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  • Chicken Curry (200g)

    £4.00
  • Chicken Biriyani (400g)

    £6.00
  • Aubergine Prattel (200g)

    £3.75
  • Mutton Biryani (400g)

    £6.75
  • Mutton Curry (200g)

    £7.75
  • Veechu Rotti Pack (4 pieces)

    £5.00
    2
  • Chicken Fried Rice (350g)

    £5.75
  • Chilli Paneer (200g)

    £4.25
  • Mutton Kothu Rotti (350g)

    £7.50
  • Kingfish Curry (200g)

    £6.50

South Indian Tiffin (Served as Cold)

  • Sambar Vadai

    Served as Cold-Crisp Vadais soaked in flavourful, spicy sambar, garnished with fresh herbs for a perfect balance of crunch and warmth.
    £2.85
    Vegetarian
  • Puli Sadham (Tamarind Rice)

    Served as Cold- A tangy and aromatic tamarind-infused rice, perfectly spiced and topped with fresh garnish for a bold and zesty taste.
    £2.85
    Vegetarian
  • Thayir Sadham (Curd Rice)

    Served as Cold Creamy yoghurt rice with spices & herbs
    £2.85
    Vegetarian
  • Sambar Sadham (Sambar Rice)

    Served as Cold- A comforting one-pot sambar rice made with lentils, vegetables, and aromatic South Indian spices, finished with a fresh garnish.
    £2.85
    Vegetarian
  • 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.
    £2.85
    Vegetarian

Combo Meal Deals (Served Cold)

  • Mutton Meal Deal.

    Served Cold - With tender mutton in a spicy curry with ginger, garlic & chilli as a main Mutton Curry.
    £9.90
    Popular
  • Fish Curry Meal Deal

    Served Cold - With fish in creamy coconut milk with onion, curry leaves, & spices as a main Fish Curry.
    £8.95
    Halal
  • Vegetable Curry Meal Deal

    Served Cold - With a choice of Chana Masala Curry / Aubergine Pirattal / Chilli Paneer or Soya Pirattal.
    £7.50
    Popular
  • Boneless Chicken Curry Meal Deal

    Served Cold - With succulent boneless chicken in a rich, aromatic curry sauce as a main, Boneless Chicken Curry.
    £8.50
    Halal
  • Chicken Korma Meal Deal

    Currently sold out
    £8.50
    Halal
  • Chicken (On the Bone) Curry Meal

    Served Cold - With tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, spicy curry sauce as a main dish, Chicken Curry
    £7.95
    Halal
  • Prawn Curry Meal Deal

    Served Cold - With juicy prawns in a tamarind sauce with garlic & fenugreek as a main Prawn Curry
    £8.95
  • Squid Curry Meal Deal

    Served Cold - With tender squid cooked in a fiery, flavourful curry with green chilli as a main Squid Curry
    £9.50
    Halal
  • Spiced Egg Curry Meal

    Served Cold - With boiled eggs in a tangy, spiced tomato curry sauce as a main Boiled Egg Curry
    £7.95
    Halal

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
    £2.50
  • Dhal Vadai (4 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £2.50
  • Vegetable Rotti

    Currently sold out
    £2.00
  • 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
  • Mothakam

    Sold as cold. Sweet steamed dumpling with moong dhal, coconut and jaggery filling. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten).
    £1.25
  • Pol Rotti

    Griddled coconut flat rotti. Sold as ambient temperature. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Butter (Milk).
    £2.50
  • Onion Pakora 100g

    Served cold. Vegetarian.
    £1.75
    Vegetarian
  • Vegetable Samosa

    Pastry wrapped with curried potato and mixed vegetables. Sold as cold. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £1.00
  • Vaipan

    Deep fried banana dough cake. Sold as ambient temperature. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten).
    £1.00
  • 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).
    £1.00

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.
    £1.25
  • Fish Patty

    Buttery pastry with curries mackerel and potato filling. Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Butter (Milk), Mackerel (Fish).
    £1.25
  • Jumbo Mutton Roll

