Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is set to unite two of Asia’s most iconic culinary traditions at its upcoming Thai-Chinese Food Festival, taking place from July 25 to 27, 2025, from 7pm to 11pm. Hosted across Long Feng, Royal Thai, and the Pool Terrace, the festival will showcase a vibrant buffet curated by Executive Chef Ashan Liyanage and the culinary team, enhanced by live entertainment each evening.
This special event offers guests a unique opportunity to indulge in authentic Thai and Chinese dishes, crafted with traditional techniques and presented with a contemporary flair. The buffet will feature a carefully selected variety of starters, mains, and desserts, along with live stations and a grill bar, ensuring a dynamic and interactive dining experience.
To begin the evening, diners can enjoy a refreshing selection of salads, highlighted by the live papaya and mango salad station, which brings both zest and theatre to the table.
A dedicated dim sum corner will feature a variety of steamed favourites, while the noodle soup bar allows guests to create their own bowls with a choice of broths, proteins, and fresh vegetables offering an engaging and personalized culinary experience.
The main course spread will feature a wide array of regional favourites and timeless classics, ranging from fragrant curries and stir-fries to aromatic rice and noodle dishes. The grill bar will serve an enticing selection of meats and seafood, grilled to order and paired with house-made sauces that elevate the flavours.
To complete the experience, the dessert counter will serve traditional Thai and Chinese sweets, such as mango sticky rice, banana in warm coconut milk, mung bean tarts, and pumpkin custard. A variety of ice creams complemented by regional condiments will provide a cool and indulgent conclusion to the meal.
By blending the rich culinary heritages of Thailand and China, the Thai-Chinese Food Festival promises a lively and flavour-packed dining experience in the heart of Colombo. Set against the backdrop of Cinnamon Lakeside’s relaxed elegance, this three-day event offers guests a perfect combination of atmosphere, variety, and hospitality, creating an evening that’s as memorable as it is delicious.
