The new multi-cuisine restaurant brings variety, comfort food and contemporary dining to Kinross Avenue.
Colombo’s dining scene has welcomed a new addition with the opening of Tamarind Multi Cuisine Restaurant at 09 Kinross Avenue, Colombo 04. Spread across more than 6,000 square feet, the two-storey restaurant brings Indian, Chinese, Sri Lankan and popular Western favourites together under one roof.
Designed as a versatile dining destination, Tamarind can accommodate approximately 100 diners in one seating. Its extensive menu features a selection of familiar favourites and signature dishes, including Tom Yum soup, sizzling platters, butter chicken, hot butter cuttlefish, Kerala parotta, chop suey rice, nasi goreng and an array of dishes.
The concept is built around variety, allowing diners to enjoy different cuisines in one place. The extensive selection also makes Tamarind particularly suited to families and larger groups looking to share and sample a range of dishes.
Founder Farhan Hameed said the restaurant was created with the modern diner’s desire for variety and convenience in mind. “Diners today want to enjoy a little bit of everything in one place, while still having good food and value for money. That was the idea behind Tamarind. I am passionate about serving food that people enjoy, and we have brought together experienced chefs, including four chefs from India specialising in Indian cuisine, along with expertise in Chinese cuisine, to create a memorable dining experience.”
The food is complemented by an interior that combines contemporary design with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Rich forest-green hues, wooden accents and mural artwork create a sophisticated yet relaxed setting, while the subtle fragrance of cinnamon that greets guests adds a distinctly Sri Lankan touch.
Tamarind offers a choice of indoor, outdoor and balcony seating, along with an outdoor Indian pod featuring a live open kitchen. The restaurant also includes a dedicated children’s playroom and two private dining rooms, providing more intimate spaces for celebrations, family gatherings and corporate dinners.
The restaurant’s design is intended to transition naturally from relaxed daytime dining to a livelier evening experience, with different spaces allowing guests to choose an environment suited to the occasion.
At the heart of Tamarind is its multi-cuisine approach, bringing together Indian, Chinese, Sri Lankan and Western dishes while encouraging guests to share and explore. The Indian kitchen is supported by chefs from India, adding specialist expertise to the restaurant’s Indian offering, while its Chinese and international selections further broaden the menu.
With its combination of varied cuisine, spacious interiors and flexible dining options, Tamarind aims to offer something for everyone, from a casual meal with family to a celebration or evening out with friends. Tamarind Multi Cuisine Restaurant is open daily from 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. at 09 Kinross Avenue, Colombo 04.
