The Dry-aged Steak Guy Returns Home for London Grill Take-Over.

Founder of the Clubhouse Steakhouse in London Chef Azam Riyard is set to create a unique dining experience at Cinnamon Grand Colombo

Colombo, Sunday, 31st Dec 2023: Cinnamon Grand Colombo is set to tantalise the taste buds of Colombo’s meat lovers and grill aficionados with a unique dining experience at the iconic London Grill, featuring the renowned “Dry-aged Steak Guy,” Chef Azam Riyard. The event will take place from 10th to 21st Jan 2024, showcasing Chef Azam’s expertise in dry-aged steaks.

Chef Azam Riyard, the Founder of the Clubhouse Steakhouse in London, is a self-taught, old-Trinitian with a passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences. Having made a name for himself in the UK and across Europe, Chef Azam is returning to his roots in Sri Lanka, bringing his skills and unique approach to the London Grill at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

Kamal Munasinghe, Area Vice President, Cinnamon Colombo Hotels, and General Manager of Cinnamon Grand Colombo conveyed his enthusiasm for the upcoming hosting of Chef Azam. He remarked, “We are honoured to welcome Chef Azam back to Cinnamon and Sri Lanka. His reputation in the UK and across Europe precedes him, and it is truly a privilege to witness his return to his culinary roots.”

Chef Azam’s culinary journey started at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo followed by Cinnamon Grand Colombo, where he had a stint as a Receptionist and later moved into Sales. Influenced by his family’s home-cooking traditions, Chef Azam developed a love for flavours, aromas, and ingredients, leading him to become a pit master renowned for his exceptional BBQ meats.

In the UK, Chef Azam identified a market void for halal steaks and embarked on a journey to perfect the art of aging beef. This led to the establishment of the Clubhouse Steakhouse, a premium destination for dry-aged steaks, unique sauce blends, and the only steak restaurant in Europe that dry ages halal beef in-house.

Upon his return to Sri Lanka, Chef Azam is enthusiastic about sharing his culinary expertise with the local gastronomic community. His ambition revolves around establishing a Steakhouse in Colombo, where he plans to infuse traditional Sri Lankan ingredients into his dishes, creating a culinary fusion that bridges the gap between Western, Eastern, Mediterranean and Asian culinary traditions. In addition to his culinary venture, Chef Azam has aligned himself with renowned international catering equipment brands, serving as an ambassador and brand specialist. Through these partnerships, he showcases how collaboration enhances and elevates his culinary creations.

As Chef Azam returns to Sri Lanka, London Grill guests can savour the intricate flavours of dry-aged meats and seafood featured on the exclusive a la carte menu. The menu, curated by Chef Azam and the award-winning culinary team of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, promises a mouth-watering experience that showcases the best of East and West.

For reservations and enquiries, please contact +94 112 497272 or +9476 560 4972.

This collaboration marks the beginning of Chef Azam’s journey to bring the best of the West and the East to Sri Lanka, celebrating the country’s rich culinary heritage. The London Grill take-over promises a culinary spectacle that will delight and captivate discerning palates.

About Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is a diverse chain of hotels spanning Sri Lanka and the Maldives and a member of John Keells Holdings PLC, one of the largest listed conglomerates in Sri Lanka, with diverse interests in sectors ranging from Leisure, Transportation, Property, Consumer Food & Retail, Financial Services, Information Technology, and Business Process Operations to Plantations.

This pioneering hotel chain was launched at the World Travel Market in London on 14 November 2005. Since its launch, it has come to represent a uniquely Cinnamon experience and has steadily risen to become the leading choice for travelers in Sri Lanka. The Cinnamon brand boasts a portfolio of vibrant and modern hotels, colourful and inspiring, unswerving, hospitable, and committed to satisfying our patron’s varied and discerning needs.

About Cinnamon Colombo Hotels.

Located in the heart of the city, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo offers tranquil getaways in its unique offering of a ‘Resort in the City’ with expansive lakefront and garden views. Unveiling elegance and grandeur is Colombo’s most luxurious, modern, and truly ‘grand’ city hotels, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, located near Colombo’s Galle Face Green, overlooking views of the majestic Indian ocean and upcoming Port City. Completing the Colombo city collection is the first of its kind in South Asia, Cinnamon Red Colombo. Walking distance to shopping centers, historical sites and nightlife precincts of Colombo, this pioneering addition to the Cinnamon Colombo Hotel collection embodies the ‘Lean Luxury’ concept. Inspired by the arts and modern design, panoramas of Colombo’s cityscape and of course the innovative food and beverage options within the property, Cinnamon Red is the popular choice for urbanites and tech enthused travelers.   

For media inquiries, please contact:

Mahika Chandrasena

Assistant Director Marketing and Communications for Cinnamon Colombo Hotels

+94 (0) 76811 9191 | mahika@cinnamonhotels.com

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