Colombo Kitchen - Hopper and Kottu Bar in Sutton

Many years ago my employment took me to Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) and I was fortunate at that time to see much of the Island. Now living in leafy Shropshire there are limited opportunities to sample such a colourful cuisine as that served by Colombo Kitchen. A birthday celebratory dinner for my daughter provided just the right occasion. Accompanied by my wife we all arrived early in the evening and observed that the restaurant was already busy. Once comfortably settled at our reserved table we ordered aperitifs of Colombo Sunrise cocktails and Lion lager, before the serious matter of reading through the extensive menu. The first food to appear was a Sharing Platter (vadai, cutlets, rolls and patties), which was followed by mains of Mutton Curry, Devilled King Prawns and Chicken Kottu. Steamed spiced Basmati and saffron rice complemented the dishes. Desserts were Kiri Kithul (yoghourt) and fried honey pineapple. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed their chosen dishes and I was able to indulge and appreciate a return to the tastes of the "Island of Serendipity". The Colombo Kitchen menu offers interesting and wide ranging choices that cater for all palates amidst clean and atmospheric surroundings and first class service. Hopefully, it will not be too long before I am able to make a return visit. Recommended.

Our first visit and we’ll definitely be back! Excellent communication before hand, husband’s birthday and wanted to make sure it ran smoothly. Very warm welcome, excellent service and very tasty food. Thank you all at CK

I took my partner to one of our favourite restaurants - Colombo Kitchen in Worcester Park - to belatedly celebrate his birthday on Friday evening. This restaurant is a hidden gem: the food is delicious, the service is friendly and we enjoy spending time there. Thank you to the whole team at CK. Highly recommended.

Weve been eating at Columbo Kitchen with our friends since November 23 and its our favourite place to eat. The food is absolutely delicious as are the cocktails. Staff are very helpful if you have questions about dishes and are willing to adapt so you get something you enjoy.

Had a large group booking for lunch at Colombo Kitchen, and everything was perfect. All the food we ordered (starters, mains, desserts) was excellent. The serving staff were extremely pleasant and efficient whilst accommodating our many requests. Would definitely recommend!

The mutton Labrias was far too spicy and was surprised that the restaurant was quite dim - very strange! I have tasted better Sri Lankan dishes - sorry!

Our second visit here to celebrate a family birthday, having had such a wonderful time originally. The food is seriously delicious, well spiced (but not so much to blast your buds off) ad it's very encouraging to see that most other diners are Sri Lankans, how's that for an endorsement.

This was a home delivery with tasty mains but the sides are way overpriced and we wouldn’t order again. £10 for a small portion of devilled potatos is ridiculous. The egg roti was dry and really not very nice. We had Negombo black pork curry and Ceylon chicken curry - tasty but very greasy. The pictures say it all really.

Firstly the food is quality, well presented and very tasty. My only moan would be that the main dish was a bit on the small side for the money. Also apart from the main waiter the rest of the staff were a little on the slow side. I would go back in the future though.

Visited Colombo Kitchen in Worcester Park with my husband last Saturday. Warmly welcomed, the restaurant offered an extensive Sri Lankan menu. We tried Chicken Lumprise, Chicken and Seafood Kottu, Egg Hoppers, Prawn Rolls, and Watalappan. The authentic flavors transported us to Sri Lanka. My favorite was the Chicken Lumprise, while my husband loved the Prawn Rolls. Prices were reasonable, enhancing our delightful experience. I would recommend them to have a buffet at weekends if possible. Highly recommend for a taste of Sri Lanka!

My partner & I try to visit Colombo Kitchen as often as possible as it’s a fantastic dining experience. It’s a gem of a restaurant. The food is mouth wateringly delicious & spicy. The service is polite & friendly (it’s a family run establishment). The vibe is chilled as everyone is welcome: families with young children, couples and groups celebrating special occasions. Yesterday evening we pre-booked a table for an early dinner at 6pm, by 7:30pm the restaurant was full. This is impressive considering it was the first Saturday evening in January, which traditionally can be a quiet period in the hospitality industry. Keep up the good work! Thank you for yet another lovely evening. We will obviously return. Highly recommended.

Another amazing meal from this fabulous restaurant. The food, the staff, the ambience and the cleanliness were just spot on .

Once again I visited Colombo restaurant and once again everything was out of this world. Amazing okra, spicy chicken , aubergine and if course- hoppers. Staff is so friendly and so polite. The whole restaurant is spotless. I can’t tell you how excited I am to go there again over Christmas break . I can eat this food every day.

