More Than A
Food Destination.
Food Studio believes dining should be an experience that stimulates all the senses. Created to redefine the gastronomic experience in Sri Lanka, it brings together culinary concepts, immersive spaces, and a community built around a shared passion for food.
Inspired by the idea of “Connect and Collaborate,” Food Studio moves beyond the traditional food centre model by building meaningful relationships with patrons, partners, and stakeholders—both local and international.
Designed as a space where food, creativity, and culture intersect, Food Studio brings together everyone from small business owners to established franchises, offering everything from street food to fine dining while fostering a dynamic new food culture in Sri Lanka.
Built to go Beyond the
Traditional Food Court.
Food Studio combines hospitality, design, and strategic consultancy to create distinctive dining experiences and support brand growth. The model includes:
Our Vision
Bringing all facets of the food industry together, Food Studio envisions a new food culture in Sri Lanka that sets a benchmark in the global food industry. Through guided strategies and thoughtful execution, we aim to elevate the current standard of dining and redefine how people experience food.
Our Mission
To collaborate with local and global food and beverage brands, bringing diverse flavours, expertise, and fresh ideas into the country. We partner with businesses of all sizes — from street food stalls and cafés to established restaurants and franchises — helping them grow and succeed. Through thoughtful design, quality produce, and value-driven experiences, we create dynamic dining destinations while supporting brands through development, food consultation, and marketing.
The Journey So Far.
Food Studio was established in 2017, and launched a year later with a simple idea: build Sri Lanka's first international-standard food hall, where independent restaurant operators could bring their best to one table.
Opening alongside Scope Cinemas' new multiplex at Colombo City Centre, Food Studio turned a corner of the mall into a new kind of social destination — dining and entertainment, side by side.
From there, it has grown into a multi-brand dining ecosystem across some of Colombo's best-loved landmarks, with each concept built to bring its own personality, flavour, and reason to come back.
Food Studio opens its first dining atrium at Colombo City Centre (CCC) — the island’s first international-standard food hall. Partnering with independent operators, including several high-end names, Food Studio gives the space over to third-party restaurants, creating a new social destination alongside Scope Cinemas’ six-screen multiplex next door.
Food Studio opens its second dining atrium at One Galle Face Mall (OGF), launching with 13 outlets spanning street-food concepts and fast-casual dining. With each new venue, Food Studio begins redefining the communal dining table across Colombo.
Layards Wharf at Havelock City Mall adds a distinctive setting to the Food Studio experience, bringing people together over food and conversation.
Primo opens at BIA — Food Studio's first standalone outlet, placing the brand at one of Sri Lanka's key gateways and making it part of travellers' first and last impressions of the country.
While continuing to operate its popular mall locations, Food Studio shifts away from the traditional food court setup. The company takes 100% control of all its outlets and pivots to a franchise model, developing independent food brands built to scale across local and international markets. That August, Colombo City Centre closes its doors for a full revamp and renovation.
The revamped Colombo City Centre reopens with a new dining atrium and four new Food Studio brands: Wide Eyes, Kimono, Bamboo Boy, and Hotel Manoli.
2018
Food Studio opens its first dining atrium at Colombo City Centre (CCC) — the island’s first international-standard food hall. Partnering with independent operators, including several high-end names, Food Studio gives the space over to third-party restaurants, creating a new social destination alongside Scope Cinemas’ six-screen multiplex next door.
2019
Food Studio opens its second dining atrium at One Galle Face Mall (OGF), launching with 13 outlets spanning street-food concepts and fast-casual dining. With each new venue, Food Studio begins redefining the communal dining table across Colombo.
2024
Layards Wharf at Havelock City Mall adds a distinctive setting to the Food Studio experience, bringing people together over food and conversation.
2024
Primo opens at BIA — Food Studio's first standalone outlet, placing the brand at one of Sri Lanka's key gateways and making it part of travellers' first and last impressions of the country.
2025
While continuing to operate its popular mall locations, Food Studio shifts away from the traditional food court setup. The company takes 100% control of all its outlets and pivots to a franchise model, developing independent food brands built to scale across local and international markets. That August, Colombo City Centre closes its doors for a full revamp and renovation.
2026
The revamped Colombo City Centre reopens with a new dining atrium and four new Food Studio brands: Wide Eyes, Kimono, Bamboo Boy, and Hotel Manoli.
Beyond the
dining experience.
To collaborate with local and global food and beverage brands, bringing diverse flavors, expertise and fresh ideas into the country. We partner with businesses of all sizes — from street food stalls and cafes to established restaurants and franchises
