'Saruketha' for speciality cuisine

By Sanath Weerasuriya, Pix by Nilan Maligaspe

‘Saruketha’ means good harvest in Sinhala and the name ideally fits this restaurant, which serves rich cuisine direct from the harvest. 'Saruketha Restaurant' is a popular place for travellers from Colombo to different directions such as Trinco, Habarana, Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa or Anuradhapura and vice versa. Renowned for courteous service, excellent cuisines and beverages ‘Saruketha’ is easily accessible - a two hour drive from the airport. Situated in Kurunegala on Dambulla Road, the restaurant provides scenic splendor for sightseers.

Built in the middle of a land of lush green vegetation, this Eco friendly tourist resort has earned a name and fame as an ideal venue for picnics, family get-togethers and a very popular resort among the tour operators. Equipped with traditionally local facilities, it offers a wide variety of both Western and Eastern dishes and endless choice of beverages to suit the demand of the customers.

‘Saruketha’ offers their guests, a modern yet traditional service and a rewarding experience, whilst enjoying the world famed Sri Lankan hospitality.. ‘We have you garden full of vegetables and fruits. You can choose the vegetables or fruits of your choice from our own garden and farm and we will prepare it for you’ said Sanath Panditharatne, the Managing Director of the Resort.

‘The Sunday lunch buffet, with a wide spread of delicious Western, Eastern and Sri Lankan cuisine has become extremely popular among tourists touring the Cultural Triangle’ added Panditharatne. ‘Saruketha’ is owned and managed by two experienced hoteliers, David Jamieson and Sanath Panditharatne. ‘Saruketha’ can be contacted on 037 4 690667 or log on to www1.lankae.com