International Cuisine with an Emphasis on Sri Lankan Ingredients
CEREALS
| RARE HOUSE MADE GRANOLA | |
| MIXED CEREAL | |
| With roasted honey and soya milk | |
| SWISS BIRCHER MUESLI | |
| Granny smith apple, orange, nuts, honey and yogurt | |
| PORRIGE | |
| Low fat milk, dry apricots, roasted nuts and honey | |
| BREAKFAST SUNDAE | |
| House made granola, mixed berries, local curd and mint | |
| RED QUINOA | |
| Apricots, almonds, maple syrup, orange and mascarpone | |
| RICE FLAKES | |
| Almonds and yogurt | |
| RICE PORRIE | |
| Prunes, dry apricots, low fat yogurt |
BREAKFAST CLASSICS
| FRIED | |
| Two eggs with toast and your choice of sausage, bacon or pancakes | |
| SCRAMBLED | |
| With sliced tomatoes, beetroot, cucumber and herbs | |
| POACHED | |
| With creamy gravy and smoked bacon | |
| EGG WHITE OMELETTE | |
| Upland watercress, cherry tomatoes, avocado and rustic potatoes | |
| BUILD YOUR OWN OMELETTE | |
| With rustic potatoes and sautéed tomatoes. Choice of three : salmon, fresh tuna, chicken, bacon, mozzarella, goat cheese, blue cheese, cheddar, tomatoes, mushrooms, avocado, green onions, spinach, bell peppers, green chili, capsicum, mixed herbs |
SPECIALITIES
| OPEN FACED SHORTCRUST | |
| Fried eggs, sautéed spinach, creamy gravy with bacon or sausage | |
| SALMON BENEDICT | |
| Two sous vide eggs, smoked salmon, pickled red onions and capers | |
| OVEN BAKED QUICHE | |
| Organic vegetables, mushrooms, poached eggs and mixed leaves | |
| CURED WILD SALMON | |
| Avocado, pickled red onion, dill crème fraiche, and rustic potatoes | |
| KIRIBATH OR POL ROTI | |
| With fish curry of chicken ambulthiyal, dhal curry, lunumiris and sambol |
GRIDDLE
| FRENCH TOAST | |
| A choice of classic. Cinnamon or passion fruit | |
| WAFFLES | |
| A choice of classic, yogurt, kithul hakuru or caramelized banana | |
| PANCAKES | |
| House tempered chocolate, cinnamon and oatmeal with pani apple compote |
HOUSE BAKED
| MUFFINS | |
| Pineapple and cinnamon, wild berries or chocolate chip | |
| CROISSANTS | |
| Plain OR Chocolate, ham and cheese or bacon and onion | |
| DOUGHNUTS | |
| Tiramisu or Chocolate | |
| BAGELS | |
| Crispy bacon, scrambled eggs and cream cheese |
BEVERAGES
| HOT BEVERAGES | |
| Brewed Coffee/ Espresso/ Cappuccino/ Café Latte/ Hot Chocolate | |
| FRESH FRUIT JUICES | |
| Freshly squeezed orange juice/ Papaya and king coconut/ Beetroot, apple and mint/ Freshly squeezed orange juice | |
| SMOOTHIES | |
| Basil and avocado/ Raw mango and mint | |
| THE RARE TEA SELECTION | |
| Uga Black Tea Blend/ Uga Herbal Blend/ English Breakfast/ Earl Grey/ Chamomile/ Rooibos |
International Cuisine with an Emphasis on Sri Lankan Ingredients
APPETIZERS
| FARMER’S MARKET SALAD | |
| Seasonal Organic Leaves, Strawberries, Apples, Grapes, Assortment of Nuts | |
| CAESAR SALAD | |