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

    Tangy spiced potato and mackeral fish cutlet coated in breadcrumbs. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mackeral(Fish), Mustard.
    £1.25
  • Mutton Rotti

    Griddled masala potato and mutton stuffed roti wrap. Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten), Mustard.
    £2.25
  • Egg and Fish Roll

    Hard boiled egg wrapped with curried mackeral and potato coated in breadcrumbs. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mackerel (Fish), Egg, Mustard.
    £1.25
  • Chicken Samosa

    Currently sold out
    £1.25
  • Fish Roll

    Curried mackerel and potato pastry rolls coated in breadcrumbs. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Mackerel (Fish).
    £1.00
  • Lamb Samosa

    Pastry filled with lightly spiced minced lamb and soya. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mustard, Soya.
    £1.25
  • Fish Rotti

    Griddled carried potato and mackerel fish stuffed roti wrap. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Mackerel (Fish), Mustard.
    £2.25

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.

  • Veechu Rotti Pack (4 pieces)

    Griddled Sri Lankan flatbread. Vegetarian; contains wheat flour (Gluten).
    £5.00
    Vegetarian
    2
  • Roast Bread with Sambal

    Sold as ambient temperature. Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten).
    £2.75
  • Fish Bun

    Soft bread roll filled with curried potato and fish. Sold cold. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), milk, mackerel (Fish), Mustard.
    £1.50
  • Chicken Curry Bun

    Soft brioche packed with rich Sri Lankan chicken curry, perfect for a snack or in between meals.AllergensGluten (Wheat)MilkMustard
    £1.50
    Halal
  • Seeni Sambal Bun

    Currently sold out
    £1.25
  • Cream Bun

    Currently sold out
    £1.50
  • Vegetable Bun

    Currently sold out
    £1.25

Vegetarian Main Meals (Served as Cold)

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

  • Jaffna Dosa with Coconut Sambal (3 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Paal Appam (2 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Idly with Chutney and Sambar (4 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £3.45
  • Veg Kothu Rotti (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £5.00
  • Vegetable String Hopper Kothu (350g)

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

    Currently sold out
    £4.00
    Vegetarian
  • Brown Rice (350g)

    Sri Lankan par-boiled whole grain 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
  • Vegetable Biryani (350g)

    Basmati rice and vegetable cooked in aromatic spicy sauce. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Yoghurt (Milk), Ghee (Milk).
    £5.00
  • Pilau Rice 350g

    Currently sold out
    £3.25
  • Veg Fried Rice (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • White Rice (350g)

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

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

    Currently sold out
    £5.50

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.

  • Mutton Biryani (400g)

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of lamb and aromatic spices. Contains Yoghurt, Ghee (Milk), Vinegar (Barley).
    £6.75
    Popular
  • Chicken Biriyani (400g)

    Aromatic basmati rice cooked with tender pieces of chicken on bone and aromatic spices. Contains Ghee (Milk), Vinegar (Barley).
    £6.00
  • Mutton Kothu Rotti (350g)

    Shredded rotti stir-fried with vegetables and mutton in a spicy gravy. Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Egg, Mustard.
    £7.50
  • Chicken Fried Rice (350g)

    Stir-fried cooked rice with egg, grilled chicken, onion and green chillies. Contains Barley (Vinegar), Egg, Soya Sauce, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £5.75
  • 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.
    £7.00
  • Chicken Noodles (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £5.75
  • Seafood Kottu Rotti (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £7.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice (350g)

    Currently sold out
    £6.75
  • Nethali Pittu (350g)

    Pittu stir-fried with dried anchovies, egg, onion and chilli flakes. Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten), Egg, Anchovy(Fish).
    £7.00
  • Lamprais Parcel (Mutton)

    Currently sold out
    £18.50

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 (200g)

    Fried aubergine cooked in tamarind and sautéed onion with roasted curry powder. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £3.75
  • Soya Curry (300g)

