Palmyrah Restaurant
Taste of authentic Jaffna food:
Ganga illeperuma
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Palmyra Legends
Poriyals
Raal Pall Poriyani
Soups
Odiyal Kool
The traditional
Jaffna broth
Appetizers
Prawn Cocktail
Shrimp on a bed of fresh
lettuce topped with
a creamy cocktail sauce
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The Palmyra Restaurant |
Jaffna authentic
food |
Palmyrah Restaurant in Hotel Renuka, Colombo lays emphasis on Jaffna
(Yalpaanam) dishes because the name refers to productive fruit bearing
palmyrah tree (Panai matam) which is in abundance in the north. The
Palmyrah restaurant is well known and famous among not only Sri Lankans
but also among international travellers and expatriates, for authentic
and delicious Sri Lankan food.
Set in an inviting and relaxed atmosphere, the Palmyrah was opened in
1972. There are pictures depicting old sceneries in Jaffna, both at the
entrance and inside the dining hall.
The secret to success at the Palmyrah restaurant is the commitment to
high standard and a constant dedication to improving the quality of the
cuisine and service in the restaurant. The Sri Lankan dining table is
laden with an assortment of curries, sambols and pickles. So if you want
the complete dining experience, we recommend you try at least one of
each. The more adventurous diners should dispense with cutlery and eat
with the tips of their fingers, it's the best complement to the flavours
offered.
Jaffna Crab Curry |
Mutton Pall Poricol |
The restaurant is aptly called the Palmyrah considering it was the
Thambiayah's grandfather of Jaffna decent that started the hotel, with
chefs from their ancestral home. The Palmyrah restaurant has become
firmly installed in the circuit of Sri Lankan diners. The restaurant
started by the Thambiayah family and is currently run by second and
third generation family members who all stand by tradition with a twist
of modernity. The Palmyrah specializes in Jaffna cuisine with dishes
that have patrons returning to Hotel Renuka year on year.
Odiyal Kool |
Kana Vai Pirettal
(Isso thel dala) |
The legendary dishes are the mutton and prawn paal poriyals, the
fried fish pittu, Kanavaipirettal, odiyal kool and milk and egg hoppers.
The trick is to order a varied samples of the specialties on offer - a
few egg, plain and milk hoppers, then a few thosais - ghee and paper,
and a portion of string hopper pillau.
Add whole crab curry, mutton poriyal, cadju curry , seeni sambol and
pol sambol and you have the perfect Sri Lankan meal. Your experience of
native dishes in Palmyrah Restaurant in Colombo would remain incomplete
without tasting pickles, chutneys and sambols. This restaurant opens
between 12:00 noon - 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. With Mahogany
furniture, coconut rafter ceilings and original paintings of Jaffna
landscapes, it is a must for all seeking the authentic taste of Sri
Lanka. |