| Classic Focaccia Tomato Croutons, Crispy Bacon with your preference of Chicken or Prawn | |
| RED QUINOA SALAD | |
| Seasonal Organic Vegetables, Crispy Iceberg Lettuce, Coriander, Chili and Passion Fruit Dressing | |
| LAGOON CRAB | |
| Panco Avocado, Organic Greens with Aioli | |
| GOTUKOLA SALAD | |
| Jackfruit Seeds and Coconut Shavings | |
| SPICED ORGANIC VEGETABLE TART | |
| Feta, Matured Cheddar and Parmesan Cheese | |
| MIRISSA YELLOW FIN TUNA | |
| Lotus Root Salad and Classic Vinaigrette | |
| SHOE LOBSTER | |
| Local Organic Palaand Pickled Onions | |
| SPICY CRISPY CALAMARI | |
| House Made Eggplant Chutney |
Liquid Indulgence
| SPICED PRAWN SOUP | |
| Crab Flakes | |
| PUMPKIN AND COCONUT SOUP | |
| with your preference of, Chicken, Beef or Crab | |
| ORGANIC MULLIGATAWNY SOUP | |
| Creamy Red Lentils, Apples, Coconut Milk, Coriander, Black Pepper and Rice |
In Between Bread
| QUESADILLAS | |
| Cajun Chicken topped with Tomato Salsa and Sour Cream | |
| AN EXPRESSION OF JAFFNA | |
| Crab Curry, Roast Paan with Coconut Sambol | |
| LAMB FOCACCIA | |
| Freshly Cut Rustic Potatoes and Organic Salad | |
| MEMORY OF A CHEESESTEAK | |
| Tender Beef Strips, Balsamic Onions, Shitake Mushrooms, Sundried Tomato, Vintage Cheddar and Organic Local Pala | |
| PULLED PORK BURGER | |
| Ruby Red Beetroot, Melted Cheese with Freshly Cut Rustic Potatoes and Organic Salad | |
| POLOS BURGER | |
| Crumbed Patty, Garlic Aioli with Grilled Vegetables | |
| COLN VALLEY SMOKED SALMON | |
| House Made Bagel, Dijon Mustard, Honey Crème, Garden Fresh Greens and Capers | |
| CHILI CHICKEN | |
| House Made Caramelized Onion Bagel, Curry Leaf Yogurt and Local Pala | |
| ORGANIC GRILLED VEGETABLES | |
| House Made Bagel, Mint Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes and Organic Fresh Basil | |
| CURRIED MIRISSA YELLOW FIN TUNA | |
| House Made Caramelized Onion Bagel, Avocado, Crispy Iceberg Lettuce and Coconut Sambol |
Grain Range
| FRESHLY CUT FETTUCCINE | |
| Chicken, Organic Vegetables, Eggplant Moju, Pol Sambol and Spiced Nuts | |
| A CLASSIC PENNE ARRABIATA | |
| Freshly Caught Calamari, Tomato Sauce, Chili and Organic Fresh Basil | |
| SPAGHETTI WITH WILD MUSHROOMS | |
| Parmesan and Chili | |
| HOUSE MADE GINGER GNOCCHI | |
| Organic Pumpkin and Lemongrass Purée, Parmesan Shavings and Local Pala | |
| TOMATO RICE | |
| Negombo Jumbo Prawns, Calamari, Clams and Curried Chicken | |
| SAUTÉED LAGOON CRAB | |
| Tossed with Aromatic Steamed Coconut Rice, Roasted Coconut Shards and Peanut Sauce | |
| ORGANIC VEGETABLE STEW | |
| Basmati Rice and Pickled Raw Mango | |
| A SRI LANKAN TRADITION | |
| A choice of Basmati Rice or Red Rice accompanied by Dhal Curry, Organic Seasonal Vegetable Curry, Eggplant Moju, Pol Mallum, House Made Mango Chutney,Papadam and a selection of two curries from Yellow Fin Tuna Mustard Curry, Devilled Prawn, Chicken Red Curry and Black Pork Curry |
