Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo will hold a Chinese Food Festival from February 8 to 18 in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Diners will have the opportunity to savour over 100 dishes, inspired by China’s rich culinary heritage. The sumptuous buffet will also include 15 action stations serving popular Chinese specialty items, a Kung Fu noodles demonstration and a Kebab counter.
To capture the diversity of Chinese cuisine, the two Master Chefs Huanxi Yan and Mei Din Duan have created a menu that includes 16 appetizers, two soups, 31 main dishes featuring seafood, meats (pork, chicken, beef, duck) and vegetables, taking in the influences of Cantonese, Sichuan, Shanghai and Beijing styles of cooking.
A Dim Sum Bar featuring 21varieties of dim sum and pan-fried dumplings and 20 desserts with some unique ingredients adds flavour to this lavish spread, according to a press release of the Hotel.
All dishes ranging from fish, meats, seafood to vegetables will be cooked with authentic spices, sweet and tangy sauces by the two Master Chefs to ensure the distinctive flavours of each dish. Special beverage discounts and traditional music will further enhance the dining experience.