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Dharshan Munidasa is Sri Lankaâs most renowned chef-restaurateur, best known for having founded Nihonbashi, Ministry of Crab and Kaema Sutra, some of Sri Lankaâs most successful restaurants.
Nihonbashi, Dharshanâs first venture founded in 1995, serves inspired fine Japanese cuisine and uses local ingredients, creating unique dishes employing Japanese cooking philosophies. It was one of the only two restaurants in Sri Lanka to be listed on Asiaâs 50 Best Restaurants (2013-2018). He followed this up with Ministry of Crab in 2011, partnering with Sri Lankan cricket legends Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara, listed on the Asiaâs 50 Best Restaurants since 2015.
Dharshan also owns Kaema Sutra in partnership with Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, plating up Contemporary Sri Lankan Cuisine. He then ventured into establishing The Tuna &The Crab in Galle, a hybrid Japanese and Seafood restaurant. Having opened CafĂ© Nihonbashi at the Radh Hotel in Kandy, Dharshan introduced Casual Washoku serving a selection of signature Japanese dishes from Nihonbashi. In 2018, Dharshan together with Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara opened Next Innings in Colombo, a sports lounge featuring 14ft Video Walls and surround 75âscreens.
Dharshan is known for his focus on high quality, fresh ingredients that he often pairs with Japanese cooking philosophies. Over the years Dharshan has been invited to prepare degustation menus in various establishments across the world; including the Regent in Taiwan, the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney, the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore, ShangriâLa at The Shard in London, Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok, Four Seasons in Mumbai, Cheval Blanc Randheli, HuvafenFushi Maldives, The Sukhothai Shanghai, The Banyan Tree Bangkok and Atlantis Sanya.
Moreover, being of Japanese-Sri Lankan descent, Dharshanâs contribution to Japanese Culture was recognized by the Japanese government when he was presented The Ministerâs Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food for the year 2014. Dharshan is also an ambassador for âCool Japanâ, appointed by the Japanese government for the spread of Japanese culture.
Having gained a reputation for his out-of-the-box thinking and his knack for pushing boundaries, Dharshan revolutionized Sri Lankaâs gastronomic landscape and his restaurants have put Sri Lanka on the global culinary map. For these efforts, he was awarded the Business Today Passionate award 2017.With the success of all of his ventures, Dharshan decided to open franchises of Ministry of Crab in Shanghai, Manila, Mumbai, Maldives and now, Bangkok. Get your crab on, Bangkok!
Nihonbashi, Dharshanâs first venture founded in 1995, serves inspired fine Japanese cuisine and uses local ingredients, creating unique dishes employing Japanese cooking philosophies. It was one of the only two restaurants in Sri Lanka to be listed on Asiaâs 50 Best Restaurants (2013-2018). He followed this up with Ministry of Crab in 2011, partnering with Sri Lankan cricket legends Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara, listed on the Asiaâs 50 Best Restaurants since 2015.
Dharshan also owns Kaema Sutra in partnership with Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, plating up Contemporary Sri Lankan Cuisine. He then ventured into establishing The Tuna &The Crab in Galle, a hybrid Japanese and Seafood restaurant. Having opened CafĂ© Nihonbashi at the Radh Hotel in Kandy, Dharshan introduced Casual Washoku serving a selection of signature Japanese dishes from Nihonbashi. In 2018, Dharshan together with Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara opened Next Innings in Colombo, a sports lounge featuring 14ft Video Walls and surround 75âscreens.
Dharshan is known for his focus on high quality, fresh ingredients that he often pairs with Japanese cooking philosophies. Over the years Dharshan has been invited to prepare degustation menus in various establishments across the world; including the Regent in Taiwan, the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney, the World Gourmet Summit in Singapore, ShangriâLa at The Shard in London, Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok, Four Seasons in Mumbai, Cheval Blanc Randheli, HuvafenFushi Maldives, The Sukhothai Shanghai, The Banyan Tree Bangkok and Atlantis Sanya.
Moreover, being of Japanese-Sri Lankan descent, Dharshanâs contribution to Japanese Culture was recognized by the Japanese government when he was presented The Ministerâs Award for Overseas Promotion of Japanese Food for the year 2014. Dharshan is also an ambassador for âCool Japanâ, appointed by the Japanese government for the spread of Japanese culture.
Having gained a reputation for his out-of-the-box thinking and his knack for pushing boundaries, Dharshan revolutionized Sri Lankaâs gastronomic landscape and his restaurants have put Sri Lanka on the global culinary map. For these efforts, he was awarded the Business Today Passionate award 2017.With the success of all of his ventures, Dharshan decided to open franchises of Ministry of Crab in Shanghai, Manila, Mumbai, Maldives and now, Bangkok. Get your crab on, Bangkok!
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