June 15, 2013, 6:13 pm


Dulip de Alwis (third from left) GM (GOH) addressing the press at the Jaffna Food Promotion. Also in the picture (L-R) Thusha Nandhakumar (Assistant Manager – Sales and Marketing), Lalin Adhikari (F&B Manager), Dulip De Alwis (GM), Ruwan Withana (Ex-Chef) and Hasini Mudalige (Public Relations Executive). (Picture by Jude Denzil Pathiraja).


Grand Oriental Hotel the Legendary hotel in Colombo is once again organizing the Jaffna Food Promotion, for all the Jaffna Food lovers from the 20th June to 30th June 2013 @ Harbour room, the Hotel’s famous Restaurant which has the most stunning ambience and the scenic view of Colombo Harbour and the Port.


When it’s spoken about the Cultural Diversity, Jaffna food culture is different from other Sri Lankan food cultures and many Sri Lankans enjoy the taste of Jaffna Food.


History to Indulge


The people in Yarlpanam have enjoyed a very good stress free life right along for a very long time. When we speak to an elder statesman, they would talk about Arusuvai and the variety of fresh food they ate.


So what is this Arusuvai (Six Tastes) then? Those people believed quite rightly that arusuvai (Six Tastes) provided them with a good balanced food and it kept them healthy and fit physically. At the same time they also had the indigenous spices and herbs which provided them with ready remedies to their health problems. Now we know that arusuvai (Six Tastes), according to Ayurveda should be included to form a balanced diet and again according to Ayurveda, ‘sense of taste is the guide map towards proper nutrition’.


Arusuvai means six tastes and they are perceived by the tongue when the food enters the mouth. All food can be categorised under six tastes as Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Sour, Astringent and Pungent.


Popular Dishes


The dishes which have their own uniqueness are well prepared to cater the best for all the Jaffna Food lovers.


Chef Raazan who has the best knowledge and the experience will prepare all the Jaffna Cuisine with its’ traditional manner. Indulge in this Jaffna Dinner Buffet infused with aromatic traditional spices.


"GOH management’s aim is to offer an insight into Yarlpana Samayal (Jaffna cooked food) especially for the ones who have not had the opportunity to get the feel of this cultural food, Also this is a great opportunity for all in Colombo to taste the delicious Jaffna cuisine". The Jaffna Food Promotion could be one of the most ideal occasion to have a different Dine-In with your family and friends.


We all at GOH join hands together to welcome you all to this most awaited Jaffna Food Promotion 2013 for the 03rd consecutive year and we assure you that this will be one of the most delicious dining experience @ Harbour Room, the hotel’s famous Restaurant which has the most stunning ambience and the scenic view of Colombo Harbour and the Port.

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