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The Pharo, Nittambuwa

The Menu

Sri Lankan Favourites

Rice and curry, and island classics.

  • Rice & Curry — Rs. 1,200
    Steamed rice with three vegetable curries, dhal, sambol and papadam.
  • Chicken Kottu Roti — Rs. 1,500
    Chopped godamba roti tossed on the griddle with chicken, egg and vegetables.
  • Seafood Fried Rice — Rs. 1,800
    Wok-fried rice with prawns, cuttlefish and spring onion.
  • Devilled Chicken — Rs. 1,600
    Sweet, sour and fiery, with capsicum and onion.
  • Hoppers (three) — Rs. 600
    Crisp-edged rice-flour hoppers with lunu miris.

Indian Kitchen

Fragrant curries and tandoor classics.

  • Butter Chicken — Rs. 1,900
    Tandoor-roasted chicken in a silky tomato and butter sauce.
  • Chicken Biryani — Rs. 1,800
    Layered basmati rice with spiced chicken, raita and gravy.
  • Paneer Tikka Masala — Rs. 1,600
    Char-grilled cottage cheese in a spiced onion and tomato gravy.
  • Garlic Naan — Rs. 350
    Baked to order.

Italian & Pizza

Pasta, comfort food and pizzas made to share.

  • Margherita Pizza — Rs. 1,800
    Tomato, mozzarella and basil.
  • Chicken Tikka Pizza — Rs. 2,200
    Our kitchens meet: tandoori chicken, onion and green chilli.
  • Spaghetti Bolognese — Rs. 1,700
    Slow-cooked beef ragù and parmesan.
  • Creamy Chicken Alfredo — Rs. 1,800
    Fettuccine with chicken, mushroom and cream.

Asian Wok

Indonesian and East Asian favourites.

  • Nasi Goreng — Rs. 1,800
    Indonesian fried rice with chicken satay, fried egg and prawn crackers.
  • Mee Goreng — Rs. 1,600
    Wok-fried noodles with vegetables and egg.
  • Hot Butter Cuttlefish — Rs. 2,100
    Crisp cuttlefish tossed with chilli, garlic and butter.
  • Vegetable Chop Suey — Rs. 1,300
    Garden vegetables in a light soy and ginger sauce.

Desserts

From the table our guests still talk about.

  • Watalappan — Rs. 600
    Coconut and jaggery custard with cashew.
  • Chocolate Fondant — Rs. 850
    Warm, with vanilla ice cream.
  • Fruit Platter — Rs. 700
    The best of the season.
  • Ice Cream (two scoops) — Rs. 500
    Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry.

Café Brew & Drinks

Coffee, Ceylon tea and coolers.

  • Pot of Ceylon Tea — Rs. 400
    Served with milk and sugar on the side.
  • Cappuccino — Rs. 550
  • Iced Coffee — Rs. 600
  • Fresh Lime Juice — Rs. 450
  • King Coconut — Rs. 350
    Served chilled.