Taprobane Menu
Explore a world of rich flavours and authentic recipes, thoughtfully prepared to bring you a truly memorable dining experience. Every dish is crafted with care, blending tradition and creativity to delight your senses. Whether dining in or taking away, there’s something for every taste and occasion.
Entrees/Appetizer
Start your meal the right way with a selection of light, flavorful bites designed to awaken your appetite and set the tone for an unforgettable dining experience.
Sri Lankan Fish Cutlets (Fish Croquettes) - $16
‘Delicious morsels of crunchy and crispy bites of ‘Thalapth’ (sailfish) and potato. Great as an appetizer.
'Polos' Cutlet (Vegetarian Croquettes) - $16
Crumbed and crispy croquettes of succulent young jackfruit & savoury potato.
Fish or Chicken Rolls - $18
Ceylon-style spring rolls- ‘Thalapth malu’ (sailfish) and potato filling combined with Sri Lankan spices, wrapped in a breadcrumbed savoury pancake.
Plain 'Vadai' and 'Isso Vadai' (Prawn) - $16
‘Vadai’- A crispy fritter of blended ‘Chana’ dhal and spices- A very popular Sri Lankan Street food.
Fish or Chicken Pattie - $16
Sri Lankan version of empanada. A pattie filled with a spicy filling of fish or chicken. A popular snack that links to Sri Lanka’s Portuguese influence.
Stuffed Capsicum - $18
Chef’s creation of fried banana capsicum, stuffed with fish and potato filling combined with Sri Lankan spices.
Fried Cashew Nuts - $18
Roasted cashew nuts, tossed with crunchy curry leaves and spices.
PLATTERS
Taprobane Mixed Grilled Platter-BBQ Style Marinated Meat - $120
A favourite selection of BBQ-style marinated meat, consisting of chicken& lamb skewers, beef and pork ribs and sausages. Grilled to perfection and accompanied with parsley rice and ‘roast pan (crusty bread), served with gravy/sauces
Taprobane Seafood Platter - $140
Satisfy your seafood cravings with Taprobane’s special seafood platter ranging from fish, fish cutlets, lobster, crab to prawns accompanied with parsley rice and ‘roast pan’ (crusty bread) served with gravy sauces.
SEAFOOD
Hot Butter Calamari - $32
Batter fried local ‘delio’ (Calamari) made with a Sri Lankan twist. This crispy, crunchy and spicy dish is irresistible. Accompanied with parsley rice and ‘roast pan’ (crusty bread) served with gravy/sauces.
Curry Mud Crab - $140
Freshly caught mud crabs, marinated and slow cooked according to an authentic and unique recipe of a household in “Negombo the city famous for mud crabs in Sri Lanka. Accompanied with parsley rice and ‘roast pan’ (crusty bread) served with gravy/sauces. Once tried you will understand why Sri Lankan crab curry is world famous and a highly sought after dish in Sri Lanka.
Chilli Mud Crab - $140
This is a Sri Lankan rendition of the world-famous Singapore chilli crab. Accompanied with parsley rice and ‘roast pan’ (crusty bread) served with gravy/sauces.
Chilli Sea Crab/ Curry Sea Crab - $60
The above dishes are also available in sea crab.
Hot Butter Prawns - $32
Batter fried local prawns made with a Sri Lankan twist. This crispy. crunchy and spicy irresistible dish is tossed in a Chef’s special sauce. Accompanied with parsley rice and ‘roast pan’ (crusty bread) served with gravy/sauces.
MAIN MEALS
Hoppers - $26
A bowl-shaped pancake made from a batter of rice flour and coconut milk-crispy on the edges and soft and fluffy in the middle. Served with “Lunu miris’ (chilli relish) and ‘seeni sambal’ (sweet and smoky caramelized onion). Three plain hoppers and one egg hopper per serve. Best paired with your favourite meat or seafood curry dish.
Be prepared to start your hopper obsession
Pittu - $24
Freshly grated coconut and rice flour, steamed in a bamboo steamer. Served with “Kiri hodi’ (coconut milk gravy) and ‘Katta sambal (onion and chilli relish). Best paired with your favourite meat or seafood curry dish.
