Reported Journalist:Zamil Shafeek
Hilton Colombo is hosting the Indonesia Food Festival at Graze Kitchen from October 8 to 17, 2026, offering diners an opportunity to experience the rich culinary traditions and diverse flavours of Indonesia.
Organised in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Colombo, the festival features guest chefs Chef Rendy of DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta – Bintaro Jaya and Chef Shandi of DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta – Diponegoro.
The festival showcases a variety of traditional Indonesian dishes, including satay, rendang, martabak, lumpia, nasi goreng, nasi kuning, Soto Betawi and sop buntut. Guests can also enjoy traditional Indonesian sambals and desserts such as klepon, jenang and es teler.
The opening evening brought together members of the diplomatic community and invited guests for a special dinner hosted by Dewi Gustina Tobing, Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
Addressing the gathering, the Ambassador highlighted Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage and emphasised the importance of cultural exchange in strengthening mutual understanding and the longstanding friendship between Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
The festival also highlights the role of food in promoting cultural diplomacy, providing visitors with an opportunity to discover Indonesia’s diverse regional traditions through its cuisine.
The Embassy of Indonesia expressed its appreciation to Hilton Colombo, its management and culinary teams, and the two guest chefs for their collaboration in bringing Indonesian gastronomy to Sri Lanka.
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