    Soya chunks cooked in mild curry sauce. Vegetarian, Contains Soya, Mustard.
    £2.50
  • Masoor Dhal Curry (200g)

    Lentils cooked in coconut milk with tempered onion, garlic and spices. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.25
  • Chilli Paneer (200g)

    Fried Indian cottage cheese sautéed with tomato, mixed peppers, onion and coriander leaves. Vegetarian, Contains Milk, Vinegar (Barley), Soya Sauce, Veg Cube (Celery).
    £4.25
  • Green Beans Curry (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £3.00
  • Beetroot Curry (200g)

    Beetroot cooked in coconut milk with whole spice and turmeric. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £2.25
  • Sambar (200g)

    Exotic vegetables and toor dhal broth cooked in mild spices and enhanced with coriander leaves. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.25
  • Chana Masala Curry (200g)

    Chickpea masala curry cooked with ginger and garlic. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £2.50
  • Beans Vathakal (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Cabbage and Green Varai (200g)

    Stir-fried shredded white cabbage and coconut with turmeric and cumin. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.50
  • Okra and Potato Kulambu (200g)

    Fried okra and potato stew cooked with coconut milk, tamarind, fenugreek, garlic, sautéed onion and Jaffna curry powder. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.25
  • Aubergine Pickle (200g)

    Fried aubergine and onion in sweet and sour vinaigrette and mustard dressing. Vegetarian, Contains Barley (Vinegar).
    £6.25
  • Potato Deldara (200g)

    Tangy, lightly spiced potato with mustard and crushed chilli. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.50
  • Pumpkin and Cassava Prattel (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £2.25
  • Spinach Curry (200g)

    Wilted spinach in coconut milk with tempered onion and spices. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.25
  • Aubergine Paal Curry (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Venthaya Kulambu (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £2.25
  • Mutter Paneer 200g

    Soft paneer cubes and green peas cooked together in a creamy sauce.
    £4.25
    Vegetarian
    2
  • Leek and Potato Paal Curry (200g)

    Leek and potato cooked in creamy coconut with turmeric. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £2.50
  • Okra Bhaji (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £4.00

Non-Veg Curries (Served as Cold)

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

  • Mutton Curry (200g)

    Traditional Sri Lankan mutton curry slow cooked in aromatic roasted curry power and curry leaves. Contains Mustard.
    £7.75
    Popular
  • Chicken Curry (200g)

    Sri Lankan chicken on bone curry cooked in spicy coconut milk with roasted curry powder. Contains Mustard.
    £4.00
  • Kingfish Curry (200g)

    Kingfish poached in coconut and tamarind based curry sauce with fenugreek and curry leaves. Contains Kingfish (Fish), Mustard.
    £6.50
  • Prawn Curry (200g)

    Prawns cooked with roasted curry powder in coconut and tomato gravy. Contains Prawn (Crustacean), Mustard.
    £7.25
  • Chicken Korma (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £4.50
  • Squid Curry (200g)

    Squid cooked in coconut, tamarind and roasted curry powder base. Contains Squid (Molluscs), Mustard.
    £7.25
  • Boiled Egg Curry (200g)

    Boiled egg cooked in a spicy tangy tomato sauce with mixed peppers. Contains Egg.
    £4.25
  • Crab Curry (200g)

    Jaffna crab curry cooked with roasted coconut and robust spice sauce. Contains Crab, Mustard.
    £7.25
  • Ambul Thiyal (200g)

    Tuna chunks cooked in korakka (garcinia), black pepper and dark roasted curry powder. Contains Tuna (Fish), Mustard.
    £5.25
    Halal

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.

