Agra, the newest dining experience in town
Shirajiv Sirimane
RESTAURANT: Agra, the latest authentic North Indian restaurant
in Colombo was opened recently, at Independence Avenue, Colombo 7, and
the management is looking at opening more branches all over the world.
"We have built a new brand image by introducing Agra and we want to
give out this franchise to the world," said Director Lily Entertainment
Maldives, Mohamed Naseer Shiva. He said that Indian food is the second
most demanded food in the world after Italian food and this was why they
decided to come out with an Indian resultant.
Shiva who is one of the three investors of this BoI approved venture
said that four chefs who have been specially brought from North India to
prepare food. The restaurant the newest dining experience in town is
designed to attract and satisfy food connoisseurs, having ample parking
space for the convenience of its guests and has a private garden too.
Shiva who manages two resorts in the Maldives said that they would
also look at investing in the leisure sector in Sri Lanka so that they
could sell both destinations. Inspired by the Moghul Empire, whose
best-known symbol of passion is the Taj Mahal, at Agra, the restaurant
has been designed taking the cultural and architectural elements into
consideration, from the decor to the interior design of the restaurant.
The interior of the restaurant consisted of a fusion of colour, with
a combination of black, yellow and white and has a capacity to host 100
guests, along with a private garden, ideal for the hosting of private
receptions.
He said that more people like to dine out in Colombo and they hope to
attract up market clients to Agra.
Launched with a colorful three-day event, which started at 7PM, a
cross section of society from the fields of drama, film, sports,
business, political, and the media attended, with the final day for the
media. Entertainment in the form of Bhangra and contemporary Hindi music
as well as fortunetellers and sitar players added to the festive
atmosphere. |
