ARTICLE I

WHEN IT COMES TO CRAB, WE DON'T SERVE THEM SMALL, MEATLESS, WITH

ONE CLAW MISSING, OR WITH UNEVENLY SIZED CLAWS – ONLY THE BEST OF THE CATCH.

ARTICLE II
WE DON'T BUY ANYTHING FROZEN AND WE DO NOT FREEZE OUR SEAFOOD. THE ONLY USE
WE'VE FOUND FOR FREEZERS IS STORING OUR FOOD REFUSE FOR DISPOSAL.

ARTICLE III
WE KNOW THAT ALL THE FISH IN THE SEA CAN BE EATEN AS SASHIMI. IF A RESTAURANT SERVES GOOD
QUALITY SEAFOOD, IT SHOULD BE ABLE TO SERVE IT AS SASHIMI. MANY DON'T/CAN'T/WON'T. WE DO.

ARTICLE IV
WE TREAT ALL OUR INGREDIENTS WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT, USING TECHNIQUES WHICH STEM FROM
JAPANESE CULINARY PHILOSOPHIES AND PRACTICES. THESE SAME PRINCIPLES ARE EMPLOYED AT THE FINEST
JAPANESE RESTAURANTS, SUCH AS OUR SISTER RESTAURANT NIHONBASHI.

ARTICLE V
WE CONSIDER FORKS AND KNIVES MERELY AN OPTION. WE HAVE SPECIALISED CRAB UTENSILS TO HELP YOU
PRY SUCCULENT CRAB MEAT FROM ITS SHELL, BUT DIGGING IN WITH YOUR HANDS IS NOT FROWNED UPON.

ARTICLE VI
WE AIM TO REMIND YOU THAT SRI LANKA IS A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND NATION, WHICH IS REFLECTED IN THE
SEAFOOD AVAILABLE TO US. OUR OCEANS, UNLIKE THOSE IN MANY SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES, ARE
CLEAN AND THIS IS WHY OUR SEAFOOD IS SIMPLY AMAZING.

ARTICLE VII
WE ASPIRE TO BE ONE OF THE LOWEST ‘FOOD-MILE’ RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD; HENCE WE DO NOT IMPORT
ANY MAJOR INGREDIENTS.

ARTICLE VIII
WE ARE PROUD OF THE REPUTATION ENJOYED BY SRI LANKAN CRAB IN SINGAPORE - THANK YOU SINGAPORE!
BUT WE'RE EVEN PROUDER OF BEING THE FIRST INSTITUTION IN SRI LANKA DEDICATED TO SERVING YOU
THE BEST OF OUR MUD CRAB HERE IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY.

ARTICLE IX
OUR CRABS ARE NOT FARMED AND ARE WILD-CAUGHT. THEIR SUPPLY IS BASED ON THE DAILY CATCH
WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY DEPENDENT ON RAINFALL, STRONG WINDS AND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
WE APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE IF THE SIZE (OF CRAB) YOU REQUIRE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
WE CONSIDER IT A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE YOU THIS CRAB IN SRI LANKA;
THE TRUE HOME OF THE LEGENDARY SRI LANKAN CRAB.

ARTICLE X
WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO BE SERVING YOU INSIDE A BUILDING THAT WAS CONSTRUCTED OVER 400 YEARS AGO BY THE DUTCH.
WE DESIGNED THIS RESTAURANT TO EXEMPLIFY THE BEAUTY AND HISTORY OF THIS BUILDING,
USING SPECIAL METHODS TO PRESERVE THE FLOOR AND WALLS.
YOUR CHAIR MAY WOBBLE A BIT, BUT WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY SUCH CHARMS!
 The Amendments
PEPPER CRAB GARLIC CHILLI CRAB CHILLI CRAB
Black Pepper has been the true “king of spice” of Sri A Ministry of Crab original, where Mediterranean flavours This dish gave Sri Lankan crabs the iconic status they
Lanka for centuries, since red chilli was not native to the and Japanese food philosophies meet Sri Lankan Crab. It enjoy in Southeast Asia. Our version is created with
island. This signature dish is made using peppercorns is a blend of the distinct flavours of Italian olive oil, garlic, Dharshan’s original recipe, that uses the fiery red
that are hand-crushed and rolled on a “miris gala” Sri Lankan chilli flakes, and Japanese soy sauce. The thick
chillies of Sri Lanka; adding a warmth, sweetness and
(traditional grinding stone), whole peppercorns and a shell of the Sri Lankan Mud Crab adds an unbelievable
incredible depth of flavour to the dish.
pepper dashi, fusing two native Sri Lankan ingredients depth to the flavoured oil, which is great to be soaked up
together: Black Pepper and Mud Crab . with our Kade Bread.

