The Sri Lankan restaurant is branching out into Spitalfields
Nearly five years after launching on Soho’s Kingly Street, Kolamba is planning an expansion into east London with a second site opening this July. Founders Eroshan and Aushi Meewella will continue to showcase Kolamba’s modern take on Sri Lankan home cooking at the new location, with a menu that revives the dishes of the duo’s childhood in Colombo.
Though it’s a continuation of the OG, Kolamba East will have a brand new menu, comprising snacks (or ‘short eats’), larger feasting plates, sambols and desserts. Expect to find the likes of:
- Mas Paan, a fluffy bun filled with slow-cooked black pork curry and served with pineapple jam
- Idli with Sambar, rice and lentil dumplings with sweet and spicy chutneys
- Moor King Prawn String Hopper Biryani, steamed noodles with king prawn curry
- Roasted Pineapple Fry, pineapple sautéed with cardamom and mustard seeds
- Dhal with spinach
- White Pol Sambol, grated fresh coconut with raw chilli peppers and aromatic herbs
- Payasam, rice pudding flavoured with cinnamon and raisins
The 92-cover restaurant will include two private dining rooms and a bar, serving cocktails made using Sri Lankan spirits and ingredients reflective of the food menu. These will include the Curry Leaf Gimlet (a clarified cocktail of curry ghee-washed gin and lime) and the Colombo Sour (made with Colombo Gin and a cashew orgeat). There’ll also be a wine list specifically curated with Kolamba East’s menu in mind.
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Opens July 2024
12 Blossom Street, London E1 6PL
kolamba.co.uk