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Sambal Express - Croydon

Curry·Sri Lankan·Frozen Food
2.70 miles away·Opens at 09:00·£7.00 minimum·£2.99 delivery

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  • Thayir Vadai (Curd Vadai)

    Served as Cold- Soft lentil fritters soaked in spiced yoghurt, garnished with fresh herbs and tempered spices for an extra burst of flavour.
    £3.60£4.50
    Vegetarian
    20% off
  • Puli Sadham (Tamarind Rice)

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.50
    Vegetarian
    20% off
  • Sambar Sadham (Sambar Rice)

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.50
    Vegetarian
    20% off
  • Sambar Vadai

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.50
    Vegetarian
    20% off
  • Thayir Sadham (Curd Rice)

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.50
    Vegetarian
    20% off

Popular with other people

  • Chicken Briyani (350g)

    £5.25
  • Chicken Curry (300g)

    £6.00
  • Cabbage and Green Varai (300g)

    £3.85
  • Aubergine Prattel (300g)

    £5.55
  • Chicken Noodles (350g)

    £5.75
  • Mutton Briyani (350g)

    £6.00
  • Soya Curry (300g)

    £3.80
  • Green Beans Curry (300g)

    £4.65
  • Mutton Curry (200g)

    £7.15
  • Kothamba Rotti (4 Pieces)

    £3.70

South Indian Tiffin (Served as Cold)

  • Sambar Sadham (Sambar Rice)

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.5020% off
  • Thayir Sadham (Curd Rice)

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.5020% off
  • Puli Sadham (Tamarind Rice)

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.5020% off
  • Thayir Vadai (Curd Vadai)

    Served as Cold- Soft lentil fritters soaked in spiced yoghurt, garnished with fresh herbs and tempered spices for an extra burst of flavour.
    £3.60£4.5020% off
  • Sambar Vadai

    Currently sold out
    £3.60£4.5020% off

Vegetarian Snacks (Served as Cold)

(Sold as cold). Traditional Sri Lankan snacks filled with spiced vegetables, lentils, and coconut—perfect for a tasty bite anytime.

  • Urid Vadai (4 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £2.30
  • Dhal Vadai (4 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £2.30
  • Mothakam

    Currently sold out
    £1.05
  • Pol Rotti

    Griddled coconut flat rotti. Sold as ambient temperature. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Butter (Milk).
    £0.80
  • Vegetable Patty

    Butter pastry filled with mixed vegetables and spicy potato. Sold as cold. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Butter (Milk), Veg Cube (Celery).
    £1.00
  • Vegetable Roll

    Breadcrumb coated, subtly spiced potato and mixed vegetable filled pastry croquettes. Sold as cold. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £1.00
  • Vegetable Rotti

    Griddled masala potato stuffed roti wrap. Sold as cold. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard.
    £2.00
  • Vegetable Samosa

    Pastry wrapped with curried potato and mixed vegetables. Sold as cold. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £0.85
  • Onion Pakoda(2 pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £1.55
    Vegetarian
  • Bonda

    Deep fried batter puff filled with turmeric potato. Sold as cold. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard.
    £1.00
  • Susiyam

    Deep fried light batter puff filled with sweet moong dhal and coconut mix. Sold as cold. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten).
    £0.95
  • Vaipan

    Currently sold out
    £0.95

Non-Veg Snacks (Served as Cold)

(Sold as cold).Flavour-packed Sri Lankan snacks featuring spiced chicken, mutton, fish, and egg in crispy pastries and rolls.

