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Travel go guide The Siam House of N'Eliya by Rodney Martinesz.
The Nuwara Eliya holiday season will this time receive added spice in the form of exquisite Thai Cuisine courtesy the Siam House Thai Restaurant, the only known Thai culinary shop in Sri Lanka. Known for its aromatic mouth watering dishes prepared by a trio of expert Thai Chefs this will be the first time Siam will break its exclusivity to cater to different clientele - and what better choice than the N'Eliya at the height of the holiday season. This will now provide the opportunity for holiday makers in Nuwara Eliya for the first time to savour sumptuous Thai delicacies prepared to authentic menus by experts to complement the other delights and attractions of the season. There is a wide choice available from the green curry/red thick curry meat or sea food to crab with chilli sauce and spicy thai salad. There is also spicy rice/sea food, fried rice, pineapple, rice and Pad Thai spicy noodles. Siam's Sri Lankan proprietor Lionel P. Fernando swears by the Tom Yam kung a delicious Thai soup. He also recommends the deep fried chicken, fish cake and prawn cake. These are but a few of the delights on offer, with a wide array of mouth watering fare to savour. And given the steady stream of patrons to the restaurant down Abdul Gaffoor Mawatha in Kollupitiya, there is little doubt that this famous holiday retreat will be in for a real Thai feat this coming season confides Fernando. He promises the same sumptuous fare and the right ambience to afford a memorable experience of the best Thai culinary traditions. It was mostly providence that saw the coming into being of Siam Restaurant. It was in 1993 when. Fernando a Chartered Accounted during his official duties met this Thai national attached to the AirLanka Catering Service. A friendship was struck and the first Thai Restaurant in Sri Lanka was set up. The Thai National Suvis Sakuma offered his expertise while Fernando was entrusted with the business end of the project.
The outcome was the BOI approved Siam House Thai Restaurant which was set up in 1993. Initially it had its premises at Duplication Road before moving into its present location at Abdul Gaffoor Mawatha. It's grown in popularity with a steady stream of customers who had rapidly turned into Thai gourmets, according to its owner. The Restaurant is opened daily from 11 am to midnight except on May day. Its cavernous interior, curving stairways with soft lights and complementary decor has made it popular rendezvous. It is geared to cater for any occasion from business meetings, conferences to weddings, receptions and even small gatherings of VIPs . "There are three Thai Chefs to turn out the dishes using ingredients which are imported from Thailand", Fernando says. He adds that Thai food in natural nutritious, colourful and full of flavour. "Fresh traditional ingredients and cooking techniques make Thai food light and healthy-possibly why it has grown in popularity worldwide. In Nuwara Eliya Siam House will be located on the ground floor of the Alpine Hotel in Haddon Hill from April 11 to 27. ********************** Avurudhu for kids at McDonald's Ronald McDonald is setting his sights on the fun and celebrations that is Avurudhu by having a `Sunday Funday' on 06th April at McDonald's in Kollupitiya for all those daring kids. A whole host of activities has been organised by the fun-loving and merry crew of McDonald's in preparation of the New Year celebrations that will hit the country shortly. Themed a celebration for kids and only kids, this fun day will include games, loot bags, face painting and an appearance by the man himself - Ronald - to amuse the kids with gifts, gimmicks and other exciting activities. The entertainment does not end there! The kids will be given the opportunity to show off their creative talents in the `Best Avurudhu Costume' competition and the winner will receive an equalling thrilling gift! Remember entrance is free so all you have to do is just show up at McDonald's where the action will begin from 10 am to 12 pm. ********************** The City Centre Business Hotel
Located on the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management premises (the 3rd and 4th floors), the City Centre Business Hotel boasts of 12 semi luxury rooms and three luxury suites facing the Indian Ocean. Maintained by the institute's students, with the expertise of a professional hotel management team, the hotel provides comfortable accommodation with air conditioned rooms, mini bar, hot and cold water and a range of other facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. The suites, tastefully decorated by some of the country's leading hotel groups, including Jetwings, Aitken Spence and Mount Lavina Hotel, has breathtaking views of the ocean, and the large balances adjutant to the rooms provides and ideal base to relax after a hard day of business with a book or drink! . The hotel, also has two restaurants serving both western and eastern cuisine, and room service, not to mention the compact kitchenettes of the special suites. The spacious in house auditorium which seats 250 to 275 people and boasts of state-of-the-art conference rooms is another plus point of the hotel, and provides an ideal venue for business meetings or the more formal gathering of corporate clients. Reservations can be made at No. 80, Galle Road, Colombo 03 or 382201. |
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The newest `City Centre Business Hotel' opened its doors to the public
recently, enhancing Colombo's facilities for the business traveller.
