OKTOBERFEST AT HILTON COLOMBO
“It’s my first time celebrating Oktoberfest at Hilton and it’s absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is really chilled out and the food looks fantastic INOKA DE SILVA
“The food is amazing and there is so much to eat, the music is great and all of us are having a wonderful time” MELISSA NANAYAKKARA
“There were some super tasty food and honestly I think it’s a fantastic event” SHEHAN PALIHAWADANA
“It’s really nice and much better than last year because there is such a festive atmosphere and we are having so much fun.” AYESHI AND HARINI
“It’s nice for us to be here on the first day because it’s a magnificent event and we are already making plans to come next year because we had such a superb time” VIROSHANA HERATH
Overflowing with the rich culture and traditions of Bavaria, Germany, the most extravagant volksfest of all time, celebrating a variety of wonderful beers and succulent meats - “Oktoberfest” commenced on a grand scale at the Hilton Colombo on the 1st of November 2018. This is the 25th consecutive year in which Hilton is organising this spectacular festival since its inception in 1993.
A word with Chef Robert
When asked what he would recommend, we were taken around the entire meat section of the buffet as Chef Robert repeatedly denoted that each dish was ‘to die for’. And he wasn’t wrong!
The Chefs Choice of Proteins
At the chefs recommendation we started off at the sausage section. We had Cheese and Onion, Chicken and Grilled Nurnberger Sausages. The cheese and onion as well as the chicken sausages were definitely spectacular and nothing like we’ve ever had before! The highlight, however, was the Grilled Nurnberger, a German specialty. An absolute flavorsome delight, it had the right texture and you could tell that it was unique and distinct in its own way. In addition to this, there was special mustard imported from Germany which, although personally felt was a tad bit too strong, complemented the sausages quite well. Next, heading towards the meat station, we tried a portion each from the four main meat dishes that Chef Robert recommended. The Roasted Pork Neck was fantastic, cooked to perfection and full of the right flavors. The Chicken Rotisserie, although a simple dish, was an absolute finger licking delight. The Red Wine marinated and braised beef was a sinfully good dish. The meat was unbelievably flavorful and tender. However, without a doubt, the dish of the day was the roasted crispy pork knuckles.
“Desserts to die for”
In my opinion, the desserts were undeniable the climax of the night. As Chef Robert most rightfully said, and I quote, “Each dish is better than the other but every dish is one to die for.” We started off with the liner cake which was unbelievably scrumptious and the raspberry jam topping was an absolute delight. The dish that stood out and compelled us to come for a second helping was the homemade apple strudel with vanilla sauce. A truly authentic and tender dessert, it’s truly a taste of heaven (or Germany, for that matter!).
All in all it was a spectacular event and a perfect recreation of Oktoberfest. All those who came enjoyed themselves. It was clear that The Hilton Colombo had made a great effort to organise this event and in all fairness it was nothing short of extravagant. It was indeed a “Night to Die For”.