Traditional Treats at Lakpahana

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Avurudu…. is there any greater excuse to titillate the taste buds than this time honoured celestial event which comes once a year. It is an occasion when family and friends get together. Observing time honoured traditions and extending great hospitality, especially the gastronomic delights at the avurudu table is something everyone looks forward to at this time of year.

Lakpahana has always played a key role in helping maintain traditions. Its sweet meat counter is a hive of activity. The best of sweetmeats is prepared according to traditional methods. Lakpahana gives busy people a chance to get their Avurudu needs under one roof. It is also an opportunity to hark back to those simple days when all these traditional delicacies were made with loving care by the elders in the family. Lakpahana has for the last forty years striven to preserve the traditional aspects of Sri Lankan life and culture.

Lakpahana has a variety of sweets from traditional sweetmeats such as Kavum, Kokis, Aasmi, Athirasa, Mung Kavum, Kaludodol and Aluwa. Everyday favourites such as Murukku, Stuffed Veralu, Jaggery Toffee, Rulan Aluwa, Marshmellows, Love Cake, Bibikkan, Jaggery Cake, Thala Bola, Coconut and Milk Toffee, Aggala, Marzipan Stuffed Dates, Cheese Cakes and Foguete are also available. Lakpahana also has freshly prepared Lamprais on order, Bee’s Honey, Kithul Jaggery, Kithul Treacle, Seeni Sambol, Pickles and Chutneys.

Lakpahana has a large array of traditional brass lamps, home ware and batik clothes to make this festive season truly traditional and memorable. Lakpahana is located at No. 14, Philip Gunawardena Mawatha (Reid Avenue), Colombo 07. Tel. No: 011 2698211 / 011 2683678. E-mail: lakpahana.craft@gmail.com. Special orders will be undertaken.