  • Mutton Varuval (200g)

    Marinated and deep fried mutton morsels in dry spicy sauce and green chilli. Contains Vinegar (Barley).
    £10.75
  • Chicken Varuval (200g)

    Marinated and deep fried chicken morsels in dry spicy sauce and green chilli. Contains Vinegar (Barley).
    £6.50
  • Tandoori Chicken

    Indian style marinated grilled chicken. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Mustard, Milk.
    £1.75
  • Garlic Fish (200g)

    Currently sold out
    £4.00
  • Chicken Manchurian (200g)

    Deep fried chicken on bone with Indo-oriental spice. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Egg.
    £5.25
  • Seafood Poriyal (200g)

    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).
    £10.00
  • Fresh Nethali Poriyal (200g)

    Fried anchovies tossed with onion and chilli. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Anchovy (Fish), Oyster Sauce (Molluscs).
    £6.00
  • Mackerel Fry (Each)

    Currently sold out
    £2.75
  • Kingfish Poriyal

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

    Currently sold out
    £2.65
  • Prawn Poriyal (200g)

    Fried prawns tossed with onion and chilli. Contains Prawn (Crustacean), Vinegar (Barley), Oyster Sauce (Molluscs).
    £9.25
  • Chicken Fry

    Grilled chicken leg and thigh with Jaffna style marination. Contains Vinegar (Barley), Mustard.
    £1.50
  • 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).
    £2.65
  • Devilled Prawn (200g)

    Contains Prawn (Crustacean), Vinegar (Barley), Veg Cube (Celery).
    £7.25

Pittu & String Hoppers

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

  • 50 String Hoppers with Sothy and Sambal

    Highly rated
    · Currently sold out
    £12.75
  • 25 String Hoppers with Sothy and Sambal

    Currently sold out
    £9.75
  • String Hoppers (50)

    Currently sold out
    £9.25
  • 10 String Hoppers

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • Pittu with Red Coconut Sambal (12 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £12.25
  • Pittu (4 Pieces)

    Currently sold out
    £3.50
  • 12 Pieces White Pittu with Red Coconut Sambal

    Steamed cylinders of ground rice crumble, layered with coconut shavings. Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten). Sold as cold. Vegetarian.
    £12.25

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.
    £2.50
  • Sothy (500ml)

    Contains Mustard, Coconut Milk (Milk Protein).
    £2.50
  • Red Sambal (65g)

    Spicy condiment of pounded red chilli and coconut. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £1.00
  • Katta Sambal (110g)

    Spicy condiment of pounded chilli and onion relish. Contains Dried Tuna (Fish).
    £1.75
  • Ginger Sambal (75g)

    Spicy condiment of pounded green chilli and ginger and coconut. Vegetarian, Contains Mustard.
    £1.25
  • Seeni Sambal (100g)

    Currently sold out
    £1.50
  • Chutney (30g)

    Vegetarian, Contains Milk.
    £0.50
  • Yoghurt Salad (30g)

    Carrot, tomato, coriander and onion raita. Vegetarian, Contains Milk.
    £0.50
  • Sweet Chilli Sauce (25g)

    Vegetarian.
    £0.50

Cakes & Bakes

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

  • Butter Cake

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.50
  • Chocolate Cream Cake

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg, Soya.
    £1.50
  • Butter Icing

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.45
  • Date Cake

    Vegetarian, Contains Wheat Flour(Gluten), Milk.
    £1.50
  • Cupcake

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £2.50
  • Chocolate Icing

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.50
  • Carrot Cake

    Contains Wheat Flour (Gluten), Milk, Egg.
    £1.50

Savouries & Sweets

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Sweet Murukku (175g)

    Candied urid twists tossed in sesame.
    £1.99

Desserts & Drinks

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

  • Payasam (120g)

    Purple king yam cooked in coconut milk. Vegetarian, Contains Milk, Cashew Nuts.
    £1.25
  • 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).
    £1.50
  • Fruit Salad (160g)

    Diced seasonal fruit enhanced with condensed milk. Vegetarian, Contains Condensed Milk (Milk Fat, Milk Solid).
    £1.75
  • Pepsi (330ml)

    A classic carbonated soft drink with a refreshing cola taste. Sold as cold.
    £1.50
  • Sprite (330ml)

    A crisp, refreshing lemon-lime soda with a bubbly burst of flavour. Sold as cold.
    £1.50
  • Ginger Beer (330ml)

    Currently sold out
    £1.50

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