Rambutan
🍛 · ★ 4.3 (1K) · €€
Rambutan brings Sri Lankan diaspora cooking to London's Borough Market. Founded by Cynthia Shanmugalingam, it serves vibrant curries, sambols, and clay stove specialties inspired by her family heritage.
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what to order
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- scottish hake & clam red curry with lemongrass & sea purslane£21P 39g · C 16g · F 24g · 450 kcal
- highland beef short rib curry with confit daikon & coriander temper£27P 38g · C 18g · F 46g · 650 kcal
- saffron chicken pongal rice with mint sambol£19.50P 38g · C 78g · F 25g · 700 kcal
what you'll pay
£13.03 on average, £3.75 to £28 across the menu
a third of the menu sits at £10-15.
known for
- gundu dosas with coriander sambolThese light fried dough balls are a popular snack, served with a vibrant chilli and coriander sambol.£6.50
- saffron chicken pongal rice with mint sambolA comfort food staple that feels like a cross between rice pudding and biryani, coated in spiced coconut.£19.50
- mutton rolls with tamarind ketchupThese are a reliable snack that diners consistently order and enjoy.£12
- grilled king prawns with goraka butterRegulars praise these prawns for being tasty and well prepared.£20
- kottu roti with devon crab, spring greens & chilli butterA staple Sri Lankan dish that is a frequent order for those wanting a hearty meal.£28
good to know
ORDER (order.inc) read all 23 dishes on the menu at Rambutan in London and checked each one against 10 diets. 17 of 23 dishes are rated safe for pescatarian, 13 of 23 for gluten free. for more protein the top pick is scottish hake & clam red curry with lemongrass & sea purslane at 39g protein and 450 calories. data as of 22 september 2026.
what should i order at Rambutan for more protein or a lighter plate?
39g of protein: scottish hake & clam red curry with lemongrass & sea purslane at 450 calories, £21. data as of 22 september 2026.
does Rambutan have pescatarian dishes?
17 of 23 dishes at Rambutan are rated safe for pescatarian. checked dish by dish, not self-reported. data as of 22 september 2026.
does Rambutan have gluten free dishes?
13 of 23 dishes at Rambutan are rated safe for gluten free, 5 to check with staff. checked dish by dish, not self-reported. data as of 22 september 2026.
guidance, not medical advice. confirm ingredients and preparation with the restaurant, especially for allergies.
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