SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a delectable range of authentically Sri Lankan dishes for its menu under the theme, ‘SriLankan Flavours’.
SriLankan Airlines has embarked on this journey of flavours that unravels the best-kept secrets of the island’s legendary gastronomy, with the launch of the Sri Lankanized onboard menu, featuring a fascinating line up of authentically Sri Lankan dishes, championing locally sourced ingredients and culinary traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The menu presents the inherent flavours and textures that define the Sri Lankan culinary experience whilst emphasising on their health properties, thus appealing to the health-conscious, contemporary traveller.
The new introductions to its Sri Lankan meal option will be available onboard SriLankan long haul and medium haul flights and at the signature Business Class lounges of the airline at Bandaranaike International Airport.
The reinvented meals aim to showcase Sri Lankan food to the global traveller by emphasizing on the nutritional and medicinal benefits of the ingredients that go into the meals, based on culinary traditions passed down through generations.
The fascinating lineup of new dishes include main meals such as egg roti with Paraw fish curry and crumb fried prawns; Dhunthel rice with traditional curries; Kuruluthuda heirloom rice served with chicken pepper curry and local vegetables; pittu with kirihodi, chickpea curry and lunumiris; and Lamprais.
Complementing these uniquely Sri Lankan mains are equally scrumptious desserts like Lavariya; and curd with waraka compote. Immunity boosting beverages such as king coconut with coconut pulp; local cucumber and honey; and pineapple and aloe vera are also part of the menu.
The new meal options are replete with fibre, minerals and healing properties ensuing from champion ingredients that are locally sourced such as Kurakkan; ginger; cinnamon; curry leaves; clove; and Kuruluthuda, an heirloom rice variety of Sri Lanka.
The ingredients are blended to enhance the inherent flavours, textures and wellness aspects that define the Sri Lankan culinary experience using trusted, centuries-old native recipes and cooking methods. Therefore, each item is not just flavourful, but packed with nutritional value, thus appealing to the health-conscious, contemporary traveler.
Maria Sathasivam, Manager Product Development of SriLankan Airlines stated, “We are excited to introduce these new additions which are certain to stimulate all five senses, to our inflight cuisine as an expression of Sri Lankan heritage.
Additionally, we are helping to promote and preserve the culinary culture of Sri Lanka by offering traditional delicacies of the island to a global audience of travellers.”
The SriLankan Flavours campaign is just one of many initiatives of the airline aiming to deliver a superior and quintessentially Sri Lankan inflight experience for its customers. Sri Lankan cuisine in particular has been a part of the fabric of SriLankan Airlines’ inflight product since the beginning, with many frequent flyers looking forward to the airline’s signature Sri Lankan dishes when they travel.
Passengers could always expect to see a Sri Lankan meal option on their inflight menu and enjoy authentic Sri Lankan food alongside a continental spread whenever they fly SriLankan Airlines.
Whilst SriLankan continues to introduce various enhancements to its onboard service, the range of authentically Sri Lankan meal options is also set to expand in time. Ultimately, the airline’s hope is to delight its loyal customers by offering an experience that is innately Sri Lankan, yet globally superior.
SriLankan’s efforts to please customers does not go unnoticed and is often validated by customers themselves with SriLankan Airlines won the APEX Passenger Choice Awards® for Best Food & Beverage and Best Seat Comfort in Central/Southern Asia 2023, confirming that the airline is on the right track where onboard culinary services are concerned.
Award winner – ‘SriLankan Flavours’
Maria Sathasivam, Manager Product Development of SriLankan Airlines, accepts the 2024 IFSA Best Inflight Food or Beverage Innovation Award from Dr. Joe Leader, Chief Executive Officer of APEX/IFSA, at the APEX/IFSA Awards in Long Beach, California.
The national Airline’s innovative culinary tribute to Sri Lanka, ‘SriLankan Flavours,’ proved irresistible for the judges at the APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) and IFSA (International Flight Services Association) Global Expo who awarded the campaign, the 2024 IFSA Best Inflight Food or Beverage Innovation Award.
The airline’s award-winning submission, entitled ‘SriLankan Flavors’, covers a veritable symphony of taste, texture, and tradition. Sri Lankan cuisine, renowned for its rich tapestry of spices, flavors, and aromas, has been masterfully translated into an inflight experience that is both authentic and innovative.
The Chief Executive Officer of APEX/IFSA, Dr. Joe Leader had praising the presentation had said -; “The meticulous presentation, reminiscent of the island’s lush landscapes and vibrant culture, elevates the dining experience to new heights. I extend my most heartfelt congratulations to Sri Lankan Airlines for brilliantly capturing the essence of their nation’s culinary heritage and setting an unmatched standard as the winner of the 2024 IFSA Best Inflight Food or Beverage Innovation award,”.
The APEX/IFSA Awards and Expo held in Long Beach, California recognized and reward airlines that have excelled in passenger experience. Incidentally SriLankan Airlines further retained its status as a ‘Four Star Major Airline’ in the 2024 APEX Official Airline Ratings™ for the sixth consecutive year.