  • Mutton Roll

    Breadcrumb coated curried mutton and potato pastry croquettes. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard.
    £1.20
  • Fish Cutlet

    Currently sold out
    £1.05
  • Mutton Rotti

    Griddled masala potato and mutton stuffed roti wrap. Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten), Mustard.
    £2.30
  • Chicken Samosa

    Currently sold out
    £1.20
  • Egg and Fish Roll

    Currently sold out
    £1.20
  • Fish Rotti

    Griddled carried potato and mackerel fish stuffed roti wrap. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mackerel (Fish), Mustard.
    £2.30
  • Lamb Samosa

    Pastry filled with lightly spiced minced lamb and soya. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Soya.
    £1.20
  • Fish Roll

    Curried mackerel and potato pastry rolls coated in breadcrumbs. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Mackerel (Fish).
    £1.05
  • Jumbo Mutton Roll

    Breadcrumb coated large curried mutton and potato pastry croquettes. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard.
    £2.15

Buns & Breads

(Served as Cold). Soft Sri Lankan breads and buns with sweet or savoury fillings—ideal for snacks or light meals on the go.

  • Kothamba Rotti (4 Pieces)

    Griddled Sri Lankan flat bread. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten).
    £3.70
  • Cream Bun

    Currently sold out
    £1.40
  • Roast Bread with Sambal

    Currently sold out
    £2.85
  • Fish Bun

    Currently sold out
    £1.05
  • Seeni Sambal Bun

    Currently sold out
    £1.05
  • Vegetable Bun

    Currently sold out
    £1.05

Vegetarian Main Meals (Served as Cold)

(Sold as cold). Delicious vegetarian sides and light meals crafted to complement curries or enjoyed on their own.

  • Idly with Chutney and Sambar (4 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £4.30
  • Jaffna Dosa with Coconut Sambal (3 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Vegetable Biryani (350g)

    Basmati rice and vegetable cooked in aromatic spicy sauce. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Yoghurt (Milk), Ghee (Milk).
    £5.00
  • Paal Appam (2 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Pilau Rice 350g

    Basmati rice cooked with aromatic spiced. Vegetarian, Contains Ghee (Milk).
    £3.25
  • Veg Kothu Rotti (350g)

    Shredded rotti stir-fried with curried vegetables. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat (Gluten), Mustard.
    £4.75
  • Veg Iddiyappa Kothu (350g)

    Steamed rice noodle (idiyappam) stir-fried with lightly spiced vegetable. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat (Gluten), Veg Cube (Celery).
    £5.00
  • Veg Noodles (350g)

    Stir-fried noodles and vegetable seasoned with curry powder. Contains Wheat(Gluten), Soya Sauce, Veg Cube (Celery). Vegetarian.
    £4.25
  • Brown Rice (350g)

    Sri Lankan par-boiled whole grain rice. Vegetarian.
    £3.00
  • White Rice (350g)

    Boiled basmati rice. Vegetarian.
    £3.00
  • Uppuma (350g)

    Tempered roasted semolina with onion, mustard and dried chilli. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour Gluten), Ghee (Milk) Mustard.
    £3.50
  • Veg Fried Rice (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Veg Pittu Kottu (350g)

    Steamed rice and wheat dough crumble stirred with fried seasonal vegetables mild spices and curry leaves. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Veg Cube (Celery).
    £5.50
  • Lemon Rice (350g)

    Basmati rice cooked in lemon juice with turmeric. Vegetarian, Contains Ghee (Milk), Mustard.
    £4.00

Non-Veg Main Meals (Served as Cold)

(Sold as cold.) Hearty non-veg dishes bursting with bold Sri Lankan flavours—perfect for lunch or dinner.

  • Chicken Briyani (350g)

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of chicken on bone and aromatic spices. Contains Ghee (Milk), Vinegar (Barley).
    £5.25
    Popular
  • Chicken Fried Rice (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £5.75
  • Chicken Noodles (350g)

    Lightly spiced stir-fried wheat noodles with grilled chicken and mixed pepper. Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten), Vinegar(Barley), Soya Sauce, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £5.75
  • Mutton Briyani (350g)

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of lamb and aromatic spices. Contains Yoghurt, Ghee (Milk), Vinegar (Barley).
    £6.00
  • Lamprais

    Flavoured basmati rice, mutton curry, fish cutlet, aubergine pickle, seeni sambal, prawn sambal and a boiled egg. Contains Ghee (Milk), Shrimp (Crustacean), Egg, Mackerel (Fish), Mustard, Wheat Flour (Gluten), Dried Tuna (Fish), Egg, Vinegar(Barley).
    £18.55
  • Seafood Fried Rice (350g)

