The Elephant Sidcup

The Bites

Made for the drinkers

• Chilli Chips3,95 £

  Fried chips tossed in caramelised onions, bell peppers and Sri Lankan Spices

• The Lamb Bites4,95 £

  Fried Lamb chunks with shallots, chilli flakes, tomatoes and a hint of lime

• Garlic Chicken Bites4,95 £

  Battered chicken wings mixed in a Sri Lankan style sauce with garlic

• Oh My Isso6,95 £

  Marinated Prawns on shell deep fried and cooked in sweet & spicy sauce

Starters

To start, To share, To drink with

• Hot & Spicy Squid8,00 £

  Battered squid in Sri Lankan spices served with a hint of chilli & lime

• Fried Thalapath8,00 £

  Fish pieces marinated in Sri Lankan spices and deep fried, served with fried onions and lemon wedges

• Fried Handello7,00 £

  Traditional small Sri Lankan Fish pieces marinated in spices, Battered and deep fried, served with fried onions and lemon wedges

• Parota (Roti)4,00 £

  A Soft flatbread with crispy edges, A must have delight with curries, Comes with Coconut Sambol

• Roasted Coconut & Chickpeas4,00 £

  Boiled chickpeas mixed with roasted coconut pieces, caramelised onions and dry chilli flakes, stir fried in coconut oil with mustard and cumin seeds

• Mutton / Vegetable Rolls4,95 £

  Mixture of mutton or vegetables stir fried with Sri Lankan spices and wrapped in bread crumbs and deep fried

• Fish Cutlets4,95 £

  Stir fried mixture of mackerel with mash potatoes, onions, fresh green chilli, curry leaves and pepper, covered in bread crumbs and deep fried

• Te's Sizzling Platter16,95 £

  Sri Lankan style sizzling platter with Chicken, Lamb Chops, Chicken Sausage, King Prawn on a pineapple bed and topped with a Fried Egg

• Te's Mixed Platter

  Selection of The Elephant's favourite starters in one plate. Just for you: Choose any 3 from Mutton Rolls, Vegetable Rolls, Fish Cutlets or Pol Rotti. Sharers Delight: All 4 of Mutton Rolls, Vegetable Rolls, Fish Cutlets, Pol Rotti in one platter

  • Just for You7,99 £
  • Sharers Delight (Sharer for 2)14,99 £

• Sri Lankan Cheesy Omelette6,95 £

  A super star for breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Goes fabulously well with our own The Elephant Lager. Have it just Veg or with Chicken

Mains

Time to dig in, Choose the level of heat you can handle. All our main dishes come with a portion of Basmati Rice or Parota Roti. Continue your Journey of Sri Lankan Flavours with our mouth-watering mains

• Kaju Maluwa (Cashew Nut)7,95 £

  Cashews cooked in coconut sauce. Made to feel a mild heat

• The Wild Boar8,95 £

  Wild boar cooked in roasted Sri Lankan spices with a slight heat

• Ceylon Pumpkin Curry7,95 £

  Pumpkin chunks & Scraped Coconut cooked with Coconut milk

• The Chicken Curry7,95 £

  Chicken on the bone cooked with Sri Lankan spices. Ultimate Delight

• The Mutton Curry8,95 £

  Boneless Mutton cooked to the perfection. Of course, great to have with the sides

Devilled Dishes

A unique Sri Lankan dish served in the Elephant version. Meat or fish are marinated, deep fried and cooked in spices and stir fried with fresh tomato chunks, spring onions, sweet peppers, Capsicum and crushed chillies

• Devilled Chicken Wings8,95 £

• Devilled Lamb9,95 £

• Devilled Pork or Chicken (Boneless)8,95 £

• Devilled Seafood (Squid/Prawns)11,95 £

• Devilled Hathu (Mushrooms)7,95 £

Rice Specials

Well Knowns, Made in traditional Sri Lankan style

• Vegetable Fried Rice7,95 £

  Mixed with fried Vegetables and Egg. Tell us how you like it

• Nasi Guran (Malaysian Rice Dish in Sri Lankan Style)10,95 £

  Chef's Special rice with Chicken, Prawns and Vegetables stir fried in Sri Lankan spices and chilli flakes served with a fried egg on top

• Te's Mixed Fried Rice9,95 £

  With Chicken, Pork, Vegetables and Egg. Tell us how you like it

• Seafood Fried Rice9,95 £

  With Squid, Prawns, Fish, Vegetables and Egg. Tell us how you like it

Kotthu

Kotthu is the King of Colombo Street food arena, served all over the country. Made with finely chopped Parota rotti cooked with egg, vegetables and/or meat. Add Cheese for Extra £1

• Big Man's (Mutton, Chicken and Cheese) Kotthu9,95 £

• Mutton Kotthu8,95 £

• Chicken Kotthu8,50 £

• Vegetable Kotthu7,95 £

The Elephant Specials

Traditional and elevated Sri Lankan Cuisine, Brining hidden flavours to play. Seasonal - Only available during the certain times of the year

• Sri Lankan Crab (Seasonal)19,95 £

• Sri Lankan Lobster (Seasonal)19,95 £

• Sri Lankan Lagoon Prawns (Seasonal)15,95 £

Sides

Spice up your appetite with a The Elephant's side, Made in traditional Sri Lankan style. Love Food? Enjoy All with Us! Upload & Share your favourite dish on Social Media using #MyTEDish for a chance to tuck in for free!

• Annasi Salad (Pineapple Salad)3,95 £

  Fresh pineapple cubes mixed with shredded salad onion, tomatoes and chilli flakes marinated in salt and pepper with a hint of lime

• Sri Lankan Style Cucumber Salad3,95 £

  Sliced cucumber, sliced salad onions mixed with green chilli & salt and pepper with a hint of lime

• Papadoms2,95 £

  Crispy wafer made of lentil flour with spices. Have with Sri Lankan Mango Chutney

• Ala Beduma4,95 £

  Boiled and seared potato tempered with Sri Lankan spices

• Parota (Roti)2,00 £

  A Soft flatbread with crispy edges. A must have delight with curries

• Dhal Ceylon3,95 £

  Red lentils cooked with sliced onions, slice green chilli, chilli flakes, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cumin powder, turmeric powder and coconut milk

• Wambatu Moju5,95 £

  Diced Aubergine and Shallots fried, mixed and seasoned to balance sweetness, sourness and the heat

• Bandakká4,95 £

  This rich Stir-Fry features nutrient-dense Okra — also known as "ladies' fingers" High in Fibre

• Pol Sambal2,95 £

  Grated fresh coconut mixed with Chilli flakes, salt, pepper and lime juice

Friday / Saturday Special

Made in traditional Sri Lankan style

• Hoppers

  By Pre-Order Only. Hoppers are a favourite Sri Lankan Breakfast / Dinner Dish, made with fermented rice flour and coconut milk batter, cooked to a bowl shaped pancake with crispy edges. Served with Coconut Sambal and Lunu Miris (Chilli Salsa)

  • Plain Hopper (Vegetarian)2,95 £
  • Egg Hopper (Vegetarian)3,95 £

Desserts

Hold on! End your journey of flavour on a high note!

• Coconut Ice Cream and Mango Sorbet4,50 £

• Watalappan4,50 £

• Kiri Pani (Youghart and Treacle)4,00 £

• Sri Lankan Caramel Pudding4,50 £

• Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream4,50 £

Kids Meals

• Chicken Nuggets & Chips5,95 £

• Fish Fingers & Chips5,95 £

• Portion of Chips2,95 £