New Businesses & Openings to Know in Colombo

TL;DR

• Colombo's grocery and specialty retail sector has several new names worth knowing in mid-2026 🛍️
• Kenko1st Organic at 27/12 Rosmead Pl brings health-focused organic groceries to Colombo 07
• Maharaja Supermarket at 18/3 Dr. E. A. Cooray Mawatha, Wellawatte is an established name with a broad range
• Murugan Indian Grocery serves the Colombo 1–15 area through delivery, a practical option for specific items
• Sahanakade at 230 Katuwana Road, Homagama expands the city's grocery reach into the suburban corridor

Colombo's Retail Landscape Gets New Additions

Colombo has long been a city where grocery shopping means navigating a layered market — from the long-established supermarket chains and specialty shops to the newer online-first options that have gained ground since the pandemic years. Mid-2026 brings a fresh cluster of additions worth knowing about, each occupying a distinct position in the city's food retail ecosystem.

For residents across the 15 Colombo postal zones and the suburban Homagama corridor, the new and recently updated options expand the practical choices available for weekly shopping and specialty needs.

Kenko1st Organic: Rosmead Place, Colombo 07

Kenko1st Organic at 27/12 Rosmead Pl, Colombo 07 Sri Lanka is a health-focused organic grocery and wellness store. Open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, the store can be reached at +94 715 800 800 and kenko1st.organic@gmail.com, with more information available at kenko1st.org.

Colombo 07 — the Cinnamon Gardens area — is one of the city's more affluent and health-conscious neighborhoods, and the organic grocery format fits the neighborhood's character well. The store offers organic produce, health supplements, and specialty wellness items that are in growing demand as middle- and upper-income Colombo households shift toward more curated shopping.

The 8 AM to 9 PM window is practical for working households. Whether you are picking up fresh produce on the way to work or stopping for specialty items in the evening, the hours cover the range.

Maharaja Supermarket: Wellawatte

Maharaja Supermarket at 18/3, Dr. E. A. Cooray Mawatha, Wellawatte, Colombo 00600 is an established name in Colombo's South Asian grocery market. The supermarket can be reached at +94 11 236 0916, with the team available at supermarket@mfpe.com and additional details at maharajasuper.com.

Wellawatte is one of Colombo's most ethnically diverse and commercially active neighborhoods — densely populated, well-connected by public transit, and home to a large Tamil-speaking community alongside other South Asian residents. Maharaja Supermarket's presence here gives the neighborhood a comprehensive South Asian grocery option with a product range that includes rice varieties, lentils, spices, pickles, and specialty items from across the subcontinent.

For South Asian expats and long-term residents of Colombo, Maharaja Supermarket is often the first recommendation for specific ingredients that are difficult to find in general-purpose supermarkets.

Murugan Indian Grocery: Delivery Across Colombo 1–15

Murugan Indian Grocery serves the Colombo 1–15 area through a delivery model, reachable at 0777 314 031 and 077 355 05 58, with details available through srilankaessentials.com.

The delivery model is particularly practical for Colombo residents who live in areas without easy walking access to specialty grocery shops. The broad service zone — covering all 15 Colombo postal zones — means that residents across the city can access Indian grocery items without traveling to the specialty retail corridors.

For homesick ingredients — specific dal varieties, regional spices, specialty flours, or prepared condiments that aren't available at the neighborhood shop — a delivery-focused model like Murugan Indian Grocery fills a real gap.

Sahanakade: Homagama Corridor

Sahanakade at 230 Katuwana Road, Homagama Colombo reaches the suburban southern corridor that many newer Colombo-area residents have moved into. Reachable at +94 778859398 and through sahanakade.lk, the store brings grocery options to a part of the metro that has grown rapidly but whose retail infrastructure has lagged behind population growth.

Homagama's distance from the main Colombo shopping zones makes local options particularly valuable. Sahanakade's presence here reduces the need for suburban residents to travel into the city for their shopping needs.

Meat Zone: 24/7 Service

Meat Zone brings 24-hour online meat delivery to Colombo, reachable through meatzone.lk and at webmaster@meatzone.lk. The platform specializes in fresh and processed meat products, offering the convenience of around-the-clock ordering for households that need protein sourcing outside standard retail hours.

The 24/7 model is practical in a city where cooking schedules don't always align with shop hours — especially for large family events, festival preparations, and catering needs that require last-minute supplies.

Panaash: Sri Kathiresan Street, Colombo

Panaash – Indian Sweets, Groceries & Faluda's at 135, 137 Sri Kathiresan St, Colombo 01300 rounds out the specialty South Asian retail landscape. Panaash is a multi-category shop in Colombo's traditional South Asian shopping zone, combining mithai, grocery items, and the faluda beverages popular across the Sri Lankan Tamil community. More information is available through srilanka-places.com.

Insider Tip: For one-stop South Asian grocery shopping in Colombo, the Wellawatte–Bambalapitiya corridor (accessible by both bus and three-wheeler) gives you the highest concentration of South Asian specialty shops, including Maharaja Supermarket. If you need organic or health-focused items, add Kenko1st Organic on Rosmead Place as a separate stop in Colombo 07.

FAQ

Where can I find Indian groceries in Colombo? Maharaja Supermarket at 18/3 Dr. E. A. Cooray Mawatha, Wellawatte is a comprehensive option. Murugan Indian Grocery covers Colombo 1–15 through delivery (0777 314 031). Panaash at 135-137 Sri Kathiresan Street has a combined sweets, grocery, and beverage offering.

Where is Kenko1st Organic in Colombo? Kenko1st Organic is at 27/12 Rosmead Pl, Colombo 07. Open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Contact: +94 715 800 800.

Is there grocery delivery service in Colombo? Yes — Murugan Indian Grocery delivers across Colombo 1–15, and Meat Zone offers 24/7 meat delivery through meatzone.lk.

Where is Sahanakade located? Sahanakade is at 230 Katuwana Road, Homagama Colombo (+94 778859398). It serves the southern suburban corridor.

What is Maharaja Supermarket known for? Maharaja Supermarket in Wellawatte is known for its broad South Asian grocery range including rice varieties, lentils, spices, and specialty items from across the subcontinent.

Bottom Line

Colombo's grocery and specialty food retail landscape in mid-2026 has more options than many residents realize. Kenko1st Organic on Rosmead Place, Colombo 07 serves the health-conscious shopper. Maharaja Supermarket in Wellawatte is the broadest South Asian grocery option in the city. Murugan Indian Grocery delivers across Colombo 1–15. Sahanakade in Homagama extends the reach to the suburban corridor. For whatever you need — organic produce, specialty spices, 24-hour meat delivery, or a mithai shop with faluda — Colombo has an answer for it now.