BUTTER CRAB ALSO AVAILABLE CURRY CRAB

This dish is the best way to appreciate the full flavour of Garlic Crab – the non-spicy version of the Garlic Chilli Crab A traditional Sri Lankan curry that combines Sri Lanka’s
these amazing crustaceans. Our Butter Crab is best Garlic Pepper – where spicy peppercorns are substituted for the freshest crabs with an array of local spices and sprigs of
served chilled, with warm butter (6 hours’ notice required). Sri Lankan chilli flakes drumstick leaves.
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.

1/2 Kilo Crab Small

500-600g Up to 700g
Medium
Up to 800g
Large
Up to 900g
XL
Up to 1kg
Kilo Krab Jumbo Colossal 1.5kg 179
1.6kg 191
Crabzilla
Above 1kg Above 1.1kg 1.2kg 133 2kg 262
46 55 64 74 92 101 110 1.7kg 202
1.3kg 143 18per 100g thereafter
1.8kg 214
1.4kg 152
1.9kg 219

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.”

BAKED CRAB 18 CRAB LIVER PATE (20g, WITH MELBA TOAST) 14

Inspired by the classic, Dharshan created this version as Our creamy crab liver pâté is an umami flavour bomb.
he feels that the “main ingredient in Baked Crab should Add a drop of Kithul Treacle (palm sugar syrup) to round
be crab”. Likened by many to a crab risotto, this dish is out the dish with an incredible smoky sweetness.
rich and savoury with a hint of soy sauce that brings out Limited quantities available daily.
the umami.
MOC(K) BAKED CRAB 7 AVOCADO CRAB SALAD 13
A flavour bomb that substitutes crab with savoury button Steamed and chilled white crab meat gently mixed into
mushrooms in a rich béchamel sauce. Spice up this a wasabi mayonnaise and served in half an avocado.
delicious starter with a dash of homemade hot sauce!

Big Prawn
Huge Prawn 150g-200g 1/2 Dozen
Yodha Prawn 1/2 Pound Prawn 200g-250g Black Tiger
18
Prawnzilla OMG Prawn 300g Upwards 250g-300g 23 16
500g Upwards 400g Upwards 33 28
46 38

ENJOY THEM IN A VARIETY OF SIZES AND COOKING STYLES

Chilli Prawns Garlic Prawns Garlic Pepper Prawns Butter Soy Prawns Pepper Prawns Garlic Chilli Prawns Olive Oil & Soy Prawns

The Freshwater Prawns of Sri Lanka, also known as Lake Lobsters, are giants compared to their counterparts and it is very rare to find a consistent supply of prawns of this size. In
fact, Sri Lanka has the distinction of being one of a very few countries blessed with this culinary gem. They are farm hatched and released into the wild, growing to great sizes in
the amazing lakes built by our Kings.

CLAY POT PRAWN CURRY 35 (SERVES 2-4) EBI SHIOYAKI PRAWN BISQUE 18
A combination of Freshwater and Black Tiger Prawns A traditional Japanese dish, our Ebi Shioyaki (salt-grilled This hearty bisque blends the fresh flavour of Sri
adding up to half a kilo, to make the stock extra prawn) is cooked with sweet, natural salt on hardwood charcoal. Lanka’s amazing Freshwater Prawn with a combination
flavoursome, go into this spicy curry. Served with Black Tiger Prawn (Per Prawn/ 1本 ) 6 of local spices. Served with traditional wood fired Kade
traditional wood fired Kade Bread (it’s reputed to be Maru Ebi (3 Peeled Black Tiger Prawns/ 3本) 7 Bread.
the best prawn curry in the country). Completely deshelled prawns grilled on a skewer.
Request a pinch of chilli if you’d like.

