Jaffna House Menu

Jaffna House is an established Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant at 90 Tooting High Street, where it has served the neighbourhood since 1991. A cafe and takeaway counter occupies the front, while the main dining room and bar are reached from the Coverton Road side. The relaxed format suits a quick plate as well as a larger shared meal with family or friends.

Vegetarian starters, samosas, vadai and crisp fried snacks introduce the spice and texture of the menu. Meat and seafood dishes include mutton rolls, chicken preparations, fish and regional Jaffna specialities. Curries use coconut, chilli, aromatics and roasted spices in combinations that range from gently warming to intensely hot.

Traditional plates include pittu steamed with fresh coconut, delicate string hoppers and bowl shaped hoppers made from a fermented rice flour batter. Kottu chops flatbread with vegetables, egg, chicken, mutton or seafood on a hot griddle. Dosai, biryani, rice dishes and South Indian meals provide further ways to combine curry, sambol, sauce and bread.

Vegetable curries and vegan dishes are represented across the menu, making it easy for a mixed table to order several plates for sharing. Tandoori cooking and breads extend the selection beyond Sri Lankan favourites, while desserts and drinks offer a gentler finish after the spice. Catering and a private function room also allow Jaffna House to serve larger gatherings beyond its everyday dining room.

Address: 90 Tooting High Street, Tooting, London SW17 0RN, United Kingdom

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