Indian cuisine is as diversified as the culture of her people. A common element – the combination of spices to create unique aromas and enhance taste, blends all these different cuisines. Navratna’s expertise and deep understanding of these elements make her the only restaurant in Colombo for truly authentic Indian cuisine.

To provide our guests once again with the most exciting of dining experiences, we have now introduced an entirely new menu whilst retaining some of the all time favourites. This new menu brings together the cuisine of three of India’s most culturally rich regions – the Hyderbad, Lucknow and Punjab regions of Northern India.

Hyderbadi and Lucknowi cuisine define the rich culture and artistic nature of the Mughal empires – the food is characteristic of elaborate cooking techniques, a high degree of flair and finesse and the extra eye for detail – all to cater to the royal touch and regal look worthy to serve the desires of only an emperor.

Punjabi cuisine is known for it’s diverse range of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and is signified by the liberal use of desi ghee and the creamy texture of the dishes. Tandoori food is a Punjabi speciality and includes the distinctive aroma of ginger, onion and garlic.

To the delight of discerning food lovers in the city of Colombo you can now enjoy the succulent historic creations of all these three regions at the Navratna.

Our specially trained chefs have hand picked the very best of recipes for you. They have laboriously mastered the fine cooking techniques. Says master Chef Manohar Arya "The blending of spices in the right proportion and the right way is truly an art. It is a skill that has been passed on from generations and is one that is acquired through rigorous practice."

The new menu also showcases a Jain selection to meet the high ideals that have had a tremendous influence on India’s glorious vegetarian culture. These items on the menu consist of ingredients such as wheat, rice, lentils or pulses and beans, oil-seeds and other non-injurious food.

Our chefs would be delighted to recommend a few dishes to suit just your tastebuds and here are also a few favourites you may like to try. For seafood lovers "Ajwaini jheenga" Lagoon prawns flavoured with caraway seeds and cooked in a tandoor or "Mahi tilnaaj" Fish marinated with flavoured fresh cream and cooked in a clay oven. If you fancy mutton "Raan-e- navaratan" Whole boneless leg of mutton dum cooked must not be missed! For vegetarians the "kamal kakdi ki kadai" Lotus stem tossed with spicy kadai masala or "Ghatta curry" Rajastani style dumplings cooked in a yoghurt gravy just might seem quite divine.

Yet again, the best is truly saved for last - "Ambi kesar srikhand" mango flavoured curd topped with saffron and nuts or "Phalsha kulfi" Traditional kulfi with assorted fruits should satisfy that deep craving for dessert you’d been having all week. 

Come pamper yourself and your loved ones at Navratna, Taj Samudra.