Restaurants Serving Thai Pongal Special Meals in CMB 2019.

The celebration of fruitful harvest, Thai Pongal is tomorrow. It's a day of paying tribute to the sun, and honoring the cattle for their indispensable role during the process of farming. From beautifully decorated houses to colorful kolam arts, Hindus from all corners of the country get together to celebrate this event. It's a day of spreading happiness and prosperity. 
 
So, with the hopes of enhancing the joy that this day brings, here we have compiled a roundup of Thai Pongal special meals happening around Colombo.

Monkeybean Cafe

Well known for their Belgium Hot Chocolate, Carrot Cake and Shri Paninis, the Monkeybean Cafe welcomes you to a participate in their Thai Pongal celebration. With kolam arts and freshly made Pongal rice, it's an experience to cherish. Starts at 8.00 AM on the 15th. Give a buzz to 0115883552 for further details. 

Amaravathi Restaurant

As one of Colombo's oldest establishments specialized in Indian food, Amaravathi is having a Thai Pongal themed meal tomorrow (15th) with a bunch of specially curated dishes – including bamboo biriyani (prawn/chicken/veg) and deep-fried malugotta. Call at 0112577418 to get more details on the pricing, and make reservations. 

Chutneys (Cinnamon Grand)

Chutneys, the Indian restaurant at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo is having two Thai Pongal Buffets on the 15th of January. The lunch buffet starts at 12.00 noon and goes until 2.30 PM, while the dinner buffet happens between 7.00 PM – 12.00 midnight. Both buffets are priced at Rs. 2300. For reservations, call 0112497372. 

Also, don't forget to swing by their special Pongal cart at Nuga Gama to commemorate the festival.

Harbour Court (The Kingsbury Hotel)

The Indian chefs at the Harbour Court is preparing a buffet filled with some flavorsome Thai Pongal delicacies, which you can indulge in on the 15th. Both lunch and dinner buffets are available, and it's Rs. 3200 nett per person. Call at 0771087720 for reservations. 

Mövenpick Hotel Colombo

Featuring a range of traditional Pongal dishes and sweets, Mövenpick Hotel Colombo is having a Thai Pongal themed lunch buffet on the 15th of January, from 12.00 PM – 3.00 PM. Over 80 items are supposed to be on this spread, so give a call to 0117450450 to make reservations. Costs Rs. 2930 nett per head. 

Shanmugas

If you prefer having one of the best South Indian fares in Colombo during this Thai Pongal, drop by Shanmugas tomorrow (15th). Their Thai Pongal special lunch buffet is priced at Rs. 1100, and it starts at 12.00 PM. Reservations can be made by calling 0112361384. 

Dwaraka

Step into Dwaraka for a free portion of Pongal in the morning. Their lunch buffet commences at 11.00 AM, and it's priced at Rs. 950. 0112081168 is their contact number if you need more clarifications. 

The Mango Tree

On this Thai Pongal day, The Mango Tree offers 20% savings on the total bill to all of their privilege card holders. It's valid for both dine-in and takeaway orders. 

Chola Authentic Indian Restaurant

Chola Authentic Indian Restaurant in Wellawatte is serving up Pongal special veg meals tomorrow from 12.00 PM. For more details, call 0114363118. 

So gather your friends and family and drop by one of these places and get into the festive spirit tomorrow. 

Have a happy and prosperous Thai Pongal, everyone!

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