I would have given this 5 stars but the thievery on drinks is absolutely disgusting. Bad points: -£5+ for a bottle of sparkling water -£6.50+ for a tiny glass of mango lassi. Taste was nice though -Fish dish in a sauce was awful and had a funky taste -Kotta was not to my liking although other people like it. Just didnt loo appealing and a mush -Shrimp dish was mediocre and dry. Portions are good -Curries are a bit expensive for the location Good points: -Lots of halal options -The hoppers are nice and well priced The biryani was great. They even had a boiled egg which is not common for Pakistani biryani. -Nice décor -Staff are nice although seemed very rushed -Nice food station to watch how some of the food is made

So rereshing to find a clean, happy and amazingly delicious restaurant. This place has been recommended highly and it did not disappoint at all. From the starters to the dessert everythinng was so tasty and so moreish that if i had 2 bellies i would eaten more !!! The service was excellent without being obtrusive. I think we may see this place in the Michelin Guide if it keeps up the standards we saw when we went.

We were a group of 4 adults and 2 kids that visited for lunch on a Sunday. The place wasn’t that busy at the time. Our group ordered the mutton rolls, fish pattis, hot butter squid, Negombo prawn curry, mutton curry, aubergine moju, chilli paneer, seafood kottu, chicken fried rice, as well as a few hoppers and gothamba rotis. For dessert we tried the watalapan, choc biscuit pudding, the kithul pani as well as some ice cream for the kids. If this sounds like a lot of food, I can confirm that it was! Portion sizes were generous and we did end up packing some of it up to take home. The food itself was quite enjoyable throughout, the flavours were authentic and some of the dishes had a real kick to them! Service was friendly but quite slow and it was difficult to catch the attention of servers. The bill for our huge meal came to a reasonable £230, of which £40 was spent on drinks. A solid option for Sri Lankan cuisine overall, with a comprehensive menu that includes all the favourites (our group is of Sri Lankan origin btw). Definitely worth a visit if you live nearby.

If you want a truly authentic Sri Lankan meal this is the place for you. If this place was in central London they would be absolutely killing it! Great vibes, value, decor and service.

What an amazing experience from start to finish . Firstly all the staff are welcoming , friendly , very knowledgable and also efficient . We had quite a few dishes and everyone tasted wonderful , my wife especially enjoyed the king crab curry . The hoppers were a revelation , we had savoury and sweet ones for dessert . Would highly recommend anyone to visit this place and sample the authentic Sri Lankan food and hospitality . Can’t wait to revisit ourselves very soon . NOT TO BE MISSED !

Visited Colombo Kitchen in Worcester Park with my mum and sister for an early dinner on Sunday. This was our first time trying Sri Lankan food. We ordered the Fish Lamprais, Negombo King Prawn curry, stir fry beans and mango & papaya salad. We left the restaurant feeling happy and satisfied. Will definitely come back and try other items on the menu.

Yesterday we ordered a mix of mutton, chicken and vegetarian Lamprais for 25 people to celebrate my son's Confirmation party - and the total package we got was OUTSTANDING! From the first moment we contacted them a month or so ago to get prices etc...

I went with the family to celebrate my husband's Birthday and the Father's day. The food was excellant and we had a real taste of SriLankan food and it was just like home. There is a selection of dishes you can choose from and they will cook it as you like it. i.e. hot/very spicy or mild. Also they take great care about allergies as my 5 yr old grandson is allergic to wheat/eggs/nuts etc. The food was very tasty and just the way we like it. The restaurant was very busy and felt a bit cramped . May be due to the fact that it was the Father's day. The service was very good though it could have been a bit quicker. However, the staff was very friendly and pleaseant and kept enquiring whther everything was to our liking. In my opinion the price was a little bit higher than I expectes as they were charging London prices compared to a restaurant in the suburb. I have no hesitation to recommend the place if you really fancy real SriLankan food where you can taste the food like back at home.

This restaurant is a hidden gem. Every time I’ve visited the food has been delicious and the service friendly & polite. Highly recommended.

Relaxed atmosphere, great service and good food. The food is good, but the staff are exceptional! The place is full of regulars, which says a lot about the consistent standard of the food. Would recommend.

We have been to Sri Lanka a number of times and can honestly say this is the best and most authentic Sri Lankan food we have had outside of Sri Lanka. It was all absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. The egg hoppers were outstanding,...

First visit and will definitely be going back. The service was great and the food 100% gorgeous. Can highly recommend nearly everything on the menu, we shared lots of dishes. The hopper and kottu were fab dishes.

This is an amazing restaurant! The food is so good, everything we ordered was tasty. I have to give a special mention to the staff. They are so knowledgeable and friendly. They went through the items on the menu and really care about the food....

