Kurumba Restaurant and Bar

Restaurant · Sri LankanPoet's Corner

10+ gluten-free dishes

19 dishes marked gluten free

35 dishesmenu read 11 Novkurumbasyd.com.au

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Main Menu

Short Eats

  • Lankan Prawn Toast (2pc)$16

    Citrus aioli, curry leaves

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Smoked Brisket Pan Rolls (2pc)$14

    Sourdough breadcrumbs, pineapple ketchup

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, breadcrumb): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Seeni Sambol Turnover$7

    Caramelised onion jam, feta

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

The Heavy Hitters

  • Short Rib Curry MBS 4+$40

    Kithul, fermented chilli, fried saltbush

  • Sherrine's Chicken Curry$30

    House roasted spices, coconut cream

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Jaffna Style Goat Curry$40

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Kadju Curry$19

    Cashewnut, snow peas, fresh turmeric

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Green Mango Curry$15

    Green chilli, tamarind, curry powder

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Organic Lentil Curry$15

    Turmeric, wild cinnamon, fried leek

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Pan Seared Snapper$40

    Mustard sauce, coconut XO sauce

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists xo sauce): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists snapper): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Black Pepper King Prawn$44

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Ceylon Steak Frites$48

    Wagyu sirloin, Café de Colombo butter, curry-leaf fries

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Egg Kottu$24

    Chopped roti, vegetables, free range egg

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists roti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

Hoppers & Stuff on the Side

  • Appa$24

    1 egg, 2 plain hoppers, condiments

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Egg Hopper$8

    Rice-flour pancake, bowl-shaped, with crisp edges and a soft centre

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, pancake): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Plain Hopper$8

    Rice-flour pancake, bowl-shaped, with crisp edges and a soft centre

    Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Hopper Crumpet$8

    Black pepper, finger lime, pandan oil

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Coconut Hopper$7

    Plain hopper's sweet-tooth cousin, served with coconut cream and jaggery

    Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Hand Stretched Roti$8

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists roti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Savoury Rice$11

    Raisins, cashews, fried onions

    Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cashew, cashews): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Summer Greens$15

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Venue says: labelled vegetarian. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Eggplant Moju

    Fermented vegetables, dates, coconut vinegar

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

Small Plates

  • BBQ Pork Ribs$38

    Lime pickle & date glaze, charred shishito peppers

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Hot Butter Soft Shell Crab$28

    Charred spring onion, dry chilli, calamansi jam

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Devilled Chicken Skewer (2pc)$24

    Chilli oil, coconut yoghurt, cucumber & pickled onion

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Vanella Burrata$25

    Tomato salad, mango, kithul vinaigrette

    Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Chargrilled Fremantle Octopus$28

    Ceylon romesco, crispy potato, pickled grape

    Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists romesco): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

Dessert

  • Watalappam$16

    Baked jaggery custard, toasted cashewnut, treacle

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Not Your Amma's Chocolate Biscuit Pudding$18

    Chocolate semifreddo, malt caramel & homemade Marie biscuits

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists biscuit, malt, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Faluda Tres Leches$16

    Rosewater, vanilla sponge, pistachio, vanilla mascarpone cream

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mascarpone, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

Dessert Menu

Desserts

  • Watalappam$18

    Coconut custard pudding, spiced ice cream, Kimbula kithul

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream, custard): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists custard): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Kurumba

    Coconut mousse, coconut cake, coconut & almond praline, young coconut sorbet

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mousse): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists almond, praline): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Not Your Amma's Biscuit Pudding$20

    Valrhona dark chocolate mousse, Marie biscuit, crème Chantilly, Ceylon arrack ice cream

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists biscuit, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream, mousse): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Passion Fruit Souffle$22

    Cashew-nut craquelin, white chocolate & curry leaf ice cream

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream, white chocolate): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

  • Lankan Pavlova$18

    Dilmah earl grey tea cream, compressed pineapple, tropical sorbet

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pavlova): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

What the menu saysGuests with food allergies or dietary requirements are advised to inform the waiter prior to ordering. Although we will endeavour to accommodate your dietary needs, we cannot be held responsible for traces of allergens.
  • Guests with food allergies or dietary requirements are advised to inform the waiter prior to ordering. Although we will endeavour to accommodate your dietary needs, we cannot be held responsible for traces of allergens.
  • Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts.

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.

Premium Menu ($125pp)

  • Premium Menu$125

    Seeni Sambol Puff (spicy onion jam, buffalo curd, curry leaf cured egg yolk); Smoked Brisket Pan Roll (sourdough breadcrumbs, pineapple…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, sourdough, breadcrumb): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, yolk): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists lobster, moreton bay bug): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

Signature Menu ($85pp)

  • Signature Menu$85

    Smoked Beef Pan Roll (sourdough breadcrumbs, pineapple ketchup); Hot Butter Soft Shell Crab (charred spring onion, dry chilli, calamansi)…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, breadcrumb): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crab): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 11 Nov 2026 (kurumbasyd.com.au)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (14)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026. Evidence: 14 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Vegan dishes (5)venue menu, read 11 Nov 2026. Evidence: 5 vegan dishes marked on the menu
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 11 Nov 2026. Evidence: Books online via SevenRooms · source for Takes bookings

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
Address555 Crown St, Poet's Corner, 2010
AreaSydney City & Inner East
KindRestaurant · Sri Lankan
Websitekurumbasyd.com.au
BookingOnline through SevenRooms
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from kurumbasyd.com.au
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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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 Kurumba Restaurant and Bar

Does Kurumba Restaurant and Bar have gluten-free options?

Yes: 19 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Kurumba Restaurant and Bar coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Guests with food allergies or dietary requirements are advised to inform the waiter prior to ordering.”. 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.

Can I book Kurumba Restaurant and Bar online?

Yes, through SevenRooms: https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/kurumba/reservations/create/search/

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