International Cuisine with an Emphasis on Sri Lankan Ingredients
ASSORTMENT OF SAVORIES
| Salmon Gravlax with Dill Mustard and Honey | |
| Truffle Quiche with Sour Cream and Mustard Seeds | |
| Crispy Polos Wonton | |
| Tuna Crunch with Tomato Relish | |
| Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich | |
| Chili Chicken Sandwich | |
| Mini Pork Slider | |
| Mushroom Vol-Au-Vent | |
| Crab Cakes with Curry Leaf Aioli | |
| Blue Cheese and Walnut tart | |
ASSORTMENT OF SWEETS
| Baileys Irish Cream with Mixed Berries and Crumble | |
| Mini Tartlet with White Chocolate and Cointreau | |
| Strawberries | |
| Chocolate Macaroon with Whisky Crème | |
| Mini Tiramisu with Organic Honey | |
| Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Berries | |
| Chocolate Éclair | |
| Mango Profiterole | |
| Scottish Shortbread | |
| Mini Doughnut with Toffee Sauce | |
International Cuisine with an Emphasis on Sri Lankan Ingredients
APPETIZERS
| OYSTERS | |
| Lime, Bread Crumbs and Butter, Tomato Oregano Foam and Beluga Vodka | |
| THE WALDORF “MADE OVER” | |
| Granny Smith Apples, Celeriac, Caramelized Walnuts and Blue Cheese Ice Cream | |
| OCTOPUS | |
| Avocado, Spicy Carrot Purée and Lychee-Campari | |
| SQUID | |
| Arrack Infused and Local “Pala” | |
| SOFT SHELL CRAB | |
| Cajun Spiced Tempura, Wasabi Cream with Passion Fruit and Mango Salsa | |
| GRATINATED DIVER SCALLOPS | |
| Sautéed Spinach and Tomato Salsa | |
| CRAB CAKES | |
| Nuwara Eliya Plum Tomato Chutney and Lime Aioli | |
| TUNA TATAKI | |
| Curry Aioli, Kaffir Lime “Pangrattato”, Leek Ash, Smoked Leek, Sweet Corn Salsa and Mustard Cress |
SOUP
| LEMONGRASS | |
| Roasted Tomato with Aged Balsamic Reduction | |
| MUTTON | |
| Pumpkin Curry with Arrack | |
| CURRY CAPPUCCINO | |
| Crab Wonton, Coconut Foam | |
| RED LENTIL AND CORIANDER | |
| Soft Poached Egg and Lime Tahini |
VEGETARIAN
| GNOCCHI | |
| Eggplant and Frozen Goat Cheese | |
| MUNG DHAL WELLINGTON | |
| Wild Garlic Panna Cotta and Beetroot Purée | |
| POLOS | |
| Local Marinated Spices, Beetroot and Raw Mango |
Seafood
| RARE SEAFOOD SYMPHONY | |
| Lobster, Yellow Fin Tuna, Black Tiger Prawns, Cuttlefish | |
| KALU POL | |
| Rock Lobster, House Made Roast Paan and Coconut Sambol | |
| PRAWNS | |
| Freshly Cut Spaghetti, Jumbo Prawns, Chili and Sea Clams | |
| MIRISSA YELLOW FIN TUNA ROSSINI | |
| Foie Gras, Celeriac Purée and Wild Mushrooms | |
| TASMANIAN SALMON FILLET | |
| Grilled, Thibbatu, Garlic and Spinach Purée | |
| ASIAN SEA BASS WITH HERBS AND ROASTED ALMOND CRUST | |
| Pak Choi, Cauliflower Purée and Café de Paris | |
| TIGER PRAWN LAKSA | |
| Vermicelli, Tofu and Crispy Curry Leaves |
Butcher's Block
| TENDERLOIN | |
