YAZU opens its First Restaurant abroad in Galle, Sri Lanka

Yazu, India’s premium Pan-Asian dining and lifestyle destination, today announced the opening of Yazu Galle, its first restaurant outside India at the Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Sri Lanka. Marking a defining milestone in the brand’s journey, Yazu Galle brings together authentic Japanese, Thai, and Cantonese cuisine, a boundary-pushing cocktail programme, and an architectural experience unlike anything on the island’s dining landscape.

Positioned on the beachfront of one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic coastal destinations, Yazu Galle is both a homecoming and an arrival, a brand built on precision and craft, now finding its international expression against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.

Founded by Ranbir Singh Nagpal and Atul Chopra, Yazu began in India with a singular vision: to deliver a Pan-Asian dining experience rooted in authenticity, technique, and modern expression. With successful outposts across Mumbai, Goa, Indore, Chandigarh, and Bangalore, the brand has steadily built a loyal following drawn to its seamless marriage of food, beverage, ambience, and energy.

Yazu Galle is the brand’s boldest expression yet. Set at the Radisson Blu Resort Galle at 523C Colombo Road, Ginthota, the restaurant represents Yazu’s first foray beyond Indian shores, a step that reflects both the brand’s maturity and its ambition to compete on a global stage.

“Our entry into Sri Lanka with Yazu Galle marks a defining milestone for the brand as we take our first step beyond India. Galle, with its unique blend of cultural depth and global appeal, offers the perfect setting for our international debut. With Yazu, we aim to introduce a refined Pan-Asian dining experience that seamlessly brings together authenticity, innovation, and high-energy hospitality - creating a destination that resonates with both global travellers and the evolving local audience,” says Ranbir Singh Nagpal, Founder & CEO, Yazu Hospitality.

An Architectural Experience: Where the Ocean Meets Asian Craft

Designed by acclaimed designer Sumessh Menon, the Yazu Galle space is a tropical Asian haven of rare beauty. The restaurant occupies an ocean-facing, sandy arena within the Radisson Blu Resort property, a beachfront setting that is at once dramatic and intimate.

Menon’s design language draws from the imagery of an authentic, nonchalant food spot in a rural part of Asia - earthy, warm, and entirely at ease with its surroundings. An imposing prefabricated timber structure anchors the space, with natural wood and woven cane elements dominating throughout. Custom-made cane pendant lamps wrapped with jute fibre and wooden beads hang above the bar counter with commanding presence. The solid wood entrance door, etched with precision through CNC machining, is a work of art in its own right.

From elevated semi-private seating to soft, wave-like booth alcoves, the dining spaces offer a cocoon-like intimacy that belies the grandeur of the architecture. Yazu Galle is at once striking and serene, a space designed for long evenings, unhurried conversation, and the kind of dining that becomes memory.

 “At Yazu, our focus has always been on creating a dining experience that is both refined and relevant to today’s audience. With Yazu Galle, we bring together authentic Pan-Asian flavours, a strong cocktail program, and a vibrant atmosphere in a setting that naturally complements the brand. Sri Lanka is an exciting market for us, and this marks an important step in expanding Yazu’s footprint while staying true to our core philosophy,” says Atul Chopra, Partner, Yazu Hospitality.

A Partnership Built on Shared Vision

The Radisson Blu Resort Galle with a long-standing reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s southern coast’s most celebrated luxury destinations aligns naturally with Yazu’s positioning as a brand that refuses to compromise on setting or experience. Talking about the partnership, Bob Kundanmal, Chairman, Sino Lanka Hotels Holding Ltd, said,

“We are delighted to partner with Yazu Hospitality to bring this exceptional Pan-Asian concept to Radisson Blu Resort Galle. Sri Lanka has always embraced diverse culinary experiences, and Yazu’s refined approach, combined with its strong brand identity, adds a new dimension to our dining offerings.

We are confident that Yazu Galle will set a new benchmark in the region, enhancing the resort’s positioning as a premier lifestyle and dining destination on the southern coast,” he added.