    Stir-fried cooked rice with egg, grilled prawn, fish, squid, onion and green chillies. Contains Vinegar(Barley), Egg, Prawn(Crustacean), Squid(Molluscs), Veg Cube (Celery).
    £6.75
  • Mutton Kothu Rotti (350g)

    Shredded rotti stir-fried with vegetables and mutton in a spicy gravy. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Egg, Mustard.
    £6.25
  • Prawn Noodles (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £5.75
  • Chicken Kothu Rotti (350g)

    Shredded rotti stir-fried with vegetables, chicken and spicy gravy. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Egg, Mustard.
    £6.25
  • Seafood Kottu Rotti (350g)

    Shredded rotti mixed in a saucy fried king fish, prawn and squid. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Prawn (Crustacean), Kingfish (Fish), Egg, Squid (Molluscs), Mustard.
    £7.50
  • Nethali Pittu (350g)

    Pittu stir-fried with dried anchovies, egg, onion and chilli flakes. Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten), Egg, Anchovy(Fish).
    £7.50
  • Mutton String Kottu (350g)

    Shredded steamed rice noodles stir-fried with egg, onion and green chilli in mild curried mutton. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Egg.
    £6.25

Vegetarian Curries (Served as Cold)

(Sold as cold). Fragrant vegetarian curries designed to pair perfectly with rice or traditional sides for a balanced meal.

  • Aubergine Prattel (300g)

    Fried aubergine cooked in tamarind and sautéed onion with roasted curry powder. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £5.55
    Popular
  • Cabbage and Green Varai (300g)

    Stir-fried shredded white cabbage and coconut with turmeric and cumin. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £3.85
  • Soya Curry (300g)

    Soya chunks cooked in mild curry sauce. Vegetarian, Contains Soya, Mustard.
    £3.80
  • Beetroot Curry (300g)

    Currently sold out
    £3.45
  • Masoor Dhal Curry (300g)

    Lentils cooked in coconut milk with tempered onion, garlic and spices. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £3.20
  • Beans Vathakal (300g)

    Tempered beans cooked in spicy tamarind based sauce. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £6.45
  • Green Beans Curry (300g)

    Cut beans cooked in creamy coconut and turmeric curry sauce with tempered onion. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £4.65
  • Pumpkin and Cassava Prattel (300g)

    Butternut squash and cassava cooked in creamy coconut milk with turmeric, green chilli and flavoured with tempered fragrant whole spices and onion. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £3.40
  • Aubergine Paal Curry (300g)

    Aubergine cooked in creamy coconut milk with turmeric and mustard. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £8.15
  • Chana Masala Curry (300g)

    Chickpea masala curry cooked with ginger and garlic. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £3.65
  • Sambar (300g)

    Exotic vegetables and toor dhal broth cooked in mild spices and enhanced with coriander leaves. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.95
  • Venthaya Kulambu (300g)

    Sautéed onion, garlic and fenugreek stew cooked with roasted curry powder. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £3.40
  • Chilli Paneer (300g)

    Fried Indian cottage cheese sautéed with tomato, mixed peppers, onion and coriander leaves. Vegetarian, Contains Milk, Vinegar (Barley), Soya Sauce, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £6.40
  • Aubergine Pickle (200g)

    Fried aubergine and onion in sweet and sour vinaigrette and mustard dressing. Vegetarian, Contains Barley (Vinegar).
    £6.30
    Popular
  • Okra and Potato Kulambu (300g)

    Fried okra and potato stew cooked with coconut milk, tamarind, fenugreek, garlic, sautéed onion and Jaffna curry powder. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £3.40
  • Potato Deldara (300g)

    Tangy, lightly spiced potato with mustard and crushed chilli. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £3.40
  • Spinach Curry (300g)

    Currently sold out
    £3.20

Non-Veg Curries (Served as Cold)

(Sold as cold). Authentic Sri Lankan curries, rich in flavour, best enjoyed with rice, string hoppers, or pittu.

