Chinese Dragon Café Celebrates 84 Years of Culinary Heritage and Generational Connections in Sri Lanka
Chinese Dragon Café, one of Sri Lanka’s most recognised names in Chinese cuisine, is celebrating its 84th anniversary in 2026, marking more than eight decades of bringing generations of Sri Lankans together over memorable dining experiences.
The story began in 1942, when a Chinese couple opened a small restaurant in Bambalapitiya, introducing Chinese cuisine to the local community. From these humble beginnings, the restaurant gradually evolved into a popular chain and a household name among Sri Lankan families.
For the past 17 years, the current management has continued the founding family’s legacy, upholding the authentic recipes, quality standards and attentive service that have defined the brand over the decades. While remaining faithful to its culinary heritage, Chinese Dragon Café has steadily expanded its presence, operating 14 outlets across Sri Lanka and Dubai. Its locations include Bambalapitiya, Mount Lavinia, Nugegoda, Rajagiriya, Pelawatta, Wattala, Kandana, Kaduwela, Jaffna, Galle, Gothatuwa, Orion City, Negombo and Dubai. Further expansion is on the horizon, with new outlets in Kandy and Kurunegala expected to open soon.
The recent opening of its newest Sri Lankan outlet in Negombo represents another milestone in the brand’s growth. Located at No. 48, Chilaw Road, approximately 400 metres from Maris Stella College towards Kochchikade, the restaurant extends Chinese Dragon Café’s presence into one of the country’s popular coastal destinations.
The brand has also expanded beyond Sri Lanka, with its Dubai outlet introducing its distinctive Sri Lankan Chinese dining experience to customers in the international market.
Over its 84-year history, Chinese Dragon Café has built a loyal following through a menu featuring popular favourites such as Hot Butter Cuttlefish, Seafood Fried Rice served in a banana leaf, Chilli Paate, Chilli Crab and Tom Yum Seafood Soup, alongside an extensive selection of rice, noodles, seafood and Chinese dishes.
Beyond its food offerings, the company has continued to adapt to evolving customer preferences by expanding its range of services. These include dine-in and takeaway options, free delivery, online ordering through www.chinesedragoncafe.com, corporate meal solutions, indoor and outdoor catering, event catering and private dining facilities.
To celebrate its 84th anniversary, Chinese Dragon Café organised a series of special promotions during its Anniversary Week, held from October 9 to 14, 2026. The offers included a Rs. 3,000 discount on purchases exceeding Rs. 10,000 on October 9, followed by 30% off dine-in orders and 25% off delivery orders on October 10 and 11.
AkzoNobel Sri Lanka Recognises Dulux Painters Through “Pintharu Pranama” Appreciation Initiative
AkzoNobel, one of the world’s leading paints and coatings companies and the manufacturer of Dulux paints in Sri Lanka, has introduced “Pintharu Pranama”, an initiative dedicated to recognising and celebrating its valued painter community across the island.
Held at Water’s Edge Hotel on 18 September, the prestigious event brought together skilled painters from across the country to acknowledge their contribution to AkzoNobel’s growth and recognise their continued dedication and loyalty to the Dulux brand.
Speaking at the event, Amila Indika, Managing Director of AkzoNobel Paints Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, highlighted the importance of the painter community in delivering the quality and finish associated with Dulux products.
“Without the expertise, craftsmanship, and dedication of our painter community, bringing the true quality and beauty of Dulux products to life would not be possible. AkzoNobel has always valued the contribution of all of its painters, and through ‘Pintharu Pranama’, we hope to convey Dulux’s immense gratitude as well as our continued commitment to recognising, appreciating, and empowering this community. More importantly, we want to create opportunities that contribute to building better lives and brighter futures for our painter community and their families,” he said.
The event also offered participants exclusive previews of upcoming product launches, promotional campaigns and updates on Phase 2 of the Dulux Painter App, highlighting the brand’s continued focus on strengthening engagement with its painter network.
A key highlight of the evening was the awarding of comprehensive insurance coverage to the top 50 premium painters and their families. The initiative reflects AkzoNobel’s commitment to supporting the security, welfare and long-term well-being of its valued stakeholders.
Building on its history of appreciation events, engagement programmes and reward initiatives, AkzoNobel continues to create opportunities that support the personal and professional development of its painter community. Through initiatives such as ‘Pintharu Pranama’, the company aims to recognise the contribution of these skilled professionals while helping them and their families work towards a more secure and prosperous future.
Chinese Dragon Café Marks 84 Years of Culinary Tradition in Sri Lanka