'Pol Roti' (Coconut Roti) - $24
A traditional household flatbread that is uniquely Sri Lankan, made with flour, a hint of coconut, onion, curry leaves and green chilli, served with ‘seeni sambal’ (sweet and smoky caramelized onion) and “Katta sambal (onion & chilli relish). Pair it with your favourite curry dish for greater taste.
'Indi Appa' (String Hoppers) - $26
Beautifully woven soft and fluffy lacy circles of fine strings of steamed dough served with dhal curry and ‘pol sambal’ (coconut sambal). For a greater taste, pair it with your favourite fish or meat curry.
'Kottu'
A must-try, popular Sri Lankan Street food made with finely chopped ‘Ghodamba roti’ stir-fried with vegetables, meat or seafood.
Choose from Vegetarian Kottu $20, Egg Kottu $24, Chicken Kottu $26, Beef Kottu $28, Mixed meat Kottu $36, Seafood Kottu $32.
RICE VARIETIES
Rice and Curry (‘Mati Walende’ Curry)
Red Rice/White Rice - $28
Served with three vegetable curries (of the day), mallung (shredded green with coconut) and choice of meat or fish dish, accompanied with papadum, dry chili, fried fish(‘handallo’) and lime pickle.
Fried Rice
Sri Lankan version of the popular Asian fried rice. Choose from Chicken $26, mixed $36, vegetarian $20, egg fried rice $24 options.
Mixed Chopsuey Rice - $36
Seafood, meat and an assortment of mixed vegetables tossed in a flavourful sauce, served over rice and topped with a fried egg.
Nazi Goreng - $36
Sri Lankan version of the Asian Nasi goreng rice prepared using Basmati rice, vegetables, chicken, prawns and accompanied with a chicken skewer, prawn crackers and fried egg.
Lamprais - $34
This deliciously fragrant dish is prepared using an age-old Dutch recipe that links back to the Dutch influence of Sri Lankan cuisine. The traditional Dutch Lamprais comprises a of a portion of rice and a specific combination of curry dishes wrapped in a banana leaf and oven-heated and served like a parcel. Choose from chicken or lamb option.
Biriyani - $32
A highly aromatic dish of layered rice cooked with meat, served in a steaming hot bamboo cylinder accompanied with raita, homemade chutney and curry gravy. Choose from chicken or lamb option.
Noodles (Sri Lankan Style)
Sri Lankan version of noodles tossed with vegetables, meat or seafood. Choose from Vegetarian $20, Egg $24, chicken$26, seafood $32 and mixed $36 options.
DISHES
'Kukulmas' (Chicken Curry) - $22
Marinated using roasted and homemade curry powder and slow-cooked in creamy coconut milk, using a recipe unique to Taprobane.
Devilled Chicken - $24
Spicy, sweet and sour crispy chicken, tossed with capsicum, onions and tomatoes and mixed in a special sauce- A must-try Sri Lankan chicken dish.
Black Chicken Curry - $22
An authentic Sri Lankan preparation cooked using our homemade curry powder.
'Elumas' Curry (Goat Curry) - $28
Marinated and slow-cooked goat, using a recipe unique to the Eastern part of Sri Lanka.
'Elumas' Stew (Goat Stew) - $28
Goat, cooked with a marinated mustard and pepper sauce with a hint of Ceylon spices.
'Elumas' Devilled (Devilled Mutton) - $30
Boneless mutton, sautéed in a garlicky chilli sauce. Great as a side dish or appetizer that gives a powerful chilli kick to your taste buds.
'Harakmus' Curry (Beef Curry) - $28
Boneless beef, marinated using the chef’s special blend of spices and slow cooked to perfection until tender.
'Harakmus' Stew (Beef Stew) - $28
Boneless beef, cooked in a mustard and pepper sauce with a hint of Ceylon spices.
'Harakmus' Devilled (Devilled Beef) - $30
Slightly crispy pieces of boneless beef tossed with chilli flakes, capsicum, onion and tomatoes.