Can’t comment about the food because we didn’t get served. Asked the waiters 3 times for service, no reply. We were just left at the table waiting One of the rudest and worse service we’ve had in a restaurant!! Didn’t even offered a drink!!

Having lived in this area of only chain eateries or ones you wouldn’t introduce your insides to! This was a wonderful surprise. From the decor to the comfortable seating. Staff were efficient and friendly. A family run venture. The food was sublime. From start ti...

Been meaning to try for some time finally went on Thursday evening. Very warm greeting from the manager. He talked us through the menu especially the hoppers which are a maize & flour pancake. We ordered all 3 flavours & glad we did! All very...

9 of us went for a triple birthday celebration and we were NOT disappointed. Welcoming and friendly staff explained the menu to us. Rose wine divine, cocktails enjoyed too. Loved the Dahl, the cashew nut curry, the Negombo bay prawns (massive), the hoppers especially with...

A reallly stylish restaurant and so welcoming Fabulous food and amazing friendly staff. Would highly recommend. This is not the first time we have visited as they are also very child friendly

First time visit and certainly won't be the last! The service was efficient given it was a busy lunchtime crowd - no delays with ordering and wait time. The hospitality was lovely- our waitress, the chef and the owner were interested in our opinions on...

My best mate took me to this restaurant to introduce me to Sri Lankan Cuisine and it was faultless. Everything from the Drinks, Starter, Main, Dessert and the Ceylon Tea was simply sublime. The service was superb! And the staff were impeccable and very friendly.

I just returned from a visit to London, and among the restaurants my local friends and I dined at was the Colombo Kitchen. It was our first time there and it will not be our last! The atmosphere, service and food were outstanding. This was...

Last night was our second visit here and it totally lived up to the high expectations that were set by our first experience. What a fabulous place. Incredibly understated and a total hidden gem. The staff are the lovely, the food is exceptional and the...

This was my first visit to Colombo Kitchen but my partner had visited once before with his twin brother. When we arrived we were warmly welcomed and we quickly placed our drinks & food order. We then had an unexpectedly long wait for our starters...

Proper Sri Lankan food, thoughtfully prepared. Delicious. Excellent service. Well worth the trip from central London.

Lovely welcoming staff. Helpful and friendly. The meal had unusual (for us) items on the menu and We tried food we had not had before. This suited most of us but one. Found it too hot and spicy for her taste although she had been...

We dined here on a Saturday night as a group of 6. Food was delicious (sharing platter to start; then king fish, king crab, prawn curry, mutton curry for mains; fried pineapple and marie cake for dessert). Service was a little on and off -...

We visited Colombo with great expectation because the facia of the restaurant portrays a place of quality. After we ate the starters, we were optimistic, feeling as if we had found a hidden gem but then the mains came out. Our chicken dish was over...

I was one of 6 guests visited for Sunday night dinner. The quality of the food was generally good but let down by the excessive delay and the service. We had to constantly remind them we are waiting for this and the other. One guest...

What a fantastic experience. We were visiting from york for my husbands birthday. We had had take away during lockdown which was excellent but thought we'd try the restaurant this time. The staff were excellent, really attentive and so pleasant. All the food was so...

The food is just so tasty. The spices cater for all. Whether you like to hot or slightly calmer on the palette. They cater for vegans. I took my brother for his birthday meal and he loved it, he is a chef so hard to...

I loved Sri Lankan food so when I heard about this place, it was a no brainer. I loved the decor and the food was incredible The mutton rolls and mutton kottu were incredible, I will be back on a weekend to try the lamprais!

I live local and can’t believe it’s taken me so long to go here. The food is so fresh and tasty definitely recommend the lamprais soooo good big portion and lots of flavours and the hopper was delicious too

My first time at a Sri Lankan restaurant and I have made my friends promise to bring me here every time I visit as it was that good! The place had very few customers but there was a steady stream of food delivery drivers picking...

Came here on a recommendation. Simply the best Sri Lankan food we’ve had outside Sri Lanka….perfect hoppers, curries and even kopi! Will be back soon

Modern, clean mid-range restaurant serving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Prices are on par with central London fine dine locations. For example, pair of plain hoppers are £5.

Pre ordered food and got it delivered for a private event (Christening party). Super quality food in generous portions. Just like made at home by a family member. All the Sri Lankan relatives who attended the event were absolutely amazed by such tasty and well...

We have visited Colombo Kitchen on several occasions and we have been impressed everytime! The flavours are incredible, the variety on offer is amazing and the service is always superb. This restaurant offers Sri Lankan food of the quality that you would only expect "back...

