Located at Port City’s vibrant waterfront, Nihonbashi translates to “Japan Bridge”—a culinary gateway blending Sri Lanka’s freshest catch with traditional Japanese craftsmanship Heritage & Accolades: Innovative & Pure Cuisine: The menu features mouthwatering sashimi, nigiri, tempura, nabe, yakitori, and signature creations like Tensabi Temaki and Karapincha Tempura Architectural Design: Stunning yakitori garden and “Lost in Translation” stone bar offer atmospheric dining backdrops 🎯 Why Visit? Nihonbashi is more than a meal—it’s a refined cultural experience that bridges Sri Lanka and Japan through every dish. Perfect for intimate celebrations, business dinners, or lovers of precise Japanese cooking. 📍 Location & Coordinates Address: Plot 01, Port City, No. 5 and 6, Shop, 01-12 Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100 Phone: 077 936 0250
Established in 1995 on Galle Face Terrace and recently relocated to an elegant 2024 Port City venue, Nihonbashi was the first Sri Lankan restaurant featured on Asia's 50 Best list, holding that honour for six consecutive years
Chef Munidasa remains deeply tied to traditional washoku, sourcing prime tuna and seafood from Sri Lankan waters, poaching olive oil kake tai cha-style dishes crafted for pure umami enjoyment
The restaurant is designed around eight private dining rooms inspired by Japanese aesthetics—Chikurin (bamboo forest), Ikebana (flower arranging), Samurai, Sake room, Wine room—each crafted with Sri Lankan bones, bamboo, quartz, and indigenous stone
From choosing sake cups in the traditional tray service to witnessing the Yakitori grill and hands‑on tuna‑on‑bone sashimi, the meal unfolds as a culinary journey that engages all the senses .
| Accepted Currencies: | Sri Lankan Rupees |
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| Payment Types: | Cash, Credit Card |
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12:00 PM - 02:30 PM 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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12:00 PM - 02:30 PM 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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12:00 PM - 02:30 PM 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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12:00 PM - 02:30 PM 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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12:00 PM - 02:30 PM 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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12:00 PM - 02:30 PM 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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12:00 PM - 02:30 PM 06:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
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