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Palanquin: Place for solitude
Situated within two kilometers from the city of Kandy towards Mahaiyawa, you can find the magnificent scenery of the pastoral hills of Kandy providing the perfect setting to relax. Designed to carry you into a new, warm, intimate world of hospitality, The Palanquin is an ideal get away from the stress of daily work.

Here, age-old traditions, the legacy of exquisite craftsmanship and other fine arts such as unique dance forms, blend easily with modern living to make your visit a memorable experience.

The Palanquin's atmosphere is soothing and you'll find your own little corner of the world among the hills. There are ten cosy and tastefully designed bed rooms with a large and well kept garden should you want some solitude. The 'a la carte' menu offers both western and eastern specialties to satisfy the most discerning palates.

The advantage at The Palanquin is that excursions to Kandy and its environs including places of archaeological significance are arranged by the hotel. The location is so inviting that within a few minutes you can arrive at the Victoria Golf Course or be on your way to Sigiriya.

But if you wish to stay in the city, Thambapanni is the ideal place to get away from the noise and dust of Kandy. Although it is placed round the Kandy Lake, its tranquil surroundings offer a cosy get away to spend that special occasion with your family.

Thambapanni offers a variety of traditional Sri Lankan cuisines together with a choice of Chinese, Indian and fast foods.

Both The Palanquin and Thambapanni are run by the well known Paivas restaurant management. Since 1936 when the cosy tea room of Paivas was put up, the restaurant has always been the 'meet and eat' place for everyone in Kandy.

In the 1940s Paivas became famous for its specialty mixed grill which attracted many customers. Later, Mr. Joe Paiva refurbished the restaurant to provide an elegant service for diners at 'Damians' pastry and take away shop, and at 'Shangrial Moghul' for authentic Indian tandoori chicken and Chinese cuisine.

The Paivas restaurant today offers banquet hall and air conditioned rooms, not forgetting the 'Night Kade' attraction for late night customers. This attraction includes koththu, hoppers, strings, etc.

11 year success story of Kinjou
The popular Chinese restaurant Kinjou celebrates its 11th year in operation in Colombo on July14.
Kinjou Chinese Restaurant was opened with Japanese collaboration in 1991. The Japanese partner owns Kinjou Restaurant in Nagoya Japan where all Sri Lankan Chefs at the restaurant get specialised training. Kinjou Restaurant was ceremoniously opened by Minister of tourism Gamini Lokuge in July 1991.

The menu at the restaurant consists of 166 items mainly of spicy style and some with a Japanese touch. There are set menus for small groups of six and above and special menus for outside catering. Special set lunches per person too are available.

The seating capacity of the restaurant is about 140 including Japanese style Thathtami rooms and two private rooms. The garden section can accommodate about 100 guests and is ideal for parties or a romantic candle lit dinner.

The restaurant is open for lunch between 11.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and for dinner between 6.00 p.m. and 11.00 p.m.

"Almost all the ingredients for the dishes are imported from Japan, which contributes for the difference in taste," said Kamatha Perera, the Manager of the restaurant.

Delivery service is available within city limits and a takeaway restaurant is now opened at Nawala Road, Rajagiriya.

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