Went to this restaurant for the first time in early July 2021. Was given a table in the window with my family. The waitress was really very good (sorry I don't know her name), very helpful and attentive. The food was great - none of...

Food coma nap was required after this Sunday lunch experience, and wow, the food was just stunning, we shared starters - the platter and the amazing tacos - the variety of flavours and tastes, with the perfect spice level. Mains were the kottu, crab curry...

2nd visit here with the family. Service is just perfect. Lovely and friendly. Attentitive but not intrusive. All interacted with the child we had with us. Menu is great! Food is insanely amazing! So tasty and all dishes individual flavours and not just the same...

I loved our visit to Colombo Kitchen! The staff is friendly and attentive, and our waiter was lovely. The food is really good! We tried a few things including the crab fried rice and it was all lovely. The hoppers are perfect and its such...

I booked a table for 6 or 7 people 2 weeks prior to visiting Colombo kitchen! One of the members of staff phoned us to confirm our booking that afternoon. We all received a warm welcome. The person served us was very attentive and on...

Loved the atmosphere and the great service.. The food was so authentic and reminded of days in Sri Lanka. Loved the jazz music played and the food was excellent. Loved the fish curry. Fresh kattu and appam was feast to taste buds. The lamprais (vegetarian)...

We visited Columbo Kitchen for the first time last night and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We were a party of 4 and ordered a selection of mixed starters and a few additional dishes which were very good. For mains we ordered Live Koto and the...

This place has been a staple for us. We had food from here during the lockdown as takeaway and we were not disappointed when we visited in person. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The food was so flavourful and took me back to...

We visited here last week and the restaurant decor is lovely, the food is delicious and we tried a few of the cocktails which were so nice! We got a chance to try the hoppers and kottu and they were the best hoppers I have...

Excellent service from Sylvia and her team. Communication via email and prompt replies. I ordered breakfast, lunch and dinner for a family gathering last weekend and each meal delivered on time. Breakfast basket was a hit for my guest and lamprais never fails to impress...

Sylvia and her team catered for a small family gathering. We used Colombo Kitchen last year for my mum's wake and our guests were very impressed with the food, so I did not hesitate to use the catering services again and the food was just...

This is great little restaurant in Worcester Park. It gets very busy so recommendation is to book in advance. There was a bit of a hiccup initially as our table was given to a smaller group which resulted in us being seated on a smaller...

We've visited this restaurant many times with friends and as a couple. Every time we are made to feel so valued and special, so a massive thanks to Sylvia, Rainu and every other member of staff that look after us. The range of food is...

Went here for the first time last week and was amazed at how different the food is from Indian. Had the egg Hopper starter which was light and delicious. Staff were excellent and screens in place for social distancing, was very impressed. Not the cheapest...

Outstanding food, plentiful portions, friendly service. We will definitely be back! So nice to find such a great restaurant in our local area,

The food here is wonderful. We were a family of 4 and there was something for everyone on the menu. Each dish is made to the spice level you like which was great for kids.

Tonight was our first experience of dining at Colombo Kitchen and we were really impressed. The team have done a great job of creating a covid-safe environment and it was a really welcoming and comfortable experience. My husband and I both ordered the lamprais (weekends...

I am not an expert but my companion has visited Sri Lanka many times and said the food was very authentic. Either way I thoroughly enjoyed the mixed starters and my chicken curry was top notch, not drowned in tomatoes as all Indian food seems...

we had such high expectations for this restaurant. however our visit made us believe otherwise. we had to wait for a very long time for a table after being told a table was available which was strange as they didnt seem that busy. once seated,...

As a Sri Lankan myself, I was absolutely over the moon to find a restaurant serving really wonderful, authentic Sri Lankan food! Everything we had was perfectly cooked and full of flavour..the kind of flavours you would only expect to enjoy in Sri Lanka! Staff...

We've been here twice in the last week or so and love it. The food was delicious and the staff amazing. On our second visit we couldn't believe that the waitress not only remembered us but knew what wine we had previously and what table...

Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Explained the dishes very well, but due to the mask they wearing and background noise, we didn't really understand fully. Small menu, but who needs pages and pages of different dishes? We tried a Plain Live Hopper as a starter, but...

Wow what can we say. We went to Samsara a week before in cheam and it was chaotic . Today we were at Colombo kitchen and it was very very busy but very well organised. The staff were very polite, efficient and service was 5...

We ate in here on the eat out to help out scheme and it once when it had recently opened. The food was excellent both times, but our recent visit was slightly spoiled by the unfriendly/abrupt service from one of the waitresses, otherwise I would...

First things first - the food here is fantastic. Honestly cannot fault it at all. The menu isn't too big but there's still such a great selection. However, the service really needs to improve. We first visited here when it was recently opened and the...

