity, the Sheherezade is sure to transport you to the exotic world of the Middle East as you enjoy mouth watering cuisines dating back to a thousand years.