  • Chicken Curry (300g)

    Sri Lankan chicken on bone curry cooked in spicy coconut milk with roasted curry powder. Contains Mustard.
    £6.00
    Popular
  • Mutton Curry (200g)

    Traditional Sri Lankan mutton curry slow cooked in aromatic roasted curry power and curry leaves. Contains Mustard.
    £7.15
  • Prawn Curry (200g)

    Prawns cooked with roasted curry powder in coconut and tomato gravy. Contains Prawn (Crustacean), Mustard.
    £7.15
  • Kingfish Curry (300g)

    Kingfish poached in coconut and tamarind based curry sauce with fenugreek and curry leaves. Contains Kingfish (Fish), Mustard.
    £9.85
  • Crab Curry (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £7.15
  • Boiled Egg Curry (300g)

    Boiled egg cooked in a spicy tangy tomato sauce with mixed peppers. Contains Egg.
    £6.00
  • Chicken Korma (300g)

    Boneless tender chicken pieces cooked in coconut milk with mild spice, green chillies and coriander. Contains Milk.
    £6.85
    Popular
  • Ambul Thiyal (300g)

    Tuna chunks cooked in korakka (garcinia), black pepper and dark roasted curry powder. Contains Tuna (Fish), Mustard.
    £6.85
  • Squid Curry (200g)

    Squid cooked in coconut, tamarind and roasted curry powder base. Contains Squid (Molluscs), Mustard.
    £7.15

Fry (Poriyal) and Grilled & Devilled (Served as Cold)

(Sold as cold). Boldly spiced fried or grilled meats and seafood—great as mains, party dishes, or flavourful sides.

  • Chicken Varuval (100g)

    Marinated and deep fried chicken morsels in dry spicy sauce and green chilli. Contains Vinegar (Barley).
    £2.85
  • Prawn Poriyal (100g)

    Fried prawns tossed with onion and chilli. Contains Prawn (Crustacean), Vinegar (Barley), Oyster Sauce (Molluscs).
    £4.30
  • Mutton Varuval (100g)

    Marinated and deep fried mutton morsels in dry spicy sauce and green chilli. Contains Vinegar (Barley).
    £4.70
  • Seafood Poriyal (100g)

    Fried mix of prawns, kingfish and squid garnished with green chilli and fried onion. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Prawn (Crustacean), Kingfish (Fish), Squid (Molluscs), Soya (Soy Sauce), Veg Cube (Celery).
    £5.00
  • Chicken Manchurian (100g)

    Deep fried chicken on bone with Indo-oriental spice. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Egg.
    £2.45
  • Chilli Chicken (100g)

    Marinated and deep fried chicken morsels in a tangy tomato and chilli sauce. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Mustard Oil.
    £3.14
  • Tandoori Chicken

    Currently sold out
    £2.15
  • Chicken Fry

    Grilled chicken leg and thigh with Jaffna style marination. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Mustard.
    £1.40
  • Squid Varuval (100g)

    Contains Vinegar (Barley), Squid (Molluscs), Mustard.
    £4.30
  • Devilled Prawn (100g)

    Contains Prawn (Crustacean), Vinegar (Barley), Veg Cube (Celery).
    £3.55
  • Potato Deldara (300g)

    Tangy, lightly spiced potato with mustard and crushed chilli. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £3.40
  • Fresh Nethali Poriyal (100g)

    Fried anchovies tossed with onion and chilli. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Anchovy (Fish), Oyster Sauce (Molluscs).
    £3.00
  • Mackerel Fry (Each)

    Marinated deep fried whole Indian mackerel. Contains Mackerel (Fish), Vinegar (Barley), Oyster Sauce (Molluscs).
    £2.85
  • Kingfish Poriyal

    Fried kingfish with onion and chilli. Contains Kingfish (Fish), Vinegar (Barley), Oyster Sauce (Molluscs).
    £5.25
  • Devilled Chicken (100g)

    Marinated and grilled strips of chicken stir-fried with black pepper, red onion and mixed bell peppers in tomato based sauce. Contains Oyster Sauce (Molluscs), Vinegar (Barley), Soya Sauce, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £3.00
  • Garlic Fish (100g)

    Battered fried white fish tossed in garlic and mixed with bell pepper. Contains Pangasius (Fish), Vinegar (Barley), Egg, Soya Sauce.
    £2.15

Pittu & String Hoppers

(Sold as cold). Classic Sri Lankan staples to enjoy with curries or sambals—perfect for sharing and family meals.

