The best of Sri Lankan Cuisine at Cinnamon Lakeside

Friday, 27 May 2011 01:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

As the last Friday of the month approaches, the opportunity to spice things up at the Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Hopper Night is one not to be missed. The monthly event features just about every item of Sri Lankan cuisine at the poolside garden of the resort like city hotel.

The mouthwateringly spicy local dishes comprise a variety of hoppers, from crispy plain hoppers and egg hoppers to an innovative stuffed adaptation filled with a choice of savoury fillings. The buffet is not limited to hoppers as the theme of the night suggests, it includes an array of Sri Lankan mains such as pittu, rotti, kotthu rotti and string hoppers.

A selection of accompaniments will be prepared to complement this special evening. Tripe curry, locally referred to as babath curry is often paired with pittu whilst fish ambulthiyal, a sour dry preparation of fish, is enjoyed with hoppers or string hoppers together with chicken curry, fried cuttlefish, white potato curry and a host of other curries which will also be on offer.

Guests at Hopper Night will indulge in a selection of Sri Lankan sweets: Lavariya, dodol, milk toffee, kokis, kavum, asmi, halapa, mung kavum, coconut rock and banana fritters, amongst many other treats, will grace the dessert counter.

This month’s Hopper Night will be held on Friday, 27 May from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is priced at Rs. 1,200++++ per person. Reservations and further inquiries will be entertained on 2491998.