SMALL PLATES CHICKEN SEER

OYSTER SIXERS 13 CHICKEN CURRY RICE 13 SEER TERIYAKI (REGULAR/EXTRA SPICY) 16
These warm water oysters taste much better when À la minute boneless dark meat chicken curry with bold, spicy Sri Lanka’s favourite fish, cooked on charcoal with
served at a lower temperature than their habitat tones. Served with steamed rice, Pol Sambol and a fried egg. Dharshan’s homemade teriyaki sauce to create a truly
temperature, which is why we shuck and chill them for
at least 6 hours. Served with our homemade hot sauce
ALSO AVAILABLE WITH KADE BREAD Japanese flavour.
and aged soy sauce. Use 2 – 3 drops on each oyster and CHICKEN TERIYAKI (REGULAR/EXTRA SPICY) 12 SEER BATAYAKI 14
a dash of freshly squeezed lime! Comes in a set of six. True to Dharshan’s Japanese heritage this teriyaki sauce is two Fillets of seer lightly sautéed in butter to give it a
WITH VODKA 16 decades old and is made without any preservatives or artificial golden-brown glaze.
taste enhancers. Never frozen, boneless chicken is then cooked
CLAMS 8 on hardwood charcoal to create this sweet yet tangy dish. OLIVE OIL & SOY SAUCE GRILLED SEER 14
A favourite among our regulars, these clams are fresh Fillets of seer coated with a lightly whisked olive oil and
and made to a simple Japanese preparation of butter OLIVE OIL & SOY SAUCE GRILLED CHICKEN 10 soy sauce foam and chargrilled to perfection.
and soy sauce. Tender chicken leg meat coated with a lightly whisked olive oil
and soy sauce foam, and chargrilled to perfection.

RICE BREAD DESSERT

Steamed Japonica Rice 2
Garlic Rice 6 KADE BREAD 2 GARLIC BREAD 2 CHOCOLATE BISCUIT PUDDING 6
18 cubes of traditional A thick slice of traditional Adding a touch of sophistication to the classic Sri
JAPANESE STYLE FRIED RICE Sri Lankan wood fired Sri Lankan wood fired bread Lankan dessert, we created our signature Chocolate
蟹チャーハン Kani Chahan (Crab) 18 bread. glazed in garlic butter and Biscuit Pudding with rich Swiss dark chocolate in
海老チャーハン Ebi Chahan (Prawn) 18 chargrilled. individual portions topped with whipped cream.
ねぎチャーハン Negi Chahan (Leek) 6
POL SAMBOL (WITH MALDIVE FISH) 2 COCONUT CREME BRULEE 5
Made à la minute to a Sangakkara family recipe, our Pol A tropical island twist on the classic French dessert.
VEGETABLE SIDES Sambol is hand-scraped on order before being ground on a Created using rich coconut milk, our Coconut Creme
KanKun Garlic 5 traditional ‘miris gala’ (grinding stone), as a mixture of Brulee is baked in a fresh coconut. Crack the
KanKun Garlic & Egg 5 coconut, chilli and onion. This dish is created with Maldive Fish caramelized sugar coating to taste the smooth and
Button Mushrooms 5 from our sister restaurant in Maldives and is a great creamy custard within. WITH NARIKELA 7
Mixed Vegetables 5 accompaniment to our curry dishes and Kade Bread.
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PRICES ARE IN USD & ARE INCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE & TAXES
 WINES & SPIRITS
ACT
BUBBLES
ROSÉS
Bottega Prosecco DOC 51
Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 750 ML 52
Ferrari Brut 72
Saint Clair Pinot Gris Rosé 2015 52
Bellavista Grande Cuvée Alma Brut 110
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé 52
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 201
Château Les Valentines Côtes de Provence Rosé 100
Besserate Blanc De Blanc 212
Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 147
Besserate Blanc De Nouir 340
48 Double Magnum (3L)
Pares Balta Brut 750ml
ROSÉS BY THE GLASS (150ML)
BUBBLES BY THE GLASS (150 ML)
Gerard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 11
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut 40
Bottega Prosecco DOC 12
Pares Balta Brut 10

WHITES WHITE BY THE GLASS (150 ML)

Torresella Pinot Grigio 46 Vasse Felix Chardonnay 101 Hugel Gentil 13

Hugel Gentil 58 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 132 Torresella Pinot Grigio 13
Hugel Gewurztraminer 84 Craggy Range Kidnappers 93 Vasse Felix Chardonnay 17
Hugel Riesling 92 Vineyard Chardonnay Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 29
Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard 23
Vasse Felix Sauvignon 88 Louis Jadot Chablis 108
Chardonnay
Blanc Semillon
Hugel Gewurztraminer 17
Hugel Riesling 19

REDS RED BY THE GLASS (150 ML)

Dharshan Pinot Nero 43 Dharshan Pinot Nero 9
Château Margaux Premier Grand 1,305
Bouchard Aîné & Fils Beaujolais 43 Marchesi Antinori Peppoli,Chianti 17
Cru Classé 2004
Villages AOC Classico DOCG
Château Mouton Rothschild 1,481
Villa Vistarenni Chianti Classico DOCG 46 Vasse Felix Cabernet Savignon 28
Pauillac 2005
Familia Torres Gran Coronas 66 Robert Mondavi Private Selection 17
Château Margaux Premier Grand 1,520
Quinson Bourgogne Pinot Noir 81 Zinfandel
Cru Classé 2001
Luce della Vite 'Lucente' Toscana IGT 102
Marchesi Antinori Peppoli,Chianti 78
Classico DOCG
Vasse Felix Cabernet Savignon 140
Robert Mondavi Private Selection 84
Zinfandel