'Urumus' Curry (Pork Black Curry) - $22
‘Black pork’ relates to the colour of the final product which is dark. Our trademark pork curry is cooked with dark, roasted curry powder and a blend of spices.
'Urumus' Stew - $24
Boneless pork, in a mustard and pepper sauce with a hint of Ceylon spices.
Devilled Pork - $28
Slightly crispy pieces of boneless pork, tossed with capsicum, onions and tomatoes.
CURRY DISHES
'Malu Curry Mirisata' (Spicy Fish Curry) - $24
A staple dish in Sri Lanka. Spicy fish curry, made using fresh and authentic spices from the heart of Ceylon.
'Malu Ambulthiyal' (Sour Fish Curry) - $24
A unique Sri Lankan fish recipe that has originated from the Southern coast of the country and has become a signature dish in Sri Lanka. This traditional dish has a tangy and peppery dry sauce which is slow cooked for hours in a clay pot so that the sour, the fragrant and the spices blend in together to perfectly harmonize with the firm flaky fish. Great with milk rice, string hoppers or hoppers.
'Malu' Devilled (Devilled Fish) - $28
Fried fish, tossed with capsicum, onion and tomatoes in a sweet and tangy sauce.
'Malu Rathata' (Red Fish Curry) - $24
All flavours of the spice island, cooked in a clay pot to make this aromatic staple dish of the country.
'Malu Kirita' (Mild Fish Curry) - $24
This is a milder version of the spicy fish curry, cooked with coconut milk and turmeric, along with other Ceylon spices.
Devilled 'Isso' (Prawns Devilled) - $34
Fried prawns, blended in a chef’s special blend of sweet and tangy sauce.
'Isso' Curry (Prawn Curry) - $32
Fresh prawns, cooked using an authentic ‘Negombo’ recipe.
'Dallo' Jaffna Style (Calamari) - $28
Fresh calamari, marinated and cooked using a recipe unique to the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
Devilled 'Dallo' (Squid) - $32
Fried pieces of squid, tossed in a sweet and sour sauce.
Calamari 'Rathata' (Red Curry Calamari) - $28
Local squid, cooked in a red aromatic curry.
VEGETARIAN CURRIES/DISHES
Eggplant Moju - $16
Fried eggplant strips pickled in a sweet and sour mustard and vinegar mixture with shallots and green chilli.
'Parrippu' Curry (Dhal Curry) - $16
Sri Lankan all-time favourite dhal curry is a comfort dish that can be used as a side to any meal. Dhal curry which is creamy and mild, is cooked in coconut milk and tempered with onions and curry leaves.
Cashew Curry - $20
A very delicate curry made with cashews and green peas, cooked with coconut milk to make a creamy gravy.
'Ala Kiri Hodi' (Potato Curry) - $16
Very comforting and non-spicy mild and creamy vegan dish. Potatoes are cooked in coconut milk using fenugreek seeds, onion, curry leaves and turmeric.
'Polos' Curry (Tender Jackfruit Curry) - $18
A great substitute for a meat curry. Tender jackfruit made with aromatic Sri Lankan spices.
SIDES/CONDIMENTS
Side dishes, sambals and condiments to spice up any dish.
'Pol Sambal' (Coconut Sambal) - $12
This is the most popular condiment made by grinding freshly grated coconut, red onion, chilli, Maldives fish and a hint of lime. This staple condiment can be added as a side with rice, bread, hoppers or string hoppers alongside curries.
'Katta Sambal' (Chilli Relish) - $14
This is a chilli relish made with ground onion, chilli and Maldive fish.
'Seeni Sambal (Sweet and Smoky Caramelized Onions) - $14
Sweet and smoky caramelized onions with a hint of tangy flavor. A perfect condiment to hoppers or string hoppers.
'Malay Achcharu' (Pickle Dish) - $12
This ‘Achcharu’ that has a Malay influence consists of chillies, dates, and shallots pickled in vinegar, mustards, ginger and sugar mixture.
'Lunu Dehi' (Lime Pickle) - $12
Sour and tangy lime pickle that will add a sharp and tangy addition to your meal.
Reservation
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