Ramada Colombo ‘s Jaffna Food Festival, Yaal Virindu From 27th October

October 23, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Ramada Colombo announced the Jaffna Food Festival, Yaal Virindu, at a press conference on Friday, 21st October. Ramada is having YAAL VIRINDU again in partnership with Thushara and Danu Innasithamby from My Sister’s Kitchen on the 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th of October 2022.

“Ramada Colombo is the first hotel to introduce Jaffna Food Festivals to the city. It’s been a two-decade-long journey since 2002 where Ramada has continuously promoted Jaffna cuisine in the heart of Colombo with Yaal Virindu,” said Vihangi Weerasinghe, PR and Communications Manager at Ramada Colombo.

From left to right: Vihangi Weerasinghe -PR & Communications Manager at Ramada – Wasim Cader, General Manager at Ramada, Thushara Innasithamby – My Sister’s Kitchen, Danu Innasithamby – Hi TV, Nuwan Silva – Director Culinary, Iyantha Abeyainghe – Director Food and Beverage

“I cook from my heart, reliving what I’ve seen, tasted, learned, and experienced at home. We are bringing authentic Jaffna dishes like Odiyal Kool, Moringa curries, Poriyal, and an array of Jaffna seafood dishes to Yaal Virindu,” added Thushara Innasithamby from My Sister’s Kitchen.

Thushara, together with Chef Nuwan, Director Culinary at Ramada Colombo, are preparing an exquisite menu for this year’s YAAL VIRINDU. The spread includes a wide array of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Jaffna delicacies like the famous Odiyal Kool, fried ash plantain, coconut chips served in coconut shells, mutton bone soup, lagoon crab curry, an array of seafood specialties, Northern sweetmeats topped with Nelli and palmyra Hakuru ice cream and more.

Iyantha Abeysinghe, Director Food and Beverage at Ramada Colombo is also introducing a Jaffna flavors-infused cocktail menu to the festival.

This flavorful dinner buffet will be held from 7 pm to 11 pm at Ramada’s Gardenia restaurant with fried action stations by the poolside and is curated with spices and fresh produce brought directly from Jaffna. YAAL VIRINDU ambiance will be set with captivating decor, a traditional arch entrance, and the timeless songs of the North.