The Elephant in the Room — Eats & Beats

Western comfort food made from the freshest ingredients with a special twist.

Open daily 09:30–20:00 · brunch until 14:00 · all day from 12:00 · prices in Sri Lankan rupees

Brunch

DishDescriptionRs
Eggs Benedicttoasted bread, buttered spinach, two poached eggs, hollandaise, passionfruit — add bacon2400
Turkish Eggssourdough, poached eggs, buffalo curd, chilli paste, spring onion oil, banana flower sambol, mint2000
Avocado Toastsourdough, smashed avocado, roasted tomato, banana flower sambol, coconut sambol, pickled onion, soft egg, lime2200
French Toastchallah, coconut custard, seasonal fruit1800
Granola Bowlsweet yogurt, house granola, kithul, seasonal fruit1500

All Day

DishDescriptionRs
Tuna Carpacciofresh tuna, buffalo curd, pickled okra, chilli, basil, spring onion oil2900
Fried Calamaricrispy calamari, dal cream, sichug, burnt lime3600
Fish & Chipswhite fish in beer batter, hand-torn chips, remoulade3800
Smash Burgerdouble smash patty, cheddar, remoulade, Rolling Pin bun — with hand-torn chips3400
Elephant Burgerour smash patty, cheddar, charred bosha cheese, beetroot bun — with hand-torn chips3800
Kabalana Smashburgersmash patty, grilled pineapple, fried egg, chilli paste — with hand-torn chips3600
Crispy Chickencrispy chicken, coleslaw, bun — with hand-torn chips3000
Chicken Wrapgrilled tortilla, pulled chicken, avocado, cheddar, charred tomato & onion, dal spread, chilli paste2900
Loaded Frieshand-torn chips, whipped curd, pulled chicken or beef, pickled onion, chilli paste, green chilli, garlic oil2600
Chicken Rigatonirigatoni, pulled chicken, butter, garlic, banana flower, parmesan3200
Vegan Rosepasta, tomato-cashew rose sauce, aubergine, basil2800

Desserts

DishDescriptionRs
Malabicoconut malabi, pineapple syrup, toasted coconut1400
Pavlovameringue, coconut cream, passionfruit, mango1600

Drinks

Drinks list coming soon — ask at the bar.

What people say

Recent Google reviews of The Elephant in the Room

If you want really good western food, great vibes and affordable price this is the place to be. The food was absolutely mind blowing, so many different flavours and really good quality. This is not a typical place, this is refreshing, filling, clean and friendly. They know what they’re doing. Great English so the communication is simple smooth. Swimming pool and good vibes! You won’t regret it!!!
Meritxell Cuenca — 5/5, Google, 2026-08-10
Oh yezzzz! The food was so tasty! Balanced dishes, there are healthy options which is super nice. It felt elegant while prices are still affordable. Nice portions & such beautiful colours on the dishes. Can’t wait to eat here again!
Abril Márquez — 5/5, Google, 2026-08-10
Beautiful food professionally tailored to a western taste whilst maintaining Sri Lankan culture. The flavours vividly reflect the effort of the chef – creating unique twists on classic western food.
Alfie Farnell — 5/5, Google, 2026-08-10
Top burger in Ahangama! Definitely value for money! Great food, super nice people, fun vibes and a clean place.
Shira Rod — 5/5, Google, 2026-08-16
Delicious food specifically tailored to a western style menu but with a slight twist on some dishes and using many Sri Lankan spices. Perfect food after a surf with options for when you are super hungry or just peckish.
megz lk — 5/5, Google, 2026-08-10

Kabalana Rd, Ahangama, Sri Lanka · +94 77 122 4312 · theelephantkabalana@gmail.com · 14:00–23:00, every day