Colombo, August 5, 2025 (ePRESS) – Shangri-La Colombo is set to transport diners to the heart of Sri Lanka’s Northern culinary world with the launch of the Jaffna Food Festival. Running from August 7 to 17, 2025, during the dinner buffet, the event promises a vibrant celebration of Jaffna’s rich food culture.
Jaffna’s cuisine, influenced by its Tamil heritage and coastal bounty, is known for its distinct blend of spice, simplicity, and tradition. The festival will showcase a variety of authentic regional delicacies, including the renowned Jaffna crab curry, aromatic fish mango milk curry, and hearty mutton paal poriyal curry. Guests will also be treated to rustic odiyal kool, fragrant coriander rasam, and an array of rice dishes, from tangy tomato rice to zesty lemon rice.
The indulgence continues with traditional sweets such as paal payasam, rava laddu, and rasavalli pudding, offering a perfect conclusion to this extraordinary gastronomic journey.
Set in the refined atmosphere of Central, Shangri-La Colombo’s signature dining destination, the festival invites guests to enjoy exceptional hospitality while exploring the culinary heritage of Jaffna.
Priced at LKR 9,350 nett per person, diners can also avail of an exclusive 25% discount with NDB credit cards, making this an ideal opportunity to indulge in this unique culinary experience with family and friends.
