Village lunch at Nuga Gama, Cinnamon Grand

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Nuga Gama gives patrons a true taste of the traditional with a lunch that epitomises the indigenous flavours of rural fare. This expansive village lunch is available every weekend from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and boasts a mixture of fresh meat, seafood, organic vegetables and the freshest herbs and spices all cooked on the lipa, or hearth which retains the traditional smoky flavour of rural dishes.

All this and a range of desserts and beverages for just Rs. 1,300 (plus taxes)! The popular village concoction, toddy, is also available at Rs. 150 (plus taxes) per glass. This authentic village lunch buffet comprises over 20 typical rural dishes followed by a range of traditional sweets for desserts, prepared and presented in the traditional way. Lunch at Nuga Gama is the ideal family experience, allowing guests to take a tour of Colombo’s only ‘village in the city’ while the kids bask in the freedom of a wide open village.

An enticing feature of Nuga Gama is that all meals are prepared by village womenfolk. The menu is based on typical local produce and traditional recipes and some of the ingredients come from Nuga Gama’s own vegetable plots.

The luncheon spread comprises white rice, red rice, seer fish in red chilli curry, black spicy chicken curry, pork curry cooked with roasted spices, fried mutton curry, beetroot tempered with onion, garlic, curry leaves and spices, snake gourd in white curry, fried brinjal curry, shredded mukunuwanna cooked with grated coconut, Sri Lankan village pickle, lime pickle and lots more. Dessert choices include curd with treacle, watalappan, cream caramel and more.

Situated at the ground level of the Cinnamon Grand hotel, Nuga Gama brings to life a typical Sri Lankan village complete with traditional village structures, built around a 200 year old banyan tree. All of this adds to a relaxing afternoon basking in the traditional ambience of Nuga Gama, an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Call 2497361/62 for reservations.