Island Specialities

Main Course

Chicken Kottu

This delicious meal consists of lengthy preparations from making fresh Ceylon roti parathas to chopping (kottu) all ingredients (eggs, vegetables, chicken curry) on a hot griddle. This meal is authentic and enjoyable as is.

Chicken Nasi Goreng

This delicious, spicy stir-fried rice is one of Indonesia's best-known dishes. This street-style version blends juicy chicken and fresh vegetables with Basmati rice and homemade seasoning. 

Prawn Nasi Goreng

This is Indonesian fried rice with shrimp. You will love the flavors. Enjoy Smiling Islander’s take on Nasi Goreng.

Egg Noodles

One of the most popular Island creations. Wholesome street food is loved by many. Wok-fried with vegetables, egg & noodles that will leave you feeling satisfied and yearning for more.

Egg Fried Rice

Egg Fried Rice combined with the leeks and carrots. This is a great side dish to enjoy with curry. This is an aromatic rice dish; one of my favorites. 

Chicken Chickpea Kottu

This delicious meal consists of lengthy preparations from making fresh chickpeas and all ingredients (eggs, vegetables, chicken curry) on a hot griddle. This meal is authentic and enjoyable as is.

Curries

Chicken Curry

This chicken curry is a boneless dish and is best paired with any kind of rice, and often made with freshly prepared curry powder. In addition, this dish is made with many spices and cooked in a clay pot.

Beef Curry

This dish features delicious Sri Lankan-style fresh Beef cooked in special spices and homemade Sri Lankan curry powder. It is a dish created for spicy lovers, which goes very well with rice.

Pork Curry

This dish features delicious Sri Lankan-style fresh Pork cooked in special spices and homemade Sri Lankan curry powder. It is a dish created for spicy lovers, which goes very well with rice.

Sri Lankan Ahi Tuna Curry

This island favorite is a must-try. Shrimp dish cooked with coconut milk and selective ingredients. A unique flavor profile gives way to a delicious taste!

Shrimp Curry

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Deviled Shrimp

This is a must-try! Shrimp Deviled is one of the most famous dishes in Sri Lankan cuisine. It has a sweet, tangy, and a little bit spicy flavor. It’s a perfect dish to eat by itself or best enjoy it with some rice!

Pumpkin Curry

Unique experience with Pumpkin Curry. You will absolutely love this dish. Kabucha Japanese pumpkins are cooked to perfection in this curry.

Chickpea Curry

Chickpeas simmered in a coconut milk gravy, mixed with aromatic spices. This is a vegan friendly Island dish.

Potato Curry

Pieces of Idaho potatoes cooked in creamy coconut milk with turmeric until fork tender. Best served with a side of rice.

Lentil Curry

Red lentils cooked with Authentic Sri Lankan spices. I know you will enjoy this dish!

Jackfruit Curry

This famous young jackfruit curry that is out of this world! One of the most popular dishes in Sri Lanka. Young jackfruit slow-cooked in a tangy and spicy coconut milk-based gravy with a very rich texture. It just melts in your mouth. This is a secret recipe passed down to me from my family.

Okra Curry

This okra curry is a simple yet delicious Island dish where okra is simmered in medium spicy, slightly tangy onion-tomato-coconut gravy.

Pineapple Curry

Sweet and spicy Pineapple Curry anyone? Yes, this will add extra flavors to highlight all food. Another Must try island favorite by smiling Islander.

Beetroot Curry

Julienne-style chopped beetroot slices in a sweet pink gravy with smoky spices

Snacks

Bacon & Egg Pasty

Another Island favorite, Bacon & Egg Pastries are fulfilling snacks enjoyed with ketchup and a hot cup of tea. These puffs have a delicious crisp and flaky crust and a flavorful bacon & egg filling, making it a hearty hot pocket puff!

Fish Buns

Sri Lankan spicy Tuna fish bun or Maalu paan is a triangle-shaped soft bun filled with curried potato and Tuna fish mixed with Sri Lankan spices. The fish bun is one of the famous bakery snacks in Sri Lanka and you can have this as a snack or to serve with afternoon tea.

Beef Rolls

An appetizer you won’t want to share! Beef Rolls, a super flavorful appetizer prepared with seasoned Beef mixed with potatoes and authentic Sri Lankan spices.

Desserts

Chocolate Biscuit Pudding

Chocolate Biscuit Pudding is a classic Sri Lankan favorite dessert. A light, creamy, rich, mousse-like chocolate dessert with graham cracker crust on the bottom. Perfect after a spicy meal as a sweet treat!

Bread Pudding

This is our island take on traditional bread pudding. I grew up eating this amazing dessert. Good for 3 to 4 people. Trust me, everyone is gonna love this.