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Sri Lankan Food Festival

The Sri Lankan Food Festival is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, on September 12, 2026. This popular event features homemade Sri Lankan cuisine, including various vegan options, and offers cultural experiences along with guided tours of the Buddhist temple.

Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Allison Park
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Sri Lankan Food Festival
Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Allison Park
Food Festival Sri Lankan Food Fundraiser

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Highlights

  • Homemade Sri Lankan specialties
  • Vegan dishes available
  • Guided tours of the Buddhist temple
  • Preordering for dine-in or takeout
The Sri Lankan Food Festival is an annual fundraising event organized by the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center. Scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, and held at the center's location in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, the festival provides a unique opportunity to experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine and culture.

Attendees can enjoy a wide array of homemade Sri Lankan specialties, which include dishes like green bean curry, pumpkin, ala thel dala (spiced potatoes), papadam, pol sambol (spicy coconut relish), dhal, rice, and ambul thiyal (tangy fish curry). The festival is known for offering many vegan options. Additional culinary highlights often include kottu roti, Sri Lankan biscuit pudding, and hoppers (bowl-shaped rice pancakes, sometimes with egg). Beyond the food, visitors can engage in cultural activities and take guided tours of the Buddhist temple. Food can be preordered online for both dine-in and takeout.

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