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A fast-growing Tyneside food operator is bringing new flavours to the heart of Newcastle.
Sri Lankan restaurant Dinithi has opened a new outlet at Stack Newcastle, offering a fresh menu exclusive to the leisure and entertainment hub.
It marks the third location for the Tyneside business, which already has a restaurant on Osborne Road in Jesmond and a second site at Grainger Market.
Owner Dush Alawattegama said: "We’ve created a new menu just for Stack and we’re hoping it will give people a real taste and understanding of Sri Lankan food.
"People sometimes think it’s the same as Indian food and it’s not, the spicing is very different.
"We are really looking forward to bringing something new to Stack and giving people the opportunity to become familiar with Sri Lankan cuisine."
Dinithi’s menu at Stack introduces visitors to traditional Sri Lankan dishes, including Koththu.
This dish features chopped flatbread mixed with garlic, onions, vegetables, scrambled eggs and a choice of meats or vegetables.
Godamba wraps are also on offer, filled with meat, onions, peppers, mayonnaise and homemade barbeque sauce, all wrapped in a flaky Sri Lankan flatbread.
The menu also includes a paratha burger, where the meat patty is served in a buttery paratha and served with chips.
Diners can build their own bowls with rice or noodles, topped with options such as beef or pork stew, or devilled chicken, squid or cauliflower.
Smaller bites like chicken or vegetable roti and mutton roll are also available.
Gemma Dishman, director of strategy and development at Stack, said Dinithi adds something fresh to the venue’s food selection.
She said: "Dinithi brings a new flavour profile to Stack Newcastle and adds to the variety of cuisines our customers can explore in one place."
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"Part of the fun of visiting Stack is trying something you might not normally choose", Gemma added.
"We hope Dinithi will introduce more people to Sri Lankan food, whether they’re stopping in for lunch or spending an evening with us."
Dinithi joins a diverse line-up of vendors at Stack Newcastle, including Acropolis, Breadwin, Dylan’s Philly Cheesesteak, Bao Down, Brack Burger, Pattersons, Zza Pizzeria and YOLO.