| Mushrooms, Gotukola, Sautéed Potatoes with Bacon and Truffle Jus | |
| RIB EYE | |
| Mustered Pumpkin, Bacon, Crunchy Garden Pickles and Balvenie Jus | |
| SLOW COOKED LAMB SHORT RIBS | |
| Tempered Sweet Potato, Pickled Shallots and Zaziiki | |
| SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANK | |
| Feta Cheese, Green Pea Mallum, Coriander and Mint Couscous | |
| AUSTRALIAN LAMB CHOPS | |
| Honey, Aged Balsamico, Lentil Mash, Curry Leaves and Yogurt | |
| BLACK PORK | |
| Couscous, Bacon and Coconut Mallum | |
| PORK BELLY | |
| Seared, Plum Jam and Pineapple Purée | |
| TENDER PORK SPARE RIBS | |
| Pineapple Purée, Green Chili, Garlic and Apple Chutney | |
| CHILI CHICKEN DARK MEAT | |
| Crushed Pumpkin and Apple Cucumber Relish | |
| CHICKEN AMBULTHIYAL | |
| Kiri Ala Tempered and Spicy Onion Pickle |
Sides
| TEMPERED SWEET POTATO MASH | |
| GRILLED VEGETABLES, OLIVE OIL AND VINTAGE BALSAMIC | |
| HERB ROASTED NEW POTATOES WITH BACON | |
| TRUFFLED CAULIFLOUR WITH MATURED CHEDDAR | |
| HOUSE CUT “RARE” FRIES | |
| GREEN BEANS WITH MALDIVE FISH | |
| COCONUT RICE | |
S W E E T E S C A P E
| WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE | |
| Ginger Crumble and Strawberry Coulis | |
| GINGER FLAVOURED MUD CAKE | |
| Toffee Sauce and Blueberry Ice Cream | |
| SPICED PUMPKIN TART | |
| Roasted Seeds and Cinnamon Ice Cream | |
| DARK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE | |
| Vanilla Marshmallow and Drunken Berries | |
| AMERICAN STYLE APPLE PIE | |
| Cinnamon Crumble and Tamarind Ice Cream | |
| BOURBON VANILLA PANNA COTTA | |
| Homemade Passionfruit - Mint Salsa | |
| CHOCOLATE FONDANT | |
| Mint Ice Cream (preparation time of 25 minutes) | |
| BAKED LEMON CURD CRUMBLE | |
| Treacle and Whisky Ice Cream | |
| “RARE” STYLE TIRAMISU | |
| RED FRUIT CRUMBLE | |
| Lychee and Butterscotch Sauce | |
| HOUSE MADE THALA KARELI JAGGERY CURD | |
| Treacle | |
| SEASONAL FRESH FRUIT PLATTER | |
| Lime Sorbet |
ICE CREAM SELECTION
| Jaggery and Sesame | |
| Roasted Coconut | |
| Passion Fruit and Chili | |
| Salted Peanut | |
| Seeni Sambol and Sprats | |
| Mint | |
| Tamerind | |
| Amaretto White Chocolate | |
SORBET SELECTION
| Pineapple and Thyme | |
| Lemongrass and Mint | |
| Mixed Berries | |
| Lime | |
| Lovi | |
| Mango and Passion | |
AFTER DINNER COCKTAILS
| BAILEYS COFFEE | |
| Baileys Irish Cream | Kahlua | Vodka | Chocolate | Whipped Cream | |
| AMARETTO COFFEE | |
| Disaronno Amaretto | Hot Coffee| Cocoa | Whipped Cream | |
| MEXICAN COFFEE | |
| Kahlua | Hot Coffee | Whipped Cream | |
| CAFÉ ROYAL | |
| Cognac | Hot Coffee | Whipped Cream | |
| “RARE” DESSERTINI | |
| Vodka | Cointreau | Chocolate | Whipped Cream | |
| IRISH COFFEE | |
| Irish Whisky | Hot Coffee | Whipped Cream | |
| THE RESIDENCE COFFEE | |
| Arrack | Hot Coffee | Jaggery | Whipped Cream |
