KOCHCHI, the award-winning Sri Lankan street food brand will open its first standalone restaurant in the former The Hanoi Bike Shop on Ruthven Lane
The launch marks an exciting new chapter for the brand, which first captured Scotland’s attention at Bonnie & Wild in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter.
The opening in Glasgow marks a major milestone for KOCHCHI as the brand evolves from its street food roots into a fully-fledged restaurant and bar concept.
– KOCHCHI owners Suki (L) and Shehan (R)
Founded by friends Shehan Fernando and Suki Jayaratne, KOCHCHI was born from a shared love of the country’s diversity and the belief that food is its most powerful storyteller. Though they grew up in different parts of Sri Lanka, it was Colombo – the country’s bustling capital -that united their culinary vision.
KOCHCHI Co-founder Suki Jayaratne said:
“Shehan’s childhood was spent among his family’s hotels in Nuwara Eliya before discovering Colombo’s kitchens and streets, where food was rhythm and theatre. I grew up in Kandy’s gardens and coastal markets but found in Colombo the energy of a city where every influence collided — from black pork curry and seafood fried rice to lunch boxes filled with dosas, sambols, and biryani.”
KOCHCHI is their way of bringing that story to life. The new Glasgow restaurant will reflect the Colombo they remember — the wood, cane, and brass of old hotels, the colour and bustle of its markets, and the spirit of food cooked fresh and fast.
Shehan Fernando, Co-founder of KOCHCHI, said:
“When you sit at our table, you taste more than Sri Lanka — you taste Colombo, the city where the island comes together. At KOCHCHI Glasgow, we want to share that rhythm and warmth — a place for rich curries, street snacks, and seafood dishes that carry the flavours of home. The space will have the same character and soul that shaped us, brought to life with a Glasgow energy of its own.”
– The menu will celebrate celebrate Sri Lanka’s coastal and urban flavours –
The menu will showcase the dishes that have defined KOCHCHI’s reputation at Bonnie & Wild, alongside new creations exclusive to Glasgow. Expect regional curries, grilled seafood, street-style snacks, and flame-fired plates that celebrate Sri Lanka’s coastal and urban flavours.
Here’s a look at the KOCHICHI menu in Edinburgh to tingle your tastebuds.
KOCHCHI Glasgow will have a dining capacity of 80 covers spanning over two floors plus an external seating area. There will also be a dedicated bar area with a carefully curated drinks list — featuring Sri Lankan-inspired cocktails, craft beers, and tropical softs — these will complement the food’s energy and heat.
Visit www.kochchi.co.uk/glasgow to sign up for first access and to learn more about the brand.
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