Kolamba East

Restaurant · IndianSpitalfields

No dishes marked gluten free

29 dishesmenu read 10 Novcdn.prod.website-files.com

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This menu is shared by 2 venues and read once for all of them.

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

A la carte

Bites

  • Pappadums with Sri Lankan Chutneys£9

    Vegan

  • Curry Leaf Dusted Murukku£5

    Vegan

  • Masala Peanuts£6

    VeganLikely nuts

  • Pear & Plum Achcharu£5

    Vegan

To start

  • Jaffna Spiced Lamb Chop£24
  • Tiger Prawn & Pomelo Salad£18

    Likely shellfish

  • Hot Butter Soft-Shell Crab£17

    Likely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Ulundu Vadai, Yoghurt & Tamarind£10

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Pepper Chicken Chops£16
  • Pea & Spinach Cutlets£12

    Vegan

Mains

  • Batticaloa-Style Whole Lamb Leg£67
  • Vairas Jaggery Beef Rib£42

    Signature

  • King Prawn String Hopper Buriyani£35

    Signature

    Likely shellfish

  • Roasted Pineapple£15

    Signature

    Vegan

  • Flame-Grilled Chicken Curry£26
  • Whole Monkfish Tail£32
  • Wild Mushroom String Hopper Buriyani£28

    Vegan

Vegetables

  • Kolamba House Dhal£13

    Vegan

  • Tempered Pumpkin Curry£15

    Vegan

  • Smoked Brinjal£14

    Vegan

  • Beetroot Mallung£12

    Vegan

Sambols, rice & hoppers

  • St Ewe Egg Hopper£8

    Likely egg

  • Plain Hopper£6
  • Stringhoppers with Kiri Hodi & Pol Sambol£7

    Vegan

  • Paratha£5

    Likely gluten

  • Pol Sambol£5

    Vegan

  • Kale & Fennel Sambol£6

    Vegan

  • Steamed Basmati Rice£6

    Vegan

Lunch like a Lankan

  • Lunch Like a Lankan (2 or 3 courses)£2

    Starter (choice of): Pea & Spinach Cutlets (Vg) or Pepper Chicken Chops (H). Main (choice of): Flame-Grilled Chicken Curry (H) or Smoked…

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: (H) Halal | (V) Vegetarian | (Vg) Vegan

What the menu saysFull allergen menu available on request. Venue states it takes all reasonable precautions to prevent cross-contamination, but traces of allergens may be present.
  • Full allergen menu available on request. Venue states it takes all reasonable precautions to prevent cross-contamination, but traces of allergens may be present.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

Favourites set menu

  • Favourites£65

    Pappadums with Sri Lankan chutneys (Vg); Tiger Prawn & Pomelo Salad; Pea & Spinach Cutlets (Vg); Flame-Grilled Chicken Curry (H); Tempered…

    Likely shellfish

Festive set menu

  • Festive (set menu)£95

    Pappadums with Sri Lankan chutneys (Vg); Pear & Plum Achcharu (Vg); Crispy Vadai (V); Jaffna Spiced Lamb Chops (H); Chilli Lobster; Duck…

    Likely shellfishLikely fish

Signature set menu

  • Signature£85

    Pappadums with Sri Lankan chutneys (Vg); Hot Butter Soft-Shell Crab; Crispy Vadai (V); Jaffna Spiced Lamb Chops (H); Pea & Spinach Cutlets…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

Saturday Island Feast

  • Saturday Island Feast£35

    Unlimited hoppers; Mutton Rolls; Ceylon Chicken Curry; Dhal; Pineapple Curry; Green Beans; Beetroot Mallung; Pol Sambol; Mango Chutney…

Vegetarian Saturday Island Feast

  • Vegetarian Saturday Island Feast£35

    Unlimited hoppers; Banana Blossom Patties; Spiced Baked Aubergine; Dhal; Pineapple Curry; Green Beans; Beetroot Mallung; Pol Sambol; Mango…

    Vegetarian

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address12 Blossom Street, Spitalfields, E1 6PL
AreaTower Hamlets
KindRestaurant · Indian
Phone+44 20 3435 7174
Websitekolamba.co.uk
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from cdn.prod.website-files.com
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Wednesday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Thursday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Friday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm
  • SundayClosed
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Kolamba East

Does Kolamba East have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Kolamba East coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Full allergen menu available on request.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Kolamba East open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Wednesday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–10pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Kolamba East online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/kolambaeast/reservations/create/search?tracking=website-pop-up-group-festive

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