‘The Village Within the City’: Nuga Gama re-launched at CGC
View(s):By Sanath Weerasuriya
Cinnamon Grand’s iconic ‘Nuga Gama’ restaurant is one of the leading Sri Lankan restaurants serving authentic village fare to modern city dwellers, who crave for real Indigenous cuisine from all four corners of the island.
Under the shade of the majestic 200-year-old Banyan tree, ‘Nuga Gama’ at Cinnamon Grand Colombo was officially relaunched on 12th November 2025, celebrating the spirit of Sri Lanka’s village life and its rich cultural heritage.
With recently rewarded accolades, ‘Nuga Gama’ has transformed its concept ‘village within the city’ to true rural setting. Cinnamon Grand Colombo and ‘Nuga Gama’ have acknowledged with several awards during the past years.
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- Kamal Munasinghe and his team
The relaunch also unveiled the Nuga Gama Night Bazaar, set to begin on 1st December and held every Friday and Saturday from 10.30 pm. to 3.00 am. Guests can enjoy late-night Sri Lankan street favourites in a vibrant, village-style ambience.
With this relaunch, Nuga Gama continues to stand as a living heritage space, celebrating Sri Lankan hospitality, sustainability, and community spirit. It remains a place where guests can reconnect with the warmth and authenticity of village life, right in the heart of Colombo.
The evening commenced with a warm welcome address by Nazoomi Azhar, General Manager of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, who reflected on Nuga Gama’s legacy as a ‘living tribute to Sri Lanka’s rural roots’ and its evolution into a sustainable, authentic, and soulful dining experience for today’s guests.
The event was graced by Nayana Mawilmada, President, Property Industry Group and President, Leisure Industry Group of John Keells; Hishan Singhawansa, Chief Executive Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Kamal Munasinghe, Chief Operating Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, along with other senior management members, who joined guests and well-wishers in celebrating the renewed chapter of this beloved icon.
Redesigned as a ‘village within the city’, Nuga Gama offers an immersive cultural dining experience that blends rustic charm with modern sophistication. Built with ‘wattle-and-daub’ structures, clay floors, and open-air kitchens, the space evokes the rhythm and warmth of traditional Sri Lankan village life while offering the comfort and refinement of contemporary dining.
Guests can experience over 45 authentic regional dishes crafted with farm-to-table ingredients, along with three daily cultural performances that bring the island’s traditions to life. The venue features distinct spaces such as Green Room, ‘Salawa’, ‘Soldore’ and ‘Sithala Walawwa’; each designed to capture a unique aspect of the Nuga Gama experience.
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