Kohomba by Autarch brings a new Asian dining experience to Madiwela

New restaurant draws on the culinary credentials of Autarch at Dutch Hospital, bringing authentic Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine to a growing dining neighbourhood.

Madiwela, Thursday 24 September 2026: Building on the culinary reputation established by their first venture, Autarch at Dutch Hospital, the team behind the restaurant is bringing a new dining experience to Madiwela with the opening of Kohomba by AutarchBringing together authentic Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine, Kohomba introduces a distinctive Asian culinary experience to a neighbourhood increasingly finding its place on Colombo’s dining map. The restaurant builds on the experience and credibility of Autarch while establishing an identity of its own, rooted in culinary exploration, cultural connections and a distinctly Sri Lankan sense of place.

At the heart of the restaurant’s identity is its name. Kohomba, the Sinhala word for the margosa or neem tree, carries a strong connection to Sri Lankan heritage and the natural world. The name provides a meaningful foundation for a restaurant that brings Asian culinary traditions together in a setting shaped by its local surroundings.

The restaurant’s culinary offering spans three celebrated Asian cuisines, each with its own traditions, techniques and flavour profiles. Thai cuisine brings its characteristic interplay of aromatic ingredients and contrasting flavours, while Chinese cuisine draws on a rich diversity of regional influences and culinary traditions. Japanese cuisine contributes its emphasis on balance, precision and the appreciation of ingredients.

Together, the three cuisines create an opportunity for diners to explore different culinary traditions around one table, without losing sight of the individual character of each.

For the owners, Janaka Dias and Upeksha Senevirathne, Kohomba represents the natural evolution of a journey that began with Autarch at Dutch Hospital, where the team established its presence in one of Colombo’s recognised dining destinations. Their latest venture takes that experience beyond the city’s traditional restaurant districts, responding to Madiwela’s growing relevance as a lifestyle and dining neighbourhood.

“Autarch at Dutch Hospital has been an important part of our journey, and Kohomba gives us the opportunity to build on that experience while creating something with its own identity. We wanted to bring together the culinary traditions of Thailand, China and Japan, while giving the name Kohomba and its Sri Lankan heritage a meaningful place in the experience. We are excited to introduce this new chapter to Madiwela and welcome diners to discover it with us.”

With its combination of Asian culinary traditions, Sri Lankan heritage and the experience behind Autarch, Kohomba by Autarch adds a new dimension to Madiwela’s evolving dining landscape, inviting diners to discover a different expression of the region’s growing food culture.

For more information and reservations, please contact 0705 353353 or 0112876587