Kids can try a range of child-friendly Sri Lankan food for free from this weekend.
Children aged 10 and under can eat for free at The Coconut Tree in St Clement's in Oxford.
The restaurant group was started by five friends in 2016 with the aim of offering authentic Sri Lankan small plates served in a relaxed ‘island vibe’ setting, with great hospitality and upbeat music.
There are now nine sites across England and Wales including Oxford.
Chefs Rashintha Rodrigo and Shamil won Channel 4's Come Dine With Me: The Professionals this year.
The chefs scored an incredible 38/40 on the show which aired in July.
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The children's menu includes authentic Sri Lankan classics with a child’s spin "encouraging children to try new food, whilst ensuring - for everyone’s sake - that the food gets eaten," said the restaurant.
Choices include the Cheesy Hopper – a twist on The Coconut Tree’s much-loved Hoppers, a type of pancake made from rice flour and coconut milk, topped with melted cheese.
There are also Cheese and Tomato Roti Pizza – a pizza with a roti base, crispy Chicken Nuggets – a twist on the Western children’s favourite, egg fried rice and a scoop of vanilla or chocolate chip ice cream cup.
All dishes are served with peas, carrots and cucumber sticks.
Rodrigo said: “We understand that getting the whole family out to eat can be a challenge and so wanted to give families the opportunity to enjoy a visit with us for an even better price.
“Our children’s menu makes Sri Lankan food accessible for the little ones, and parents can enjoy a meal with the knowledge that their kids are being served delicious food that they’ll love.”
For each paying adult, one accompanied child can eat for free (covering food only) from Friday January 6 to March 31.
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