Availability of crab sizes depends on the weather gods and various other factors. We apologise in advance if the size of crab you want is not available.

“THERE ARE NO REGULATIONS AGAINST HARVESTING BABY CRAB, BUT AT MINISTRY OF CRAB WE BELIEVE IN SUSTAINABILITY AND DO NOT SERVE CRABS BELOW 500G. WE HOPE THAT YOU TOO WILL TAKE THIS MESSAGE WITH YOU AS YOU GO ON TO ENJOY YOUR CRAB IN SRI LANKA AND AROUND THE WORLD.”

Black Pepper has been the true “king of spice” of Sri Lanka for centuries, since red chilli was not native to the island. This signature dish is made using  peppercorns that are hand-crushed and rolled on a “miris gala” (traditional grinding stone), whole peppercorns and a pepper dashi, fusing two native Sri Lankan ingredients together: Black Pepper and Mud Crab.

CHILLI CRAB

This dish gave Sri Lankan crabs the iconic status they enjoy in South East Asia. Our version is created with Dharshan’s original recipe, that uses the fiery red chillies of Sri Lanka; adding a warmth, sweetness and incredible depth of flavor to the dish.

CURRY CRAB

A traditional Sri Lankan curry that combines Sri Lanka’s freshest crabs with an array of local spices and sprigs of drumstick leaves.

GARLIC CHILLI CRAB

A Ministry of Crab original, where Mediterranean and Japanese food philosophies meet Sri Lankan Crab. It is a blend of the distinct flavours of Italian olive oil, garlic, Sri Lankan chilli flakes, and Japanese soy sauce. The thick shell of the Sri Lankan Mud Crab adds an unbelievable depth to the flavoured oil, which is great to be soaked up with our popular Kade Bread.

Also available

Garlic Crab – the non-spicy version of the Garlic Chilli Crab
Garlic Pepper – where spicy peppercorns are substituted for the Sri Lankan chilli flakes

BUTTER CRAB

This dish is the best way to appreciate the full flavour of these amazing crustaceans. Our Butter Crab is best served chilled, with warm butter (6 hours’ notice required). However, we are also happy to make this dish available warm (no prior notice required). Order male crabs for more claw meat, and female crabs for tender sweet meat.

Inspired by the classic, Dharshan created this version as he feels that the, “main ingredient in Baked Crab should be crab”. Likened by many to a crab risotto, this dish is rich and savoury with a hint of soy sauce that brings out the umami.

A flavour bomb that substitutes crab with savoury button mushrooms in a rich béchamel sauce. Spice up this delicious starter with a dash of homemade hot sauce!

Steamed and chilled white crab meat gently mixed into a wasabi mayonnaise and served in half an avocado.

Our creamy crab liver pâté is an umami flavour bomb. Add a drop of Kithul Treacle (palm sugar syrup) to round out the dish with an incredible smoky sweetness. Limited quantities available daily.

A combination of Freshwater and Black Tiger Prawns adding up to half a kilo, to make the stock extra flavoursome, go into this curry. Served with traditional wood fired Kade Bread (it’s reputed to be the best prawn curry in the country).

EBI SHIOYAKI

A traditional Japanese dish, our Ebi Shioyaki (salt-grilled prawn) is cooked with sweet, natural salt on hard wood charcoal.

Completely deshelled prawns grilled on a skewer. Request a pinch of chilli if you’d like.

This hearty bisque blends the fresh flavour of Sri Lanka’s amazing Freshwater Prawn with a combination of local spices. Served with traditional wood fired Kade Bread.

SMALL PLATES

These Warm Water Oysters taste much better when served at a lower temperature than their habitat environment, which is why we shuck and chill them for at least 6 hours. Served with our homemade hot sauce and aged soy sauce.Use 2 – 3 drops on each oyster and a dash of freshly squeezed lime! Comes in a set of six.

A favourite among our regulars, these clams are fresh and made to a simple Japanese preparation of butter and soy sauce.

RICE

JAPANESE STYLE FRIED RICE

蟹チャーハン

海老チャーハン

ねぎチャーハン

VEGETABLE SIDES

CHICKEN

À la minute boneless dark meat chicken curry with bold, spicy tones. Served with steamed rice, Pol Sambol and a fried egg.

ALSO AVAILABLE WITH KADE BREAD

True to Dharshan’s Japanese heritage this teriyaki sauce is two decades old and is made without any preservatives or artificial taste enhancers. Never frozen boneless chicken is then cooked on hardwood charcoal to create this sweet yet tangy dish.

Tender chicken leg meat coated with a lightly whisked olive oil and soy sauce foam and chargrilled to perfection.

SEER

Sri Lanka’s favourite fish, cooked on charcoal with Dharshan’s homemade teriyaki sauce to create a truly Japanese flavour.

Fillets of seer lightly sautéed in butter to give it a golden-brown glaze.

Fillets of seer coated with a lightly whisked olive oil and soy sauce foam and chargrilled to perfection.

BREAD

1. 18 cubes of traditional Sri Lankan wood fired bread.

A thick slice of traditional Sri Lankan wood fired bread glazed in garlic butter and chargrilled.

Made à la minute to a Sangakkara family recipe, our Pol Sambol is hand-scraped on order before being ground on a traditional ‘miris gala’ (grinding stone), as a mixture of coconut, chilli and onion. This dish is created with Maldive Fish from our sister restaurant in Maldives and is a great accompaniment to our curry dishes and Kade Bread.

THIRST QUENCHERS

1. Our Iced Tea Soda is a refreshing, all-natural alternative to traditional soft drinks.

A unique beverage made to a 100-year-old recipe using all-natural Sri Lankan Ginger specially grown in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

FRESH FRUIT JUICES

STILL & SPARKLING WATER

As a means of reducing our carbon footprint, our water is transported in large 20L reusable containers and is served in a carafe.

DESSERT

Adding a touch of sophistication to the classic Sri Lankan dessert, we created our signature Chocolate Biscuit Pudding with rich Swiss dark chocolate in individual portions topped with whipped cream.

A tropical island twist on the classic French
dessert. Created using rich coconut milk, this
dish is baked to perfection in a coconut shell.
Crack the caramelized sugar coating to taste the
smooth and creamy custard within!

COFFEE

BLACK & GREEN TEA