Iftar in Colombo

Jun 08 2016.

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Iftar celebrations at Cinnamon’s city hotels 

Cinnamon’s city hotels – Cinnamon Grand, Cinnamon Lakeside and Cinnamon Red – will welcome Ramadan this year with an array of Iftar offerings. 

Cinnamon Grand’s The Taprobane restaurant and Shisha Lounge, Cinnamon Lakeside’s The Dining Room and Cinnamon Red’s Flavoured will provide the perfect ambience for breaking fast during this sacred month in the Islamic calendar. 

Cinnamon Grand 

Cinnamon Grand’s The Taprobane will lay out a spread of Middle Eastern favourites consisting of cold mezze, soup, carvery, main courses, action and roti stations. The likes of hummus, baba ganoush, fattoush, mutabal, a variety of kanji, dajajmashwi, lamb maeshi, chicken molokhia biriyani, kabsa, samakharrah seafood, Arabic mixed grill, kibbeh sandwiches, mini beef steak, grilled lamb shawarma and more will be featured in the buffet, priced at Rs.2,300 (plus tax). 

The set menu, priced at Rs.2,200 (plus tax) is also served at The Taprobane. This menu includes a range of thirst busters such as faluda, tamarind, lassi, kanji, Arabic old and hot mezze platters, a choice of mains comprising braised lamb shank, Iranian zereshk rice and modha fillet hara with steamed rice, along with desserts - onali, basbousa, baklava, halva. 

For those who would like a snack menu, Cinnamon Grand’s Breeze Bar will offer  specialitems during this period. Dried apricots, dates, roasted cashews and almonds to break the fast, a choice of beverages, kanji, popular Arabic favourites for mains, meat platters and more is available for Rs.1,200 (plus tax). This can also be ordered through room service by guests. 

The buffet, set and snack menus are available from 6.15 p.m to 11.00 p.m. 

Cinnamon Lakeside 

Cinnamon Lakeside’s The Dining Room will also host a special Iftar buffet. Priced at Rs.2,500 nett, the buffet will include dates and figs, faluda, fresh fruit, lamb kofta, Arabic mezze and kanji to break the fast along with an assortment of hot dishes such as biriyani, kabsa rice, mix grill, mutton rogan josh, pavobaji, butter naan; while the action stations will prepare chicken or lamb shawarma, falafel sandwiches, baba ganoush, Arabic salads among others. For the sweet tooth traditional sweetmeats such as um ali, tumur bel nargine, phirani, balaheshram, kunafa nuts are also part of the offering. The buffet is on from 6.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m. 

Cinnamon Red 

Cinnamon Red’s Iftar menu at Flavoured consist of sugar crystals, dates, khouhsaf, conjee, boiled vegetables, samosas, kebab, fattoush salad, fresh fruits, faluda and fruit juice. Priced at Rs.900 (plus tax) this is available from 6.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m. 

For more information and reservations, contact Cinnamon Grand on 0112497377, Cinnamon Lakeside on 0112491930 and Cinnamon Red on 0112145176. 

Log on to Cinnamon’s city hotels Facebook pages – www.facebook.com/CinnamonGrandC, www.facebook.com/cinnamonlakeside and www.facebook.com/CinnamonRedColombo for more updates. 


Taj Samudra welcomes Ramadan with delicious Iftar offerings 

Taj Samudra Colombo will offer an Iftar feast for family and friends at the Coffee Shop - Latitude during the month of Ramadan.

From 6pm - 7pm, guests could break fast with the traditional flavours of our authentic Iftar specialties: Dates, Kanjee, Sandwiches with Chicken, Beef, Fish or Egg, Chicken Samosas and Vegetable Pakoras with fresh fruits, fresh juices, milk and tea or coffee. 
A prayer room is also available for your convenience. A splendid feast specially prepared to bring family and friends together, it is a feast for sharing love. 

Taj Samudra wishes you and your family the very best during this blessed month. 

For inquiries please call (011) 2446622. 


Iftar at The Governor's Restaurant, Mount Lavinia Hotel 

Break your fast this Ramadan at The Governor's Restaurant, Mount Lavinia Hotel in a relaxed and private setting. Starting at 6pm everyday, please make your Iftar reservations on (011) 2711711. 


Iftar Set Menu at Arabian Knights 

Head on over to Arabian Knights and break your fast with the Iftar set menu which includes kanji/soup of the day, a chicken samosa, two fish patties, fattoush salad, hummous, saj bread, mini shawarma, a mini mixed grill, a drink, tea or coffee and a dessert. This is priced at Rs.1250, and for reservations, call on (011) 2301031/2. 


Iftar at Coco Veranda 

Coco Veranda's Iftar menu features kanji, a choice of main (jollof rice, tuna pasta or beef burger), choice of beverage (faluda, Passion Fruit Mojito or Psychedelic Sunset), along with complimentary bottled water, tea or coffee and dates. For reservations call (011) 7635635. 


“Ifthar” at the Galadari 

The Galadari Hotel is the most sought out venue with regards to “Ifthar” during Ramadan. The hotel has an entire lineup of “Ifthar” offerings to celebrate the festive Ramadan season. 

Ringing in the Ramadan celebrations is the ever popular “Biriyani Sawan” a signature creation of the Galadari Hotel offered at the Café 64 daily. Experience the most sumptuous “Biriyani Sawans” with traditional accompaniments. All orders will require a 3-hour prior notice. 

Get the best deal in town with the “Ifthar Pick-Up Packs” during the Ramadan season offered at the Café 64 from 3.00 pm onwards. This will be the ideal and convenient way to enjoy your Ifthar. Note that a 6-hour prior notice will be required. “Eid Specials” will take place at the Café 64 during Ramadan from 3.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Come and experience a special range of breaking fast items. 

The “Ifthar Break Fast Buffet” takes place at the Sheherezade restaurant during Ramadan from 6.00 pm onwards. Break fast in comfort with friends and family, ladies and gents prayer rooms are also available for your convenience. 


Ifthar platter during the Ramadan month 

During this month of Ramadan Hilton Colombo will be serving a special Ifthar platter at Spices and Curry Leaf for those of you who want to break fast. The Ifthar platter consists of the traditional dates, cut fruits, congee, fresh salad, fruit mocktail, and savoury snacks will be available from 6.30pm onwards. Guests who consume the buffet at Spices or the Curry Leaf Restaurants will receive the Ifthar platter complimentary. 

Curry Leaf is known for their best in seafood, prepared a la minute to the guests preferred choice along with a wide selection of Sri Lankan curries. The extensive buffet at Spices features international cuisine providing the discerning diner a variety to choose from. The restaurants will be open at 6.30pm during the season of Ramadan. A special prayer room is also available during this period. 

For more details and for reservations, guests can call on 2544 644 ext 2012 or you may log onto www.hiltoncolombo1.comwww.facebook.com/HiltonColombo, or follow them on www.twitter.com/HiltonColombo, or www.instagram/HiltonColombo


Iftar at Galle Face Hotel 

Head over to the Verandah at the Galle Face Hotel for Iftar with your family and friends. The buffet is on everyday from 6:30pm to 10pm. For reservations and inquiries, please call on 0772327740. 



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