Cinnamon Grand’s Sunday feasts

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There is nothing like relishing a meal paired with the finest fizz or bubbly on a mid-Sunday morning to cap off a well-spent weekend, just before the start of another hectic week. Whether it is the exotic flavours of the Far East you crave, the sizzling aroma of local seafood curries, a meaty carvery or a home-made authentic Sri Lankan meal, Colombo’s preferred dining destination Cinnamon Grand Colombo offers it all. Giving guests an extra couple of hours to enjoy the comforts of home and company, Sunday buffets at the Cinnamon Grand are presented as brunch – an indulgent experience that combines two meals while doubling as a weekend social occasion to catch up with friends, reminisce over the previous night’s happenings and enjoy some family time. Bring a dragon’s appetite if you want to partake in a festival from the orient at the Courtyard restaurant. The city’s most favoured brunch, the ‘Dragon Brunch’ is a feast for the eyes as well as the palette. With over 100 dishes influenced by the Orient on offer, the lavish spread features the best dishes from China, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Whether you like your meal with fruity beverages, a glass of bubbly or a pint of beer, diners can opt for the packages priced at Rs. 2,200++, Rs. 3,750++, and Rs. 2,750++ respectively. From fresh oysters and mussels, chilled prawns with green tea oil, Indonesian and Malaysian nasi-goreng, Singapore style fried with mee-hoon, baked fish in chilli garlic sauce chilli crab, Thai style BBQ spare ribs or prawn in coconut curry – the lavish spread litters the guests with choice. Special action stations for Peking duck with Pancake, Singaporean style spring rolls, dim sum, Vietnamese sate, Cantonese noodle BBQ and tempura also guarantee fresh dishes, made to order. For the seafood lovers, The Lagoon restaurant holds its weekly Sri Lankan flavour with ‘Maalu Maalu’. Close to 11 varieties of seafood goes in to the making of the buffet every week which features the likes of steamed pepper crabs, deep fried hurulla and a favourite among locals and now latching on to overseas guests as well – the seer fish head curry and crab in thick coconut curry. From tuna to modha to mullet to Kumbalawa – one can find their favourite seafood here. For just Rs. 1,750+++, Cinnamon Grand’s MaaluMaalu offers not only a spread worth its cash, but also offers complimentary pool usage and 50% discount on all local beers and spirits. Cheers Pub’s ‘Sunday Carvery’ meanwhile slices out the finest of roasts – be it chicken, beef, pork or lamb, accompanied by a range of freshly made vegetables, mash and gravy. For all carnivores, there is no better place to enjoy roast meats, slow cooked to perfection, along with traditional Yorkshire pudding, healthy salads and warm date pudding other than at Cinnamon Grand. Priced at Rs. 1,750++++ one can even catch a few games with friends and a couple of pints. For a taste of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine made following traditional recipes, ‘Nuga Gama weekend lunch buffet’ spreads an extensive experience for guests. From a variety of rice dishes, spicy and light vegetables, curries, salads, sambols, seafood and other fare; it’s all things Sri Lanka at Nuga Gama.

Three types of rice dishes, chicken curd dry curry, mutton black pepper curry, beef curry, babath, Jaffna crab curry, dry fish (karawala), prawn and cuttlefish, polos cutlets, healthy range of salads made from home-grown vegetables and fruits and traditional sweetmeats are all on offer at Rs. 1,550+++. For reservations call 011-2437437. For more information, follow Cinnamon Grand on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CinnamonGrandC.