CHINESE WINE 25ML 50ML Bottle

Guo Jiao National Cellar 157 Baijiu 359 SWEET WINE

De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon 5 48

BEER
Lion Larger 330ml 3 LIQUEURS
Guiness 325ml 6 Marie Brizard Peach 3
Carlsberg 640ml 6 Amarula 7 99

PRICES ARE IN USD & ARE INCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE & TAXES
SANGA'S SINGLE MALT SELECTION 25ML Bottle GIN GALLERY 25ML Bottle
Broker's London Dry Gin 5 94
Glen Turner 12yrs 6 144
Hawthorn's 5 109
Glen Grant 10yrs 7 173
Bols Sloe 6 113
Cardhu 12yrs 9 205
Greenall's The Original 5 122
Old Pulteney 17yrs 10 256
Hayman's London Dry 5 122
Talisker 18yrs 21 466
Hayman's Sloe 7 145
Glenfiddich 21yrs 24 515
Colombo Gin 6 152
The Balvenie PortWood 21yrs 26 596
The London No.1 7 161
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14yrs 23 570
Sipsmith 8 179
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12yrs 16 186
Star of Bombay London Dry Gin 7 184
Glenfiddich 12yrs 12 140
Martin Miller's 8 204
Glenfiddich 15yrs 15 159
Four Pillars Rare Dry 8 194
The Glenlivet Founder's Reserve 8 216
Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz 10 233
The Glenlivet 15 Years 13 328
Bloom 9 213
Bols Genever 9 213
Tarquin's 9 216
Willem Barentsz 9 221
Williams Great British 9 204
Williams Elegant 48 10 239

PREMIUM BLENDED WHISKY ARRACK/LOCAL SPIRIT

25ML Bottle 25ML Bottle
JW Black Label 12 yrs 6 120 Old Arrack 2 22
JW Blue Label 554 Ceylon Arrack 5 102
Chivas Regal 15 405 Narikela 2 43

COCKTAILS
VODKA 25ML Bottle
Gin Basil Smash 7
Ketel One 5 87 Gin, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup, Fresh Basil
Cîroc 8 216
Small Island Iced Tea
8
Arrack, Peach Tea Concentrate, Soda

Minister's G & T (Gin & Thambili)

8
Gin, Coconut Water
COGNAC 25ML Bottle Negroni Spumante
18
Remy Martin XO 30 503 Colombo Gin, Cinzano Rosso, Campari, Prosecco

Aperol Spritz
10
Aperol, Prosecco, Soda

Bellini
15
Prosecco, Peach Liqueur
RUM 25ML Bottle
Bacardí Carta Blanca 2 51
Bacardí Reserva Ocho 7 177
Rockland White Rum 2 62

APÉRITIF 50ML
TONIC & SODA
Cinzano Extra Dry 3
Club Soda 2
Cinzano Vermouth Rosso 3
Tonic Water 2
Campari 9
Barbieri Aperol 5

PRICES ARE IN USD & ARE INCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE & TAXES
 Thirst Quenchers
ICED TEA SODA (500ML CARAFE) 3
Our Iced Tea Soda is a refreshing all-natural alternative
to traditional soft drinks.

GINGER BEER 2
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.

CENTELLA (500ML) 3
CENTELLA (800ML) 5
The Ultimate Gotukola Elixir

Fresh Fruit Juices

COLD PRESSED ORANGE JUICE 5
JUST THAMBILI 3
Bottled, chilled pure King Coconut water
LIME JUICE/SODA 3
PASSION FRUIT JUICE/SODA 2

Still & Sparkling Water

MINERAL WATER (1L CARAFE) 2
As a means of reducing our carbon footprint, our
water is transported in large 20L reusable containers
and is served in a carafe.

OLU STILL 2
OLU SPARKLING 2
SAN PELLEGRINO 500ml 6
1000ml 8
ACQUA PANNA 1000ml 8

CLUB SODA 2

Coffee
LONG BLACK 5
SHORT BLACK 5
CAFÉ AU LAIT 5
MACCHIATO 5

Black & Green Tea

FIRST FLUSH UVA 2
NUWARA ELIYA 2
RUHUNA 2
DIMBULA 2
KANDY 2
SENCHA 4

PRICES ARE IN USD & ARE INCLUSIVE OF SERVICE CHARGE & TAXES