Await ‘Central’ from Shangri-La

Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo will open ‘Central’, its newest all day dining restaurant and café on September 20, offering a gastronomic journey that takes diners on an adventurous culinary tour of the globe, whilst also celebrating Sri Lanka’s tapestry of native cuisine.

Throughout history, Sri Lanka’s rich resources of spices, gems, tea and more had merchants and colonisers flocking to her shores, making Colombo a melting pot of international cultures. Travel around Sri Lanka was mostly by train, with the Colombo Fort Station being the hub. The unique design and décor of Central is inspired by a lively train journey coloured with multiple international culinary stops along the way.

“We’ve created something really special for our guests to enjoy at Central Restaurant and Café,” says Timothy Wright, Vice President and General Manager, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. “From conceptualising the design and food offerings through to the finishing touches, every aspect of Central has been carefully considered to create a journey featuring fine global and Sri Lankan cuisine. We’re excited to welcome guests from near and far to enjoy this sensational new dining experience right in the heart of Colombo.”

The design of the main restaurant is inspired by a luxury train carriage adorned with Sri Lankan folk art and exotic tropical elements including Sri Lanka’s national flower, the purple water lily.

Each food terminal with its dynamic show kitchen represents a stop-over on this culinary destination tour that is well-worth navigating. Staying closer to home, guests can enjoy delightful Asian dishes bolstered with robust flavours from North India, a delicious medley of Southeast Asian food and exquisite delights from the Japanese hot and cold counters. Central’s Western terminal includes a classic butcher’s board presenting prime cuts of meat, whilst the Italian section features home-style pasta and pizza. Local treasures showing devotion to age-old recipes can be enjoyed at the extensive Sri Lankan section.

The restaurant’s two semi-private dining rooms transport guests back to the golden age of travel through fine fabrics, delicate craftsmanship and antique ornaments creating a warm and welcoming ambience. Each dining room features a private bar and beverage station stocked with worldly spirits and local favourites providing the ideal space for an intimate celebration or business meeting.

 The eclectic mix of comfort food and innovative dishes also directly connects Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo to One Galle Face Mall, allowing guests to move through the complex with ease.

Central all day dining restaurant and café welcomes guests from September 20 and presents a combination of extensive buffets priced from LKR 3,950 nett onwards and an a la carte menu, with something to please everyone. For more information and reservations, telephone (94) 11 788 8288 or e-mail restaurants.slcb@shangri-la.com or visit www.shangri-la.com/colombo.