  • String Hoppers (50)

    Currently sold out
    £8.55
  • Pittu with Red Coconut Sambal (12 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £11.05
  • 50 String Hoppers with Sothy and Sambal

    Currently sold out
    £11.45
  • 25 String Hoppers with Sothy and Sambal

    Currently sold out
    £8.55
  • Pittu (4 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £3.15
  • 10 String Hoppers

    Currently sold out
    £3.20

Sambals and Condiments – (Served Cold)

(Sold as cold). Fiery sambals, tangy pickles, creamy raitas, and broths—add vibrant flavour to every meal.

  • Coconut Sambal (135g)

    Contains Mustard.
    £2.15
  • Red Sambal (65g)

    Spicy condiment of pounded red chilli and coconut. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £1.05
  • Pavakkai Sambal (100g)

    Fried pavakkai added with red onion, tomato and lemon juice. Vegetarian.
    £1.40
  • Ginger Sambal (75g)

    Spicy condiment of pounded green chilli and ginger and coconut. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £1.20
  • Sothy (500ml)

    Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £2.15
  • Katta Sambal (110g)

    Spicy condiment of pounded chilli and onion relish. Contains Dried Tuna (Fish).
    £1.70
  • Yoghurt Salad (30g)

    Carrot, tomato, coriander and onion raita. Vegetarian, Contains Milk.
    £0.50
  • Chutney (30g)

    Vegetarian, Contains Milk.
    £0.50
  • Sweet Chilli Sauce (25g)

    Vegetarian.
    £0.45

Cakes & Bakes

(Sold as ambient temperature). Freshly baked, moist cakes ranging from buttery loaves to rich chocolate and spiced delights.

  • Butter Icing

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.40
  • Chocolate Cream Cake

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg, Soya.
    £1.40
  • Chocolate Icing

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.40
  • Date Cake

    Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten), Milk.
    £1.40
  • Butter Cake

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.05
  • Cupcake

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.70

Savouries & Sweets

A tempting mix of salty snacks and sweet treats, ideal for any time of day.

  • Sweet Murukku (175g)

    Candied urid twists tossed in sesame.
    £1.99
  • Jaffna Hot Mixture (175g)

    Crunchy savoury chickpea flour sticks, pulses and fiery nuts boosted with turmeric and a hint of garlic.
    £1.39
  • Spicy Peanuts (150g)

    Tossed with dry chilli.
    £1.49
  • Chana Dhal (175g)

    Split lentils with a hint of chilli.
    £1.39
  • Hot Pakoda (160g)

    Fiery and crunchy grounded yellow peas chunks.
    £1.39
  • Jaffna Mixture (175g)

    Crunchy savoury chickpea flour sticks, pulses and nuts boosted with turmeric and hint of garlic.
    £1.39
  • Pakoda (160g)

    Crunchy grounded yellow peas chunks.
    £1.39

Desserts & Drinks

Refreshing juices, creamy lassis, and traditional sweets like watalappam and payasam—a perfect finish.

  • Fruit Salad (160g)

    Diced seasonal fruit enhanced with condensed milk. Vegetarian, Contains Condensed Milk (Milk Fat, Milk Solid).
    £1.70
  • Wattelappam (70g)

    Traditional Sri Lankan steamed pudding made with egg, coconut milk, kithul with fragrant spices and sprinkled with roasted cashew nut. Contains Egg, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £1.40
  • Necto (330ml)

    £1.40
  • Payasam (120g)

    Purple king yam cooked in coconut milk. Vegetarian, Contains Milk, Cashew Nuts.
    £1.30
  • Red Bull (250ml)

    £2.20
  • Sprite (330ml)

    £1.05
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