A tale of two cuisines: Best of fusion food at Tao

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Premier five-star city hotel Cinnamon Grand Colombo boasts of 14 restaurants, offering the largest selection of dining options for a hotel in Sri Lanka. Among its signature restaurants is Tao, a unique fusion restaurant that creatively combines the flavours and techniques of the East and the West, introducing interesting tastes to those with an adventurous palate.

Set in a tranquil location, overlooking the koi pond and the azure pool, Tao is a space that invigorates the spirit with the zen-like, calming vibe it presents. Much like the name, the restaurant aims to create a balance, in taste and through the atmosphere.

With over 70 dishes to enjoy, inclusive of a vegetarian menu featuring 15 varieties, Tao’s menu has been carefully put together, balancing an Eastern and Western blend of ingredients and techniques to present the best of both worlds on a plate.

Where else would one get to enjoy the likes of coconut marinated grilled salmon pave with Moroccan couscous and red curry cream; marinated pork chop with kang kung, peppered mash and wok fried vegetables; wok fried noodles with gadogado vegetables, grilled cuttlefish, scallops, prawns and garoupa in Asian marinades; Hokkaido scallop carpaccio in green curry emulsion; tempura mussels stuffed with chilli pepper and mushroom served with wasabi mayo; chocolate cheesecake with strawberry cream and grape jam quenelles – some of the most popular dishes at the restaurant.

For those who would like to experience a fusion feast, the Epicurean Menu on Thursdays is bound to be a favourite. With seven starters, three soups, seven main courses and seven desserts – this 24 dish meal is a true celebration of Asian and Western culture.

Open for dinner only, Tao is a ‘must-try’ dining experience. For reservations, call 011 2497369.

A really high, High Tea at Cinnamon Red

For those who dare to be different, Colombo has a unique location just for you.

110 metres above the ground is the city’s highest bar, Cloud Red, serving everything from the finest of spirits to innovative concoctions and delicious nibbles. From 3 April, the lean luxury Cinnamon Red adds High Tea in to the mix, the highest in the city, offering a unique evening tea experience on Sundays.

Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy stunning views as the sun sets, while tucking in to a selection of delicious sweet and savoury items along with tea, coffee, ice coffee or faluda. Savour a range of sandwiches, pies, rolls and patties or satisfy your sweet-tooth with delicious handmade cakes and tarts by opting to spend your Sunday evening at Cinnamon Red.

The assortment contains prawn pies, mutton rolls, smoked salmon sandwiches, fish patties, cucumber and cream cheese swirls and egg boats in the savoury range; while the sweets include profiteroles, scones, brownies, black current tarts, fruit pavlova and Battenberg.

Coming in platters for two, the High Tea at Cloud Red is priced at just Rs. 3,000 nett for both.

To reserve your tables, please call Cinnamon Red on 011 2145145.