Taste of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Cuisine
Freshly prepared by Ayubowan
Appetisers
- Poppadom BasketIdeal sharer for two£2.50
- Pickle SelectionChoose from Mango, Garlic or Lime Pickle£2.95
- Pan Roasted CashewsMixed with garlic, curry leaves and dried red chilli (N)£3.95
Starters
- Kanda BhajiSweet potato & onion bhaji£4
- Parriphphu VadaiSpicy lentil fritters£4
- Potato & Spinach PattiesSpiced potato & spinach patties£4.95
- Ayubowan WingsSpiced chicken wings£5.50
- Lamb PattiesTender lamb in a deep fried pasty£5.50
- King PrawnsStir fried in garlic & chilli, topped with coconut£7.95
- Calamari RingsCoriander & chilli calamari rings£5.50
- Chicken RollsSpicy chicken & potato rolls£5.50
- Chilli Mint Lamb Chop£7.95
- Sri Lankan CutletsChoose from vegetable or tuna£5.25
- Tuna Cutlets£5.25
- Vegetable Cutlets£5.25
- Chicken Shish KebabServed with fresh salad & onions.£5.50
Starters to Share
- Mixed Platter for TwoKanda Bhaji, Calamari, Chicken Wings, Parriphphu Vadai, Tuna Cutlets£14.95
- Vegetable Platter for TwoKanda Bhaji, Potato Patties, Vegetable Cutlets, Parriphphu Vadai£12.95
Traditional Curries
- Vegan CurriesCooked in delicate flavours of cinnamon, curry leaves and mild spices cooked in a coconut milk based curry sauce
- Beetroot Curry£8.95
- Jackfruit & Chickpea Curry£8.95
- Spinach & Parriphphu Curry£6.95
- Eggplant Curry£7.95
- Cashew & Green Pea Curry£8.95
- Butternut Squash Curry£7.95
- Seafood CurriesAn all-time Sri Lankan selection of coastal specialty curries, cooked in aromatic herbs and spices in a coconut milk based curry sauce (Note items may contain small fish bones)
- King Prawn Curry£11.95
- Mixed Seafood Curry (Prawn, Mackerel, Calamari)£10.95
- Tuna Fish Curry£8.95
- Cod Fish Curry£9
- Meat CurriesA selection of hearty curries, containing a mix of rustic flavours, roasted spices, fenugreek, curried leaves and cinnamon
- Colombo Chicken Curry£8.95
- Garlic Chilli Chicken Curry£8.95
- Harak Mas Curry (Beef)£9.95
- Jalthara Lamb Curry£9.95
- Black Pork Curry£8.95
Street Food
- Devil DishesA true taste of Sri Lanka, a stir fried spicy dish with onion, leek, capsicum, tomatoes, cooked in garlic and ginger
- Chicken Devil£8.95
- Beef Devil£8.95
- Pork Devil£8.95
- King Prawn Devil£10.95
- Lamb Devil£9.95
- Jackfruit Devil (VG)£9.95
- Mixed Devil (Chicken, Lamb, Prawn)£10.95
- Biryani DishesAyubowan biryani is made with basmati rice, aromatic spices, and finely balanced taste of cardamom, lemon grass, cinnamon and cloves of garlic, served with a fried egg (N)
- Chicken Biryani£9.95
- Lamb Biryani£11.95
- Prawn Biryani£11.95
- Veggie Biryani (VG) (Vegan Option available please request£8.95
- Mixed Biryani (Chicken & Prawn)£11.95
- Kothtu DishesRelished Sri Lankan favourite, often found on street food markets. Made with shredded godamba roti, stir fried vegetables, egg, spices and curry leaves
- Chicken Kothtu£8.95
- Lamb Kothtu£10.95
- Vegetable Kothtu (VG) Please ask for vegan option£7.95
- Prawn Kothtu£11.95
- Mixed Kothtu (Chicken, Prawn)£11.95
Signature Dishes
- Sand & SeaCeylon style slowed cooked pork belly with spicy devil king prawns served on a bed of butter sautéed green beans£15.95
- Mixed Grill PlatterGrilled juicy cuts of chicken thigh, lamb chop, pork steak and 6oz sirloin steak, well marinated with garlic, chilli and coriander£16.95
- Fish & ChipsTasty meaty cod in a mildly spiced light batter, served with chips & salad£13.95
- 8oz Sirloin Steak8oz Mildly spiced sirloin steak, served with chips & salad.£13.95
Side Dishes
- Sides
- Pol Sambol£2.95
- Sini Sambol£2.95
- Aubergine Moju£2.95
- Raita (VG)£1.95
- Grilled Sweetcorn£2.95
- Salad£2.95
- Chips£2.95
- Rices
- Steamed Rice£2.50
- Fried Rice£2.95
- Mushroom Rice£2.95
- Kaju Bath (N)£4.95
- Mixed Fried Rice (Chicken & Prawn)£5.50
- Roti's
- Pol Roti (Ve)£2.99
- Godamba Roti (Ve)£2.50
- Chapati£2.50
- Paratha£2.50
- Garlic Godamba Roti£2.95
- Egg Godamba Roti£3.50
Desserts
- WattalappamTraditional Sri Lankan dessert using fresh coconut milk, jaggery, treacle and cashew. (N)£4.50
- Trio of Ice Cream3 Scoops of your choice of ice cream, topped with fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce.£3
- Kiri PaniA delicious treat after a spicy meal served as a combination of thick curd and treacle.£3.50
- Vegan Chocolate BrownieA warm chocolate brownie served with fresh fruit and ice cream (ice cream not vegan).£4.95
- Coconut PancakesWarm crispy sweet pancakes filled with caramelised shredded coconut served with a scoop of ice cream.£4.95
- Chocolate Biscuit PuddingDelicious Sri Lankan comfort food, made up of alternating layers of milk dipped Marie biscuits and chocolate ganache, garnished with roasted nuts (N)£5.25
- Apple & Cinnamon RollsWarm crispy pastry filled with apple relish rolled in cinnamon and brown sugar, served with a scoop of ice cream£4.50