5/5 Peter M. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
Where
I
am
concerned,
and
after
tasting
foods
from
at
least
45
different
countries
(and
counting),
there
is
no
match
for
the
vibrant,
rich,
flavorful,
diverse
and
robust
tastes
of
Sri
Lankan
cuisine.
It
is
my
absolute
favorite
and
I
like
searching
for
new
dining
destinations
that
offer
the
same.
One
golden
find
is
Nuga
Gama,
a
buffet
style
Sri
Lankan
food
restaurant
at
the
Cinnamon
Grand,
in
Colombo.
What
makes
Nuga
Gama
unique
is
that
it
has
a
village
vibe
and
an
outdoor
set
up.
There
are
real
trees,
vegetation
as
you
walk
in.
Seating
is
in
the
middle
amongst
these
beautiful
nature
rich
surroundings.
Or
you
can
sit
on
the
periphery,
at
well
appointed
tables
(and
when
it
rains).
There
is
live,
mellow
Sri
Lankan
music
to
relax
the
senses.
There
are
almost
100
different
items
spread
over
several
well
staffed
stations.
Hoppers
are
made
fresh,
and
I
started
with
the
beet
root
hopper
and
requested
for
them
to
add
an
egg
to
it.
The
lightly
colored
maroon
hopper
does
not
taste
like
beets,
but
enhances
the
optics.
I
had
two
of
these
and
they
were
prepared
perfectly.
I
filled
my
plate
with
a
little
bit
of
different
foods
3
times.
Here
is
a
sample
of
what
I
tasted
(and
you
can
see
it
all
in
my
pictures):
Egg
roti
bites,
breaded
and
fried
halmasso
(sprats,
fantastic),
garlic
pickle
(a
first
for
me,
not
over
powering
at
all),
pol
sambol,
katta
sambol,
seeni
sambol
(superb),
kochchi
sambol
(a
first
for
me),
chicken
curry,
tempered
beans,
red
rice,
parippu
(Dahl),
kadala
(garbanzo
beans),
2
types
of
vadais
and
sting
hopper
biriyani.
For
dessert,
I
had
the
chocolate
biscuit
pudding.
Unfortunately,
no
texture
or
layered
mouthfeel.
Seems
they
oversoaked
the
Marie
biscuits.
It
tasted
and
textured
more
like
a
mousse.
Finally,
papaya
slices,
they
melted
in
your
mouth.
Service
was
exceptional.
I
was
so
impressed,
that
I
personally
complimented
both
the
Head
Chef
and
the
Executive
Chef.
They
often
joined
me
during
my
food
selections,
helping
me
to
choose
and
even
came
to
my
table
to
make
sure
everything
was
okay.
Overall,
an
amazing,
one
of
a
kind
experience,
in
an
unparalleled
environment.
A
never
to
forget
evening
and
an
absolute
treat
to
all
the
culinary
senses.
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