Galito's Is Coming to Sri Lanka. Here's What You Need to Know

Sri Lanka's dining scene is about to get a serious upgrade. Galito's — the South African flame-grilled chicken brand loved across 17 countries and 260+ stores worldwide — is officially coming to Colombo. And we couldn't be more fired up.

Born in South Africa. Built for the World.

Galito's was founded in 1996 in Nelspruit, South Africa, with a simple but bold idea: take flame-grilled chicken, marinate it in signature peri-peri sauces, and make it unforgettable. No deep-fryers. No shortcuts. Just honest, open-flame cooking with flavours that hit differently.

What started as a single restaurant quickly became a movement. Today, Galito's operates in over 17 countries — from Africa and the Middle East to Europe and Asia — with more than 260 stores serving millions of loyal customers. The brand's DNA is rooted in bold flavours, generous portions, and a dining experience that feels warm, unpretentious, and genuinely satisfying.

The Flame-Grilled Peri-Peri Concept

At the heart of Galito's is the flame grill. Every piece of chicken is marinated for hours in one of their signature peri-peri sauces — ranging from mild and tangy to fiery and smoky — then grilled over an open flame until charred on the outside and perfectly juicy inside. It's the kind of food you can smell from down the street.

The menu goes beyond chicken: flame-grilled burgers, wraps, rice bowls, and sides that complement the peri-peri punch. It's fast-casual dining done right — quality you'd expect from a sit-down restaurant, at a pace that respects your time.

Sri Lanka — First Outlet at Havelock, Colombo 3

The first Galito's outlet in Sri Lanka will open its doors at Havelock, Colombo 3 — a flagship location designed to introduce Colombo to the full Galito's experience. The flagship opening is targeted for Q3 2026, and we're building something special.

This isn't just another franchise launch. This is a statement. Sri Lanka deserves world-class fast-casual dining, and Galito's delivers exactly that — bold, flame-grilled, and unapologetically flavourful.

Brought to Sri Lanka by AAB

The Master Franchise Agreement for Galito's in Sri Lanka and the Maldives is held by Abdul Azeez Brothers (Pvt) Ltd. — a company that knows what it takes to build food brands from the ground up. With PastaMania and Island Wraps Ceylon already in the portfolio, AAB is rapidly becoming the most ambitious F&B group in the region.

Galito's is the latest chapter in that story. And it's going to be a hot one.