Bona Ventura

Borough · London

Rambutan

World cuisine

Cynthia Shanmugalingam's Sri Lankan restaurant on Stoney Street, opened in 2023, cooking northern Tamil food over an open-fire aduppu. Sit at the upstairs counter to watch gundu dosas and rotis being made, and order the buttermilk fried chicken, the chicken pongal rice and a prawn curry.

Address
10 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD
Hours
Mon-Sat 12:00-22:15; Sun 12:00-21:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
About GBP 46 a head for three courses with wine (Harden's, 2026)
Price level
££

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Ask for the counter seats upstairs by the fire; downstairs is quieter.
  • Some dishes are very hot; the staff will steer you.
  • Time Out's pick for Sri Lankan food in its 2026 South Asian guide.

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