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YY Green Lanes
429 Green Lanes N4 1HA

YY Selsdon
164 Addington Road CR2 8LB

MON - THU & SUN
12.00PM - 11.00PM
FRI - SAT
12.00PM till MID NIGHT

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TUE - FRI
5.00PM - 11.00PM
SAT Noon to 2.30PM & 5.00PM till 11.00PM
SUN Noon to 2.30PM & 5.00PM till 09.30PM

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&
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Starters

  • HATHU & BATU

    Portobello mushrooms stuffed with hand-picked herbs and marinated aubergines in Yaalu Yaalu special spices V

    £4.5

  • NAMASTE

    An Indian inspired chilli paneer dish truly in Yaalu Yaalu’s style V

    £5.50

  • YAALU’S PUNCH

    Exotic mango and papaya salad with a dash of red onions, beetroot, sweet gherkins garnished with coconut meat dressed with coconut vinaigrette V

    £6.50

  • POTATO & BUTTONS

    Seasoned potatoes and mushroom deep-fried in golden breadcrumbs served with sweet and chilli salsa dip V

    £4.50

  • STUFF IT

    Turkish peppers spiced up and stuffed with mixed veg and potatoes, baked with cheese V

    £5.00

  • HOiYA HOYA

    Sardines marinated in chef’s exclusive choice of spice blend; Deep-fried

    £6.00

  • BRATY SPRATS

    Deep-fried Sprats infused in herbs served on a bed of onions

    £6.50

  • EIGHT or TEN

    Crab and potato cake full of subtle yet irky essences covered in golden breadcrumbs; deep fried served with sweet and chilli salsa dip

    £6.00

  • JAIPUR

    Oven cooked succulent pink salmon cubes marinated in staple North Indian spices served with mint raita

    £6.50

  • CHILAW

    Devilled King prawns cooked in the classic Sri Lankan tangy style garnished with full of rich surprises

    £7.00

  • BATTERED AND BUTTERED

    Deep fried calamari in batter finished with hot butter and spring onions with the hint of heat

    £6.50

  • STICKY PICKY

    Oven baked honey glazed ribs covered in sticky sweet ginger

    £6.00

  • YAALU GIVES YOU WINGS

    Cocunut oil infused chicken wings marinated in black papper and spices

    £5.00

  • THE BOSS

    Medium spicy beef strips marinated in layers of spices then stir-fried for that oomph kick. Bonus: Yaalu Yaalu’s most favourite dish

    £6.00

  • NAWAB’s CHICK

    Tender and luscious chicken cubes marinated in exclusive Nawab spices served with mint dip

    £6.00

Mains

  • HUMBLE MOGHULS

    Chilli paneer and baby aubergines cooked in South Indian style V

    £7.50

  • SOY SOY

    Soya meat cooked in special pungent blend of herbs and Yaalu Yaalu spices V

    £6.00

  • MALLUM

    Asian spinach leaves slow cooked with garlic, onions and spices finished with shredded coconut V

    £7.00

  • LADIES FINGERS

    Crunchy okra stir fried with tomatoes onions spices and curry leaves

    £4.50

  • RED VELVET

    Shredded beatroot cooked with all the Sri Lankan goodness V

    £5.50

  • BROTHER JACK

    Popular Sri Lankan delight, Young Jackfruit cooked in typical authentic village style.Just like mama used to make V

    £7.50

  • STREET

    Street delicacy . Chickpeas boiled and stir fried with spices and coconut chunks V

    £4.00

  • YAALU'S TATTIES

    Potatoes cooked with spices and curry leaves V

    £5.00

  • ROOT IN THE POND

    Lotus root curry is a modest dish in Sri Lanka but a luxury in the West, this special curry is cooked in coconut milk inclusive of all that recalls authentic home cooking V

    £7.50

  • MALWANA

    Subtly spiced cashew nuts and green bean curry infused with chef’s choice of secret spices V N

    £7.50

  • CATCHED...WRAPPED ...SEALED

    Mouthwatering and meltable whole sea bass marinated in aromatic Sri Lankan spices delicately wrapped in a banana leaf and oven cooked

    £11.50

  • YAALU MAALU

    Southern Sri Lankan speciality. Tuna fish cooked in sour, spicy and moist flavors wraped in banana leaves

    £9.00

  • ORNAMENTED LAGOON

    Lagoon king prawns cooked in authentic Sri Lankan style with a base of coconut milk and staple spices served with egg fried-rice and crispy caramelised red onion

    £9.50

  • FISHERMAN’S HEART

    sssshhhh...In-house discreet spiced salmon pieces with a contrast pinch of light creamy sauce served with green beans

    £9.00

  • THE MAJESTY

    King fish curry cooked in a five spice sauce with coconut milk

    £8.50

  • WALK IN THE MEADOW

    Lush and tender pieces of lamb stir-fried with chef’s choice of spice blend

    £8.00

  • DADAMAS

    Tender venison marinated for 24 hours and slowley cooked black papper and Sri Lankan five spices. Hunters Delight

    £9.50

  • SPOT THE GOAT

    Slow cooked goat stew in Yaalu Yaalu herbs and chef’s special choice of spices

    £8.50

  • WILDINGS

    The classic wild boar from the Sri Lankan culinary is highly infused in authentic spices massaged all over the boar meat releasing the surprises in your taste buds

    £9.00

  • THE CHICKEN SITUATION

    Corn fed British chicken cooked in five-spice Yaalu Yaalu’s touch

    £7.50

Sides

  • Spicy potato chips

    £3.00

  • Spicy sweet potato chips

    £4.00

  • Red lentil curry

    £4.00

  • String hoppers

    £4.00

  • Coconut roti with coconut chutney

    £3.50

  • Egg Fried rice

    £4.00

  • Red Raw Rice (Trust us it's cooked)

    £3.00

  • Boiled rice

    £2.5

  • Herby yellow rice

    £4.00

Desserts

  • WATALAPPAM

    An oven baked staple Sri Lankan dessert made with palm honey, coconut milk, nuts and spices

    £4.95

  • KIRI PANI

    Sri Lankan buffalo curd with sweet palm syrup

    £4.50

  • SWEET SURPRISES

    3 scoops of variety kulfi with a dash of glazed seasonal fruits

    £4.50

  • HOT & COLD

    Grilled pineapple with luxury coconut ice cream

    £4.50

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About us

Yaalu Yalu is a Sri Lankan inspired eatery offers a unique peek to traditional, modern and street food.

 

  • “Cooking is an art, but all art requires knowing something about the techniques and materials”

    — Nathan Myhrvold

  • “Never work before breakfast; if you have to work before breakfast, eat your breakfast first.”

    — Josh Billings

 

 

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Contact Info

  • 0208 352 0447
MON - THU & SUN
12.00PM - 11.00PM
FRI - SAT
12.00PM till MID NIGHT

Reservation Form (Green Lanes)

Contact Info

  • 0208 651 4528
TUE - FRI
5.00PM - 11.00PM
SAT Noon to 2.30PM & 5.00PM till 11.00PM
SUN Noon to 2.30PM & 5.00PM till 09.30PM

Reservation Form (Seldon)