Review – Colombo Kitchen

At the top of Worcester Park Central Road is the Colombo Kitchen, which offers a vibrant introduction to authentic Sri Lankan cuisine — perfect for anyone like me trying it for the very first time.

We started with a sharing platter. This consisted of 2 Vadai, a spiced, doughnut-shaped fritters served with creamy coconut sambal, 2 fish cutlets, a spicy breaded croquette, 2 mutton rolls, a fried savoury crepe roll with a spicy, juicy mutton filling and 2 fish Pattis, a spicy empanada with fish filling encased in a flaky, buttery crust

With this, we tried a traditional Sri Lankan street food dish egg hoppers,  The hoppers were particularly interesting: delicate bowl-shaped pancakes served with fried onion, coconut and a fiery raw onion and chilli relish that certainly wakes up the taste buds. This was a great way to sample a range of flavours.

 

For mains we chose the king prawn curry, a dish inspired by the chef’s  home town, perfectly cooked prawns in a mildly spiced fragrant, creamy coconut curry and Negombo black pork, A traditional curry made with Negombo dark roast curry powder. These were accompanied by saffron rice and rotti. The restaurant allows you to choose your spice level, and I opted for a medium — what they describe as “English spicy.” Even at this level, the black pork delivered a wonderful tangy heat that lingered pleasantly.

One of the highlights of the visit was the live kitchen visible from the restaurant area, which adds a sense of theatre and excitement as you watch the dishes being freshly prepared.

Service was excellent throughout. We weren’t entirely sure what to order, but the manager, Dinuka, was incredibly helpful and guided us to the perfect choices. His recommendations were spot on.

The restaurant itself strikes a nice balance in atmosphere — very clean, comfortably lit (not dark, but not overly bright) and with a relaxed, welcoming feel.

Portion sizes are generous. In fact, we found that one portion of rice was more than enough for the two of us.

There’s also a selection of traditional Sri Lankan desserts on the menu for those wanting to complete the experience, but we were full.

Overall, Colombo Kitchen is a fantastic place to discover the bold, aromatic flavours of Sri Lanka, delivered with friendly service and a lively atmosphere. A great choice whether you’re already a fan of Sri Lankan cuisine or trying it for the first time. Takeaway deliveries are also available.

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