SHABANA IBRAHIM
COLOMBO- Pakistan High Commissioner in Colombo Major General.(R) Umar Farooq Burki, HI (M) formally opened an authentic Pakistani restaurant- Khayaban Food Studio at the Galle Face One Mall in Colombo on Tuesday,March 14 in the presence of a distinguished gathering from the Sri Lankan as well as Pakistani community.
Turkiye ambassador R Demet Sekercioglu who was present on the occasion congratulated the Pakistani high commiussioner for strengthening people to people contact between the two countries through such activities.
Khayaban stands out for it’s aromatic and sometimes spicy flavours. The all-new authentic Pakistani restaurant, located at Food Studio at the lower ground floor of the One Galle Face Mall, is now home to the rich flavors of Pakistani cuisine.
Pakistani cuisine can be characterized by a blend of various regional cooking traditions from South Asia, Central and Western Asia, as well as elements from its Mughal legacy. The country’s various cuisines are derived from its ethnic and cultural diversity.
Some of the dishes available are Karachi Buriyani, varieties of naan and rotties. The relishing buriyani which is considered to be the king of South Asian cuisine and a loved-by-all dish is very popular dish made by Pakistani chefs.. Brought by migrants from India, people who would come to be called Muhajirs, Biriyani was once a dish for royalty. In the decades that followed, it took on a life of its own. Border
Khayaban is yet another unique product of FS Culinary Concepts brand which is a part of Food Studio – the food court at One Galle Face. Khayaban is now open to the public at the One Galleface Mall for both dine-in and takeaway.