I visited this restaurant as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. I had seen it many times and thought I'd give it a go. Well I wasn't disappointed. The restaurant clearly appealed to many different cultures (which is always a good sign...

We tried this restaurant for the first time on the 'Eat Out To Help Out' scheme. There's a good range of dishes and everything we tried was delicious (I just wish the coconut rotti with sambol was available every day, not just weekends!). Despite being...

Absolutely delicious food here - cannot recommend highly enough. Love that the food is prepared on view!

We enjoyed a tasty meal for both a vegetarian and a meat eater. The food was delicious with good flavours and came as a healthy portion size. Service was really good with very attentive staff despite it being very busy.

The staff were very friendly and helpful despite them being extremely busy, our starters arrived quickly but personally we felt they were nothing special and I found the tomato ketchup a really disappointing condiment to add to a starter in a higher priced restaurant. Both...

Great food with friendly staff and buzzing atmosphere. We had the sharing starter, some hoppers with a few curries and side dishes. All were very tasty.

Superbly Different. Our first visit to this restaurant and we were pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and we were not rushed to order even though they were very busy and had a queue waiting outside. We ordered the mixed starters that gave us a...

We ordered takeaway via Deliveroo to try this new restaurant near us, as we were curious to try Sri Lankan food and the description and website looked great. We really enjoyed the food, especially the kottu, the hoppers and the green beans side dish. The...

We ordered for take away and collected it from the restaurant. The staff were friendly and the food was superb quality. It tasted like we were eating in Sri Lanka.

As a treat for Mother's Day, my daughter booked a table at Columbo. Due to all restaurants being closed we decided to order take away instead. What a pleasant surprise! The ordering and delivery service was brilliant. Food was hot and delicious. It is one...

Lovely food. Very Slow service. Sneakily priced... went Valentine’s Day. Was sent an email saying £42 set menu. Would we like chicken or lobster... we chose lobster only to get there and see on the menu that it was plus £16 each extra for lobster!!...

Delicious food! Such individual flavours and a good level of spice! We had hoppers and then lamprais and were all scrumptious! Vegetarian food just as scrumptious and plenty of choice. Staff lovely. Its lovely Sylvia comes out as is the live cooking! Can't wait to...

My first time trying Sri Lankan food and it was a real treat. A nice change from the usual Indian/ Italian restaurants which dominate high strees. The food was delicious and you could see it all been made in the open kitchen, looking forward to...

This is an authentic, high-quality restaurant with extremely friendly and attentive service. The menu is clear and easy to understand. The food is delicious and well presented. You feel as though you are in Sri Lanka. I have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant for...

Decided to book for valentine's night, as done my homework regarding reviews as quite a new restaurant, we booked an early table(7.30pm) and the restaurant filled up quite quickly after we were seated, service was a little slow to start but did get better, I...

stopped by to try short eats.excellent jackfruit rolls, patties and vadai.Friendly staff helpful with pushchair.Liked the decor.

Very friendly little place. Great Mutton curry. Rather good hoppas. Good value, and great for vegetarians too.

We visited here for the first time yesterday for our parents' wedding anniversary. The food was delicious! We especially loved the crab curry , Kottu roti, lamprais and the hoppers. The staff were incredibly friendly & were great with our 7 year old daughter and...

We visited yesterday for dinner and made sure we tried as much of the menu as possible. First off the staff are lovely, the waitress spent a lot of time with us explaining each menu item. She was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We ordered...

We had a really lovely dinner. Hoppers and kotthu is definitely worth having as it’s made right in front of you in a bar fresh. It’s the same taste as what you get in Sri Lanka. Staff are lovely and very smiley. The atmosphere was...

Excellent food , so different to any other Asian food. Very accommodating from mild to spicey. All front and back of house want to make your visit very special. We had a lovely evening, mixed age group all said they will definitely return

Lovely small menu, every dish was amazing. Service was great and they allowed us to substitute some ingredients- clearly all cooked fresh. We will be back very soon

Very tasty food - recommend people try it to see the difference from Indian restaurant food eg Cashew Nut Curry. I liked the classy decor and crockery too. Very accommodating and friendly staff as well.

tryied a lots of dishes we couldn't find a single fault. tryied hopers also stinghopers with Negombo prawns, aubergines, cashew curry, and polos curry with coconut sambal. the best tasting SRILANKAN dishes we have experienced for a very long, long time. It's a deferent Asianfood...

Amazing food, really tasty. And busy! Authentic food and friendly staff, had the Jack Fruit curry (med/mild) and the King Prawn curry (mild)