Papaya Ealing is a long established Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant at 161 Northfield Avenue in West Ealing. It has served the local community for more than twenty five years, developing a loyal following for generous cooking that celebrates the spices, textures and comforting dishes of both culinary traditions.
The meal can begin with savoury snacks such as fish cutlets, mutton rolls and crisp vadai, accompanied by chutneys that add freshness and heat. Dosas offer another popular starting point, with their thin, crisp rice and lentil batter providing a delicate contrast to fragrant fillings, sambar and coconut based accompaniments.
Hoppers, string hoppers and kothu bring some of Sri Lanka’s most distinctive specialities to the table. Bowl shaped hoppers have a crisp edge and soft centre, while fine steamed string hoppers are well suited to soaking up curry. Kothu combines chopped roti with vegetables, spices and a choice of meat for a lively and substantial dish.
The wider selection includes chicken, lamb, seafood and vegetable curries, together with rice dishes and biryani for a complete meal. Lentils, aubergine, okra and other vegetable preparations make it easy to assemble a varied vegetarian spread, while traditional sweets and cooling drinks provide a gentle finish after the deeper spice of the main courses.
Address: 161 Northfield Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 9QT, United Kingdom
Papaya Ealing Menu
Snacks
Masala Papad
Roasted papad topped with freshly chopped vegetables, green chilli, coriander and spices.
Plain Papad
Roasted or fried papad served with chutney.
Chana Vadai
Lentil patties made with chana dhal, onions, curry leaves, green chilli and spices, deep fried and served with coconut chutney.
Udupi Vadai
Soft savoury doughnuts made with urid dhal, onions, green chilli, curry leaves and spices, deep fried and served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Vegetable Samosa
Crispy pastry parcels filled with spiced mixed vegetables and deep fried, served with tamarind chutney.
Onion Bhaji
Thinly sliced onions mixed with gram flour and spices, deep fried until crispy, served with mint chutney.
Chicken 65
Boneless chicken pieces marinated in South Indian spices, deep fried and tossed with curry leaves, green chilli and onions.
Devilled Chicken
Boneless chicken stir fried with onions, peppers, green chilli, tomato and Sri Lankan spices.
Devilled Mutton
Tender mutton pieces stir fried with onions, peppers, green chilli, tomato and Sri Lankan spices.
Devilled Prawn
King prawns stir fried with onions, peppers, green chilli, tomato and Sri Lankan spices.
Fish Cutlet
Sri Lankan style fish croquettes made with fish, potato and spices, crumbed and deep fried, served with chilli sauce.
Mutton Rolls
Spiced mutton and potato filling wrapped in a pancake, crumbed and deep fried, served with chilli sauce.
Dosa
Plain Dosa
Crispy South Indian rice and lentil crêpe served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Masala Dosa
Crispy rice and lentil crêpe filled with spiced mashed potatoes and onions, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Cheese Masala Dosa
Crispy dosa filled with spiced potato masala and grated cheese, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Mysore Masala Dosa
Spicy dosa spread with Mysore chilli chutney and filled with potato masala, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Paneer Dosa
Dosa filled with spiced paneer and onions, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Chicken Dosa
Dosa filled with spicy chicken masala, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Mutton Dosa
Dosa filled with spicy mutton masala, served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Paper Dosa
Extra thin and crispy large dosa served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Idli & Vadai
Idli
Steamed South Indian rice and lentil cakes served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Sambar Idli
Idli soaked in hot sambar and garnished with onions and coriander.
Idli & Vadai Combo
Combination of idli and udupi vadai served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Hoppers & String Hoppers
Plain Hopper
Traditional Sri Lankan bowl-shaped rice flour pancake with crispy edges.
Egg Hopper
Hopper with an egg cooked in the centre, served with seeni sambol and pol sambol.
String Hoppers
Steamed rice flour noodle nests served with coconut gravy (kiri hodi) and pol sambol.
Sri Lankan & South Indian Specials
Chicken Kothu Roti
Finely chopped roti stir fried with chicken, egg, vegetables and Sri Lankan spices.
Mutton Kothu Roti
Finely chopped roti stir fried with mutton, egg, vegetables and Sri Lankan spices.
Vegetable Kothu Roti
Finely chopped roti stir fried with mixed vegetables, egg and Sri Lankan spices.
Chicken Kothu String Hopper
Shredded string hoppers stir fried with chicken, egg, vegetables and Sri Lankan spices.
Mutton Kothu String Hopper
Shredded string hoppers stir fried with mutton, egg, vegetables and Sri Lankan spices.
Vegetable Kothu String Hopper
Shredded string hoppers stir fried with mixed vegetables, egg and Sri Lankan spices.
Chicken Mains
Chicken Curry
Traditional Sri Lankan chicken curry cooked with roasted spices, coconut and curry leaves.
Chicken Chettinad
South Indian style chicken curry cooked with freshly ground Chettinad spices, black pepper and curry leaves.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Grilled chicken tikka simmered in a creamy tomato and onion sauce.
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich buttery tomato gravy with cream and fenugreek.
Mutton & Lamb Mains
Mutton Curry
Sri Lankan style mutton curry cooked with roasted spices, coconut and curry leaves.
Mutton Chettinad
Mutton cooked with Chettinad spices, black pepper, coconut and curry leaves.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Tender lamb cooked in Kashmiri style aromatic onion and tomato gravy.
Seafood Mains
Fish Curry
Sri Lankan fish curry cooked with coconut milk, tamarind and spices.
Prawn Curry
King prawns cooked in a coconut based Sri Lankan curry sauce with spices and curry leaves.
Vegetarian Mains
Vegetable Curry
Seasonal mixed vegetables cooked in a mild Sri Lankan coconut curry sauce.
Dhal Curry
Red lentils cooked with coconut milk, onion, garlic and tempered spices.
Dhal Spinach
Red lentils cooked with spinach, coconut milk and tempered spices.
Mutter Paneer
North Indian style curry with peas and paneer cooked in onion and tomato gravy.
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a tangy onion and tomato gravy with North Indian spices.
Saag Aloo
Spinach and potatoes cooked with onion, tomato and spices.
Biryani & Rice
Chicken Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with marinated chicken, spices and herbs, served with raita.
Mutton Biryani
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with marinated mutton, spices and herbs, served with raita.
Vegetable Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with mixed vegetables, spices and herbs, served with raita.
Steamed Rice
Plain steamed basmati rice.
Lemon Rice
Basmati rice tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, lentils and lemon juice.
Breads
Plain Naan
Leavened Indian bread baked in the tandoor.
Garlic Naan
Tandoor baked naan topped with garlic and coriander.
Butter Naan
Soft naan brushed with butter.
Cheese Naan
Stuffed naan with melted cheese, baked in the tandoor.
Roti
Wholemeal flatbread cooked on a griddle.
Paratha
Layered flaky wholemeal bread cooked on a griddle.
Coconut Paratha
Paratha layered with grated coconut and cooked on a griddle.
Sides & Accompaniments
Raita
Yoghurt with cucumber, onion and spices.
Seeni Sambol
Sri Lankan caramelised onion relish with chilli and spices.
Pol Sambol
Fresh grated coconut sambol with red chilli, onion and lime.
Meal Deals (Delivery)
Chicken Thali
Chicken curry and 2 vegetable curries served with steamed rice.
Meal Deal for 2
Chicken Tikka Masala, Dhal Spinach (Medium), Pilau Rice and Garlic Naan.